Maartens v Kobus Van Zyl Boerdery BK (1973/2006)
Maartens v Kobus Van Zyl Boerdery BK (1973/2006) [2008] ZAFSHC 149 (11 December 2008)
The court found that the taxing master correctly applied established principles and guidelines in disallowing separate fees for preparation and drawing of heads of argument. These items constitute duplication and should be included as part of counsel's preparation for hearing. The guidelines used by the taxing master are correct and supported by relevant authorities. There was no evidence that the taxing master exercised her discretion improperly or on a wrong principle. Accordingly, the review application could not succeed.
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Advocate Fees
- Uniform Rules Of Court
- Review Of Taxing Master
- Duplication Of Fees