Lander v O'Meara and Another (5602/2009)
Lander v O'Meara and Another (5602/2009) [2009] ZAKZDHC 14; 2011 (1) SA 204 (KZD) (13 May 2009)
The court found that the committee, acting as the first respondent, had properly considered all relevant criteria under Rule 16(b) of the Society rules in assessing the applicant's fee. The committee did not focus solely on time expended but also considered the amount and importance of the work, complexity, seniority, urgency, and quality. The applicant's reliance on a percentage of the transaction value and comparison to estate agent commissions was not justified under the rules. The matter was not complex and involved limited hours of work. The court held that it was not in as good a positi…
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- Attorneys Act Fee Assessment
- Review Of Taxing Master
- Remuneration Of Attorneys
- Non Litigious Work
- Reasonableness Of Fees