Mabando v Law Society of the Northern Province (59003/2009)
Mabando v Law Society of the Northern Province (59003/2009) [2011] ZAGPPHC 98 (20 May 2011)
The court found that the Taxing Master correctly exercised discretion in allowing costs for perusal of the documents under item 10, as these documents were both important and material to the respondent's case. The documents, although not annexed to affidavits, were necessary for the respondent to properly oppose the review application. The principles from relevant case law support the inclusion of such costs where the documents are essential for the attainment of justice. Accordingly, the Taxing Master's allocatur dated 17 January 2011 in respect of item 10 is confirmed and the applicant's ob…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Review Under Rule 48
- Perusal Of Documents