Malaysia legislation
Section 134
Section 134
Costs of order of taxation payable by solicitor
(a)
if the bill when taxed is less by a sixth part than the bill delivered, then the advocate and solicitor shall pay the costs;
*NOTE—The Rules of the High Court 1980 [P.U. (A) 50/1980] has been revoked by the Rules of Court 2012 – see Order 94 rules 1 [P.U. (A) 205/2012] which come into force on 1 August 2012.
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(b)
if the bill when taxed is not less by a sixth part, then the party chargeable or liable, if the application is made by him, or if he attends the taxation, shall pay the costs.
(2)
Every order for any reference under section 125 shall direct the
Registrar to tax the costs of the reference, and to certify what, upon the reference, is found to be due to or from the advocate and solicitor in respect of the bill, and of the costs of the reference, if payable.
(3)
The Registrar shall certify any special circumstances relating to the bill or taxation.
(4)
The court may thereupon make any order as it considers fair and reasonable respecting the payment of the costs of such taxation.
(5)
Where any such reference is made, but it is otherwise not authorized except under special circumstances, the Court may give any special directions relative to the costs of the reference.
Certificate of taxing officer final