Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1987 No. 197 FEDERAL COURT RULES (AMENDMENTS) - RULE 2

2. The following rule is inserted after rule 36 of Order 62 "Reduction in
costs otherwise allowable
36A. (1) Where a party recovers a sum less than $50,000 any costs ordered to
be paid, including disbursements, will be reduced by one-third of the amount
otherwise allowable under this Order unless the Court or a Judge otherwise
orders.

(2) If the Court or a Judge is of the opinion that a proceeding brought in
this Court could more suitably have been brought in another court or in a
tribunal and so declares, then any costs to be paid, including disbursements,
will be reduced by one-third of the amount otherwise allowable under this
Order.

(3) This rule applies in respect of all actions commenced on and after 21
September 1987."