SECTION 1Fees payable in every Department of the Supreme Court
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Fee £ | Document to be endorsed |
| A. COMMENCEMENT OF A CAUSE OR MATTER | ||
1. On sealing— | ||
(a)a writ of summons, or | 125·00 | The filed copy |
(b)an originating summons, except for the payment out of court of a sum not exceeding £1,500 or where a fee under section 6 is payable and where no other fee is specifically provided, or | 125·00 | The filed copy |
(c)a writ of summons or an originating summons under Order 88, or | 110·00 | The filed copy |
(d)an originating notice of motion, except a notice of appeal to the High Court, or | 125·00 | The filed copy |
(e)a petition, except where a fee under section 4 or 6 of this Schedule is payable | 125·00 | The filed copy |
2. On sealing an originating summons— (a)on approval of a minor settlement | 35·00 | The filed copy |
(b)under section 31 or 32(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 for discovery before commencement of proceedings | 30·00 | The filed copy |
3. On an application for leave to apply for judicial review under Order 53. Provided that where the applicant obtains leave to move, credit for this fee is to be given against the fee payable in item 1 | 40·00 | The application |
| B PROGRESS OF PROCEEDINGS | ||
Interlocutory applications4. On sealing a summons, a notice of appointment, or notice of motion | 30·00 | The notice or summons |
5.—(a) On an ex parte application to a Judge for an injunction | 35·00 | Ex parte docket or summons or affidavit in support of the application |
(b)On an application to a Master for payment out of monies invested on behalf of a minor | 10·00 | The application |
(c)On an ex parte application before a Master | 20·00 | The ex parte docket |
Entering and setting down for trial in court6. On entering or setting down any cause or matter for trial, hearing or further consideration in court, except where it is otherwise provided for in this Schedule | 70·00 | The setting down docket |
7. On setting down a cause on motion for judgment | 40·00 | The motion or summons |
Examination of witness before trial8. On the examination of a witness before trial | 15·00 | The order |
Inquiries, trials and assessment of damages or interest by Master9.—(a) On an inquiry, reference for trial or assessment of damages before a Master or Admiralty Registrar | 35·00 | The order, judgment or certificate |
(b)On an assessment of interest before a Master | 10·00 | The judgment |
Appeals to Judge in Chambers10. On sealing a notice of appeal from a Master or Admiralty Registrar or District Judge to Judge in Chambers | 40·00 | The notice filed |
Appeals to High Court11. On filing— | ||
(a)a notice of appeal to the High Court, or | 40·00 | The notice filed |
(b)a case stated or a special case for the opinion of the High Court pursuant to statute and setting the appeal or case down for hearing, or | 40·00 | The case |
(c)a notice of cross-appeal to the High Court, or | 30·00 | The notice filed |
(d)a respondent’s notice of appeal to the High Court | 30·00 | The notice |
| C. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS | ||
Application in aid of enforcement12. On an application for an attachment of earnings order to secure maintenance payments | 10·00 | The affidavit in support of the application |
Registration of Foreign and Commonwealth Judgments13.—(a) Under Part II of the Administration of Justice Act 1920 or the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933— | ||
(i)on an ex parte application to register an incoming judgment or order | 25·00 | The affidavit in support of the application |
(ii)on providing a certified copy of a judgment or order for use abroad | 25·00 | The affidavit in support of the application |
(b)Under the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 or the Maintenance and Affiliation Orders Act (Northern Ireland) 1966— | ||
(i)on an ex parte application to register an outgoing order | 5·00 | The affidavit in support of the application |
(ii)on processing an incoming registration | 5·00 | The affidavit or order |
(c)Under the Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920— | ||
(i)on an ex parte application to register an outgoing order | 25·00 | The affidavit in support of the application |
(ii)on processing an incoming registration | 25·00 | The affidavit or order |
(d)Under the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972— on an ex parte application to register an outgoing order | 25·00 | The affidavit or statement in support of the application |
Enforcement of Arbitration Award14. On an application for leave to enforce an arbitration award | 25·00 | The application |
| D. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS | ||
Copy Documents15. For a photographic copy of or part of any document, whether or not issued as an office copy, for each photographic sheet | 1·00 | The requisition |
16. For any other copy document per page, whether or not issued as an office copy | 1·00 | The requisition |
17. For examining a plain copy and marking the same as an office copy — for each sheet | 2·00 | The requisition |
18. For a certified copy of a written judgment | 7·00 | The requisition |
19. For any other stencilled copy and marking the same as an office copy, first copy per page | 1·00 | The requisition |
Bills of sale20. On filing— | ||
(a)any document under the Bills of Sale (Ireland) Acts, 1879 and 1883, other than a fiat of satisfaction | 15·00 | The document filed |
(b)fiat of satisfaction | 15·00 | The application |
21.—(a) For an official certificate of the result of a search in one name in any register or index under the custody of the Registrar of Bills of Sale | 10·00 | The requisition for search |
| for every additional name if included in the same certificate | 5·00 | The requisition for search |
(b)for a continuation of search if made within one calendar month of date of official certificate (the result to be endorsed on each certificate) | 5·00 | The requisition for search |
Taking affidavits22.—(a) On taking an affidavit or an affirmation or a declaration | 5·00 | The affidavit, affirmation or declaration |
(b)In addition thereto for each exhibit referred to and required to be marked | 2·00 | The affidavit, affirmation or declaration |
Searches23. On a search of court documents, except where item 21 or 33 applies | 5·00 | The requisition |
Writs of Subpoena24. On sealing a writ of subpoena per person | 5·00 | The requisition |