Table of fees
4.—(1) Subject to subparagraph (5), the table of fees in rule 42.16(1) is amended in accordance with subparagraphs (2) to (4).
(2) In Part V of Chapter III (defended actions)—
(a)after paragraph 1A (work before action commences), insert—
“1B. Lodging productions prior to approval of issue or allowance of proof | |
| £ | |
|---|---|
(a)For lodging productions – each inventory | 77.70 |
(b)For considering opponent’s productions – each inventory | 38.85” |
(b)in paragraph 2A (Notes of Argument)—
(i)after subparagraph (c) insert—
£ | |
|---|---|
(d)Instructing, perusing and lodging (each) Statement of Facts or Issues | 116.55 |
(e)Perusing opponent’s Statement of Facts or Issues (each) | 77.70 |
(f)Instructing, revising and lodging (each) Note of Proposals for Further Procedure | 116.55 |
(g)Perusing opponent’s Note of Proposals for Further Procedure (each) | 77.70 |
(ii)the heading becomes “Notes of Argument, Statements of Facts or Issues and Notes of Proposals for Further Procedure”;
(c)the heading of paragraph 3 becomes “Procedure Roll, preliminary, procedural or other hearing”;
(d)in paragraph 5 (precognitions)—
(i)the existing entry (taking and drawing precognitions) becomes subparagraph (a);
(ii)after subparagraph (a), insert—
£ | |
|---|---|
(b)All work in connection with preparation and lodging of witness summaries, witness statements and affidavits, per sheet | 77.70 |
(c)Perusing opponent’s witness summaries, witness statements and affidavits, per sheet | 38.85 |
(iii)the heading becomes “Precognitions and (where ordered by the court) witness summaries, witness statements and affidavits”.
(3) In Part VA of Chapter III (defended personal injuries actions)—
(a)after paragraph 2 (pre-litigation fee) insert—
“2A. Lodging productions prior to approval of issue or allowance of proof | |
| £ | |
|---|---|
(a)For lodging productions – each inventory | 77.70 |
(b)For considering opponent’s productions – each inventory | 38.85” |
(b)substitute the following for paragraph 17(d) (joint minute of pre-trial meeting)—
“£ | |
|---|---|
(d)Joint Minute of pre-trial meeting | 38.85” |
(4) In Part VI of Chapter III (Inner House business)—
(a)substitute the following for paragraph 1(a) (reclaiming motions)—
£ | |
|---|---|
(a)Fee for reclaimer for all work (except as otherwise provided for in this Part) up to interlocutor sending cause to roll | 233.10 |
(b)after paragraph 2 (appeals from inferior courts), insert—
“2A. Note of objection | |
| £ | |
|---|---|
(a)Instructing, perusing and lodging note of objection | 155.40 |
(b)Perusing opponent’s note of objection | 77.70 |
(c)Where attendance of counsel and/or solicitor required inclusive of instruction of counsel, not exceeding halfhour | 116.55 |
(d)Thereafter attendance fee, per additional quarter hour | 38.85 |
2B. Grounds of appeal or cross appeal | |
| £ | |
(a)Instructing, perusing and lodging grounds of appeal or cross appeal | 155.40 |
(b)Perusing opponent’s note of appeal or cross appeal | 77.70 |
2C. Incidental Procedure | |
| £ | |
All work in connection with noting remittance of cause to Summar Roll and fixing of Summar Roll hearing | 155.40” |
(c)substitute the following for paragraph 3(a) (preparing for Summar Roll)—
£ | |
|---|---|
(a)Preparing for hearing and instructing counsel including instructing and lodging lists of authorities and notes of argument | 233.10 |
(5) This paragraph does not affect fees chargeable for work done, or outlays incurred, before 1st April 2011.
The table of fees was last amended by S.S.I. 2009/82.