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Unpaid or belatedly paid admitted sums remain part of taxable subject matter; instruction fees reduced where matter ends on preliminary point.
Taxation of costs – determination of taxable subject matter – admission must be unconditional and paid without unreasonable delay to exclude sum from subject matter. Costs – instruction fees – entitlement grows with progression of matter; fees may be discounted where matter resolved on preliminary point and did not proceed to full trial. Taxing officer’s discretion – ability to adjust instruction fees based on complexity, advocate’s involvement and extent of proceedings.
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