Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 4) (Fees of Solicitors) 2012

Table of fees

3.—(1) Subject to subparagraph (6), the table of fees in rule 42.16(1) is amended in accordance with the following subparagraphs.

(2) In paragraph 1 of Chapter I (table of detailed charges, framing documents)—

(a) in subparagraph (a) after “affidavits” insert “, witness summaries and witness statements”;

(b) for subparagraph (c) substitute—

			“£
	(c)	Framing affidavits and (where ordered by the court) witness summaries and witness statements, per sheet	35.70”

(3) In Part V of Chapter III (defended actions)—

(a) in paragraph 1A (work before action commences) for “£438.20” substitute “£699.30”;

(b) in paragraph 5 (precognitions and (where ordered by the court) witness summaries etc.)—

(i) for subparagraph (b) substitute—

			“£
	(b)	All work in connection with preparation and lodging of affidavits and (where ordered by the court) witness summaries and witness statements, per sheet	77.70”

(ii) for the heading substitute “Precognitions, affidavits and (where ordered by the court) witness summaries and witness statements”.

(4) In Part VA of Chapter III (defended personal injuries actions etc.) in paragraph 2 (pre-litigation fee) for “£437.35” substitute “£699.30”.

(5) In Chapter IV (transcripts of evidence etc.), notes 1 and 2 are omitted.

(6) This paragraph does not affect fees chargeable for work done, or outlays incurred, before 5th November 2012.

(1)

The table of fees was last amended by S.S.I. 2012/100.