Assessment of costs
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Term: assessment of costs

The examination of a solicitors bill of costs to ascertain whether each item is reasonable in time and quantum.

An assessment of costs is available as of right by the party ordered to pay legal costs.

Usage: The bill of costs was referred to a costs assessor for assessment.

Related Words: bill of costs; detailed assessment; summary assessment.

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