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With effect from 1 February 2023, appeals arising from a case relating to admiralty law or shipping law are to be made to the Court of Appeal. Read more

Award of costs or damages (from 1 April 2022)

The court determines which party is entitled to costs and the amount of costs payable after a hearing or trial.

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Costs and costs orders (from 1 April 2022)

The court has the discretion to award costs payable between parties. Find out the types of costs and the costs orders the court may make.

Assessment of Bill of Costs (from 1 April 2022)

Instead of ordering fixed costs, the court may order that a taxation hearing be held to determine the amount of the costs to a party.

Assessment of damages (from 1 April 2022)

Parties may have to proceed for an assessment of damages in cases where judgment is granted on liability but not on the amount of money to be awarded.

Taking of accounts (from 1 April 2022)

Parties in a civil action may seek that an account to be taken as a remedy.

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Last updated on 01 April 20222022/04/01.