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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
187Application—pt 14.2
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187 Application—pt 14.2
(1) This part applies despite any obligation of the lawyer to act in
accordance with the instructions or wishes of the client.
(2) This part does not apply to legal services provided by a lawyer in
relation to a claim for damages at any time before the lawyer gives
the certification required under section 188 for the claim.
(3) Also, this part does not apply to a claim for damages if the court
considers that it is in the interests of justice for the claim to be
continued and makes an order to that effect.
Costs in damages claims if no reasonable prospects of success Part 14.2