69Consideration of applications

#### 69 Consideration of applications 69 Consideration of applications > > (1) A costs assessor must give an applicant, and any law practice or client or other person concerned, a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the costs assessor in relation to the application, and give due consideration to any submissions so made. > > > (1A) A costs assessor may hold an oral hearing for the purposes of an application in accordance with the costs assessment rules. > > > (2) In considering an application, a costs assessor is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform himself or herself on any matter in the manner he or she thinks fit. > > **s 69:** Subst 2015 No 7, Sch 1 \[27\]. Am 2015 No 67, Sch 1.13 \[1\].