138Entitlement to costs

### 138 Entitlement to costs > > (1)  [*\[Rule 138 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS76@Hpa@EN) Unless the Court orders otherwise, a successful party in a proceeding is entitled on judgment to costs against an unsuccessful party in accordance with this rule and [rule 139](#GS139@EN) . > > > (2)  If judgment is in respect of an action for a sum of money – > > > > > > (a) a successful claimant is entitled to costs on the relevant scale specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) applicable to the sum actually recovered; and > > > > > > > (b) a successful defendant is entitled to costs on the relevant scale specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) applicable to the sum claimed. > > > (3)  [*\[Rule 138 Subrule (3) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS76@Hpb@EN) If judgment is in respect of proceedings other than an action for a sum of money, a successful party is entitled to costs on the applicable scale in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) as determined by the Court. > > > (4)  Each item in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) is inclusive of costs for all incidental and necessary activity and advice. > > > (5)  Costs are not allowed for any item not listed in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) . > > > (6)  An assessment officer may determine that a lesser amount than that specified for any item listed in [Parts 1](#JS1@HS1@EN) and [2](#JS1@HS2@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) is allowed. > > > (7)  [*\[Rule 138 Subrule (7) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS76@Hpc@EN) If a scale of costs in respect of a particular proceeding is not specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) , the Court, on the application of a successful party or at the request of a registrar, may fix an appropriate scale of costs. > > > (8)  [*\[Rule 138 Subrule (8) amended by S.R. 2009, No. 78, Applied:08 Jul 2009\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-07-08/sr-2009-078#GS7@EN) If the Court considers proper cause exists, the Court may order that a successful party is entitled to costs on a solicitor and client basis.