78Opinion of a legal practitioner

78 Opinion of a legal practitioner S. 78(1) amended by No. 35/1996 s. 453(Sch. 1 item 80.9(a)). (1) The Court may require or receive the opinion of a legal practitioner for its assistance— (a) in the investigation of the title to any land with a view to an investment of money in the purchase or on mortgage of that land or with a view to a sale of that land; or (b) in settling the draft of a instrument; or (c) in such other cases as are directed by the Rules— but any party may object to the opinion and, if so, the question in dispute must be disposed of by the Court. S. 78(2) amended by No. 35/1996 s. 453(Sch. 1 item 80.9(b)). (2) The Court may determine the fee of the legal practitioner and how it shall be borne and paid. Division 4—Proceeding for recovery of land No. 6387 ss 114, 116.