 |
About the Ministry |  |
|
Courts | |
|
Other Ministry Services | |
|
Information & Publications |
COURT FEES AND CHARGES
as at 1 January 2006
High Court
| Current Fee (incl. GST) | |
| All proceedings excluding concession rate proceedings* | |
| Filing to commence proceedings other than interlocutory proceedings | $1,100 |
| Filing a counterclaim | $1,100 |
| Filing a statement of defence | $90 |
| Filing an interlocutory application for interim injunction | $600 |
| Filing any other interlocutory application except for summary judgement | $600 |
| Setting down proceedings for hearing | $2,600 |
| Setting down appeal or cross appeal for hearing | $1,000 |
| Hearing fee (per half-day after the first day) | $1,300 |
| Hearing fee for an interlocutory application for summary judgement (per half-day after the first day) | $1,300 |
| Sealing the original copy of any judgement | $40 |
| Filing an application for probate or letters of administration | $75 |
| Filing an application for admission as barrister and solicitor | $100 |
| Copying of any document other than a judgement (per page) | Actual cost |
| Concession rate proceedings* (replacing public law proceedings) Concession | |
| Filing a counterclaim | $400 |
| Filing an interlocutory application for interim injunction | $200 |
| Filing any other interlocutory application except for summary judgement | $200 |
| Filing to commence proceedings other than interlocutory proceedings | $400 |
| Hearing fee (per half-day after the first day) | $500 |
| Setting down proceedings for hearing | $1,000 |
District Courts
| Filing originating document commencing proceedings | $140 |
| Filing a statement of defence | $60 |
| Filing an application for a fixture/hearing other than interlocutory proceeding or appeal/cross appeal | $750 |
| Filing a counterclaim | $140 |
| Filing an interlocutory application for interim injunction | $185 |
| Filing any other interlocutory application | $185 |
| Filing a first affidavit in answer (summary judgement) | $70 |
| Setting down appeal or cross appeal for hearing | $750 |
| Hearing fee (per half-day after the first half-day) | $750 |
| Sealing | $40 |
| Order of examination | $90 |
| Application for attachment order (debt) | $80 |
| Application for Limited License | $150 |
| Certificate of judgement | $30 |
| Disputes Tribunal Application – Up to $1,000 | $30 |
| Disputes Tribunal Application – Over $1,000 and up to $5,000 | $50 |
| Disputes Tribunal Application – Over $5,000 and up to $12,000 (maximum) | $100 |
| Dissolution of Marriage | $175 |
| Distress warrant | $55 |
| Sharebrokers Application | $250 |
| Sharebrokers License Renewal | $250 |
| Sharebrokers – Partner | $100 |
| Summary proceedings – certified copy of criminal record sheet | $30 |
| Copying of any document other than a specified document (per page) | Actual cost |
Specialist Jurisdictions
| Filing an appeal with a Customs Appeal Authority | $400 |
* The category of concession rate proceedings comprise judicial review and extraordinary remedies; appeals from all other courts, tribunals and administrative bodies; applications under Parts IV and IVa of the High Court Rules; and company liquidations.
NB: This schedule is intended as a guide only. If in doubt, please refer to the relevant regulations.
Courts 117
December 2005