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ORDINANCE No. 15 OF 1844.

Supreme Court.

SCHEDULE (No. 10.) Sec. 112.

FEES.

Fees. Sec. 112.

For filing and entering plaint, or statement of cause of action

1.00

For filing and entering declaration where the amount claimed shall not exceed 100 dollars

1.00

And for every 100 dollars after the first 100 dollars

1.00

And in all ejectments, and in all actions and proceedings where the thing sought to be recovered shall consist of lands or houses or both, the charge on filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent upon the valuation at which the same is assessed by Government

And in all actions or proceedings brought for the recovery of a specific personal chattel, or for damages done thereto, or for conversion of the same, the charge for filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent on the value of the chattel, and 1 per cent on the damage laid in the declaration

Writ of Summons, each defendant

Registrar's Certificate of declaration being filed

2.00

1.00

1.00

For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to is under or amounts to 100 dollars

1.00

For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to exceed 100 dollars for every 100 dollars

1.00

For Judge's order for a capias.

1.00

For capias in pursuance in every case

2.00

For filing and entering every appearance

1.00

For annexing every plea, answer, defence, or demurrer to declaration, each defendant

1.00

For subpoena, each witness

1.00

For entering every cause

.50

For calling same

.50

For administering every oath in Court or Chambers

.50

For reading every exhibit, document, or paper produced in evidence, unless the Court or Judge shall at the time direct a larger sum to be paid.

.50

For every judgment or decree pronounced by the Court or Judge, where the amount recovered does not exceed 100 dollars.

1.00

And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars

1.00

For entering every Judgment or Decree

1.00

For taxing costs where the bill does not exceed 100 dollars

For all Writs of Execution

1.00

1.00

And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars

1.00

For every copy of declaration, bill, petition, plea, answer, demurrer, or any other document, paper, or proceeding in Court, not otherwise charged, in all matters, per folio.

.50

For Registrar, or Clerk, examining or attesting, and certifying same in all matters

For every Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, or any other writ or process whatsoever, not otherwise charged

1.00

1.00

For every attachment for contempt in the presence of the Court or otherwise, or disobedience of Order or Rule of Court

1.00

For all interrogatories and answers filed thereto in pursuance thereof, per folio.

For every Commission to examine or swear witnesses, each witness

1.50

For every search in the Registrar's Office

For every Rule or Order of Court

1.50

For every receipt granted by the Registrar when demanded

.50

For every attendance by the Registrar, or other person appointed by the Court, within the limits of Victoria, to administer oaths, or transact other business, exclusive of expenses

Beyond the limits of Victoria

1.00

2.00

Appealable Matters.

For filing and entering every petition for leave to appeal

50.00

For every Certificate of Appeal allowed.

5.00

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ORDINANCE No. 15 OF 1844. Supreme Court. SCHEDULE (No. 10.) Sec. 112. FEES. Fees. Sec. 112. For filing and entering plaint, or statement of cause of action 1.00 For filing and entering declaration where the amount claimed shall not exceed 100 dollars 1.00 And for every 100 dollars after the first 100 dollars 1.00 And in all ejectments, and in all actions and proceedings where the thing sought to be recovered shall consist of lands or houses or both, the charge on filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent upon the valuation at which the same is assessed by Government And in all actions or proceedings brought for the recovery of a specific personal chattel, or for damages done thereto, or for conversion of the same, the charge for filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent on the value of the chattel, and 1 per cent on the damage laid in the declaration Writ of Summons, each defendant Registrar's Certificate of declaration being filed 2.00 1.00 1.00 For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to is under or amounts to 100 dollars 1.00 For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to exceed 100 dollars for every 100 dollars 1.00 For Judge's order for a capias. 1.00 For capias in pursuance in every case 2.00 For filing and entering every appearance 1.00 For annexing every plea, answer, defence, or demurrer to declaration, each defendant 1.00 For subpoena, each witness 1.00 For entering every cause .50 For calling same .50 For administering every oath in Court or Chambers .50 For reading every exhibit, document, or paper produced in evidence, unless the Court or Judge shall at the time direct a larger sum to be paid. .50 For every judgment or decree pronounced by the Court or Judge, where the amount recovered does not exceed 100 dollars. 1.00 And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars 1.00 For entering every Judgment or Decree 1.00 For taxing costs where the bill does not exceed 100 dollars For all Writs of Execution 1.00 1.00 And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars 1.00 For every copy of declaration, bill, petition, plea, answer, demurrer, or any other document, paper, or proceeding in Court, not otherwise charged, in all matters, per folio. .50 For Registrar, or Clerk, examining or attesting, and certifying same in all matters For every Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, or any other writ or process whatsoever, not otherwise charged 1.00 1.00 For every attachment for contempt in the presence of the Court or otherwise, or disobedience of Order or Rule of Court 1.00 For all interrogatories and answers filed thereto in pursuance thereof, per folio. For every Commission to examine or swear witnesses, each witness 1.50 For every search in the Registrar's Office For every Rule or Order of Court 1.50 For every receipt granted by the Registrar when demanded .50 For every attendance by the Registrar, or other person appointed by the Court, within the limits of Victoria, to administer oaths, or transact other business, exclusive of expenses Beyond the limits of Victoria 1.00 2.00 Appealable Matters. For filing and entering every petition for leave to appeal 50.00 For every Certificate of Appeal allowed. 5.00 89
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ORDINANCE No. 15 OF 1844. Supreme Court. SCHEDULE (No. 10.) Sec. 112. FEES. Fees. Sec. 112. cents. 1.00 For filing and entering plaint, or statement of cause of action For filing and entering declaration where the amount claimed shall not exceed 100 dollars And for every 100 dollars after the first 100 dollars And in all ejectments, and in all actions and proceedings where the thing sought to be recovered shall consist of lands or houses or both, the charge on filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent upon the valuation at which the same is assessed by Government And in all actions or proceedings brought for the recovery of a specific personal chattel, or for damages done thereto, or for conversion of the same, the charge for filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent on the value of the chattel, and 1 per cent on the damage laid in the declaration Writ of Summons, each defendant Registrar's Certificate of declaration being filed 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to is under or amounts to 100 dollars filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to exceed 100 dollars for every 100 dollars 1.00 1.00 For Judge's order for a capias. 1.00 For capias in pursuance in every case 2.00 For filing and entering every appearance 1.00 For annexing every plea, answer, defence, or demurrer to declaration, cach defendant 1.00 For subpoena, each witness 1.00 For entering every cause .50 For calling same ........... .50 For administering every oath in Court or Chambers .50 For reading every exhibit, document, or paper produced in evidence, unless the Court or Judge shall at the time direct a larger sum to be paid. .50 For every judgment or decree pronounced by the Court or Judge, where the amount recover. ed does not exceed 100 dollars. 1.00 And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars 1.00 For entering every Judgment or Decree....... 1,00 For taxing costs where the bill does not exceed 100 dollars... For all Writs of Execution................. 1.00 And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars 1.00 1.00 For every copy of declaration, bill, petition, plea, answer, demurrer, or any other document, paper, or proceeding in Court, not otherwise charged, in all matters, per folio. .50 For Registrar, or Clerk, examining or attesting, and certifying same in all matters....................... For every Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, or any other writ or process whatsoever, not otherwise charged... 1.00 1.00 For every attachment for contempt in the presence of the Court or otherwise, or disobedience of Order or Rule of Court......................... 1.00 For all interrogatories and answers filed thereto in pursuance thereof, per folio. For every Commission to examine or swear witnesses, each witness........ 1.50 For every search in the Registrar's Office For every Rule or Order of Court 1.50 For every receipt granted by the Registrar when demanded .50 For every attendance by the Registrar, or other person appointed by the Court, within the limits of Victoria, to administer oaths, or transact other business, exclusive of expenses Beyond the limits of Victoria 1.00 2.00 Appealable Matters. For filing and entering every petition for leave to appeal 50.00 For every Certificate of Appeal allowed. 5.00 89
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ORDINANCE No. 15 OF 1844.

Supreme Court.

SCHEDULE (No. 10.) Sec. 112.

FEES.

Fees. Sec. 112.

cents.

1.00

For filing and entering plaint, or statement of cause of action For filing and entering declaration where the amount claimed shall not exceed 100 dollars

And for every 100 dollars after the first 100 dollars

And in all ejectments, and in all actions and proceedings where the thing sought to be recovered shall consist of lands or houses or both, the charge on filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent upon the valuation at which the same is assessed by Government

And in all actions or proceedings brought for the recovery of a specific personal chattel, or for damages done thereto, or for conversion of the same, the charge for filing and entering declaration shall be 1 per cent on the value of the chattel, and 1 per cent on

the damage laid in the declaration

Writ of Summons, each defendant

Registrar's Certificate of declaration being filed

2.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

For filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to is under or amounts to 100 dollars filing every affidavit of debt where the sum sworn to exceed 100 dollars for every 100

dollars

1.00

1.00

For Judge's order for a capias.

1.00

For capias in pursuance in every case

2.00

For filing and entering every appearance

1.00

For annexing every plea, answer, defence, or demurrer to declaration, cach defendant

1.00

For subpoena, each witness

1.00

For entering every cause

.50

For calling same ...........

.50

For administering every oath in Court or Chambers

.50

For reading every exhibit, document, or paper produced in evidence, unless the Court or Judge

shall at the time direct a larger sum to be paid.

.50

For every judgment or decree pronounced by the Court or Judge, where the amount recover.

ed does not exceed 100 dollars.

1.00

And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars

1.00

For entering every Judgment or Decree.......

1,00

For taxing costs where the bill does not exceed 100 dollars...

For all Writs of Execution.................

1.00

And for every 100 dollars above the first 100 dollars

1.00

1.00

For every copy of declaration, bill, petition, plea, answer, demurrer, or any other document,

paper, or proceeding in Court, not otherwise charged, in all matters, per folio.

.50

For Registrar, or Clerk, examining or attesting, and certifying same in all matters....................... For every Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, or any other writ or process whatsoever,

not otherwise charged...

1.00

1.00

For every attachment for contempt in the presence of the Court or otherwise, or disobedience

of Order or Rule of Court.........................

1.00

For all interrogatories and answers filed thereto in pursuance thereof, per folio. For every Commission to examine or swear witnesses, each witness........

1.50

For every search in the Registrar's Office

For every Rule or Order of Court

1.50

For every receipt granted by the Registrar when demanded

.50

For every attendance by the Registrar, or other person appointed by the Court, within the

limits of Victoria, to administer oaths, or transact other business, exclusive of expenses Beyond the limits of Victoria

1.00

2.00

Appealable Matters.

For filing and entering every petition for leave to appeal

50.00

For every Certificate of Appeal allowed.

5.00

89

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