Test case litigation program

Disbursements

Claims for disbursements must be itemised clearly, in the same way as a bill of costs submitted in taxable form with a copy of the invoice evidencing the disbursement. Normal disbursements (such as photocopying, facsimiles and telephone costs) are limited to $500. The deed may also set limits for other disbursements, such as filing fees and witnesses' expenses.

If costs are likely to be higher, it is important to discuss these limits with our funding contact officer before the deed is executed. You or your client's legal representative should also contact the funding contact officer if your client finds, after the deed has been executed, that their costs will exceed these limits.

We can agree to different funding arrangements if the costs are reasonable and necessary for the conduct of the case - but you or your client's legal representative should contact us before your client incurs the costs.

Funding under the program may not cover all of the expenses that your client has to pay in running the case.

Sections within Test case funding deed

• Costs covered by the deed
• Solicitor fees
• Counsel fees
• Disbursements
• Non-legal costs
• Costs that are not covered
• Suspension or termination of funding
• Conditions of deed funding
• How to claim reimbursement