APPENDIX 1
(O. 21, r. 10)
FIXED COST
Part 1
COSTS ON JUDGMENT
WITHOUT TRIAL
1.—(1)  The scale of costs set out in Part 2 of this Appendix applies in relation to the following cases:
(a)cases in which the defendant pays the amount claimed within the time and in the manner required by the endorsement of the originating claim;
(b)cases in which the claimant obtains final judgment in default of a notice of intention to contest or not contest or in default of defence;
(c)cases in which —
(i)the claimant obtains final judgment under Order 9, Rule 17 unconditionally;
(ii)the Court dismisses an application for summary judgment under Order 9, Rule 17; or
(iii)the Court gives the defendant against whom an application for summary judgment under Order 9, Rule 17 is made unconditional permission to defend.
(2)  Where the claimant is also entitled under the judgment to damages to be assessed, or where the claimant claims any relief of the nature specified in Order 52, Rule 1, this Part does not apply.
(3)  In respect of the cases set out in sub‑paragraph (1)(a) and (b), where the claimant is entitled under the judgment to costs on an indemnity basis, the scale of costs and disbursements set out in both Parts 2 and 3 of this Appendix apply.
Part 2
BASIC COSTS
2.  Costs to be allowed (excluding disbursements) in cases under the following sub-paragraphs of paragraph 1(1) in Part 1 of this Appendix:
 
High
Court
District Court
Magistrate’s Court
(a)under sub-paragraph (a)
$2,000
$1,500
$800
(b)under sub-paragraph (b)
$2,300
$1,800
$1,000
(c)under sub-paragraph (c)
$4,000 to $15,000
$3,000 to $10,000
$2,000 to $6,000
COSTS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS
 
 
Costs to be allowed
 
 
High
Court
District
Court
Magistrate’s
Court
  3.—(1)  Where there is more than one defendant, in respect of each additional defendant served —
 
 
 
 
(a)if the additional defendant is represented by the same solicitor as any other defendant
 
$100
$100
$100
(b)in any other case
 
$200
$200
$150
  (2)  Where substituted service is ordered and effected, in respect of each defendant served
 
$350 plus disbursement
$350 plus disbursement
$300 plus disbursement
  (3)  Where service out of Singapore is ordered and effected
 
$700 plus disbursement
$700 plus disbursement
$600 plus disbursement
The disbursements allowed under sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) are limited to disbursements reasonably incurred in connection with the substituted service and service out of Singapore, and are the following:
 
 
Disbursement to be allowed
 
 
High
Court
District Court
Magistrate’s
Court
(a)court fees
 
Actual fees
Actual fees
Actual fees
(b)affirmation fees for affidavit in support of application
 
Actual fees
Actual fees
Actual fees
(c)for each attempted service
 
$20
$20
$20
(d)for the substituted service, if effected within Singapore —
 
 
 
 
(i)by posting on the door
 
$20
$20
$20
(ii)by advertisement
 
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
(e)for service out of Singapore
 
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
(f)title searches
 
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
  (4)  In the case of a judgment in default of defence or judgment pursuant to an application for summary judgment under Order 9, Rule 17, where notice of intention to contest or not contest is not given on the day on which the notice is filed, and the claimant makes an affidavit of service for the purpose of a judgment in default of a notice of intention to contest or not contest (the allowance to include the search fee)
 
$200
$200
$150
  (5)  In the case of a judgment pursuant to an application for summary judgment under Order 9, Rule 17 where an affidavit of service of the summons is required
 
$200
$200
$150
  (6)  In the case of a judgment in default of a notice of intention to contest or not contest, or defence, on an application by summons under Order 51, Rule 4
 
$200
$200
$200
And where there is more than one defendant in respect of each additional defendant
 
$150
$150
$100
  (7)  Where bankruptcy or winding up searches are required by the Court
 
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
  (8)  Where the law firm is a GST‑registered firm
 
Actual GST payable
Actual GST payable
Actual GST payable
  (9)  Any other item approved by the Registrar
 
Actual amount allowed
Actual amount allowed
Actual amount allowed
Part 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS WHERE
COSTS ARE ON INDEMNITY BASIS
4.  Disbursement to be allowed in addition to the items claimed under Part 2 of this Appendix in cases under paragraph 1(3) in Part 1 of this Appendix:
 
 
Disbursement to be allowed
 
 
High
Court
District
Court
Magistrate’s
Court
(a)court fees
 
Actual fees
Actual fees
Actual fees
(b)affirmation fees for supporting affidavit
 
Actual fees
Actual fees
Actual fees
(c)personal service of the originating claim in Singapore (if applicable)
 
$20
$20
$20
(d)for each attempted service, where there is no order for substituted service (if applicable)
 
$20
$20
$20
(e)postage, photocopying, miscellaneous charges and incidentals
 
$50
$50
$50
Part 4
MISCELLANEOUS
5.  Where a claimant or defendant signs judgment for costs under Rule 9, there is to be allowed the following costs, in addition to disbursements:
 
Costs to be allowed
 
High
Court
District
Court
Magistrate’s
Court
Costs of judgment
$300
$300
$200
6.  Where an application for enforcement of a judgment or an order is made, there is to be allowed to the enforcement applicant the following costs:
(a)costs (excluding the costs in sub‑paragraphs (b) and (c) below):
(i)in a Magistrate’s Court action — $1,000;
(ii)in a District Court action — $3,000;
(iii)in an action in the General Division — $5,000;
(b)charges, commission, expenses and fees paid to the Sheriff;
(c)reasonable disbursements incurred by the applicant.
Part 5
MAGISTRATES’ COURTS CASES
(EXCLUDING CASES IN PART 1 AND
NON‑INJURY MOTOR ACCIDENT ACTIONS
IN PART 6)
7.—(1)  Costs to be allowed in Magistrates’ Courts cases excluding —
(a)cases in Part 1 of this Appendix; and
(b)cases in Part 6 of this Appendix:
Sum settled or awarded (where the claimant succeeds) or sum claimed (where the claimant fails)
Costs (excluding disbursements) to be allowed
(i)up to $20,000
 
$3,000 to $6,000
(ii)more than $20,000 to $40,000
 
$4,000 to $12,000
(iii)more than $40,000 to $60,000
 
$5,000 to $18,000
(2)  The above scales apply to the entire proceedings irrespective of whether the issues of liability and quantum are tried together or separately.
(3)  Where the claimant’s claim for unliquidated damages is discontinued or dismissed, the court is to award such costs within the above scales as the court deems appropriate.
Part 6
NON‑INJURY MOTOR ACCIDENT ACTIONS
IN MAGISTRATES’ COURTS
8.—(1)  In this Part, “non‑injury motor accident action” means an action arising out of an accident on land due to a collision or an apprehended collision involving one or more motor vehicles, but not involving any claim for personal injuries.
(2)  The scale of costs set out in sub‑paragraphs (a) and (b) (which are exclusive of disbursements) together with paragraph 3 in Part 2 of this Appendix apply to all non‑injury motor accident actions filed in the Magistrates’ Courts —
(a)where the matter is concluded in respect of the issues of liability and quantum simultaneously, the costs are to follow the TABLE below:
TABLE
Stage of proceedings matter is concluded
Sum settled or awarded
(excluding interest if any)
 
Less than
$1,000
$1,000 to
less than
$10,000
$10,000
and above
Any stage before defence is served
$1,000
$1,000 — $1,200
$1,200 — $1,500
Where defence is served
$1,000
$1,200 — $1,500
$1,500 — $1,800
Where defence to counterclaim is served
$1,000
$1,500 — $1,800
$1,800 — $2,100
Where affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief are exchanged
$1,300
$1,800 — $2,800
$2,300 — $3,500
The 1st day of trial
$1,500 — $2,000
$3,200 — $3,800
$3,800 — $6,000
Each subsequent day of trial
Add up to $1,000
Add up to $1,500
Add up to $3,000
(b)where liability and quantum are resolved separately (i.e., interlocutory judgment is entered with damages to be assessed), costs will be fixed at a percentage of the scale in the TABLE as follows, depending on the stage at which liability and quantum are resolved:
(i)if liability is resolved before the originating claim is issued and the claimant follows or ought to have followed the procedure in these Rules or the relevant practice direction, costs will be 80% of the scale at the relevant stage at which the matter is concluded;
(ii)if liability is resolved after the originating claim is issued but before affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief are exchanged, costs will be 90% of the scale;
(iii)if liability is resolved after affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief are exchanged, costs will be 100% of the scale.
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