Hong Kong Regulations

BANKRUPTCY RULES - RULE 32A

Costs

(1) When awarding costs the court may-

   (a)  direct that the costs of any matter or application-

        (i)    shall be taxed and paid as between party and party or as
               between solicitor and client, on the basis of a common fund in
               which the client and others are interested; or

        (ii)   may be allowed as between solicitor and own client; or

   (b)  fix a sum to be paid in lieu of taxed costs.

(2) Unless the court otherwise directs, the costs of an application to the
court which is opposed shall follow the event and shall be taxed as between
party and party.

(3) Where-

   (a)  an action is brought against the Official Receiver or trustee as
        representing the estate of the debtor; or

   (b)  the Official Receiver or trustee is made a party to any proceedings on
        the application of any other party, the Official Receiver or trustee
        shall not be personally liable for costs unless the court otherwise
        directs. (L.N. 39 of 1976) [cf. S.I. 1952/2113 r. 92 U.K.]