Contentious Business

Question 1

Sols Act 1974
1. S. 87: Interpretation/definitions of CB/NCB
- CB –
- NCB –

Answer 1

SA 1974
1. S. 87: Interpretation/definitions of CB/NCB
- CB – business done in proceedings/arbitration
- NCB – no proceedings

Question 2

SA 1974
NCBA
2. S. 57(4):
3. S. 57(5):

Answer 2

SA 1974
NCBA
2. S. 57(4): NCBA can be sued on
3. S. 57(5): NCBA - can set aside or assess

Question 3

CBA
4. S. 59: Form of CBA
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5. S. 60:
6. S. 61(1): F&R
7. S. 61(2): a) If Yes, . b) If No,
8. S. 61(4B):

Answer 3

CBA
4. S. 59: Form of CBA
- In Writing
- Provides for remuneration by gross sum, by reference to hourly rate, or by salary or otherwise
5. S. 60: No assessment – unless provides remuneration by reference to hrly rate
6. S. 61(1): Enforcement – Application Needed AND Ct ,must considered whether FAIR & REASONABLE?
7. S. 61(2): a) If Yes, Court may enforce CBA. b) If No, may set aside and order costs assessment
8. S. 61(4B): number of hours not rates – if provides for remuneration by reference to hourly rates and C asked Court to examine the CBA, Court may only enquire as to no. of hours but not rates. (Only if CBA overturned as unfair and unreasonable can there be assessment as per previous point).

Question 4

IS A CFA A CBA

9. H v P:
10. A v S H:

Answer 4

9. Healys LLP v Partridge: A CFA is a CBA
10. Acupay v Stephenson Harwood LLP: CFA may not be a CBA - matter of construction. E.G. PARTIES CAN EXPRESS NOT CBA WITHIN CFA