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Law of Costs, 4th Edition brings together in one place the legislation, court rules and case law pertaining to the practice of the law of costs in Australia in both the lawyer-client and the party-party context. Accessible and comprehensive, Law of Costs addresses all Australian jurisdictions (state and Federal) and makes reference to the corresponding laws in the UK, Canda and New Zealand. Written by esteemed author Professor Gino Dal Pont, Law of Costs examines the law that has developed surrounding how a solicitor or barrister should quantify and handle their own costs. It is a fundamental reference text which includes coverage of appropriate client fees, security for costs, solicitors' liens, litigation funders and cost agreements. Features Highly esteemed author Essential reference for all practitioners Multi-jurisdictional Related Titles Dal Pont, Law of Charity, 2nd edition, 2017Dal Pont, Law of Limitation, 2016Dal Pont, Law of Associations, 2018Dal Pont & Mackie, Law of Succession, 2nd edition, 2017