Non-litigious tariffs 2011

Non-litigious tariffs 2011 - 2012 Section 1


NON-LITIGIOUS MATTERS

1. GENERAL

This heading will cover any non-litigious work that cannot be dealt with in any other category as set out in this report.

		12 month average inflation as per NCPI
		Aug	Aug	Aug	Aug	Aug	Aug
		2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
	N$	4.2%	6.3%	8.3%	9.3%	5.7%	4.1%
1.1 Taking of instructions
Depending on the complexity, magnitude and value (or potential loss) of instruction per half hour or part thereof:
For a member practising for less than 5 years	150,00	160	170	185	202	213	222
For a member practising for less than 5 years	- 275.00	294	313	338	370	391	407
For a member practising for more than 5 years but less than 10 years	275.00	294	313	338	370	391	407
	- 375.00	401	426	462	504	533	555
For a member practising for more than 10 years	375.00	401	426	462	504	533	555
For a member practising for more than 10 years	- 750.00	801	852	923	1,009	1,066	1,110

1.2 Consultations, appearance, drafting time and perusal
Per ½ hour or part thereof
For a member practising for less than 5 years	150,00	160	170	185	202	213	222
For a member practising for less than 5 years	- 275.00	294	313	338	370	391	407
For a member practising for more than 5 years but less than 10 years	275.00	294	313	338	370	391	407
	- 375.00	401	426	462	504	533	555
For a member practising for more than 10 years	375.00	401	426	462	504	533	555
For a member practising for more than 10 years	- 750.00	801	852	923	1,009	1,066	1,110

1.3 Drafting
Where no drafting time charge has been made under 1.2 and where it is more appropriate to charge for drafting hereunder rather than under item 1.2
Per folio (a folio being 100 words) including original and first two copies.
For a member practising for less than 5 years	90,00	96	102	111	121	128	133
For a member practising for less than 5 years	- 120.00	128	136	148	161	171	178
For a member practising for more than 5 years but less than 10 years	120,00	128	136	148	161	171	178
	- 150.00	160	170	185	202	213	220
For a member practising for more than 10 years	150,00	160	170	185	202	213	220
For a member practising for more than 10 years	- 250.00	267	284	308	336	355	370

1.4 Perusing
Where a time perusal charge is not appropriate under 1.2
Per folio
For a member practising for less than 5 years	30,00	32	34	37	40	43	44
For a member practising for less than 5 years	- 60.00	64	68	74	81	85	89
For a member practising for more than 5 years but less than 10 years	60,00	64	68	74	81	85	89
	- 90.00	96	102	111	121	128	133
For a member practising for more than 10 years	90,00	96	102	111	121	128	133
For a member practising for more than 10 years	- 120.00	128	136	148	161	171	178

1.5 Correspondence
Letter, other than formal letters to be charged under item 1.2 or 1.3 above
Formal letter - per folio (including normal copies)	45,00	48	51	55	61	64	67

1.6 Telephone calls
Formal	45,00	48	51	55	61	64	67
Other than formal - per 5 mins or part thereof	75,00	80	85	92	101	107	111

1.7 Photocopying and collating
Documents/letters, etc. not typed in members office - per page	5,00	5	6	6	7	7	7
Copies in addition to the necessary or normal copies provided for in this guide - per page	2,50	3	3	3	3	4	4

1.8 Travelling
Depending on destination and availability of air travel	Return air fare
Per motor vehicle per kilometer	4,00	4	5	5	5	6	6
Travelling and waiting time (including waiting time at Court)	250,00	267	284	308	336	355	370
Per half (½) hour or part thereof