Divorce Court Fees Schedule




THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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  1. Entering Decree, Verdict, or Order. £ s. d.
    Entering sentence or final decree in a cause, to be
    paid by the successful party ... ... ... 0 10 0
    Entering verdict, if five folios of seventy-two words
    or under ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
    If exceeding five folios, for each additional folio or
    part of a folio ... ... ... ... ... 0 1 0
    Entering order for the examination of a witness or
    witnesses ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
    Entering any decree or order for alimony ... ... 0 5 0
    Entering order directing how damages shall be
    applied ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
    Entering order providing for custody, maintenance,
    or education of children, if five folios of seventy-
    two words or under ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
    Entering any order made under the authority given
    by sections 27, 37, and 38 of "The Divorce and
    Matrimonial Causes Act, 1867," if five folios of
    seventy-two words or under ... ... ... 0 5 0
    If either of the above orders exceed five folios, for
    each additional folio or part of a folio ... ... 0 1 0
    Entering any minute, order, or decree in the Court
    book other than minutes, orders, or decrees
    specified ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 3 0
    Entering any order of the Registrar, the same fee as
    would be payable for entering a similar order
    made by the Judge.

12.-Orders.
For any order issuing under the hand of the Judge
or of the Registrar, including seal ... ... 0 6 0
If a final order in the cause ... ... ... 0 10 0

13.-Bill of Exceptions.
Bill of exceptions signed by the Judge ... ... 0 5 0

14.-Commission or Requisition.
On every commission or requisition, exclusive of the
seal of the Court ... ... ... ... ... 1 0 0

15.-Taking Evidence.
For taking the evidence of one or more witnesses
before the Registrar, and within three miles of
the Registrar's Office, for each day ... ... 3 3 0
If beyond that distance, for each day in addi-
tion to travelling expenses ... ... ... 5 5 0
If for part of a day only, such smaller fee as
the Registrar in his discretion shall think
proper.

16.-References to the Registrar.
On each reference to ascertain the amount to be paid
or secured to a wife to cover her costs-
For the Registrar's attendance ... ... ... 0 5 0
For his report thereon ... ... ... ... 0 3 0
On each reference for any other inquiry before the
Registrar-
For Registrar's attendance ... ... ... 1 0 0

For every hour or part of hour after the first
hour, a further fee of ... ... ... ... 0 10 0
For the Registrar's report, if five folios of
seventy-two words or under ... ... ... 0 5 0
If exceeding five folios, for every additional
folio or part of a folio ... ... ... ... 0 2 0

17.-Summonses.
On each summons... ... ... ... ... 0 3 0

18.-Motions.
Notice of motion, petition, or application at Judge's
Chambers ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 2 0
Final case for motion ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
Entering any minute or order on motion other than
orders specified ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
If a final order in the cause ... ... ... 0 10 0

19.-Writs.
Writ of attachment ... ... ... ... ... 1 0 0
Writ of sequestration ... ... ... ... 1 0 0
Writ of fieri facias ... ... ... ... 1 0 0

20.-Appeals.
On lodging instrument of appeal ... ... ... 0 10 0

21.-Certificate.
For every certificate under the hand of any Judge of
the Court or of any Registrar ... ... ... 0 3 0

22.-Searches.
Search in each Court book, or of any one document ... ... 0 1 0
General search in books or documents ... ... ... ... 0 3 0

23.-Office Copies and Extracts.
For every office copy or extract of any document, ex-
clusive of seal-
For every three folios or part thereof ... ... 0 1 0
For the seal of the Court affixed to any document,
unless otherwise provided ... ... ... 0 5 0

24.-Taxing Costs.
Appointment for taxation ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
Taxation... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0
Taxation in addition for each hour or portion of an
hour occupied ... ... ... ... ... 0 5 0

25.-Oaths.
Swearing witness in Court or before Judge, or to
affidavit ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 2 0

26.-Proceedings not specifically provided for.
For any other proceeding not above specifically provided for,
the same fees as for the like or analogous proceedings on an
action for money or specific relief.

By Authority: GEORGE DIDSBURY, Government Printer, Wellington.



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⚖️ Fixing new fees payable under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, 1867 (continued from previous page)

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
24 December 1875
Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Court Fees, Schedule, Registrar, Judge, Writs, Appeals
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