Parsons v Young Swan Morison McKay - [1986] 2 NZLR 204

Law practitioners — Revision of solicitor's bill of costs — Firm of solicitors acted for applicant in compensation claim from 1978 to 1984 — After Tribunal hearing in 1982, firm rendered a bill of costs for work performed to date — After delivery of Tribunal's reserved judgment there were protracted negotiations over costs and other matters — In 1984 firm rendered a second bill for work done since 1982 — Whether 1982 bill was valid — Whether firm should be ordered to render a new bill of costs covering the period from 1978 to 1984 — Whether 1984 bill should be referred to District Council for revision — Law Practitioners Act 1982, ss 139, 141, 145 and 146.