The appellant, a lawyer, retained the respondent law firm to assist her at a trial.
The respondent's initial estimate of costs was $50,000, but the final accounts exceeded $150,000.
The assessment officer found the accounts reasonable, noting the work was done at the appellant's behest, and the Superior Court dismissed the appellant's appeal.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the further appeal, finding no error in principle in the assessment officer's conclusion that the accounts were reasonable given the circumstances.
