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Can a solicitor bring a claim against a client for disbursements incurred, but not yet paid, on the client's behalf?

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As explained:

You may not bring a claim for your Costs before the expiry of one (calendar) month from the date on which the statute-compliant bill was delivered (Solicitors Act 1974 (SA 1974), s 69(1))

and

You can also not bring a claim for your costs if the client has made an application to the court for a Detailed assessment

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Key definition:
Disbursements definition
What does Disbursements mean?

Any sum spent or to be spent on behalf of a client

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