Legal Profession Act · s 28D

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s 28DAccount by advocate and solicitor

(1)

Where the relationship of advocate and solicitor and client exists, or has existed, a summons may be issued by the client or his representative for the delivery of a cash account, the payment or moneys or for the delivery of securities.

(2)

A Judge may order the respondent to deliver to the applicant a list of the moneys or securities which has in his custody or control on behalf of the applicant, or to bring the whole or any part of it into court, within such time as the Judge orders.

(3)

In the event of the respondent alleging that he has a claim for costs, the Judge may make such provision for the payment or security thereof or for the protection of the respondent’s lien, if any, as he thinks fit.