The Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Revision) 1980

Power to order solicitor to deliver cash account, etc.

3.—(1) Where the relationship of solicitor and client exists or has existed, the Court may, on the application of the client or his personal representatives, make an order for—

(a) the delivery by the solicitor of a cash account;

(b) the payment or delivery up by the solicitor of money or securities;

(c) the delivery to the plaintiff of a list of the moneys or securities which the solicitor has in his possession or control on behalf of the plaintiff;

(d) the payment into or lodging in court of any such moneys or securities.

(2) An application for an order under this rule must be made by originating summons.

(3) If the defendant alleges that he has a claim for costs, the Court may make such order for the taxation and payment, or securing the payment thereof and the protection of the defendant's lien, if any, as the Court thinks fit.