Get Form 57b

This guide provides clear and comprehensive instructions for filling out the Form 57b, which is utilized in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for outlining costs in legal proceedings. It is designed to assist individuals, regardless of their prior legal experience, in completing the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the Form 57b online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the form and open it in your online editor.
2. Identify the party making the submission by filling in the appropriate section with their name or designation.
3. In the fees section, enter the estimated counsel fee for appearance, disbursements from the attached appendix, and calculate the total cost.
4. List the key points in support of the requested costs, referencing relevant factors such as the amount claimed, complexity of the proceeding, and any conduct influencing the duration of the proceedings.
5. Complete the fee items section by identifying all personnel involved, indicating their hours worked for various legal tasks like pleadings and preparations.
6. Specify the partial indemnity rate and actual rate for each person listed in the previous step, ensuring accuracy in the details presented.
7. Provide the lawyer's certificate by certifying that the claimed hours, rates, and disbursements are accurate, and enter the date and signature of the lawyer.
8. Once all fields are complete, save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Form 57b online efficiently and accurately today.