Rule 45.13 Appeal to a High Court judgeI1

a costs judge has determined an appeal under rule 45.12; and

either party wants to appeal against the amount allowed.

may do so only if a costs judge certifies that a point of principle of general importance was involved in the decision on the review; and

must apply in writing for such a certificate and serve the application on—

not more than 15 business days after service of the decision on the review.

appeal to a judge of the High Court attached to the King’s Bench Division as if it were an appeal from the decision of a master under Part 52 of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998^f1; and

serve the appeal not more than 15 business days after service of the costs judge’s certificate under paragraph (2).

may extend a time limit under this rule even after it has expired;

has the same powers and duties as a costs judge under rule 45.12; and

may hear the appeal with one or more assessors.