Date: 20010202
Docket: A-174-96
Reference: 2001 FCA 2
BETWEEN:
CLAUDETTE GARIÉPY
Appellant
- and -
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Respondent
TAXATION OF COSTS - REASONS
FRANÇOIS PILON
Assessment Officer
[1] On October 11, 2000, through her counsel Dominique Guimond, the respondent filed her bill of costs pursuant to the Court's judgment on May 20, 1998. On December 4, 2000 the Court directed the law firm Borden, Ladner, Gervais LLP to cease representing Ms. Gariépy.
[2] On December 19, 2000 we caused a copy of the bill of costs to be sent to the appellant inviting her to file her written submissions by January 19, 2001 at the latest. To date no representations have been received.
[3] Having reviewed the guidelines set out in s. 400(3) of the Federal Court Rules, fees will be awarded in the amount of $3,500 pursuant to items 18 (1 unit), 19 (7 units), 22 ($2,400) and 26 (3 units). The amount of $500 in item 24 for counsel's travel to attend the hearing in Ottawa is denied since it is in the Court's discretion and not within the jurisdiction of the assessment officer.
[4] However, Mr. Piché's travel costs to get to Ottawa are supported by the evidence and will be awarded in the amount of $228.69. The disbursement of $462 for photocopying costs is awarded.
[5] The respondent's costs will accordingly be assessed and allowed in the amount of $3,500 for fees and $690.49 for disbursements. A certificate will be issued in the amount of $4,190.49.
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(signed)
François Pilon Assessment Officer |
Halifax, Nova Scotia
February 2, 2001
Certified true translation
Suzanne M. Gauthier, LL.L. Trad. a.
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD
COURT FILE No.: A-174-96
BETWEEN:
CLAUDETTE GARIÉPY
Appellant
- and -
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Respondent
ASSESSMENT IN WRITING WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE
REASONS BY: François Pilon, Assessment Officer
PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Halifax, Nova Scotia
DATE OF REASONS: February 2, 2001
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Morris Rosenberg for the respondent
Deputy Attorney General of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario