Date: 20080128
Docket: 06-A-16
Citation: 2008 FCA 34
Between:
IVAN MACDONALD
Applicant
and
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Respondent
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –REASONS
JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1] This is the assessment in writing of the Respondent’s costs following the Order of the Court dated April 6, 2006. On April 10, 2007, a timetable was issued directing the parties to make written submissions.
[2] On October 8, 2007, the Applicant sent a letter to the Court seeking the reopening of A-329-01 as well as challenging costs having been awarded to the Respondent. On October 17, 2007, the Respondent submitted a letter in response.
[3] On December 5, 2007, the Court issued a direction which read in part “The determination of the amount of costs is a matter for the assessing officer”.
[4] The Respondent claimed 3 units for the assessable service item 5 “Preparation and filing of a contested motion including all materials”. Since the tariff provides for a range of 3-7 units, this item is allowed at $360.00. Item 26 “Assessment of Costs” at 2 units is allowed at $240.00. All disbursements established by affidavit are allowed as claimed in the amount of $205.94.
[5] The costs of the Respondent are assessed in the amount of $805.94. A certificate is issued for that amount.
Signed: “Judith Charles” |
JUDITH CHARLES ASSESSMENT OFFICER |
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
January 28, 2008
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
NAME OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD
STYLE OF CAUSE: IVAN MACDONALD v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
ASSESSMENT IN WRITING WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF PARTIES
PLACE OF TAXATION: Halifax, Nova Scotia
REASONS BY: JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
DATE OF REASONS: January 28, 2008
SOLICITOR OF RECORD:
John H. Sims, Q.C. Deputy Attorney General of Canada Montréal, Quebec |