Costs of $9,000 awarded to the Law Society following the dismissal of the appellant's license revocation appeal.
Following the dismissal of the appellant's appeal and stay motion regarding the revocation of his license, the Law Society Tribunal Appeal Division determined the appropriate quantum of costs.
The Law Society sought $12,000, which was below the typical range of $15,000 to $30,000 for an appeal.
The appellant requested costs be fixed at $6,000 payable over four years, citing financial hardship but providing no evidence.
The Tribunal considered the unique nature of the appeal, which provided an opportunity to clarify the Law Society's role in assessing applications following the compromised online licensing examination.
The Tribunal ordered the appellant to pay $9,000 in costs, payable in two installments.