This is a costs endorsement following the dismissal of an appeal.
The respondents, who won the appeal, claimed over $157,000 in costs.
The appellants, who lost the appeal, proposed $25,000.
The court found the respondents' costs submissions inadequate, lacking sufficient explanation for the hours claimed and indicating potential over-preparation.
The court ultimately awarded $25,000 in costs, finding the appellants' offer to settle on costs to be the best evidence of a reasonable, fair, and proportionate amount in the circumstances.
