The defendant was successful on a summary judgment motion dismissing the plaintiff's claim for damages and sought partial indemnity costs of $77,750.85.
The plaintiff argued the quantum was excessive and suggested $35,000.00.
The court reviewed the time dockets, hourly rates, and the complexity of the matter, finding the defendant's claimed rates reasonable.
The court fixed costs payable to the defendant at $70,313.19 inclusive of disbursements and taxes.
