Following a family law trial, the court determined the issue of costs.
The respondent at trial sought costs and relied on a prior Offer to Settle made approximately one year before trial, arguing the result obtained was more favourable than the offer.
The court found the offer triggered the cost consequences under Rule 18(14), entitling the successful party to partial indemnity costs up to the date of the offer and full recovery costs thereafter.
The court accepted counsel’s hourly rates and disbursements as reasonable and noted the opposing party failed to provide costs submissions.
Costs were awarded in the amount of $32,000 inclusive, payable within 30 days.
