The respondent, Zhong Wei, sought costs against the applicant, Jonathan Beatty, and his counsel, John Lo Faso, on a joint and several basis, for a motion to compel answers to undertakings and refusals.
The Master found that counsel's conduct during cross-examination was improper and caused unnecessary costs and delay.
The Master exercised discretion under Rule 57.07(1)(c) to order counsel to personally pay a portion of Wei's costs, deferring the quantum determination pending the filing of settlement offers.
