This endorsement addresses the costs arising from a motion concerning COVID vaccination for children, which was dismissed in favor of the mother (respondent).
The father (applicant) had sought to vaccinate the children, while the mother successfully argued for deferral based on children's opposition and ongoing concerns.
The mother, largely self-represented, sought costs, while the father argued for nominal costs despite having previously threatened significant costs.
The court found the mother's litigation approach reasonable and the father's introduction of irrelevant issues (mother's political beliefs) unreasonable.
Applying the principles of costs, including indemnification, settlement encouragement, and discouraging inappropriate behavior, the court awarded the mother fixed costs of $1,300.00.
