The applicant brought an application against the respondent, his niece and attorney for property for his mother, alleging breach of duty and conversion.
The applicant abandoned the application shortly before the hearing.
The respondent sought her costs.
The court found the allegations were unfounded and the respondent was entitled to full indemnity costs.
The court ordered the respondent's costs of $29,191.82 to be paid $5,000 by the estate and the balance by the applicant.