K. Scullion

The respondent sought costs of $65,223.60 plus disbursements of $11,889.21 following the dismissal of the applicant's application for damages and injunctive relief regarding plaza access.

The applicant argued the claimed costs were excessive and suggested an award of $16,167.48 plus disbursements.

The court found the respondent's claimed hours excessive given the relatively uncomplicated nature of the issues and the short hearing time.

Costs were fixed at $25,000 inclusive.

The accused was tried on 15 counts of domestic violence-related offences, including sexual assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, and uttering threats against his former partner.

The court applied the W.(D.) framework to assess credibility, ultimately rejecting the accused's testimony and accepting the complainant's evidence as truthful and compelling.

The accused was found guilty on 13 counts.