Following the dismissal of the plaintiffs' defamation action as a SLAPP suit under section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act, the successful defendants sought costs.
The court applied the presumption under section 137.1(7) that the defendants are entitled to full indemnity costs.
Finding the requested amount reasonable for a complex motion, the court awarded the defendants costs of $63,572.84 on a full indemnity basis.
