Following reasons for judgment in three related proceedings involving family and civil claims concerning transfers of funds and marital issues, the court addressed costs.
The successful party sought recovery of substantial legal fees incurred across the proceedings.
The court considered proportionality, reasonableness, the complexity of the litigation, and conduct of the parties during the proceedings, including disclosure issues.
Exercising its discretion, the court fixed a global costs award inclusive of disbursements and taxes for all three proceedings.
