This costs endorsement follows a brief trial and an earlier endorsement dated October 7, 2024.
The applicant, A.H., was largely successful and presumptively entitled to costs.
The respondent, E.A.J., left the courthouse before the matter was finalized and did not file any submissions on costs as directed.
The applicant sought full indemnity costs of $88,758.00, but the court found this unjustified and made no finding of bad faith against the respondent.
The court awarded costs of $60,000.00, to be paid by February 28, 2025, noting the applicant’s reasonable efforts to resolve the case and the respondent’s lack of cooperation.
