This decision addresses the costs for the successful defence of Donna Hixson against a claim brought by Elena Modanese.
Ms. Hixson had previously been awarded $15,000 for a successful summary judgment motion dismissing the claim against her.
She sought additional costs for the overall defence of the action, submitting a bill for $33,781.94 (after deducting the prior award).
Elena Modanese argued for an additional award of $2,000.
The court reviewed the bill of costs and, applying established criteria, awarded Ms. Hixson an additional $20,000, bringing her total costs award to $35,000, inclusive of fees, disbursements, and taxes.