Following the dismissal of the respondent's motion to reinstate his struck pleadings, the court determined the costs payable to the successful applicant.
The court found the respondent acted in bad faith by failing to comply with financial disclosure orders, warranting full recovery costs under Rule 24(8) of the Family Law Rules.
However, the court reduced the quantum due to the applicant's counsel's unreasonable delay in responding to communications and excessive hours claimed.
The respondent was ordered to pay $15,000 in costs.
