The clients brought a motion opposing the confirmation of an assessment officer's report regarding legal fees.
They alleged numerous errors, including procedural unfairness, misapprehension of facts, and application of wrong legal principles, arguing that no fees should be awarded.
The solicitors argued for deference to the assessment officer's findings, including credibility.
The court dismissed the clients' motion, finding no basis to set aside the assessment officer's decision, which had reduced the solicitors' fees from an initial amount to a confirmed sum plus costs.
The court confirmed the assessment officer's report and awarded the solicitors additional costs.
