Following a family law trial addressing a parental loan claim against matrimonial home proceeds, spousal support, and equalization of net family property, the court determined costs.
The parents of the wife sought $181,000 based on breach of contract or constructive trust but recovered only a smaller unjust enrichment award.
The husband was also successful on the equalization issue, while spousal support issues resulted in divided success.
Applying the Family Law Rules and considering settlement offers, the court concluded the husband was overall the more successful party on key issues.
Partial indemnity costs were awarded against both the parents and the wife.
