Master B. McAfee

The defendant, Ikaria, brought a motion for security for costs.

The plaintiff agreed to post security, leaving only the quantum in dispute.

The defendant sought $244,636.81 up to mediation, while the plaintiff proposed $40,000.

The court found the defendant's estimate unreasonable and disproportionate, particularly regarding past motions, expert fees, and discovery attendance.

The court ordered the plaintiff to post security for costs in the all-inclusive amount of $100,000, payable in three tranches.

No costs were awarded for the motion.

The plaintiff brought a motion to compel the defendant to answer nine questions refused during an examination for discovery.

The underlying action involved an accident at a property owned by the defendant.

The court ordered the defendant to answer questions regarding the specific property, limited to the timeframe commencing from the date the defendant acquired ownership.

Questions seeking information about all 160 of the defendant's properties or spanning 20 years were deemed too broad and were not ordered to be answered.

No costs were awarded as success on the motion was divided.