The applicant father was successful on an urgent motion regarding the choice of school for the parties' daughter.
He sought full recovery costs of $9,519.12, while the respondent mother argued for minimal or no costs, submitting a bill of costs for $4,265.75.
The court found the father was the successful party and entitled to costs, but noted the mother's position was reasonable and she had made a formal offer to settle.
Considering the single issue, the time spent, and the principles of reasonableness and proportionality, the court awarded the father costs of $3,000 inclusive of HST.
