This endorsement concerns a costs award following an urgent motion heard on September 2, 2020.
The applicant, who was the more successful party on the motion, sought costs on a full recovery basis of $25,872.48.
The respondent argued these costs were excessive and proposed $3,000.
The court, applying the Family Law Rules on costs, found the applicant's claimed legal fees to be excessive for a short motion.
The court ordered the respondent to pay $4,000 inclusive of HST and disbursements to the applicant.