The applicant sought costs following a successful judicial review application.
The parties agreed that costs should be awarded on a partial indemnity basis.
The applicant claimed $10,796.66, while the respondent argued for a lower amount.
The Divisional Court considered the respondent's conduct, which might have warranted solicitor and client costs, but also noted that the arguments were substantially similar to those at the lower level, allowing for economies in preparation.
Applying the principle of reasonable expectations, the court awarded the applicant $9,203.49 in total costs.