The court determined costs following an urgent family law motion brought by the applicant.
The respondent sought full indemnity costs totalling $3,475.25, arguing the motion lacked urgency and was pursued unreasonably.
Applying Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules, the court considered success on the issues, proportionality, the conduct of the parties, and the applicant’s limited financial means.
The respondent was the successful party and entitled to costs, but the court reduced the requested amount.
Partial indemnity costs of $1,780.25 were awarded.