This decision addresses the issue of costs following a four-day trial where Kim Pearson's claim for $155,629.92 was largely successful, resulting in a principal balance of $50,989.17, while Renuka Bhansingh's claim was dismissed.
The court found Kim Pearson to be the more successful party and presumptively entitled to costs.
Considering Rule 57 factors, the court reduced the costs sought by Kim Pearson from $59,330.68 to $50,000.00, accounting for some divided success on minor issues and the limited utility of certain expert spreadsheets.
The respondent, John Corcoran, was ordered to pay $50,000.00 in costs to Kim Pearson.