March 23, 2012

Amtim Capital Inc. v. Appliance Recycling Centers of America, 2012 ONSC 1902

Case Summary

Following the dismissal of a motion to dismiss an action on the basis of forum non conveniens, the court determined the appropriate costs award. The successful party sought $25,000 plus disbursements and HST on a partial indemnity basis, while the opposing party argued that amount was excessive and proposed $15,000 inclusive. The court found the docketed time claimed exceeded what was necessary for the motion. Accepting the lower proposal, the court fixed costs at $15,000 inclusive of disbursements and HST.

March 23, 2012

Amtim Capital Inc. v. Appliance Recycling Centers of America, 2012 ONSC 1902

Case Summary

Following the dismissal of a motion to dismiss an action on the basis of forum non conveniens, the court determined the appropriate costs award. The successful party sought $25,000 plus disbursements and HST on a partial indemnity basis, while the opposing party argued that amount was excessive and proposed $15,000 inclusive. The court found the docketed time claimed exceeded what was necessary for the motion. Accepting the lower proposal, the court fixed costs at $15,000 inclusive of disbursements and HST.