The court assessed costs following a judgment dismissing the plaintiffs' action and the Smiths' counterclaim, with costs payable on a full indemnity basis.
The defendants by counterclaim, Damandeep-Singh Aujla and Daman Aujla Professional Corporation, sought full indemnity costs.
The court found the proceedings complex, involving multiple parties and transactions, and noted the Smiths' lack of credibility, delay tactics, and refusal to admit key facts.
The claims against Mr. Aujla, a professional, were of great importance and impugned his integrity.
The court found the hourly rates of counsel reasonable and awarded full indemnity costs to Damandeep-Singh Aujla and Daman Aujla Professional Corporation, totaling $43,486.92, after disallowing Westlaw Research as an overhead expense.
