Following a second trial in a family law matter, the court determined the costs for both the first and second trials.
The first trial had been overturned on appeal due to inadequate reasons by the trial judge.
The court declined to award costs for the first trial, finding neither party at fault for its failure.
For the second trial, the applicant was substantially more successful and had made a reasonable offer to settle.
However, the court noted that both parties had unnecessarily lengthened the proceedings.
The court awarded the applicant partial indemnity costs of $150,000 for the second trial.
