Federal Court Decisions

Date: 20071122

Docket: T-1361-06

Citation: 2007 FC 1226

BETWEEN:

CONNIE BRAUER and VICTOR HARRIS

Plaintiffs

and

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Defendant

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS - REASONS

JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

[1]               This is an assessment of the Defendant’s bill of costs following the Court’s granting of the Defendant’s notice of motion for an order striking out the Statement of Claim in its entirety with costs to the Defendant.

[2]               The Defendant filed the bill of costs and an affidavit on April 3, 2007 and requested the assessment be conducted in writing.

[3]               The Plaintiff filed written representations in response to the bill of costs on April 4, 2007. On the basis of the documents on file, the assessment proceeded.

[4]               The Defendant’s fees are allowed at $720 for the following items per Tariff B : Item 5 (Preparation, service and filing of Motion) 3 units; Item 6 (Appearance on a motion) 1 unit; Item 26 (Assessment of Costs) 2 units.

[5]               The Defendant submitted $854.15 in disbursements for photocopying costs. Given the volume of material which had to be reproduced and the amount sought is supported by invoices, the requested amount is allowed.

[6]               The bill of costs totalling $1,574.15 is allowed. A certificate of assessment in this amount will be issued.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

November 22, 2007

FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL

NAME OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD

DOCKET:                                          T-1361-06

STYLE OF CAUSE:                          Connie Brauer and Victor Harris v. Her Majesty the Queen

ASSESSMENT IN WRITING WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF PARTIES

PLACE OF TAXATION:                  Halifax, Nova Scotia

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –

REASONS BY:                                  JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

DATE OF REASONS:                      November 22, 2007

SOLICITOR OF RECORD: