Methamem v. Canada
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Methamem v. Canada Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2006-01-31 Neutral citation 2006 FCA 39 File numbers A-294-04 Decision Content Date: 20060131 Docket: A-294-04 Citation: 2006 FCA 39 Between: SADOK METHAMEM Appellant AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] This is an assessment of the respondent’s costs pursuant to the judgment dated March 15, 2005. At the respondent’s request, we sent a letter to the parties on October 18, 2005, asking them to submit their written representations. [2] In his submissions, the appellant does not dispute any of the amounts claimed but cites some personal considerations, including his financial situation, to question the merits of the respondent’s claim for costs. Since the Court has ruled on the question of costs, the role of the assessment officer is to fix the amount of the costs in light of the criteria established in sections 400 et seq. of the Federal Court Rules. [3] Having examined the proceedings in the case, I allow the fees in the amount of $1,447.20 for the following items in Tariff B: items 2 (5 units X $120), 13 (3 units X $120), 14 (2 units X $120 X 0.03 hours), 25 (1 unit X $120) and 26 (3 units X $120). Although it was contested, I have reduced the number of units requested for the assessment as this was a relatively uncomplicated proceeding. As to the disbursements in the amount of $172.77, they are allowed as such, having been proved by…
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Methamem v. Canada Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2006-01-31 Neutral citation 2006 FCA 39 File numbers A-294-04 Decision Content Date: 20060131 Docket: A-294-04 Citation: 2006 FCA 39 Between: SADOK METHAMEM Appellant AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] This is an assessment of the respondent’s costs pursuant to the judgment dated March 15, 2005. At the respondent’s request, we sent a letter to the parties on October 18, 2005, asking them to submit their written representations. [2] In his submissions, the appellant does not dispute any of the amounts claimed but cites some personal considerations, including his financial situation, to question the merits of the respondent’s claim for costs. Since the Court has ruled on the question of costs, the role of the assessment officer is to fix the amount of the costs in light of the criteria established in sections 400 et seq. of the Federal Court Rules. [3] Having examined the proceedings in the case, I allow the fees in the amount of $1,447.20 for the following items in Tariff B: items 2 (5 units X $120), 13 (3 units X $120), 14 (2 units X $120 X 0.03 hours), 25 (1 unit X $120) and 26 (3 units X $120). Although it was contested, I have reduced the number of units requested for the assessment as this was a relatively uncomplicated proceeding. As to the disbursements in the amount of $172.77, they are allowed as such, having been proved by affidavit and being reasonable in this proceeding. [4] The costs of the respondent are assessed and allowed in the amount of $1,619.97. A certificate shall issue for this amount. DATED AT MONTRÉAL, THE 31ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2006 Signed: “Michelle Lamy” MICHELLE LAMY ASSESSMENT OFFICER Certified true translation François Brunet, LLB, BCL FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL SOLICITORS OF RECORD DOCKET: A-294-04 STYLE OF CAUSE: SADOK METHAMEM v. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ASSESSMENT OF COSTS IN WRITING PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec REASONS: Michelle Lamy, Assessment Officer DATE OF REASONS: January 31, 2006 SOLICITORS OF RECORD: John Sims Deputy Attorney General of Canada Ottawa, Ontario FOR THE RESPONDENT
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