Waraich v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)
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Waraich v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) Court (s) Database Federal Court Decisions Date 2005-11-21 Neutral citation 2005 FC 1576 File numbers IMM-4789-03 Decision Content Date: 20051121 Docket: IMM-4789-03 Citation: 2005 FC 1576 Between: SURJIT SINGH WARAICH Applicant AND THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS -REASONS MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] On September 25, 2003, the Court dismissed Mr. Stephen M. Byer's motion for leave to intervene. On July 22, 2005, the respondent filed its bill of costs and asked that it be assessed without the personal appearance of the parties. As of this date, Mr. Stephen M. Byer has not filed any representations. [2] Having examined the record, the respondent's fees are allowed in the amount of $880 which is a fair compensation for services rendered in this matter. Taking into account the criteria set out in subsection 400(3) of the Federal Courts Rules, I have reduced the number of units under items 5 (3 units X $120/unit), 6 (2 units X $120/unit X 1 hr 10 min) and 26 (2 units X $120/unit). Given that the value of the unit was readjusted on April 1, 2005 pursuant to subsection 4(1) of the Tariff, and that the respondent filed its bill of costs after that date, I have made the adjustment in calculating the amount of the fees. [3] Except for the sum of $10, the disbursements in the amount of $29.55 are allowed as claimed, since this expense should be considered as an operating expe…
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Waraich v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) Court (s) Database Federal Court Decisions Date 2005-11-21 Neutral citation 2005 FC 1576 File numbers IMM-4789-03 Decision Content Date: 20051121 Docket: IMM-4789-03 Citation: 2005 FC 1576 Between: SURJIT SINGH WARAICH Applicant AND THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS -REASONS MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] On September 25, 2003, the Court dismissed Mr. Stephen M. Byer's motion for leave to intervene. On July 22, 2005, the respondent filed its bill of costs and asked that it be assessed without the personal appearance of the parties. As of this date, Mr. Stephen M. Byer has not filed any representations. [2] Having examined the record, the respondent's fees are allowed in the amount of $880 which is a fair compensation for services rendered in this matter. Taking into account the criteria set out in subsection 400(3) of the Federal Courts Rules, I have reduced the number of units under items 5 (3 units X $120/unit), 6 (2 units X $120/unit X 1 hr 10 min) and 26 (2 units X $120/unit). Given that the value of the unit was readjusted on April 1, 2005 pursuant to subsection 4(1) of the Tariff, and that the respondent filed its bill of costs after that date, I have made the adjustment in calculating the amount of the fees. [3] Except for the sum of $10, the disbursements in the amount of $29.55 are allowed as claimed, since this expense should be considered as an operating expense. [4] The costs of respondent are assessed in the amount of $909.55. A certificate is issued for that amount. DATED AT MONTREAL THIS 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005. Signed: « Michelle Lamy » MICHELLE LAMY ASSESSMENT OFFICER FEDERAL COURT NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD COURT FILE NO.: IMM-4789-03 STYLE OF CAUSE: BETWEEN: SURJIT SINGH WARAICH Applicant AND THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION Respondent ASSESSMENT IN WRITING WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF PARTIES PLACE OF TAXATION: Montreal, Quebec ASSESSMENT OF COSTS - REASONS BY: MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER DATE OF REASONS: NOVEMBER 21, 2005 SOLICITORS OF RECORD : Stephen M. Byer Nun's Island, Quebec for the Applicant John Sims Deputy Attorney General of Canada Ottawa, Ontario for the Respondent
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