Macdonald v. Canada (Attorney General)
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Macdonald v. Canada (Attorney General) Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2008-01-28 Neutral citation 2008 FCA 34 File numbers 06-A-16 Decision Content Date: 20080128 Docket: 06-A-16 Citation: 2008 FCA 34 Between: IVAN MACDONALD Applicant and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –REASONS JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] This is the assessment in writing of the Respondent’s costs following the Order of the Court dated April 6, 2006. On April 10, 2007, a timetable was issued directing the parties to make written submissions. [2] On October 8, 2007, the Applicant sent a letter to the Court seeking the reopening of A-329-01 as well as challenging costs having been awarded to the Respondent. On October 17, 2007, the Respondent submitted a letter in response. [3] On December 5, 2007, the Court issued a direction which read in part “The determination of the amount of costs is a matter for the assessing officer”. [4] The Respondent claimed 3 units for the assessable service item 5 “Preparation and filing of a contested motion including all materials”. Since the tariff provides for a range of 3-7 units, this item is allowed at $360.00. Item 26 “Assessment of Costs” at 2 units is allowed at $240.00. All disbursements established by affidavit are allowed as claimed in the amount of $205.94. [5] The costs of the Respondent are assessed in the amount of $805.94. A certificate is issued for that amount. Signed: “Judith Charles” JUDITH CHARL…
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Macdonald v. Canada (Attorney General) Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2008-01-28 Neutral citation 2008 FCA 34 File numbers 06-A-16 Decision Content Date: 20080128 Docket: 06-A-16 Citation: 2008 FCA 34 Between: IVAN MACDONALD Applicant and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –REASONS JUDITH CHARLES, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1] This is the assessment in writing of the Respondent’s costs following the Order of the Court dated April 6, 2006. On April 10, 2007, a timetable was issued directing the parties to make written submissions. [2] On October 8, 2007, the Applicant sent a letter to the Court seeking the reopening of A-329-01 as well as challenging costs having been awarded to the Respondent. On October 17, 2007, the Respondent submitted a letter in response. [3] On December 5, 2007, the Court issued a direction which read in part “The determination of the amount of costs is a matter for the assessing officer”. [4] The Respondent claimed 3 units for the assessable service item 5 “Preparation and filing of a contested motion including all materials”. Since the tariff provides for a range of 3-7 units, this item is allowed at $360.00. Item 26 “Assessment of Costs” at 2 units is allowed at $240.00. All disbursements established by affidavit are allowed as claimed in the amount of $205.94. [5] The costs of the Respondent are assessed in the amount of $805.94. A certificate is issued for that amount. Signed: “Judith Charles” JUDITH CHARLES ASSESSMENT OFFICER HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA January 28, 2008 FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL NAME OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD DOCKET: 06-A-16 STYLE OF CAUSE: IVAN MACDONALD v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA 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: January 28, 2008 SOLICITOR OF RECORD: John H. Sims, Q.C. Deputy Attorney General of Canada Montréal, Quebec FOR THE RESPONDENT
Source: decisions.fca-caf.gc.ca