Vézina v. Canada (Attorney General)
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Vézina v. Canada (Attorney General) Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2004-03-30 Neutral citation 2004 FCA 137 File numbers A-591-01 Decision Content Date: 20040330 Docket: A-591-01 Citation: 2004 FCA 137 [ENGLISH TRANSLATION] Between: PIERRE VÉZINA Applicant and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA (MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE) Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS FRANÇOIS MARTIN, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1 This assessment of costs follows a judgment by Desjardins, Létourneau and Nadon J.J.A. on February 5, 2003, dismissing the application for judicial review, with costs to the respondent. [2] Counsel for the respondent filed his bill of costs on December 15, 2003, accompanied by an application for a decision without personal appearance of the parties. [3] The record shows that the respondent’s bill of costs was served on the applicant on December 11, 2003. [4] On January 7, 2004, a timetable was established and was forwarded to the applicant to enable him to provide his written submissions, which he has yet to do. In light of the foregoing, I am ready to assess costs in favour of the respondent. [5] The fees requested are allowed with the exception of the application under Item 26 for assessment of costs. Since the assessment of costs has not been challenged, 2 units are allowed. [6] The disbursements supported by Valérie Tardif’s affidavit are awarded as requested. [7] The respondent’s costs are therefore assessed and allowed in the amount of $2,927.69. Signe…
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Vézina v. Canada (Attorney General) Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2004-03-30 Neutral citation 2004 FCA 137 File numbers A-591-01 Decision Content Date: 20040330 Docket: A-591-01 Citation: 2004 FCA 137 [ENGLISH TRANSLATION] Between: PIERRE VÉZINA Applicant and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA (MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE) Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS FRANÇOIS MARTIN, ASSESSMENT OFFICER [1 This assessment of costs follows a judgment by Desjardins, Létourneau and Nadon J.J.A. on February 5, 2003, dismissing the application for judicial review, with costs to the respondent. [2] Counsel for the respondent filed his bill of costs on December 15, 2003, accompanied by an application for a decision without personal appearance of the parties. [3] The record shows that the respondent’s bill of costs was served on the applicant on December 11, 2003. [4] On January 7, 2004, a timetable was established and was forwarded to the applicant to enable him to provide his written submissions, which he has yet to do. In light of the foregoing, I am ready to assess costs in favour of the respondent. [5] The fees requested are allowed with the exception of the application under Item 26 for assessment of costs. Since the assessment of costs has not been challenged, 2 units are allowed. [6] The disbursements supported by Valérie Tardif’s affidavit are awarded as requested. [7] The respondent’s costs are therefore assessed and allowed in the amount of $2,927.69. Signed: “François Martin” FRANÇOIS MARTIN ASSESSMENT OFFICER MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC March 30, 2004 FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD COURT FILE NO.: A-591-01 Between: PIERRE VÉZINA Applicant and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA (MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE) Respondent ASSESSMENT OF COSTS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec REASONS BY FRANÇOIS MARTIN, ASSESSMENT OFFICER DATED: March 30, 2004 NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD François De Vette Montréal, Quebec For the Applicant Morris Rosenberg Deputy Attorney General of Canada Ottawa, Ontario For the Respondent
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