Forrest v. Dubé, 2006 FC 1545

Date: 20061221

Docket: T-425-06

Citation: 2006 FC 1545     

Between:

IRVINE FORREST

Plaintiff

AND

MS. BRIGITTE DUBÉ, WARDEN

REGIONAL RECEPTION CENTRE (SHU) and

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

Respondents

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –REASONS

MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

[1]               On May 12, 2004, the Court dismissed the plaintiff's statement of claim. At the request of the defendants, the assessment of their bill of costs proceeded on the basis of the parties' written submissions.

[2]               Given that the defendants made no submission justifying the maximum number of units provided under column III of Tariff B, and taking into account the criteria set out in subsection 400(3) of the Federal Courts Rules, the fees are awarded in the amount $ 840 which is a fair compensation for the services rendered in this matter under the items 5 (4 units), 25 (1 unit) and 26 (2 units). All disbursements established by affidavit are allowed as claimed in the amount of $ 196.52.

[3]               In conclusion, the defendants' costs are taxed in the amount of $ 1,036.52. A certificate is issued for that amount.

DATED AT MONTREAL THIS 21^st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.

FEDERAL COURT

                            NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD

COURT FILE NO.:                           T-425-06

STYLE OF CAUSE:

IRVINE FORREST

Plaintiff

AND

MS. BRIGITTE DUBÉ, WARDEN

REGIONAL RECEPTION CENTRE (SHU) and

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

Respondents

ASSESSMENT WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF PARTIES

PLACE OF TAXATION:                  Montreal, Quebec

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS –

REASONS BY:                                  MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

DATE OF REASONS:                     DECEMBER 21, 2006

SOLICITORS OF RECORD :

John Sims

Deputy Attorney General of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario                                                            for the respondents