[1] The Plaintiff, representing himself, brought this action for general, special and punitive damages as a function of alleged actions on behalf of the Crown during his custody. The action was struck with costs. I issued a timetable for written disposition of the Defendant's bill of costs.

[2] The Plaintiff addressed correspondence to the Chief Justice which requested several things, including a lump sum reduction of costs, ie. $250.00 in this matter and in court file T-160-03 (this latter action bearing an identical style of cause was dismissed without leave to amend and with $500 lump sum costs to the Defendant). The Court refused to consider his requests but did refer his correspondence to me for consideration relative to the assessment of the Defendant's costs. I have so considered said correspondence and I find it irrelevant, as are the Plaintiff's other submissions.

[3] The Defendant's claim for counsel fees are made at the minimum values in the available ranges of Tariff B. The Defendant's bill of costs is assessed and allowed as presented at $889.27.

(Sgd.) "Charles E. Stinson"

Assessment Officer

Vancouver, B.C.

March 24, 2004

FEDERAL COURT

NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD

DOCKET: T-159-03

STYLE OF CAUSE: RONALD EDD BELL v. HER MAJESTY

THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

ASSESSMETN OF COSTS IN WRITING WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF PARTIES

REASONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF COSTS: CHARLES E. STINSON

DATED: March 24, 2004

SOLICITORS OF RECORD:

Morris Rosenberg FOR DEFENDANT

Deputy Attorney General of Canada

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