Date : 20000614
Docket : T-223-99
BETWEEN :
MARCUS SOBERS
Applicant
-and-
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Respondent
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS - REASONS
MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1] On March 24, 2000, the Respondent filed his bill of costs and requested an appointment for assessment of costs with respect to the judgment in this case dated January 6, 2000. On May 15, Mr. Stephen Fineberg, counsel for the Applicant, and Mr. Eric Lafrenière, representing the Respondent, appeared before me for the taxation of the Respondent's bill of costs amounting to $1,800.
[2]The Respondent is claiming the following items of Tariff B :
| Items |
Taxable Services |
Column III/Units |
| 2 |
Preparation and filing of the Respondent's record |
7 |
| 14 |
Counsel fee (3 hours x 2 units) |
2 |
| 15 |
Preparation and filing of written argument as requested by the Court |
3 |
| 26 |
Assessment of costs |
2 |
[3] At the start, Mr. Fineberg raised the financial situation of the Applicant to contest this proceeding. Since the issue of costs has already been determined by the Court, I explained to counsel that my role, as an assessment officer, was to fix the amount due to the Respondent.
[4] Subsequently, counsel for the Applicant objected to the maximum number of units requested by the Respondent under item 2. After hearing representations of both parties, I allow 5 units for that claim. I agree with Mr. Fineberg that the maximum number of units is to be reserved for the more complex files. The other items of the Respondent's bill of costs are allowed as is.
[5] The Respondent's costs in this matter are taxed at $1,600. A certificate is issued for that amount.
MICHELLE LAMY
ASSESSMENT OFFICER
Montreal, Quebec
June 14, 2000
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
TRIAL DIVISION
NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS ON THE RECORD
COURT FILE NO.: T-223-99
STYLE OF CAUSE: MARCUS SOBERS
Applicant
AND
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Respondent
ASSESSMENT TOOK PLACE ON MAY 15, 2000
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS -
REASONS BY:MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
DATE OF REASONS: JUNE 14, 2000
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Stephen Fineberg for the Applicant
Montreal, Quebec
Morris Rosenberg for the Respondent
Deputy Attorney General of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario