IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: Shurson v. Shurson, 2007 NSSC 270
Date: 20070914
Docket: SFHMCA-040843
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Laurie Anne Shurson
Applicant
v.
Allan Michael Shurson
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Moira C. Legere Sers
Final Written
Submissions: Applicant - July 11, 2007
Respondent - August 15, 2007
Subject: Costs
Summary: The separation occurred in Nova Scotia. The husband moved to Ottawa. The divorce was initiated in Ottawa. The matrimonial home is located in Nova Scotia. Jurisdictional issue solved at the last minute by agreement. The wife was largely successful although there was mixed success on the issues. Both parties raised issues which had little likelihood of success.
Issue: The effects of the following on an award of costs: last minute settlement after costs were incurred, raising issues that had little chance of success and late disclosure.
Result: Factually based. Costs in the amount of $12,600 awarded to wife.
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