What is the legal test for assessing a party's costs when the defence has been withdrawn or discontinued?

What is the legal test for a successful party to recover costs from the successful party? (British Columbia, Canada)

Does a successful party have the right to claim special costs when the successful party is in a relationship with an opposing party? (British Columbia, Canada)

Does a judge have to assess costs summarily rather than having the costs assessed by the registrar? (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the impact of Justice Griffin's comments in the context of the Court of Appeal's decision in the case of the unsuccessful party seeking special costs against the successful party? (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the effect of the intention or understanding of a party to a transaction where a party intended to transfer a vehicle to another party? (British Columbia, Canada)

Can a court order special costs to punish a party for misconduct in the proceedings or to compensate the other party for misbehaviour? (British Columbia, Canada)

In making a preliminary determination on a judicial review application, is it appropriate for the parties to conduct a detailed legal analysis of the parties' positions? (British Columbia, Canada)

Is a third party responsible for the costs of a plaintiff who alleges that one of the third parties has failed to draft specifications to clearly state that certain fireproofing is to be asbestos-free? (British Columbia, Canada)

Is security for costs of an appeal cost more readily than security for trial costs? (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the effect of a motion to have a portion of a ruling regarding party and party costs overturned? (British Columbia, Canada)