Is a party who is not represented by counsel entitled to special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from T.A.O. v D.J.M, 2021 BCSC 1724 (CanLII):
It is well established that a party who is not represented by counsel is still entitled to their costs of a proceeding, including consideration for special costs: McKnight v. Hutchison, 2014 BCCA 472 at para. 39.
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