What is the test for agreeing on costs in a personal injury action?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Rooke v. Gallant, 2013 ONSC 1150 (CanLII):

If the parties are unable to agree on costs, the court will review written submissions of three pages or less, not including any offers to settle or bills costs. The applicant is to provide her submissions in 15 days of this judgment and the respondent is to reply within 15 days thereafter. If necessary, the applicant may reply within 15 days. M.J. DONOHUE J. Released: February 28, 2013 CITATION: Rooke v. Gallant, 2013 ONSC 1150 COURT FILE NO.: FS-10-70743-00 DATE: 20130228 ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE BETWEEN: SHAWNA ROOKE Applicant – and – MICHAEL GALLANT Respondent REASONS FOR JUDGMENT M.J. DONOHUE J. Released: February 28, 2013

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