Is there a general rule that photocopying fees or long distance charges will not be recoverable in small claims cases?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Sahara Trucking v. Abbotsford Truck and Trailer, 2012 BCPC 246 (CanLII):
In Knittel v. Hazco Environmental, 2009 BCPC 158 it was held that as a general rule disbursements such as photocopying, courier fees or long distance charges will not be recoverable in small claims cases. This is not an absolute rule, but generally such an approach is in keeping with the goal set out in section 2(1) of the Act of creating an inexpensive and simple process.
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