Is Rule 24(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure applicable in determining costs of a claim against a party who is successful in a claim?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Thrush v. Hiros, 2015 ONCJ 548 (CanLII):
Subrule 24(1) creates a presumption of costs in favour of the successful party. Consideration of success is the starting point in determining costs. Sims-Howarth v. Bilcliffe.[3]
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