Reviewing this invoice leads to the conclusion that the activities are consistent with services normally performed by counsel in the preparation of an appeal. There is nothing mentioned specifically in the Judge's reasons, that would suggest certain research was necessary for the conduct of the appeal, thereby identifying some portions as eligible disbursements. Although the invoice refers to research, the worksheet does not identify any specific research that would be relevant, necessary and reasonable for the conduct of the appeal. Following The Queen v. Munro, supra, the amounts claimed in this invoice are not allowable to an agent as disbursements.
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