Date:
20060131
Docket:
A-294-04
Citation:
2006 FCA 39
Between:
SADOK
METHAMEM
Appellant
AND
HER
MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Respondent
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS
MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1] This is an assessment of the
respondent’s costs pursuant to the judgment dated March 15, 2005. At the
respondent’s request, we sent a letter to the parties on October 18, 2005,
asking them to submit their written representations.
[2] In his submissions, the appellant
does not dispute any of the amounts claimed but cites some personal
considerations, including his financial situation, to question the merits of
the respondent’s claim for costs. Since the Court has ruled on the question of
costs, the role of the assessment officer is to fix the amount of the costs in
light of the criteria established in sections 400 et seq. of the Federal
Court Rules.
[3] Having examined the proceedings in
the case, I allow the fees in the amount of $1,447.20 for the following items
in Tariff B: items 2 (5 units X $120), 13 (3 units X $120), 14 (2 units X $120
X 0.03 hours), 25 (1 unit X $120) and 26 (3 units X $120). Although it was
contested, I have reduced the number of units requested for the assessment as
this was a relatively uncomplicated proceeding. As to the disbursements in the
amount of $172.77, they are allowed as such, having been proved by affidavit
and being reasonable in this proceeding.
[4] The costs of the respondent are
assessed and allowed in the amount of $1,619.97. A certificate shall issue for
this amount.
DATED AT MONTRÉAL, THE 31ST DAY OF
JANUARY, 2006
Signed:
“Michelle Lamy”
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MICHELLE LAMY
ASSESSMENT
OFFICER
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Certified true translation
François Brunet, LLB, BCL
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
SOLICITORS
OF RECORD
DOCKET: A-294-04
STYLE OF CAUSE: SADOK METHAMEM v. HER
MAJESTY THE QUEEN
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS IN WRITING
PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec
REASONS: Michelle Lamy, Assessment Officer
DATE OF REASONS: January
31, 2006
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
John Sims
Deputy Attorney General of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario FOR
THE RESPONDENT