Date:  20051114

Docket:  A-201-04

Citation:  2005 FCA 379

 

Between:

 

HAIM PINTO

 

Appellant

 

AND

 

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

 

Respondent

 

 

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS

 

 

MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

 

 

[1]               This is an assessment of costs owed to the respondent following a judgment delivered on May 4, 2005.  On August 16, 2005, we sent by registered mail a copy of the respondent’s bill of costs, along with a letter directing the appellant to file his submissions in writing by September 16, 2005.  The package was returned to us on September 7, 2005 marked “unclaimed”.  On September 8, 2005, the package was resent to Mr. Pinto by regular mail.  Having received no response to date from Mr. Pinto, I am ready to assess the costs on the basis of the proceedings on record.

[2]               In light of the foregoing, fees in the amount of $1,780 are allowed for items 2 ($600), 13(a) ($360), 14(a) ($460), 25 ($120) and 26 ($240) of Tariff B.  I have adjusted the amount allowed under item 26 for the assessment of costs, as this proceeding was not contested.

[3]               The costs incurred in this appeal for photocopying and service are allowed as requested in the amount of $343.48.

[4]               The applicant’s costs are accordingly assessed and allowed in the amount of $2,123.48.  A certificate is issued for that amount.

 

DATED AT MONTRÉAL, THE 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005.

 

 

Signed:  “Michelle Lamy”

Assessment Officer

 

 

Certified true translation

Michael Palles

                                                  FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL

                                                                             

                                                      SOLICITORS OF RECORD

 

DOCKET:                                                      A-201-04

 

STYLE OF CAUSE:                                      HAIM PINTO v. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

 

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS IN WRITING

 

PLACE OF ASSESSMENT:            Montréal, Quebec

 

REASONS FOR ASSESSMENT BY:        Assessment Officer  Michelle Lamy

 

DATED:                                                         November 14, 2005

 

 

SOLICITORS OF RECORD:

 

JOHN SIMS                                                   FOR THE RESPONDENT

Deputy Attorney General of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario