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Award of costs or damages

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Costs and costs orders

The court has the discretion to award costs payable between parties. Find out the types of costs and the costs orders the court may make.

Taxation of Bill of Costs

Instead of ordering fixed costs, the court may order that a taxation hearing be held to determine the amount of the costs to a party.

Assessment of damages

Parties may have to proceed for an assessment of damages in cases where judgment is granted on liability but not on the amount of money to be awarded.

Taking of accounts

Parties in a civil action commenced by a Writ of Summons may apply for an order for an account to be taken. Find out what to expect.
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Last updated on 01 April 20222022/04/01.