MDS v DSM, 2020 ABQB 749

JudgeHonourable Mr. Justice M. J. Lema
Neutral Citation2020 ABQB 749
Docket NumberFL03 57663
Citation2020 ABQB 749
Date03 December 2020
CourtCourt of Queen's Bench of Alberta (Canada)

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2 practice notes
  • Mmp v Twz
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • June 14, 2023
    ...reveals a low income. 23 The unsuccessful party's inability to pay is not a factor in gauging entitlement to costs: DSM v MDS, 2020 ABQB 749 at para 13; Anderson v Canada Safeway Limited, 2005 ABCA 6 at para 3. Costs may be awarded against a low-income earner who is currently unable to......
  • Laurence v Ross
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • May 12, 2025
    ...be considered in a costs award where the applicant was entirely successful: see Metz v Weisgerber, 2004 ABCA 151 at para 27; MDS v DSM, 2020 ABQB 749 at para 13; Nielsen-Daigle v Nielsen-Daigle, 2020 ABQB 84 at paras 4. Conclusion 50 In recognition of the legal cost principles noted above, ......
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  • Mmp v Twz,
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • June 14, 2023
    ...reveals a low income. 23 The unsuccessful party's inability to pay is not a factor in gauging entitlement to costs: DSM v MDS, 2020 ABQB 749 at para 13; Anderson v Canada Safeway Limited, 2005 ABCA 6 at para 3. Costs may be awarded against a low-income earner who is currently unable to......
  • Laurence v Ross,
    • Canada
    • Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
    • May 12, 2025
    ...be considered in a costs award where the applicant was entirely successful: see Metz v Weisgerber, 2004 ABCA 151 at para 27; MDS v DSM, 2020 ABQB 749 at para 13; Nielsen-Daigle v Nielsen-Daigle, 2020 ABQB 84 at paras 4. Conclusion 50 In recognition of the legal cost principles noted above, ......