Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Court of Appeal (C.P. v. RBC Life Insurance Company) confirming that a trial judge does not have the option of awarding a Defendant double costs in circumstances where a Plaintiff obtains a judgement at a quantum below a Defendant’s formal offer to settle. In noting this restriction in judicial costs options the Court provided the following reasons:
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education