28 Feb 2023
More Core Diamond Drilling Services Ltd. v. 973613 Alberta Ltd.
This is an assessment of the special costs awarded by Justice Wilkinson to the plaintiff, More Core Diamond Drilling Services Ltd. (“More Core”), after a summary judgment hearing on October 9, 2020. The defendant, 973613 Alberta Ltd., and its representative, James Hynes, were ordered to pay jointly and severally. Mr. Hynes' failure to follow court rules and orders caused delays and significant legal fees for More Core, justifying the special costs. More Core sought reimbursement of total costs amounting to $120,601.59, including taxable and non-taxable disbursements. The assessed special costs payable by 973 and Mr. Hynes to More Core amount to $81,460.30.