Context:

• This case arises from a motion involving a car accident where Erin Townley sued the Defendants, including Security National Insurance. The motion sought to determine if additional parties (Proposed Defendants) could be added as third parties in the litigation.

Key Issues:

1. Entitlement to Costs:

   • The court needed to decide if the Proposed Defendants (People on Bikes, Gord Townley, and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario) were entitled to costs after successfully defending against Security National’s motion.
   • The court ruled in their favor, rejecting Security National’s claim that they were merely intervenors not entitled to costs. The court found that their full participation and significant interest in the outcome warranted costs.

2. Fair Costs Award:

   • The court evaluated what would be a reasonable amount for partial indemnity costs, considering factors like case complexity, importance of the issues, and the conduct of the parties.
   • It awarded $5,328 to People on Bikes and Gord Townley, and $2,667 to His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario.

Conclusion:

• The court ordered Security National to pay the awarded costs within 30 days, concluding that these amounts were fair and reasonable given the circumstances of the case.