The urgent need to respond to a voluminous affidavit served shortly before hearing, which was ultimately not relied upon, can constitute 'good or sufficient reason' for a special costs order under O 66 r 12(1) even where the claimed excess over the scale is relatively modest ($1,297.70 on a $25,978.70 bill). The evidentiary material supporting such an application need not be extensive but must at least show on its face that the additional work was required.
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