The mere fact that a gross sum costs order would bring finality to the question of costs is not a sufficient justification for making such an order; the applicant must demonstrate particular circumstances warranting departure from the ordinary costs assessment process, and the court must have sufficient confidence that the proposed sum is fair.
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