Maximum costs in a proceeding
40.51 Maximum costs in a proceeding
A party may apply to the Court for an order specifying the maximum costs as between party and party that may be recovered for the proceeding.
Costs as between party and party is defined in the Dictionary.
An order made under subrule (1) will not include an amount that a party is ordered to pay because the party:
has failed to comply with an order or with these Rules; or
has sought leave to amend pleadings or particulars; or
has sought an extension of time for complying with an order or with any of these Rules; or
has not conducted the proceeding in a manner to facilitate a just resolution as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible, and another party has been caused to incur costs as a result.
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