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PRACTICE

                                                                                                  Costs

Self‑represented litigant awarded costs of judicial review—Bill of costs presented for $2,403,893—Including loss of residence, car, possessions, replacement residence, car, support—Directions as to process of assessment of litigation costs—Generally items claimed in nature of damages because not incurred to advance each stage of proceeding for judicial review—If incurred as result of tortious conduct, not costs—Discretion applied to determine $575 reasonable amount for costs.

Bradley v. Canada (Attorney General) (T‑401‑05, 2006 FC 981, Stinson T.O., assessment of costs dated 15/8/06, 7 pp.)