11/3/2015
START DATE
END DATE
8/23/2016
Lightbourne v Thomas
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JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family Law
Ian RC Kawaley CJ
Nancy Vieira (MacLellan & Associates)
Alma Dismont (Marshall Diel and Myers Limited)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The case reviewed the taxation of costs awarded in a family law matter regarding jurisdiction to make orders for the custody care and control of a vulnerable adult. The Registrar significantly reduced the costs claimed and this decision was partially upheld on review emphasizing the need for proportionality in legal costs.
SUMMARY:
Issues regarding the proportionality and reasonableness of costs claims and the scope of the Registrar's discretion in taxation
OUTCOMES:
Appellant's costs claim partially upheld emphasizing proportionality
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Defendant
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Lightbourne v Thomas
The case reviewed the taxation of costs awarded in a family law matter regarding jurisdiction to make orders for the custody care and control of a vulnerable adult. The Registrar significantly reduced the costs claimed and this decision was partially upheld on review emphasizing the need for proportionality in legal costs.