Deng v. Han
- Citation
- 2026 ONCA 110
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Court
- Court of Appeal for Ontario
- Decision
- 13 February 2026
- Posture
- Civil / Appeal Costs Decision
- Language
- English
More details
- Court
- Court of Appeal for Ontario
- Decision
- 13 February 2026
- Posture
- Civil / Appeal Costs Decision
- Language
- English
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01
Holding and result
The Court exercised its discretion to award costs to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings and fixed those costs at $25,000 inclusive of HST and disbursements, payable forthwith.
Court disposition
Costs awarded to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings.
Orders
- Costs fixed at $25,000, inclusive of HST and disbursements, payable to the appellant forthwith.
02
Material facts
Parties
Chengyun Deng
Respondent Counsel: Shane Greaves, Benjamin MarkusoffPing Deng
Respondent Counsel: Shane Greaves, Benjamin MarkusoffHeying Qiu
Respondent Counsel: Shane Greaves, Benjamin MarkusoffDanjing Han
Appellant Counsel: Andrew OstromAmounts and remedies
- Costs Awarded: CAD 25,000
03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Appeal Costs Decision
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether costs should be awarded to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings
- 02
Quantum of costs and inclusions such as HST and disbursements
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The appellant sought an award of costs for the Superior Court proceedings below.
- Respondent
- The respondents opposed or contested the extent of costs sought by the appellant.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Rules of Civil Procedure and appellate discretion
Courts have discretion to award costs to the successful party.
- 02
Court practice and taxation principles
Costs awards may be fixed to include disbursements and HST.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Court exercised its discretion to award costs to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings and fixed those costs at $25,000 inclusive of HST and disbursements, payable forthwith.
Court disposition
Costs awarded to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings.
- Costs fixed at $25,000, inclusive of HST and disbursements, payable to the appellant forthwith.
Source and reliance status
Court of Appeal for Ontario · 13 February 2026
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Court of Appeal for Ontario
Judgment· 13 February 2026
Deng v. Han Collection Decisions of the Court of Appeal Date 2026-02-13 Neutral citation 2026 ONCA 110 Docket numbers COA-23-CV-0596 Judges Tulloch, Michael H.; Pepall, Sarah E.; Pomerance, Renee M. Subject Civil Decision Content
COURT OF APPEAL FOR ONTARIO CITATION: Deng v. Han, 2026 ONCA 110 DATE: 20260213 DOCKET: COA-23-CV-0596 Tulloch C.J.O., Pepall and Pomerance JJ.A.
BETWEEN Chengyun Deng, Ping Deng and Heying Qiu Plaintiffs (Respondents) and Danjing Han Defendant (Appellant) Andrew Ostrom, for the appellant Shane Greaves and Benjamin Markusoff, for the respondents Heard: March 18, 2025 On appeal from the judgment of Justice Andra Pollak of the Superior Court of Justice, dated May 26, 2023. COSTS: REASONS FOR DECISION [1] We have received and reviewed the costs submissions of both parties and find that costs should be awarded to the appellant for the Superior Court proceedings below. [2] Accordingly, costs is hereby fixed in the amount of $25,000, inclusive of HST and disbursements, and payable to the appellant forthwith. “M. Tulloch C.J.O.” “S.E. Pepall J.A.” “R. Pomerance J.A.”
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