Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v. Lightfoot

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v. Lightfoot

The Court exercised its discretion to award costs of the appeal to the respondent and fixed the quantum at $5,748.88 inclusive of disbursements and applicable taxes, payable by appellant David Lightfoot to the respondent.

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Citation
2025 ONCA 167
Parties
Respondent: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Appellant: Marcy Lightfoot; Appellant: David Lightfoot; Appellant: Evelyn Lightfoot
Court
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
4 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Collection / Appeal From Order of Superior Court of Justice (justice Michael R. Gibson) Dated May 30, 2024
Outcome
Costs awarded to respondent; appellant David Lightfoot ordered to pay $5,748.88 to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Legal Topics
Costs on Appeal, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
en
Civil Collection Costs Costs on Appeal Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Respondent

Marcy Lightfoot

Appellant

David Lightfoot

Appellant

Evelyn Lightfoot

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Collection / Appeal From Order of Superior Court of Justice (justice Michael R. Gibson) Dated May 30, 2024

  1. 1 Whether the appellant should be ordered to pay costs of the appeal
  2. 2 What quantum of costs is appropriate for the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The Court exercised its discretion to award costs of the appeal to the respondent and fixed the quantum at $5,748.88 inclusive of disbursements and applicable taxes, payable by appellant David Lightfoot to the respondent.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to respondent; appellant David Lightfoot ordered to pay $5,748.88 to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Orders

  • Appellant David Lightfoot shall pay costs to the respondent Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the amount of $5,748.88 inclusive of disbursements and applicable taxes.