Canada Case Law

Swereda (Re)

Court

Supreme Court of British Columbia

The court awarded special costs from Joyce Swereda’s estate to both the petitioner and the Public Guardian and Trustee in a committeeship proceeding that became moot after her death.

• Special costs
• Committeeship
• Best interests of patient
• Good faith
• Ability of estate to bear costs
• Evidence and affidavits

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