IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: Children’s Aid Society of Halifax v. R.J., 2005 NSSC 217
Date: 20050822
Docket: SFHCFSA-24189
Registry: Halifax
Between:
CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF HALIFAX
Applicant
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R. J. and J. J.
Respondent
- and -
V. M. and G. M.
Third Parties
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Judge: The Honourable Justice Leslie Dellapinna
Heard: September 20, 2004, January 25, 26, 2005, February 22, 23, 24, 2005 and March 8, 9 and 10, 2005, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Last Written Submission on the Issue of Costs: June 27, 2005
Subject: Costs in a proceeding pursuant to the Children and Family Services Act and the Maintenance and Custody Act.
Summary: After a nine day trial the application of the Children’s Aid Society for permanent care of a child was dismissed and custody of the child was granted to his grandparents.
Issue: Were the grandparents entitled to costs?
Result: No costs were awarded. Costs against an agency should be granted only in exceptional circumstances.
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