Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: Sabean v. Portage LaPrairie Mutual Insurance Company, 2014 NSSC 464
Date: 20140430
Docket: Halifax No. 329383
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Andrew Sabean and Cathy Hallett
Plaintiffs
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Portage LaPrairie Mutual Insurance Company
Defendant
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Judge: |
The Honourable Justice Patrick J. Murray
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Heard: |
By written submissions on December 20, 2013, January 16, 2014; and January 30, 2014.
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Written Decision: |
April 30, 2014
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Subject: |
Civil damage award (jury) and costs.
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Summary: |
A jury awarded damages in the total sum of $465,408.00 to the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff had previously settled with the “at fault” driver’s insurer under a limits agreement. |
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Issues: |
1. What is the amount owing in damages by the Plaintiff’s excess insurer, Portage to the Plaintiff, Andrew Sabean? 2. What, if any, costs are owing to either party?
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Result: |
The total award remaining owed to the Plaintiff, Andrew Sabean, by the Defendant Portage shall be as follows:
1. Damages: $83,276.87 2. Costs: $22,200.00 3. Taxable Disbursements: $38,498.96* *(Inclusive of HST $5,021.60) 4. Pre-Judgment Interest $4,871.69 Total $148,847.52
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