SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Nova Scotia (Attorney General) v. Jacques Home Town Dry Cleaners, 2012 NSSC 42
Date: 20120216
Docket: Hfx No. 343066
Registry: Halifax
Between:
The Attorney General of Nova Scotia,
representing Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Nova Scotia
Applicant
v.
Jacques Home Town Dry Cleaners
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice M. Heather Robertson
Heard: August 31, 2011, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written Decision: February 16, 2012
Subject: Application for the recovery of damages for 10% administration fee relating to the replacement of a culvert, damaged as a result of a motor vehicle accident where the respondent was liable.
Summary: The Province of Nova Scotia charged a 10% administrative fee of $66.94 for recovery of overheads relating to the cost to repair a damaged culvert.
Issue: Did the amount sought to be recovered “arise naturally from the act complained of” and was the charge reasonable or arbitrary and artificial?
Result: The 10% administrative fee was reasonable and the respondent was ordered to pay the sum of $66.94.
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