What is the impact of a party's limited financial circumstances on the quantum of costs in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Aubin v. Koerber, 2021 ONSC 6350 (CanLII):
It is well accepted that while a party's limited financial circumstances is a factor for the court to consider, it should not be used as a shield against any liability for costs and should only be taken into account regarding the quantum of costs (see Jackson v. Mayerle, 2016 ONSC 1556 (S.C.J.) at para, 107).
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