Author: Dennis F. Pawlowski

Assessment officers derive their authority solely from the Rules of Court. An understanding of their authority and its limits is a prerequisite to successfully advancing or challenging cost claims. This paper examines relevant rules and judicial authorities that have interpreted or affected the application of some of these rules. It is intended to facilitate the resolution of costs issues, guide counsel in the preparation of submissions for costs assessments, and suggest arguments that might otherwise be overlooked.

These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.