Can a solicitor cost on a solicitor and own client basis?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Page v. Russell, 2001 ABQB 1076 (CanLII):
[42] Costs on a solicitor and own client basis Russells have not shown that they are entitled to this award, following the principles set out in Young v. Young (1993), 1993 CanLII 34 (SCC), 49 R.F.L. (3d) 117 at 162 (S.C.R.).
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