The recent case of Khaleel v. Indar, 2024 ABKB 203, acts as a good reminder in respect of costs and Calderbank Offers. In Khaleel, the plaintiff sought recovery of several costs, including double costs for a Calderbank Offer, costs for questioning other defendants, costs for non-testifying experts, as well as costs for a videographer, medical illustrations, and a dispute resolution meeting. The Court denied recovery of double costs and the dispute resolution meeting but allowed the other costs (in part or in full).

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