Offrey v. Ryan, 2003 FCT 35

In Admiralty Practice, Costs and Security for Costs on (Updated )

This was an application to require the Plaintiff to post security for costs. The underlying action was for damages allegedly suffered in a collision between two fishing vessels. The action was a subrogated action brought by the Plaintiff’s insurers, although the Plaintiff did have an interest in his deductible. The Court held that the Plaintiff was a nominal Plaintiff and, …

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