Background:
James Stephen Knight, the plaintiff, filed a civil claim against the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia. The case stemmed from Knight’s eviction from Creekside Campground, where he lived in a bus. Knight alleged that multiple parties, including the RCMP, wrongfully evicted him and mistreated him during arrests.

Legal Issues:
Knight’s claims involved several areas, including unlawful eviction, misuse of force by the RCMP, and defamation by the Province of British Columbia related to a 1999 conviction. He sought various orders, including the production of documents and transcript fees, and clarification on his defamation claim. Previous court decisions had dismissed many of his claims, including malicious prosecution and defamation.

Court's Rulings:
Knight's repeated applications consumed substantial judicial resources. Many of his requests were rejected, including demands for transcript fees, document production, and unsworn affidavits. The court did grant his request for pre-trial opening statements from both parties.

Costs Award:
The court found that Knight’s applications were largely without merit. As a result, he was ordered to pay the defendant's costs related to the preparation for and attendance at the December 20, 2023, hearing. The total amount of costs was not specified in the judgment.

Conclusion:
Knight had minimal success, with only one minor procedural order granted. His other applications were dismissed, and he was held responsible for costs due to his repetitive litigation.