At a Trial Management Conference (TMC) on March 31, 2011, I made an order adjourning the trial in this matter, which had been set for May, 2, 2010. I indicated that I would provide written reasons because the application raised a procedural question about the circumstances under which a judge at a TMC may hear and rule upon a contested adjournment application....
The plaintiff sustained soft tissue injuries in a motor vehicle accident on November 9, 2005. Five years later, the plaintiff says she still has frequent neck pain and stiffness, as well as headaches, although she has remained physically active and has experienced no significant loss of income. The defendant responds to this relatively small claim for damages with a full-scale attack on the credibility of the plaintiff and the medical experts called on her behalf....
This is an appeal from an order of a Master dismissing the plaintiff's claim in three actions. The dismissal was based on the plaintiff's failure to attend for continuation of an independent medical examination that had previously been ordered and, more generally, on want of prosecution pursuant to Rule 22‑7(7). These three actions alleged injury due to negligent dental treatment at various dates between 2002 and 2004. The first action was commenced in November 2004, and the others in December 2005 and October 2006....
The parties to this divorce action were married in June, 1998, and separated in February, 2006. There is no dispute about the divorce and the requirements of the Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.) [Divorce Act] have been satisfied. The primary issues before me are division of family assets and spousal support....
On April 30, 2010, I gave reasons for judgment dismissing the plaintiffs claim for injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Counsel have now made submissions on the issue of costs....
On the day before his 14th birthday, the plaintiff, Marshall Torok, was riding his bicycle and collided with a school bus driven by the defendant, Rajinder Sekhon. Mr. Torok suffered injuries, including one to the knee that has required four operations....
This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision in which the plaintiffs car was struck from the rear by the defendants truck. The plaintiff said the collision occurred while he was stopped, waiting to make a left turn. The defendant said the plaintiff suddenly changed lanes, then stopped in front of him, leaving no opportunity to avoid the collision. By agreement of counsel, this trial dealt only with the issue of liability....
THE COURT: The defendant appeals from a decision of a Master who dismissed an application to compel production of statements taken on behalf of plaintiff's counsel from three witnesses....
Greenhouse Studios Inc. (Greenhouse) appeals from a decision of the Provincial Court dismissing a small claims action in which it sought to recover $17,100 from the respondent, Daniel Harlos, a lawyer, and his firm....
The plaintiff was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a pickup truck driven by one of the defendants. He claims damages for personal injury, but by agreement of the parties this trial dealt only with the issue of liability....