The Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed Jennifer Stride’s motion for security for costs against Syra Group Holdings in relation to Syra’s appeal of a wrongful dismissal judgment.
The court found that the requirements for security for costs under Rules 61.06(1)(b) and (c) were not met, as Stride was not a defendant or respondent in the original action and there was insufficient evidence that Syra was liquidating assets to avoid payment.
The court also noted that the strength of the appeal was not weak and that more compelling proof of evasion was required.
Each party was ordered to bear their own costs for the motion.
