Amy Leaman

The appellant appealed an order regarding the interpretation of a settlement agreement term stating a mortgage 'will be held in escrow'.

The Court of Appeal upheld the application judge's finding that the parties intended the mortgage would not be effective and would not create an interest in land unless and until there was a default.

As no default occurred, the bank had nothing to assign to the appellant.

The appeal was dismissed with costs.

The appellant police officer appealed a finding of guilt for neglect of duty under the Code of Conduct.

The charge arose from his investigation of a stolen vehicle and its occupants, where he failed to properly search, inventory, and determine ownership of property found in the vehicle, and improperly released property to a suspect.

The Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that the Hearing Officer's decision was supported by the evidence and that the appellant, as the lead investigator, was responsible for ensuring a proper investigation was conducted.

The applicant brought a motion under s. 21(5) of the Courts of Justice Act to set aside or vary an order of a single judge of the Divisional Court.

The underlying matter involved an application for judicial review of a decision by the Ontario Human Rights Commission not to refer the applicant's discrimination complaint to a tribunal.

The Divisional Court panel found no error in the motion judge's decision and dismissed the motion.

The appellant appealed a judgment of the Superior Court of Justice.

The Court of Appeal adjourned the appeal, ordering that the notice of appeal and related documents must be served on the respondent personally as required by the Rules of Civil Procedure.