The Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed Mario Oliveira Jr.'s application to review a motion judge's order refusing to extend the time to perfect his appeal.
The court found that while Mr. Oliveira had a genuine intention to perfect his appeal and was delayed by inaccurate information from court staff, the appeal itself was so devoid of merit that it was not in the interests of justice to grant an extension.
The court agreed with the motion judge that the underlying claim was abusive and vexatious, and rejected the argument that the motion judge failed to account for Mr. Oliveira's self-represented status.
Costs of $1,500 were awarded against Mr. Oliveira Jr.
