This appeal concerned the Court of Appeal's jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a trial judge's order dismissing a contempt motion and ordering therapy and counselling.
The Court determined that the dismissal of the contempt motion was an interlocutory order, as the appellant had other avenues for relief.
The order for therapy and counselling was a final order made under the Children's Law Reform Act, which properly lies with the Divisional Court.
Consequently, the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction over both components of the appeal.
The respondent's motion to quash the appeal was granted, and the appeal was transferred to the Divisional Court.
