The self-represented moving party sought summary judgment recognizing and enforcing a Florida divorce-related equalization judgment in Ontario.
Applying the summary judgment framework and the test for recognition of foreign judgments, the court held there was a real and substantial connection between the litigation and Florida, the foreign judgment was final, and the responding party had participated in the Florida proceedings with counsel.
The responding party filed no proper responding record and did not establish any of the limited defences of fraud, denial of natural justice, or public policy.
The court found no genuine issue requiring a trial and ordered recognition and enforcement of the Florida judgment in Ontario.
