The appellant appealed a summary judgment order for a debt owed to the respondent bank, arguing he received the motion materials only 14 days before the hearing, leaving insufficient time to prepare or retain counsel.
The appellant failed to perfect the appeal or attend the hearing.
The Divisional Court found no evidence that the appellant had requested an adjournment or attempted to retain counsel, and held that 14 days was not an unreasonable timeframe to prepare.
The appeal was dismissed with costs.
