This endorsement concerns the costs award following the dismissal of the plaintiff's vexatious action under Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The plaintiff's claim against a Crown Prosecutor was found to be an abuse of process, exhibiting characteristics of Organized Pseudolegal Commercial Argument (OPCA) claims.
The court emphasized that while access to justice for self-represented parties is important for bona fide claims, it does not extend to abusive or vexatious proceedings.
The plaintiff's conduct was deemed reprehensible, warranting costs on a substantial indemnity basis.
The court fixed costs payable by the plaintiff to the defendant at $2,256.39.
