The defendant corporation brought a motion seeking leave under Rule 15.01(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure to be represented by a non-solicitor, its director, and for an extension of time to file a defence.
The court found that the corporation failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding its financial inability to retain counsel, proper authorization by the board of directors, and the proposed representative's ability to properly carry out the duties of a litigant.
The motion was dismissed, and the corporation was ordered to retain counsel within 30 days.
