The applicants brought a motion for security for costs of an appeal initiated by the respondent mother regarding a custody and access judgment.
The respondent argued she was impecunious and could not afford to pay costs.
The court found that while the appeal had a low prospect of success, it did not meet the strict threshold of being frivolous and vexatious under Rule 61.06(1)(a).
However, because the respondent's father was funding her litigation, the court found 'other good reason' to order security for costs under Rule 61.06(1)(c).
The respondent was ordered to pay $10,000 into court.
