The appellants, a lawyer and his professional corporation, appealed an order striking their 120-page statement of claim and expunging it from the record.
The claim alleged multiple causes of action arising from the termination of their retainer by the City of Waterloo.
The motion judge found the pleading disclosed no reasonable cause of action, contained irrelevant allegations, and improperly disclosed privileged and confidential information.
The Court of Appeal upheld the decision, finding the pleading was prolix, lacked material facts, and improperly placed arguably privileged information in the public domain.
A motion to introduce fresh evidence was also dismissed as it would not affect the outcome.
