The moving parties sought an extension of time to appeal an order dismissing their application as an abuse of process.
Although the moving parties formed an intention to appeal within the time limit and adequately explained their delay, the court found no merit to the proposed appeal.
The claims related to an oil reserve had already been litigated and finally determined in British Columbia, rendering the Ontario application an attempt to relitigate.
Furthermore, the limitation period had expired several years prior.
The motion for an extension of time was dismissed.
