D. Sirois

David Lewington, a shareholder and officer of Dalew Farms Inc., brought a motion under Rule 15.01(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure for leave to represent the corporation as a non-lawyer.

The motion was unopposed.

The court reviewed factors for granting such leave, including the corporation's structure, the representative's connection and capability, and financial capacity to retain counsel.

Despite vague evidence regarding financial inability, the court granted leave, noting the unopposed nature of the request and the other factors weighing in favour.

The respondent, Roswita Zgraja, brought a motion seeking advanced costs, compensation, and the right to cross-examine the applicant on his affidavits in a guardianship dispute.

The court adjourned the claim for advanced costs and dismissed the claim for compensation without prejudice, noting it should be brought by way of application rather than a motion.

The court granted the request to cross-examine the applicant, finding that despite the expiration of previous timetables, the moving party had made efforts to comply and the evidence sought was relevant to allegations of misappropriation.