The decision addresses a motion to compel a lawyer, Mr. Strickland, to answer questions refused during cross-examination in a shareholder dispute among several First Nations and a jointly owned corporation.
The court analyzes the scope of permissible cross-examination on a motion to dismiss, the application of solicitor-client and litigation privilege in the context of joint retainers, and the rights of minority shareholders to information.
The court orders that certain questions regarding the existence of contractual commitments must be answered, as they are not protected by privilege, but limits further questioning.
