The plaintiffs in a proposed class action for wrongful dismissal brought a motion seeking particulars of the allegations in the defendants' Statement of Defence and Crossclaim.
The plaintiffs argued the particulars were necessary to deliver a reply and to prepare for the upcoming certification motion.
The court dismissed the motion, finding that the plaintiffs did not need the particulars to plead a reply, as they were not proposing a different version of facts.
Furthermore, the court held that particulars should not be used as a substitute for discovery, and the plaintiffs would have ample opportunity to understand the defendants' case through the normal certification motion procedures.
