The appellants appealed a summary judgment order dismissing their action against their former lawyer for professional negligence.
The appellants alleged the respondent failed to protect their interests in settlement negotiations, failed to account for funds paid towards legal bills, and misappropriated funds secured by a mortgage.
The motion judge found the appellants had put forward no evidence to support their claims, that they were fully informed of and agreed to the settlement terms which benefited them, and that there was no evidence of inappropriate or excessive billings.
The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, finding no genuine issue for trial and rejecting all three grounds of appeal raised by the appellants.
