A solicitor brought a motion to be removed from the record as counsel for the plaintiff in a civil action.
The solicitor had represented the plaintiff since June 2021, when a statement of claim was issued.
The solicitor cited a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship and had terminated the retainer on June 6, 2025.
The defendant, represented by experienced counsel, did not oppose the motion.
The court granted the motion but provided guidance on the proper procedure for such applications, requiring solicitors to provide a confidential affidavit explaining the cause of the breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship.
