The added parties appealed an order striking out their pleadings for willful failure to obey court orders.
They sought to adjourn their appeal to be heard with the husband's appeal.
The Court of Appeal declined the adjournment and dismissed the appeal on two grounds.
First, the appeal was moot because the respondent had proceeded to an uncontested trial and obtained a final judgment, and the appellants had not sought a stay of the order striking their pleadings.
Second, the appeal was dismissed due to the appellants' ongoing and deliberate refusal to comply with numerous court orders.
Costs of $20,000 were awarded to the respondent.
