The applicant brought a motion for documentary disclosure and production from the respondent and several third parties in the context of an application to set aside a 2006 settlement and final order relating to support and property claims following the parties’ common‑law relationship.
The applicant alleged the respondent failed to make full disclosure of assets and income at the time of settlement, including interests in Spanish real estate, stock options, and tax liabilities.
The court found the application to set aside the settlement was not frivolous but held that many of the disclosure requests were overly vague or overly broad.
Limited disclosure was ordered, including documentary production from a bank regarding severance and stock options, authorizations permitting the applicant to obtain the respondent’s Irish tax returns, and disclosure of addresses for Spanish properties.
Costs between the parties were reserved, and no costs were ordered for the bank.
