The husband sought an extension of time to file a notice of appeal from a final family law order, a stay of that order pending appeal, and relief regarding the matrimonial home.
The trial judge had struck the husband's pleadings for failure to comply with undertakings and court orders, resulting in an uncontested trial where the wife was awarded lump-sum spousal support of $248,734, an equalization payment, costs, and a restraining order.
The matrimonial home was ordered sold.
The husband delayed five months before seeking the extension of time, during which he attempted to frustrate the sale and develop a litigation strategy rather than prepare his appeal.
The Court of Appeal granted the extension of time but dismissed the stay request and awarded substantial indemnity costs to the wife.