The plaintiff brought a motion to strike the self-represented defendant's statement of defence for failing to pay two prior costs awards totaling $22,250.
The defendant claimed impecuniosity, citing health issues and limited income.
The court found the defendant's evidence of impecuniosity insufficient and inconsistent with his social media posts depicting a lavish lifestyle, including frequent casino visits and dining out.
The court ordered the defendant to pay the outstanding costs within 60 days, failing which the plaintiff may move without notice to strike the defence.
