The 93-year-old applicant is pursuing financial claims against his deceased wife's estate.
The court expressed serious concerns regarding the lack of priority and cumulative delays in the proceedings, including the applicant's counsel unilaterally scheduling a settlement conference before the file was ready, and the respondent estate commencing a separate action in another branch of the court.
The matter was adjourned to be spoken to, with the court directing counsel to outline practical steps to expedite the resolution of the case.
