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Solicitor's motion to be removed from the record granted subject to filing a confidential affidavit.
A solicitor brought a motion to be removed from the record as counsel for the plaintiff in a civil action.
The solicitor had represented the plaintiff since June 2021, when a statement of claim was issued.
The solicitor cited a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship and had terminated the retainer on June 6, 2025.
The defendant, represented by experienced counsel, did not oppose the motion.
The court granted the motion but provided guidance on the proper procedure for such applications, requiring solicitors to provide a confidential affidavit explaining the cause of the breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship.
Summary judgment granted for lender enforcing loan and security after admitted default.
The plaintiff lender brought a motion for summary judgment to recover amounts owing under a loan agreement and to enforce security granted under a general security agreement over a boat.
The defendants admitted the essential elements of the loan, default, guarantee, and security but filed a counterclaim alleging the lender failed to provide business advice and improperly demanded loan repayment.
The court held that there was no genuine issue requiring a trial, finding that the admissions in the pleadings established the debt and the validity of the security interest.
The lender was granted summary judgment for the outstanding loan balance with interest and an order for possession of the collateral.
The defendants’ counterclaim and cross‑motion for summary judgment were dismissed.
