The appellants appealed a trial judgment regarding a commercial lease dispute.
The appellants, who were self-represented at trial, argued that the trial judge erred in handling their last-minute attempts to allege fraud and claim special damages, and that they did not receive a fair trial.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge's procedural decisions were within her discretion, her findings on the lease issues were supported by the evidence, and she demonstrated admirable patience and sensitivity in conducting a fair trial.
