Appeal dismissed as abandoned after appellants' counsel failed to appear without adequate explanation or documentation.
The appellants' counsel failed to appear for the appeal hearing, with an assistant citing counsel's illness.
The Court of Appeal noted a lack of supporting medical documentation and expressed serious doubts about the veracity of counsel's position.
The court refused a request for an adjournment, dismissed the appeal as abandoned, and awarded costs to the respondents.
OCACourt of AppealJul 7, 2016
