A non-party solicitor appealed an order finding her in civil contempt and requiring her, jointly and severally with related parties, to repay into court funds mistakenly released by the sheriff despite an order that the funds be held pending resolution of competing creditor claims.
The court rejected challenges based on adjournment, jurisdiction, delay, standing, validity of the underlying order, case splitting, Charter arguments, factual findings, and costs.
It held there was overwhelming evidence that the solicitor knew of the dispute, misled the sheriff, and defeated the order requiring the funds to be held.
The contempt finding and repayment order were upheld, and the appeal was dismissed with costs.
