Leave to bring minor settlement motion in different venue to avoid backlog denied as jurisdiction shopping.
The plaintiffs brought a motion for approval of a minor's settlement arising from a medical incident.
The action was commenced in Toronto, but the plaintiffs sought leave to bring the motion in Picton to avoid delays and backlog in Toronto.
The court dismissed the request for leave, holding that 'jurisdiction shopping' is not an appropriate solution to judicial backlog and directed the plaintiffs to bring the motion in Toronto.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeSep 7, 2022
