The moving party law firm sought an order under Rule 15.04 of the Rules of Civil Procedure to be removed as the lawyer of record for the appellant in a receivership proceeding.
The firm had filed a notice of appeal on behalf of the appellant to prevent the sale of two condominium units, despite intending to have no further involvement.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the motion, finding that the firm had launched a 'zombie appeal' that jeopardized the receivership proceedings and abused its status as an officer of the court.
The firm was ordered to remain on the record until the final disposition of the receiver's motion to quash the appeal, prioritizing the administration of justice over the firm's interests.
