Maria Kotsopoulos

The self-represented appellant appealed the final judgment of the Superior Court of Justice striking her statements of claim.

The Court of Appeal found no error in the comprehensive reasons of the judge at first instance and dismissed the appeal, awarding costs of $1,000 to the respondents.

The appellant appealed a Master's decision dismissing her action for failing to comply with court orders, specifically failing to answer undertakings and pay costs.

The appellant argued the Master failed to give sufficient weight to her impecuniosity and the resulting denial of access to justice.

The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding the Master made no error of principle or palpable and overriding error, as impecuniosity is not a shield for a party who consistently fails to act reasonably.