M. Dupre

The plaintiff brought a motion to find the defendant in civil contempt for failing to comply with a 2011 judgment.

The 2011 judgment ordered the defendant to take whatever steps were necessary to ensure that the plaintiff's surface water drained across his property.

The court found that the defendant had installed a drainage pit but failed to connect it to the plaintiff's property or take other necessary steps to allow the water to flow, instead insisting the plaintiff was responsible for further work.

The court held that the plaintiff established the three essential elements of civil contempt beyond a reasonable doubt and declared the defendant in contempt, with the penalty phase to be scheduled later.

The Children's Aid Society brought a motion for summary judgment seeking a finding that the child was in need of protection and an order for extended society care with no access.

The mother had a history of substance abuse and criminal activity, and failed to comply with previous court orders or address the protection concerns.

The court found no genuine issue for trial, determined the child was in need of protection, and ordered extended society care.

The court also terminated the mother's access, finding it was not beneficial and meaningful to the child.