The defendant law firm moved for security for costs against the self-represented plaintiff, who resides outside of Ontario and Canada.
The plaintiff claimed impecuniosity, but the court found his evidence insufficient, noting similar findings in prior family law proceedings.
The court also considered the plaintiff's low likelihood of success in his solicitors' negligence claim and the defendant's incurred and projected legal fees.
The motion for security for costs was granted, requiring the plaintiff to pay $85,000 into court, but no costs were awarded for the motion itself.
