Morgan McKenna

A trial management conference was held to determine the procedures for an upcoming trial regarding an estate application.

The court directed that the trial proceed as a hybrid hearing, with most participants attending in person and one witness testifying virtually.

The court also issued procedural directions regarding the use of CaseLines, the marking of exhibits, and the preparation of a joint document brief.

The plaintiffs were granted a worldwide Mareva injunction against the defendant following allegations of a $2.8 million fraudulent transfer.

The court considered the appropriate costs order for the successful interlocutory motion.

Applying the principle that costs of an interlocutory injunction should generally be reserved to the trial judge to avoid injustice if the plaintiff ultimately fails, the court ordered costs of the motion to be in the cause.

The plaintiff, a newly formed lacrosse league, sought an interlocutory injunction to suspend the defendant's regulations that penalized players for participating in competing leagues.

The plaintiff argued the regulations constituted intentional interference with economic relations.

The court dismissed the motion, finding no serious issue to be tried as the defendant was merely enforcing long-standing rules and not intentionally targeting the plaintiff.

The court also found the balance of convenience favoured the defendant, as suspending the rules would destabilize its established organization.