The applicant sought to register two default judgments obtained in Newfoundland against the respondents in Ontario under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act.
The judgments arose from personal guarantees on a defaulted mortgage.
The respondents opposed registration, arguing they did not carry on business in Newfoundland, were not properly served, and that the judgments were obtained by fraud.
The court rejected these arguments, finding the respondents were directors of Newfoundland companies, were properly served in Ontario, and failed to provide evidence of fraud or a good defence.
The application was granted and the judgments were ordered registered in Ontario.
