The applicant brought a motion to strike the respondent's pleadings due to his persistent failure to comply with four court orders for financial disclosure.
The court reviewed the procedural history, the respondent's inconsistent financial statements, and the materiality of the undisclosed information.
While acknowledging the respondent's efforts were piecemeal and his non-compliance was not entirely wilful, the court found the undisclosed information crucial for advancing the applicant's claims.
Instead of immediately striking pleadings, the court imposed strict disclosure requirements, ordered the respondent to obtain expert valuations for his corporate interests and Iranian land, produce specific corporate and international bank documentation, and pay outstanding costs.
The respondent was also precluded from taking further steps without leave and his claims were stayed until compliance.