P. Anderson

The plaintiff brought a motion to set aside a Registrar's Order dismissing his wrongful dismissal action for delay.

The action was administratively dismissed after plaintiff's counsel failed to pass the trial record in accordance with a court-ordered timetable.

The court applied the Reid factors and found that the plaintiff failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the extensive litigation delay, failed to demonstrate inadvertence, and did not move promptly to set aside the dismissal.

The motion was dismissed, upholding the administrative dismissal.

The accused was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after attacking his former common-law spouse's new partner with a machete.

The accused admitted to the physical act but denied having the specific intent to kill, claiming he only intended to injure the victim before committing suicide.

The court rejected the accused's testimony, finding that his prior writings, preparations, and actions demonstrated a clear, deliberate plan to kill the victim.

The accused was found guilty of attempted murder.