The applicant corporation sought an extension of time to perfect an appeal of a trial judgment dated June 27, 2025.
The non-lawyer representative sought leave to represent the corporation pursuant to Rule 15.01(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The motion judge refused leave to represent the corporation, finding that the representative had repeatedly filed factums containing fabricated legal citations, non-existent cases, miscited authorities, false statutory provisions, and fabricated quotations.
The court held that while access to justice is a relevant consideration, the integrity of the justice system and the undue burden imposed on opposing counsel and the court outweighed such considerations.
The motion for extension of time was adjourned, and the corporation was directed to appoint a lawyer within 30 days or face dismissal of both the motion and the appeal.
