The defendants brought a motion for security for costs against the self-represented plaintiff, arguing that he was in breach of two prior costs orders and had failed to prove he had assets in Ontario.
The plaintiff claimed he misunderstood his legal obligations regarding the costs orders while attempting an appeal.
The court found that the ongoing failure to pay the costs awards justified an order for security for costs.
The court ordered the plaintiff to post $11,417 as security for costs up to the completion of examinations for discovery on a 'pay as you go' basis.
