The moving party law firm sought an order requiring the self-represented appellant to post security for costs of his appeal regarding a settlement enforcement order.
The appellant had previously agreed to settle a fee dispute but later refused to sign the release, prompting a case conference judge to enforce the settlement.
The Court of Appeal found the appeal to be frivolous and vexatious, noting that a settlement is binding even if the form of release is disputed.
As the appellant resided in Nevada and failed to demonstrate any assets in Ontario, the court ordered him to post $26,375.32 as security for costs and stayed the appeal pending compliance.
