The plaintiff brought a motion for default judgment after noting the defendants in default for failing to file a statement of defence in a breach of contract claim regarding a share purchase agreement.
The self-represented individual defendant moved to set aside the noting in default, citing language barriers, confusion over legal representation, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The court dismissed the motion to set aside, finding the defendant's explanations not credible and his conduct strategic and delaying.
The court granted the plaintiff's motion for default judgment, awarding $204,000 based on deemed admissions and documentary evidence.