The appellant appealed an order declaring him in contempt of court and imposing costs sanctions.
The Divisional Court raised a preliminary issue regarding its jurisdiction under s. 19(1) of the Courts of Justice Act to hear an appeal from a contempt order.
Noting confusion over whether the motion judge actually intended to make a contempt finding, the Court adjourned the appeal to allow the parties to seek clarification from the motion judge and to address potential leave to appeal requirements if the contempt finding is removed.
