The appellants, out-of-province franchisors, appealed a motion judge's decision dismissing their challenge to the Ontario Superior Court's jurisdiction to hear an action brought by eight Saab dealerships, five of which were located outside Ontario.
The Court of Appeal upheld the motion judge's finding of jurisdiction simpliciter based on the appellants carrying on business in Ontario, noting that joining the out-of-province plaintiffs promoted commercial efficiency.
The Court also upheld the motion judge's forum non conveniens analysis and costs award.
The appeal was dismissed.
