The appellant appealed an order striking his statement of claim for slander and libel under Rule 21.
The slander claim was struck because it failed to allege the words were spoken to anyone other than the plaintiff.
The libel claim, based on a letter from the respondents' solicitors, was struck because it failed to specify the exact words complained of and was protected by absolute privilege as it was sent in contemplation of litigation.
The Court of Appeal agreed with the motion judge and dismissed the appeal.
