In a Commercial List action approaching trial, the court addressed procedural steps necessary to complete trial preparation, including refusals arising from examinations for discovery.
The judge dispensed with a formal pre‑trial conference due to credibility issues and low settlement prospects.
Directions were provided regarding amendment of the statement of claim, timelines for expert reports, and procedures for resolving discovery refusals.
The court offered structured options for handling refusals motions, including a cost framework calculated per refusal to discourage unnecessary motions and confine disputes to material issues.
