The applicant sought a declaration that he is the beneficial owner of two properties and all common shares of a corporation, claiming he was in a 31-year common-law relationship with the respondent during which he provided funds for purchases registered in her name.
The respondent moved for summary judgment, asserting they were never in a common-law relationship.
The court declined summary judgment on that ground but found the applicant lacked standing to pursue the application due to two prior bankruptcies.
The applicant had made false statements in his bankruptcy filings, declaring no assets while allegedly holding beneficial interests in the properties.
The court found the transfers were made with intent to defeat creditors and that allowing the claim to proceed would condone fraudulent conduct in bankruptcy.
