Deutsche Bank Ag, Canada Branch v. O'Keefe

Deutsche Bank Ag, Canada Branch v. O'Keefe

There was no error in the trial judge's reasons and the fresh evidence did not raise a defence; the debt was owed and unpaid, therefore the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation
2013 ONCA 422
Parties
Respondent: Deutsche Bank AG, Canada Branch; Appellant: Lewis O'Keefe
Court
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
20 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Collection / Appeal From Superior Court Judgment Dated July 4, 2012
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Loan Repayment, Appeal, Fresh Evidence, Costs
Source Language
en
Civil Debt Collection Contract Loan Repayment Appeal Fresh Evidence Costs

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Parties

Deutsche Bank AG, Canada Branch

Respondent

Lewis O'Keefe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Collection / Appeal From Superior Court Judgment Dated July 4, 2012

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in finding the debt was owed
  2. 2 Whether the fresh evidence raises a defence to the action
  3. 3 Whether the appeal should be allowed

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error in the trial judge's reasons and the fresh evidence did not raise a defence; the debt was owed and unpaid, therefore the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs fixed at $1500 all in.