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The court granted Abtek’s application to dismiss 24 Hour Glass Ltd.’s claim for want of prosecution after finding more than ten years of delay.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Plaza 500 Hotels Ltd.’s appeal from dismissal of its action for non-compliance and want of prosecution under Rule 22-7.
The court struck most of a self-represented plaintiff’s claim over alleged trademark, copyright, harassment, and defamation issues, but allowed an amended privacy and negligence claim.
The court refused to dismiss a wills variation claim for want of prosecution, found most delay was excusable because of the plaintiff’s serious mental illness, and appointed a litigation guardian.
The court dismissed the plaintiff’s action for repeated failure to produce an amended list of documents and for disobeying a prior order, finding no lawful excuse under Rule 22-7.
The court refused to strike pleadings for discovery non-compliance, instead ordering overdue production, privilege identification and continued discovery, with party-and-party costs to the applicant.
The court refused to strike the plaintiff’s claim for contempt or want of prosecution, but ordered further disclosure, another discovery examination, and costs to the defendant.
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a dismissal for want of prosecution, finding no reviewable error in the chambers judge’s assessment of delay, prejudice, and the balance of justice.
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