Ontario’s top court refuses consent order to “whitewash” Superior Court finding of misconduct

In brief reasons in Martin v. 11037315 Canada Inc., a unanimous Court of Appeal panel rejected a motion on the consent of all parties for an order allowing the appeal and setting aside the judgment below. In doing so, the Court of Appeal clarified that it is not appropriate for the court to set aside a judgment or order made by a court below based on the parties’ consent alone. Rather, “To ensure its powers do not serve an improper purpose, this court must consider, in every case, whether the relief requested is appropriate in light of the law and the ... [more]
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