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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — Equality rights — Civil procedure — Motion to strike allowed — Application for leave to appeal — Whether the lowers courts erred in their reasoning and decisions.

Mr. Reilly brought a claim against the lawyers who represented his former spouse in a family law proceeding. Mr. Reilly claimed their conduct caused delays, distress and hardship in the course of the proceedings.

The respondents brought a motion to have the Statement of Claim struck. The motion to strike was allowed. The appeal to the Court of Appeal was also dismissed.

Lower Court Rulings