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THE
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881,
AND SUBSEQUENT RULES ^ i^ "/'" '^
OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE, AND THE
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE,
WITH THE
ORDERS OF THE COURT OF APPEAL,
AND OTHER
ACTS, ORDERS AND RULES
RELATING TO THE
PRACTICE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE,
WITH PRACTICAL NOTES,
s
BY
JAMES MAOLENNAIS, ESQ.,
ONE OF HER MAJESTY'S COUNSEL.
SECOND EDITION
BY
THOMAS LANGTON, M.A., LL.B.,
OF OSaOODE HALL, BARRISTER-AT-LAW.
CARSWELL & CO.,
TORONTO AND EDINBURGH.
1884
BIBLIOTHEQUE OE OROIf
U.d'O.
O.U.
LAW LIBRARY
ilia
Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-four, by THOMAS LANGTON, Esq., Barrister-at-
Law, in the office of the Minister of Ajriculture.
;/3
PjIOR.
Table of Cases Cited ■ > ix
Comparative Table of Englisli and Ontario Rules xliii
Addenda et Corrir/enda li
THE ACT :— Preliminary.
Short title ; sec. I 1
Commencement of Act ; sec. 2 2
PART I.— CoNSTrruTioN of SurREMi: Court.
Union of existing Courts ; sec. 3 2
Existing (!ourt of Ajipeal continued ; sec. 4 6
Oath of office ; sec. 5 6
Saving of rights and obligations ^f existing Judges ; sec. 6 ' 7
Provision for former extraordina ?y duties of Judges ; sec. 7 7
Seal of Supremo Court ; sec. 8 8
PART II.-JUIUSDICTION.
Jurisdiction of High Court of Justice ; sec, 9 8
Transfer of pending business ; sec. 10 9
Provision as to pending business ; sec. 11 10
Rules as to exercise of jurisdiction ; sec. 12 11
Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal ; siec. 13 12-14
Powers of Court of Appeal on appoal from High Court ; sec. 14. . . 13
Law and Equity to be concurrently administered ; sec, 16 15
Rules of Law declared on' certain points ; sec. 17 23
PART III. — Siri'iNos and Distribution of Business.
Abolition of Tei*ms ; sec. 18 42
Sittings of Courts ; sec. 19 . 43
Vacations ; sec. iiO 43
Sittings in vacation ; sec. 21 43
Commissions of Assize and other commissions ; sec. 22 43
Rules of Court to provide for distribution of business ; sec. 23 ... . 44
Assignment of pending business to the several Divisions of the
High Court ; sec. 24 *45
Documents by which cause commenced to be marked with name
of Division to which assigned ; sec. 25 45
Power of transfer ; sec. 26 46
Rota of judges for election petitions ; sec. 27 47, 584
Business to be disposed of by one judge so far as practicable ;
sec. 28 47, 48
Divisional Courts of the High Court ; sec. 29 49
Constitution of Divisional Courts ; sec. ,30 50
Judges to take part in business of any Division ; sec. 31 50
Orders not subject to appeal ; sec. 32 ' 61
Limitations of appeal ; sees. 3;^, 34 52, 53
Appeals from interlocutory orders ; sec. 35 54
Discharging orders made by a single Judge ; sec. 36 54
Appeal from decision of a judge in Court ; sec. 37 55
No appeal unless proper notice and security given ; sec. 38 56
Appeals from High (Jourt ; sec 39 56
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ONTARIO JlJDICATUUli ACT, 1881.
PART III — Srn'iNOS, kc—iContiimcd). Paob.
Provision for absence or vacancy in office of jutlge ; Sec. 40 56
Power of a single judge in Court of Appeal ; .sec. 41 . . . 57
Divisional Courts of (Jourt of Appeal ; sec. 42 57
58
59
59
63
Limitations of appeal to Supreme Court of Canada ; sec. 4!i.
PART IV.— Trial and Procrdukf.
J udgment not to be given for party unless entitled on facts proved ;
sec . 44
Modes of trial ; sec. 45
Sittings for trial of non-jury cases ; sec. 46
References and assessors ; sec. 47 64
Power to direct trials before referees ; sec. 48 67
Power of referees and ett'ect of their findings ; sec. 49 69
Powers of Court with respect to proceedings before referees ; sec. 60 70
Arbitrations under C. L. P. Act 71 . . 96
Seals of Deputy Registrars and Deputy Clerks of the Crown ;
sec. 51 96
Provision for saving of existing procedure where not inconsistent
with Act or Rules ; sec. 52 97
Rules of Court ; sec. 53 98
Who may make Rules ; sees. 54, 55 99
Council of Judges to consider procedure and administration of
justice ; sec. 56 101
Statutes relating to existing Courts to be read as applying to Courts
under Act ; sec. 57 103
PART V. — Officers and Offices.
Officers of existing Courts to be attached to their respective
Divisions of the High Court ; sec. 58 104
Distribution of business among officers ; sec. 59 105
Existing securities continued ; sec. 60 106
Oath of officers ; sec. 61 . . 106
Authority of certain officers preserved; sec. 62 106
Official referees ; sec. 63 110
Local Masters, Deputy Registrars and Deputy Clerks of the Crown ;
sec 64 Ill
Surrogate and County Court Clerks not to draw or advise on certain
documents ; sec. 65 114
Official Guardian ad litem ; sec. 66 114
•Provision as to property vested in Accountant ; sec. 68 117
Expenses of Accountant's office ; sec, 69 119
Inspector of- Sheriff 's and other offices ; sec. 70 119
Inquiries by Inspector ; sec. 71 120
Powers of Commissioners to take affidavits ; sec. 73 . . . 120
Solicitors and Attorneys ; sec. 74 120
PART VI, — County Courts and Judges.
QuaUfication of County Court Judges ; sec. 75 121
Local Judges of the High Court ; sec. 76 122
Powers of County and Division Courts ; sec. 77 122
Counter-claims in County and Division Courts and transfers there-
from ; sec. 78 124
Surrogate Courts, fees of Judges ; sec. 79 125
Rules of Law to apply to Inferior Courts ; sec. 80 126
I ._..
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Vll
PART VII. — MiSCKLLANROUS PROVISIONS. PaOK.
Orders in Council as to allowances and salaries subject to ratifica-
tion by Legislative Assembly ; see. 81
Transfer of books and papers ; sec. 82
Compelling attendance of witnesses ; sec. 83
Saving as to Circuits, &c. ; sec. 85
Judgment by Judge who resigns, or is transferred to another Court
after case heard ; sec. 8G
Act not to apply to certain matters ; sec. 87 131
Justices of the Peace in Nipissing, qualification of ; sec. 88 131
Inspection, &c., of Court Houses ; sec. 89 131
Repeal ; sec. 90 131
Interpretation ; sec. 91 132
126
12G
127
128
130
SCHEDULE— Rules of Court.
Orpbkh.
1. Form and Commencement of Action
2. Writ of Summons and Procedure, &c
3. Indorsement of Claim, &c
4. Disclosure by Solicitors and Plaintiffs
5. Renewal of Writ
6. Service of Writ of Summons
7. Service out of Ontario
8. Appearance, &c
9. Default of Appearance, &c
10. Leave to Sign Judgment where Writ specially in-
dorsed
11. Application for Account, &c., where Writ indorsed
under Order 3, Rule 6
12. Parties
13. Joinder of Causes of Action
14. Actions by and against Lunatics and Persons of
Unsound Mind
15. Pleading Generally
16. Pleading Matters arising pending the Action
17. Stacement of Claim
18. Defence ;
19. Discontinuance
20. Reply and Subsequent Pleadings
21. Close of Pleadings
22. Issues
23. Amendment of Pleadings
24. Demurrer
25. Default of Pleading
26. Payment into Court in Satisfaction
27. Discovery and Inspection
28. Admissions
29. Inquiries and Accounts
30. Questions of Law — Special cases
31. Trial
32. Evidence Generally
33. Commissions to examine Witnesses
34. Evidence by Affidavit
35. Motion for New Trial in Jury Cases
36. Motion for Judgment
37. Entry of Judgment
38. Execution
39. Writs of Fieri Facias, &c
Rules.
1- 4
5- 10
11- 28
29- 30
31- 32
33- 44
45- 49
50- 68
69- 79
Paok.
135
159
163
174
175
177
189
196
203
80- 85 215
86- 88
89-114
115-123
124
125-150
151-157
158-159
160-169
170-172
173-175
176
177
178-188
189-202
203-214
215-218
219-239
240-243
244-247
248-253
254-281
282-285
286-300
301-306
307-314
315-324
325-338
339-361
362-363
225
227
268
275
277
303
306
310
316
319
321
322
322
331
341
348
352
382
383
387
391
409
414
420
422
428
441
450
466
♦ IB
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
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SCREDVLE— (Continued).
Obderb. Rules. Paoe.
40. Attachment of the Peraou 364-.166 467
41. Attachments of Debts 366-.378 470
42. Writ of Possession (Lands) 379-381 484
43. Writ of Delivery (Chattels) 382 486
44. Change of Parties by Death, &c 383-391 487
45. Transfer and Consoliilation of Actions 392-395 493
46. Interlocutory Orders as to Mandamud, Injunctions,
or Interim Preservation of Property, &c 396-403 497
47. Motions and other Applications 4(,4-411 503
48. Applications at Chambeis 412-414 607
49. Officers and Offices 415-427 510
50. Costs 428-450 523
51. Notices and Paper, &c 451-453 550
52. Time 454-463 550
53. Affidavits 464-470 556
54. Divisional and other Courts 471,472 558
65. Effect of Non-compliance iind Errors 473,474 659
66. Accountant's Office 475-479 560
57. Sittings and Vacations 480-483 563
68. Exceptions from the Rults 484 565
59. Forms 485 566
60. County Courts 486-490 566
61. Interpretation 491,492 569
62. Pending Business 493,494 569
ADDITIONAL RULES.
Rules of Supreme Court of Judicature 572
Rules of High Court of Justice 590
Tarififof Costs 592
FORMS.
A. Part I.— Wnts of Summons, &c 609
Part II. — Section 1. Money claims — no Special Indorsement 611
" 2. Indorsement for Costs, &c 613
" 3. Damages and other claims 613
*' 4. Special Indorsement under Order 3,
Rule 4 617
" 5. Indorsement of Character of Parties. . . 618
" 6. Indorsements of Equitable Claims.... G19
B. Notices, &c ., 621
C. Affidavits 630
D. Pleadings 633
E. Praecipes 654
F. Subpoenas, &c., for examination of witnesses 660
G. Certiorari and Prohibition 664
H. Orders 665
I. Forms of Judgment 681
J. Writs of Execution 691
Appendix. — Orders of the Court of Appeal 696
Index 721
Abbott
Abbott A
Abbott
Abbott 1
A. B. &
Abell V.
Abell v.
Abell v.
Abell V.
Abell V.
Abouloff
297,
Abud V.
Adair v.
Adams, i
Adamson
Adamson
Adcock V,
Aderis v.
Agar Ellis
Agnew V.
Aitcheson
Aitken v.
Ai'^k.-, V.
Alcock, ex
Alden v. I:
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Allan v. Bi
Allan v. Gi
Allan v. M
Allan, i'e,
155, 16
Allan V. P3
Allchin V. 1
Allhusen v.
Allen V. Di(
Allen V. Gl(
Allen V. Ke
Allen V. Ma
Alsager v. C
Ambroise v.
Ambrose L
Taylor's
Amer v. Ro^
Ames V. Bid
Ameuny v
' 221.
Amos V. Cha
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
30
33
54
60
64
B65
Abbott V. Andrews, Pt'lS.
Abbott V. Canada Central Ky Co. , 334.
Abbott V. Fearv, 567.
Abbott V. Parlitt, '273.
A. B. & C. D., Jx'e, 546.
Abell V. Hilts, 46y.
Abell V. Kirk, 35>3.
Abell V. Leadley, 3U3.
Abell V. Parr, 489.
Abell V. Weir, 154.
Aboulotr V. Oppenheinier, 238, 239,
297, 333.
Abud V. Riches, 468, 469.
Adair V. Young, 421, 701, 702.
Adams, lie, Adams v. Muirhead, 143.
Adamson v. Adamson, 16, 134, 6i>9.
Adamson v. Tufi', 18, 282.
Adcock V. Peters, 165.
Aderis v. Thrigley, 294, 326.
Agar Ellis, re, 40.
Agnew V. Plunkett, 602.
Aitchesoii v. Mann, 393.
Aitken v. Dunbar, 282.
Ai^'i' ■> V. Wilson, 394.
Alcock, ex p., 469.
Alden v. Boomer, 478.
Alexander v. Campl)ell, 90.
Alexander v. Diamond, 354.
Alexander v. Mendl, 90.
Allan V. Brown, 87.
Allan V. Greenslade, 82, 88.
Allan V. Mc'lavish, 698.
Allan, re, Pocock v. Allan, 140, 152,
155, 169, 180, 517.
Allan V. Pyper, 179.
AUehin v. Buffalo, &c., 488.
AUhusen v. Labouchere, 357, 369.
Allen V. Dickenson, 55.
Allen V. Globe, 532.
Allen V. Kennett, 272.
Allen V. Mathers, 398, 405.
Alsager v. Crisp, 200.;
Ambroise v. Evelyn, 309, 311, 320, 396.
Ambrose Lake Tin & Copper Co.
Taylor's Case, (597.
Amer v. Rogers, 243.
Ames V. Birkenhead Docks, 476.
Ameuny v. Nabob Naziu of Bengal,
221.
Amos V. Chad wick, 496.
Amthill, The, 30.
Anderson v. Anderson, 414.
Anderson v. Bank British Columbia,
352, 367, 368, 372, 373, 374.
Anderson v. Titmas, 427.
Anderson v. Towgood, 495.
Antlerton v. Yates, 237.
Andrew v. Aitken, 282, 490.
Andrews, re, 38.
Andrews v. Bohanuon, 449.
Andrews v. Eaton, 81.
Andrews v. Stewart, 220, 427.
Andrews v. Stuart, 404, 427.
Angell V. Felgate, 72.
Anglo- It.alian Bank v. Davies, 30, 36,
453, 454.
Angic-Itaiu M IWik v. Wells, 220, 221 .
Anglo- French » Jo-operative Soc, 470.
Ansell V. Evans, 19.
Anthony v. Halstead, 421
Applet' 111 V. Ciiapel Tuva Paper Co.»
22y.
Arcodeckne, n , \tkins v. Arcedeckne,
140, 2.S;{.
Archer v. Severn, 708.
Arkell v. Geiger, 138.
Arkwright v. Newbold, 294, 532.
Armitago v. Aiinitage, 157.
Arraitage v. Fitzwiliuim, 179.
Armour v. Roliertson, 190.
Armour v. Walkei-, 415, 417.
Armstrong v. Cayley, 505.
Armstrong v. Gage, 14.
Armstrong v. Mcmtgomery, 534,
Arnold V. Arnold, 320.
Arnott, re, 152, 154, 516.
Artistic Colour Co. , re, 494.
Ashley v. Ashley, 273.
Ashley v. Taylor. 252, 290, 324, 441,
487, 488, 489, 508, 560.
Ashworth v. Outram, 51, 55.
Askew v. X. E. Ry. Co., 288, 326.
Askew V. Peddle, 4i9.
Aslatt V. Corporation of Southampton,
29, 30.
Asquith V. Molineaux, 394.
Associated Home Co. v. Whichcord,
259, 264, 266.
Aston V. Hurwitz, 167.
Atherley v. Harvey, 41, 367.
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ONTARIO JUDICATUKE ACT, 1881.
Atkins, re, 488, 491.
Atkiu's Estate, re, 132, 490.
Atkins V. Taylor, 223, 306, 312.
Atkinson v. Ellison, 91, 284.
Attenborough v. London & Telephone
Co , 32.
Atty.-Gen. v, Bermondsey, 232.
Atty.-CJen. v. Birmingham, 332, 249,
255 490.
Atty.-Gen. v. Campbell, 334.
Atty.-Gen. v, flooper, 333, 336.
Atty.-Gen. v. Council of Birmingham,
255.
AttyT-Gen. v. Dorking, 31, 33.
Atty.-Gen. v. Emerson, 370, 375.
Atty.-Gen. v. Etongh, 388.
Atty.-Gen. v. GaskUl, 290, 352.
Atty -Gen. v. Metropolitan District
Ry. Co., 410.
Atty.-Gen. v Midland Ry, Co., 299,
332, 335, 340.
Atty.-Gen. v, Nethercoat, 328.
Atty.-Gen. v. Noyes, 49.
Atty.-Gen. v. Panther, 275.
Atty.-Gen. v. Shrewsbury Bridge,
135.
Atty.-Gen. v. Tomline, 406, 450» 508
Atty.-Gen. v. Toronto Street Ry. Co.,
135.
Atwood V. Chichester, 206, 238, 242,
404.
Atwood V. Miller, 284,
Atwool V. Merryweather, 254.
Augustinus v. Jxerinckx, 167.
Austen v. Bird, 255.
Awbery v. McLean, 123.
Babcock, re, 140, 438.
Backhouse v. Siddle, 481.
Bacon, re, 546.
Bacon v. Bacon, 373.
Bacon v. Turner, 196.
Badische Anilin, &c., v. Levinstein,
370.
Baggalay v. Borthwick, 72.
Bagot V. Easton, 232, 257, 260, 266,
270, 274.
Baguley v. Markwick, 85.
Baker v. Hunter, 89.
Baker v. Oakes, 525, 554.
Baker v. Stephens, 93.
Baigent v. Baigent, 468, 470.
Bailey v. Birchall, 141.
Bailey v. Monteith, 19, 140.
Bainbridge v. Blair, 372.
Baines v. Bromley, 281, 315, 529.
Baines v. Wormsley, 539,
Baird v. Story, 475,
Baldwin v. Borst, 338.
Ballard v. Tomlinson, 470.
Baltic Co. V. Simpson, 411.
Bank B. N. A. v. Eddy, 60, 61, 62,
98, 352, 356, 406.
Bank B. N. A. v. Laughrey, 478.
Bank of Commerce v. Bank B. N. A,
252, 259.
Bank of Hamilton v. Blakeslee, 186,
xSank of Montreal v, Oamei-on, 216,
398,
Bank of Montreal v. Cousins, 338.
Bank of Montreal v. Ketchum, 455,
Bank of Montreal v. Wallace, 455.
Bank of N. S, v. La Roche, 536.
Bank of Ottawa v. McLoughlin, 123,
442,
Bank of Toronto v. Burton, 478,
Bank of U, C. v, Wallace, 480.
Bank of Whitehaven v, Thompson,
179.
Banks v. Banks, 87.
! Banner v. Berridge, 24.
Banner v. G. W. R., 30,
Bannicott \, Harris, 323,
Banque Franco Egyptienne v. Luts-
cher, 415,
Barber v. Bingham, 123,
Barber v, Blaiberg, 280, 283, 286.
Barber v. Mackrell, 41.
Barber v, Morton, 594, 707.
Barber v. Palmer, 304.
Barber v. Russell, 217,
Bardell v. MiUer, 168.
Bardwell v. Sheffield Water Works
Co., 388.
Barker v. Cox, 270.
Barker's Estate, re, 437, 505.
Barker v. Furze, 402,
Barker v. Hemming, 540.
Barker v. Walters, 244.
Barker v. Westover, 243.
Barker v. Wood, 167.
Barlow v. Bailey, 500,
Barnaby v. Tassell, 388,
Barnard v. Wieand, 438.
Barnicott v. Hann, 311.
Barnes v. Addy, 232.
Barnes v. Barnes, 299.
Barraclough v. Greenhough, 463.
Barrett v. Campbell, 199, 592.
Barry v, Barry, 143.
Barry v. Brazil!, 140, 276.
Barter v. Debeux, 488, 490.
Bartlett, re, 39.
Bartlett v. Bartlett, 49o.
Bartlet
Bartleti
Barthol
Barthol
Barton
Barwich
Bastou
Sates v
Batley \
Battley
Batty V.
Baynard
Bayley
Beale v
Beall V,
Beaney v
Beardmo
Beardsall
Beasley v
Beaton v.
Beattie v,
Beatty v.
Beaty v. ]
Beaver v,
Becher, re
Beck V. b
Beckett v,
Beckingha
Beckitt V.
Beddall v,
Beddingtoi
174, 11
Beddow v.
Bedwall v.
Begg V. Co(
Bell, re, 141
Bell V. Cha
Bell V, Lani
Bell V. Low
Bell V, N, S
Bell V. Post]
Bell V, Wilk
Bell V. Vine
Belmonte v.
Belt V, Law<
Benbow v. L
Benecke v. (
Benecke v.
„ 264, 265
Benjamin v.
Bennett v. I
Bennett v. L
Bennett v. M
Bennett v. S
Bennetto v. ]
Benschor v. (
Benson v. Ha
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XI
Bartlett v. Roche, 289.
Bartlett v. Ward, 141.
Bartholomew v. Freeman, 499.
Bartholomew v. Rawlings, 283.
Barton v. Hubertus, 76, 93.
Bar wick v. Barwick, 271.
Baston v. Bradshaw, 289.
Bates V. Townley, 92.
Batley v. Kynock, 499.
Battley v. Sears, 455
Batty V. Clever, 435.
Baynard v. Simmons, 479.
Bayley v. Miles, 390.
Bealev. Ruston, 245.
Beall V. Smith, 276.
Beaney v. Elliott, 226.
Beardmore v, Gregory, 238.
Beardsall v. Gheetham, 495.
Beasley v. Chapman, 485.
Beaton V. Boomer, 535.
Beattie v. Barton, 472, 475.
Beatty v. Mair, 281.
Beaty v. Bryce, 53, 138.
Beaver v. Boardman, 98, 343. .
Becher, re, 546.
Beck V. Dear, 252.
Beckett v. Attwood, 55.
Beckingham v. Owen, 220.
Beckitt V. Wragg, 536, 699.
Beddall v. Maitland, 281, 282, 303, 306.
Beddington v. Beddington, 161, 173,
174, 190.
Beddow v. Beddow, 29, 33, 34, 81.
Bedwall v. Wood, 73.
Begg v. Cooper, 219.
Bell, re, 142.
Bell V. Ohamberlen, 371.
Bell V. Landon, 534.
Bell V. Lowe, 226.
Bell V. N. Staffordshire Ry. Co., 572.
Bell V. Postlethwaite, 72.
Bell V. Wilkinson, 98, 341.
Bell V. Vincent, 178.
Belmonte v. Aynard, 535.
Belt V. Lawes, 288, 427.
Benbow v. Low, 290.
Benecke v. Craddock, 280.
Benecke v. Frost, 197, 258, 262, 263,
264, 265.
Benjamin v. Saulez, 368.
Bennett v. Bennett, 534.
Bennett v. Lord Bury, 496.
Bennett v. Moore, 429, 438.
Bennett v. Sprague, 240.
Bennetto v. Beunetto, 154.
Benschor v. Coley, 48.
Benson v. Hadfield, .340.
Benson v. Paull, 31.
Benton v. Polkinghorne, 316,
Berdau v. Greenwood, 14, 311, .349,
350, 415.
Berney v. Sewell, 36.
Bergman v. McMillan, 243.
Berkeley v. Discount Co., .355.
Bernard v. Harwick, 291.
Berridge v. Roberts, 220.
Berry v. Exchange Trading Co., 505.
Berry v. Keen, 36.
Berry v. Zeiss, 242.
Bertolacci v. Johnstone, 320.
Besant, re, 40.
Besant v. Wood, 20, 278.
Best V. Pembroke, 471.
Bethell v. Casson, 369.
Betts v. Cleaver, 549.
Betts V. Doughty, 324.
Bewicke v. Graham, 368, 370, 374,
375.
Beynon v. Godden, 261, 267.
Bianca, The, 264.
Bidder v. Bridges, 414.
Bidder v. McLean, 336.
Bigelow V. Cleverdon, 72.
Bigsby v. Dickinson, 14, 404, 405, 509.
Billington v. Provincial Ins. Co., 702.
Bingham v. .Alexander, 232.
Birch V. Birch, 4/3.
Birch V. Mather, 'i90.
Birch V. Williams, 403.
Birchall, re Wilsoa v. Birchall, 237.
Bird V. Heath, 44;).
Bird V. Matthews, 252.
Birmingham, &c., v. Ratcliff, 72.
Birmingham Estates Co. v. Smith, 281,
287, 315.
Biscoe v. Ward, 267.
Bishop of Winchester v. Bowker, 369.
Bisset V. Strachan, 316, 592.
Bissicks V. Bath Colliery Co. 459.
Black V. Black, 55.
Blackburn v. Brooks, 410, 411.
Blackburn v. Cameron, 393 .|
Blackburn v. McKinlay, 238, 239.
Blackburn Union v. Brooks, 231 ;
Blackmore v. Edwards, 325.
Blain, ex. p. 245.
Blain v. Blain, 507.
Blain v. Terry berry, 141.
Blaina Iron Co. v. Garbutt, 264.
Blair v. Jones, 89.
Blake v. Albion L. I. Co., 278, 288, 326.
Blake v. Appleyard, 315.
Blake v. Building & Loan Ass. 156.
I Blake v. Lever, 191.
Xll
ONTAUIO JUDICATUftE ACT, 1881,
Blake & Co. v. Moore, 248, 333.
Blake v. Smith, 275.
Blauchard v. Snider, 76, 84.
Blaney v. Mc(irath, 531.
Bland v. Andrews, 477.
Blasdell v. Baldv/in, 154.
Blaylock v. McFarlaue, 156.
Bleecker v. Loyall, 88.
Bleeuker & Hendeison, >•<-, 543.
Blenkhorn v. Penrose, 323.
Blevins v. Madden, 484.
Blewitt V. Dowling, 20, 34, 501.
Blight, re, Bliglit, v. HartuoU, 325.
Bloomfield v. Brooke, 470.
Blouut, /•<;, 165.
Bloxam v. Metropolitan, &c., 21.
Blyth & Fanshawe, ve, 608.
Blyth & Young, re, 696, 698.
Board of Education of Napanee v.
Corporation of N.apanee, 30.
Boddy V. Wall, 98, 328, 329.
Bogg V. Midland, 388.
Boice V. O'Loane, 533.
Bolcklow V. Fisher, 368.
Bolinghroke v. Kerr, 273.
Bolkow V. Foster, 356.
Bolton V. Bolton, 317, 319, 458, 459.
Bolton V. Corp. of Liverpool, 369.
Bolton V. London School Board, 502,
508.
Bonner v. C. W. l{y. Co., 33.
Booth V. Briscoe, 229, 270, 426.
Booth V. TraiJ, 477, 478.
Bordier v. Hmrcll, 60.
Borough V. James, 265.
Borrowdale v. Kitchener, 86.
Boswell V. I'ettigrew, 1.36.
Bottomley v. Buckley, 79.
Bouch V. The Seven Uaks &c. Ry. Co. ,
478.
Boultbee v. Cameron, 336.
Boulton V. The Church Society, 6.
Boultou'a Trusts, n-, 291.
Bourke v. Alexandra Hotel, 328.
Boustead v. Wliitniorc;, 239.
Bowen, /v, Bennett v. Howen, 169, 220.
Bowens v. Williams, 81.
Bower v. Hartley, 258, 259, 262, 263,
264, 267.
Bowey v. Bell, 525.
Bowker v. Kesteven, 315, 529.
Bowman v. Bowman, 479.
Bowniun v. Masson, 460.
Bowman v. Sutherland, 366.
Bowyear v. Pawson, 220, 280.
Boyd v. Haynes, 476, 478.
Boyd v. McNutt, 557.
Boyd's Trusts, ir, 493.
Boyle v. Bettws Llantwit Colliery Co.,
34, 37, 38.
Boyle v. Humphrey, 87.
Boyle v. Wiseman, 369.
Boynton v. Boynton, 491.
Boyse, re, Crofton v. Crofton, 415.
Bradbury v. C!ooper, 290.
Bradford, re, 51, 524.
Bradlaugh v. The Queen, 294.
Bradley v. Clarke, 259, 263, 366.
Bradley v. Mcintosh, 369.
Braginton v. Yates, 65, 68.
Brandon, re, 40.
Brandreth v. Sears, 272.
Brandreth's Trademark, re, 524.
Branford v. Branford, 373.
Brannen v. Jarvis, 393.
Branwhite's case, 221.
Brassington v. Cussons, 429, 439.
Breckenridge V. Ontario Loan & Deposit
Co., 510.
Bree v. Marescaux, 193.
Breslauer v. Barwick, 293, 302.
Brett v. Smith, 163.
Brewer v. Yorke, 702.
Brewster v. Durrand, 435.
Brewster v. Thorpe, 203.
Brice v. Bannister, 26.
Bridgewater v. DeWinton, 371.
Brigham v. Bronson, 363.
Bright v. Marner, 278.
Bright v. Tyndall, 388.
Bristol & Somerset lly., re, 31.
Britain v. Kossiter, 18.
British American Ins. Co. v. Wilkin-
son, .371.
British Mutual Investment Co. v.
Pilkington, 502.
Broadhurst v. Willey, .351.
Brockington v. Palmer, 32.
Brocklebank v. East London Ry. Co ,
38.
Brocklebank v. King's Lynn Steam-
ship Co. , ,533, 534.
Brockville, &c., v. Canada Central,
460.
Broder v. Laillard, 69, 411.
Brondey, re, 144.
Brook, /•(', 65, 66.
Brook, re, .Sykes v. Brook, 67.
Brooke v. McLean, 235.
Brooke v. Mitchell, 83.
Brooke v. VVigg, 420.
Brooks V. Aylmer, 222.
Brough V. Brantford Ry. Co., 430, 53L
Brown, re. 157.
Browr
Brown
Brown
BroHrn
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown i
Brown i
Brown ^
Brown ^
Brown \
Browne
Brownin
Bryan v.
Bryant,
Bryant v
Bryce v.
Bucke V.
Bucke V.
Buckley '
Buckton
Budd V.
Budding
Buililer v
Building ,
. 124,
Buist V. I
Bulkley v
Bullen V.
BuUey V.
Bullock V.
Bulman v.
Buun V. B
Burchell v
Burdick v.
Burgess, r,
Burgess, re
Burgoine v
Burk V. Br
Burke v. K
Burnell v.
Burnett v. I
Burnham v,
Burns v. C
Burns v. C
Burrard v.
Burrittv. IV
Burridge v.
Burrowes v.
Burrows v,
TABLE OK CASES CITED.
• • •
xm
Brown, re, & Overholt, 89.
Brown, re, Ward v. Morse, 529.
Brown v. Bcmmidge, 472.
Brown v. Blackwell, 300.
Brown v. Brown, 154.
Brown v. Capron, 269, 364.
Brown v. Collins, 12.
Brown v. Lake, 149.
Brown v. McGuffin, 479.
Brown v. MoKenzie, 520.
Brown v. Merills, 478.
Brown v. Morgan, 218.
Brown v. North, 240.
Brown v. Pearson, 436.
Brown v. Sewell, 549.
Brown v. Shaw, 505, 567.
Brown v. Weatherhead, 237.
Brown v. White, 411.
Browne v. Emerson, 72.
Browning v. Sabin, 469.
Bryan v. Mitchell, 62.
Brj'ant, re, 35.
Bryant v. Bull, 37, 452, 453.
Bryce v. Mclntyre, 370, 469.
Bucke V. Bucke, 605.
Bucke V. Murray, 98, 395.
Buckley v. Ouillette, 455.
Buckton V. Hiffgs, 351, 526.
Budd V. Davison, 406, 411.
Budding v. Murdock, 324.
Builder v. Kerr, 476.
Building & Loan Co. v. Heimrod,
124, 126, 442.
Buist V. Bridge, 456, 470.
Bulkley v, Hope, 388.
Bullen V. King, 71. 72.
BuUey v. Bulley, 235.
Bullock V. Corry, 373.
Bulman v. Dixon, 375
Buun V. Bunn, 369.
Burohell v. Pugin, 480.
Bur.iick v. Garrett, 702.
Burgess, re, 237.
Burgess, re, Bottomley v. Burgess, 237.
Burgoine v. Taylor, 403, 404.
Burk V. Brittain, 124.
Burke v. Rooney, 342, 555.
Bumell V. Burnell, 438.
Burnett v. Union Mut. F. Ins, Co., 296.
Burnham v. Jones, 188,
Burns v. Chamberlin, 72, 76.
Burns v. Chisholme, 342, 537.
Burrard v. Calisher, 66, 67.
Burrittv. Murdock, 292, 346, 429, 505.
Burridge v. Nicholetts, 300.
Burrowes v. Forrest, 79.
Burrows v. Leavens, 412.
123,
Buratall v. Beyfus, 232.
Burstall v. Fearon, 491.
Burt, re, 83.
Burt v. British Nation Life Ass.
Assoc, 244.
Burton v. Roberts, 478.
Bush V. Beavan, 31.
Bush V. Trowbridge Water Works Co.,
334.
Bustros V. Bustros, 161, 205.
Bustros V. Lenders, 91.
Bustros V. White, 41, 98, 269, 367, 368,
372, 373, 374, 376.
Butcher v. Pooler, 526.
Butler V. Butler, 25:, 260, 265.
Butler V. The Standard Fire Ins. Co.,
701.
Butterworth v. Tee and Wife, 218.
Buxton V. Monkhouse, 36.
Byam v. Byam, 388.
Byrch, re, 546.
Byrd v. Mann, 52.
Byrd v. Nunn, 301.
Byrne v. Box, 439.
Byrne v. Muzio, 294.
Bywater v. Dunne, 442, 534.
Cabburn, re, 526.
Cabburn, re. Gage v. Rutland, 525.
Cade V. Newhall, 156.
Cairns v. Water Commissioners of
Ottawa, 300.
Caisse v. Tharp, 479.
Caister v. Chapman, 265.
Caley v. Caley, 237.
Caldwell v. Pagham Harbour &c. Co.
135, 162, 326.
Callandar v. Hawkins, 306.
Callandar v. Wallingford, 265,
Calder v. Gilbert, 73.
Callard v. P.itterson, 86.
Calley v. Richards, 372.
Calt v. Tourlf. 372.
Calvert v. Linloy 340.
Cambrian Co., re, 354.
Cambrian Mining Co., re, 29.
Cameroy, re, 519, 516.
Cameron v. Baker, 180.
I Cameron v. Fager, 488, 491.
I Cameron v. Lei-oux, 157.
I Campan v. Lewis. 159, 160.
; Campbell v. Bell, 139.
I Campbell v. Campbell, 157.
Campbell v. Edwards, 702.
I Campbell v. Holyland, 255, 489, 540.
j Campbell v. McArthur, 376.
Campbell v. Pedin, 479.
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XIV
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Campbell v. Robinson, 267.
Campbell V. Royal Canadian Bank, 700.
Campbell v. Taylor, 187.
Campbell v. Tucker, 366.
Canada ( 'entral v. McLaren, 63.
Canada Central Ry. Co. v. Murray, 719.
CanadaLandedCreditCo. v. Callaghan,
169, 309.
Canada Lauded Credit Co. v. Mc-
Carthy, 218.
Canada Landed Credit Co. v. Thomp-
son, 427, 431, 435.
Canada Permanent, etc. v. Foley, 170,
392.
(Janada Perm. B. S. Co. v. Forest, 354.
Canada Southern v. Norval, 83.
Canadian Bank of Commerce v. Bruce,
136.
Canadian Bank of Commerce v,
Bricker, 218.
Canadian Bank of Commerce v.
Crouch, 480.
Canadian Bank of Commerce v.
Tasker 137.
Canadian Oil Works v. Hay, 309.
Canadian Securities Co. v. Prentice,
283.
Canadian Securities Co. v. Prentiss,
322.
CannifiFe v. Taylor, 179.
Cannot v. Morgan, 493.
Canty v. Gyll, 352.
Cape Breton Co. v. Fenn, 254.
Capes V. Brewer, 181, 501,
Cappeleus v. Brown, 285.
Caradice v. Currie, 404.
Carew v. Christopher, 284.
Carey v. Cuthbert, 373.
Cary v. Hills, 142.
Cargill V. Bower, 325, 330.
Carlisle v. Belfast Board, 317.
Carnegie v. Federal Bank, 413.
Caroli v. Hirst, .'502.
Carpenter, re v. Wood, 140.
Carroll, re, 533.
Carroll v. WiUiams, 534.
Carron iron Co., The v. Maclaren, 187.
Carta Para Gold Mining Co. v. Fast-
nedge, 222.
Cartsburn. The, :57, 262, 264, 267.
Carter v. Stewart, 138.
Carter v. Stubbs, .342, 522, 555, 697.
Cartwright v. Hinds, 504.
Carver v. Pinto Leite, 368.
Carvick v. Young. 199.
Cary v. Cumberland, 383.
Casey, jy, 415.
Casey v. Arnott, 193.
Cashin v. Craddock, 278, 326, 362.
Cashin v. Perth, 340.
Cass V. Fitzgerald, 377.
Caasell, re, 93.
Cassiopeia, 163.
Castro V. Murray, 21.
Caswell V. Groucutt, 88.
CasweU v. Murray, 532, 534.
Catling V. King, 297.
Cattanach v. iTrquhart, 203.
Catton V. Bennett, 257.
Caughill V. Clark, 207, 323, 326.
Cavallier v. Michael, 207.
Cavanagh v. Hastings Mutual, 209.
Cayley v. Hodgson, 267.
Cecil V, Bribes, 495.
Central African Trading Co. v. Grove,
280.
Central News v. Eastern Tel. Co.,
370, 376, 378.
Cercle Restaurant Co. v. Lavery, 20.
Cerriby v. Wells, 364.
Chalk V. Raine, 437.
Chamberlain v. Armstrong, 194, 206,
211.
Chamberlain v, McDonald, 336.
Chamberlen v. Clark, 140.
Chambers v. Kingham, 26.
Chambers v. Unger, 5.34.
Champion v. Formby, 306.
Chapman, re, 605.
Chapman v. Biggs, 479.
Chapman v. Day, 489.
Chapman v. Mason, 494.
Chapman v. Smith, 396.
Charles Napier, The, 332.
Charlton v. Charlton, 548.
Charlton v. Coombes, 369. 373.
Chatfield v. Sedgewick, 315, 529.
Chatham & Dover E. v. The Erie &
Huron Ky. Co., 699.
Chatterton v. Watney, 477, 481.
Chennell, re, 524.
Chesterfield v. Black, 325, 330, 342.
Chichester v. Donegall, 371.
Chichester v. Gordon, 476.
Child V. Stenning, 231, 232, 270.
Chilton V London, 437.
China Trans-Pacilic S. S. Co. v. Com-
mercial Union, 365.
Chorlton v. Dickie, 306, 402, 403, 488.
Chowick V. Dimes, 491.
Christie v. Christie, 278, 326.
Christie v. Conway, 138, 523.
Christie v. Dowker, 214.
Christie v. Noble, 81.
Christ
Churc
Churc
Churc.
Churto
Citizei
Citizen
City B
Clageti
Clagetl
Clancy
Clapart
Clarbrc
Clark, :
Clark V
Clark V
Clark V
Clark V,
Clark V,
Clark V.
Clark V.
Clark V.
Clark V.
Clark V.
Clark V.
Clarke, »
Clarke v,
Clarke v
Clarke v,
Clarke v.
Clarke v.
Clarke v.
Clarke v.
Clarkson
Claydon a
Olegg V, I
Clements
Olendinnii
Cliffe V, V
Cliffoi-d V.
Clinch V.
Cline V. AJ
tory, ;
Close V O'
Clow V. Hi
Clow V. Hi
Cobbett V.
Cobbold V.
Cochrane v
Cochrane v,
Cocliraue v,
Cockle V. ,J
Cockshott '
402.
Coddington
^^ , Mobile
Cohen v. Bh
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XV
Christopher v. Xoxon, 545.
Church V. Barnett, 392.
Church V. Fuller, 524. 525, 526.
Church V. Marsh, 504.
Churton v. Frewen, 372.
Citizens Insurance v. Campbell, 291.
Citizens Ins. Co. v. Parsons, 703.
City Bank v. Scatcherd, 141.
Clagett, re Fordham v. Clagett, 22.
Clagett, re, 55.
Clancy v. Clancy, 88.
Claparade v. Commercial Union, 324.
Clarbrough v. Toothill, 9, 98, 104.
Clark, re, 139, 546.
Clark V. McDonald, re, 123.
Clark V. Anger, 518.
Clark V. Baker, 196.
Clark V. Bradlaugh, 162.
Clark V. Callow, 297, 307.
Clark V. Clark, 155, 480, 484.
Clark V. Cullen, 458.
Clark V. Molyneux, 435.
Clark V. St. Catharines, 533.
Clark V. Skipper, 60, 62.
Clark V. Ware, 74.
Clarke, re, 40.
Clarke v. Bradlaugh, 339.
Clarke v. Cookson, 60, 392.
Clarke v. Creighton, 242.
Clarke v. Farrell, 136.
Clarke v. McEwing. 308.
Clarke v. Stocken, 81, 94,
Clarke v. Yorke, 324.
Clarkson v. Scott, 214 437.
Claydon v. Finch, 452.
Clegg V . Edmonson, 369, 378.
Clements v. Norris, 493.
Olendinning v. Varcoe, 412.
Oliflfe V. Wilkinson, 536.
Clifford V. Budds, 221.
Clinch V. Financial ( 'orporation, 372.
Cline V. Mountain View Cheese Fac-
tory, 360.
Close V O'Brien, 217.
Clow V. Harper, 66, 68, 72.
Clow V. Milliard, 230, 231.
Cobbett V. Field, 21.
Cobbokl V. Pryke, 19.
Cochrane v. Boucher, 49.
Cochrane v. Fearon, 535.
Coclirane v. Willis, 333.
Cockle V. Joyce, 348, 403. 404.
Cockshott V. Lond(m Gen. Cab (Jo.,
402.
Coddington v. Jacksonville, Pensacola,
Mobile Ry. Co., 438, 499.
Cohen v. Bulkley, 496.
Cohen V. Hall, 479.
Colbourne v. Colbourne, 29, 37.
Colbourne v. Thomas, 608.
Cole V. Beale, 532.
Cole V. Campbell, 137, 423.
Cole V. Glover, 143.
Cole V. Sherrard, 173.
Cole, Marchant & Co. v. Frith, 530.
Colebourne v. Coleboume, 159, 163.
Coleman v. Cork & Youghall Ry., 88.
Coles V. Civil Service Supply Ass. Co. ,
265.
CoUambell v. Flight, 303, 320.
College of Christ's Hospital v. Martin,
42.
CoUett v. Dickenson, 238.
CoUett v. Preston, 320.
Collette v. Goode, 301, 323, 325.
Collie, re, 258.
Collins, re v. Water Commissioners, 82.
Collins V. Orme, 438.
Collins V. Vestry of Paddington, 54.
697.
Collins V. Welsh, 525.
CoUver v. Swayzie, 236, 303, 516.
Colonial Ins. Corp v. Prosser, 290.
Colonial Trusts v. Cameron, 404.
Colquhoun & Berlin, re, 76.
Colton, re, 140, 142.
Colton, re, Fisher v. Colton, 142, 236.
Commercial Bank v. Jarvis, 477.
Commissioners of Sewers v. Gellatly,
243.
Commissioners of Sewers v. Glass, 290,
369.
Commissioners of Waterford v. Veale,
265.
Compagnie du Senegal v. Smith, 90.
Compagnie Financiere &c. v. Peruvian
Guano Co., 355, 370, 376.
Compton V. Preston, 272, 286.
Condor, The, 526.
Conger v. McKechnie, 383.
Conn V. Garland, 452.
Conners v. Birmingham, 123, 124.
Connolly v. O'Reilly, 699.
Connor v. McCormack, 88.
ConoUy v. Hill, 592.
Consolidated Bank v. Bickford, 459.
Consolidated Bank v. Neilon, 355.
Consolidated bank v. ^Valbrillgc, 433.
Conybeare v. Lewis, 162, 244, 317.
Cook V. Credit Valley R'y Co., 456,
469.
Cook V. Dey, 180, 181, 292.
Cook V. Enchmarch, 272.
Cook V. Fearn, 245.
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Cook V. Fryer, 240.
Cook V. Grant, 24.
Cook V. Heynes, 437.
Cook V, Tomlinaon, 410.
Cooke V. Newcastle, 69, 70.
Cooke V. Oceanic Steam (Jo. , 98, 366.
Coolidge V. Bank of Montreal, 462.
Cooney v. Girvin, 238.
Cooney v. Nicholls, 705.
Cooper, re, Cooper v. Veaey, 235, 244.
Cooper V. Blissett, 165.
Cooper V. Brayne, 481.
Cooper V, Central Ontario Ry. , 82.
Cooper V. Cooper, 702.
Cooper V. Crabtree, 34.
Cooper V. Dixon, 711.
Cooper V. Ewart, 545.
Cooper V. Ince, Hall & (Jo., 500.
Cooper V. Kirkpatrick, 534.
Cooper V. Lane, 181.
Cooper V. Vesey, 9, 525.
Cooper V. Whittington, 526.
Coots V. Coots, 362.
Copley V. Jackson, 289.
Copp, re, 504.
Corcoran v. Robb, 289.
Cormack v. (irofrian, 251.
Corner v. Shew, 273.
Cornish v. Manning, 162, 198, 206,
551.
Corporation of Cork v. Rooney, 30, 33.
Corporation of Hastings v. Ivall, 372.
Corporation of Peterboro' v. Wils-
thorpe, 12.
Corrie v. Allen, 261, 262, 264.
Corsellis, re, Lawton, v. Elwes, 364.
Cossey v. Ducklow, 550.
Cossey V. London. Brighton, &c. Co.,
373.
Cotton V. Corby. 701.
Cotton V. Housnian, 167, 310.
Cotton V. Vanstittart, 480.
Coughlan v. HoUingsworth, 529.
Coughlan v. Morris, 350.
Coulbourn v. Carshaw, 180.
Coulson V. Spiers, 132, 136, 517.
Court V. Holland, 358.
Cowan V. McQuade, 124.
Cowan's Estate, re, 476, 477.
Cowbuni, re, ex parte Firth, 704.
Cox V. Barker, 233, 2(59, 274, .333,
Cox V, James, 254.
Cox V. Keating, 319.
Cox V. l{ol)ertsou, 350.
Cox V. Wright, 236.
Coy V. Lord Forester, 299.
Cracknall v. Janson, 273, 326.
Craig V. Craig, 136.
Craig V. Phillips, 697, 698.
Crane v. JuUion, 180, 181,. 198.
Crane v. Loftus, 490.
Crawcour v. Salter, 55.
Crawford v. Crawford, 204, 276.
CJrawshay v Collins, 74.
Creaton v. Midland (i. VV. Ry. Co.,
234.
Credit (Jo., re, 2,11, 378.
Credit Valley v. G. W. Ry. Co., 79,
83, 86.
Creen v. Wright, 528.
Cremetti v. Crom, 465, 471.
Cresy v. Bevan, 333.
Cresswell v. Parker, 192.
Crippen v. Ogilvy, 414.
Crockett v. Bishton, 556.
Croft V. CoUingwood, 4.38.
Croft V. Lumley, 201.
Croggan v. Allan, 141, 524.
Crom V. Samuels, 508, 5.54.
Cromer v. Churt, 84, 86.
Cropper v. Smith, 698.
Cross V. Cross, 237.
Crossfield v. Gould, 28.
Crowe V. Bank of Ireland, 364.
Crowe V. Barnicot, 286.
: Crowe v. Stf per, 549.
CJrowle V. K.issell, 19.
Crozier v. Alkenbach, 438.
(Jruickshank v. Corby, 79,
Cruickshank v. Floating Swimming
Baths Co., 64, 66, 70, 386.
Crumley v. Kingston, 275,
I Crump V. Cavendish, 222.
j Cruse V. Kuttingell, 189.
: CuUen v. Cullen, 462.
CuUey, ex parte, 27.
Culley V. Buttifaut, 470, 571.
Culverhouse v. Wickens, 484.
' Gumming v. Low, 64, 66, 67, 69, 70.
Cummings v. Birkett, 74.
Cunningham v. Pearce, 202.
Cunningtou v. G. E. Ry. Co., 332.
j Cupples V. Yorston, 179.
Curry, re, 438, 510.
Curtis V. McNi
-V!.
Curtis V, SheiScrl ./ ; Ov^S.
Curtius V. Calf. '01 . -k
Cuthbert v. (.'oi' :;^oial
Ass., 360, h
Cuthbert v. Warniby, 145.
., Ins. 235.
Traveliers'
Dale V. Hall, 363.
Dale V. Coon, 300.
Dallas V. Glyn, 468, 469. 470.
I
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XVU
Dallingerv. St. Albyn, 330.
Daltou V. St. Mary Abbotts, 251.
Daly V. Daly, 237.
Dalziel v. G. T. Ry. Co., 355, 366.
Danford v. McAnulty, 299.
Daniel v. Ford, 358, 371.
Danvillier v. Myers, 364, 380, 385.
Darcy v. Whitt.iker, 135.
Darling v. Darling, 365, 415, 416.
Darling v. Rice, 241.
Darling v. Wilson, 526.
Darrant v. Ricketts, 218, 242.
Daubney v. Shuttleworth, 346, 505,
552.
Daun V. Simmins, 406, 435.
Davenport V. Ward. 428.
Davey V, Railway Passenger Ass. Co.,
79.
Davidson v. Douglas, 480.
Davidson v. Leslie, 292.
Davies v. Andrews, 463, 490.
Davies v, Felix, 406, 430.
Davies v. Garland, 176.
Davies v. Hubbard, 552.
Davies v. Marshall, 501.
Davies v, Pratt, 88.
Davies v. Williams, 125.
Davis V. Balleuden, 206, 242.
Davis V. Broodsall, 87.
Davis V. Code, 216.
Davis V. James, 298.
Davis V. Morris, 246, 458.
Davis V. Murray, 393.
Davis V. Prout, 238.
Davis V. The Flagstaff Mming Co.
124.
Davis V, Wickson, 98, 352, 353, 359.
Davis v. Yeo, 289.
Davy V. Garrett, 2.32, 278, 288, 294,
326, 327.
Daw V. Eley, 369.
Dawes v, Thornton, 265.
Dawkins v. Antrobus, 33.
Dawkins v. Lord Penrhyn, 297, 301,
335, 336, 341.
Dawkins v. Saxo Weimar, 21.
Dawkins v. Simonetti, 33.
Dawson v, Beesou, 505, 559.
Dawson v. Fitzgerald, 90.
Dawson v. Shepherd, 267.
Day V. Beatty, 268.
Day V. Brown, 14.
Day V. Brownrigg, 29, 337.
Day V. Radcliffe, 235, 252, 270.
Dayer v. Robertson, 156, 522, 545.
Deacon v. Dolby, 66, 69, 70.
Dean v. Lamprey, 5.34.
Dean v. Lethbridge, 292.
iJean of Ely v. (iayford, 235.
Dear v. Sworder, 280, 315.
Dearing, re, Mitchell v. Dearing, 139.
Debenham v. Wardroper, 55.
DeGendre v. Bogardus, 230.
DeHart v. Stevenson, 243, 251.
Delafield v. Tanner, 207.
Delaroque v. Oxenholme & Co., 544.
Deller v. Prickett, 535.
Delmar v. Freemantle, 503.
DeManneville v. DeManneville, 469.
Demorest v. Midland Ry. Co., 470.
Denison v. Devlin, 505.
Denison v. Franklyn, 217.
Denison v. Hardings, 184.
Denmark v. McConaghy, 357.
Dennehy v. Jolly, 91.
Dennis v. Crompton, 272.
Dennis v. Seymour, 222.
Dennison v. Mair, 78.
Dent V. Dent, 452, 478.
Dent V. Sovereign Life Ass. Co., 398.
Denton, re, Denton v. Strong, 94.
Depuy V. Welsford, 237 .
De St. Martin v. Davis, 532.
Desborough v. Rawlins, 373.
Dessilla v. Schunck, 270, 274.
Devanney v. Dorr, 73.
Devitt, re, 519.
Devonsher v. Newenham, 335.
Dewalt V. Hughitt, 359.
Dexter v. Fitzgibbon, 83, 86.
Deykin v, Coleman, 505, 552.
D'Hormusjee v. Grey, 532.
D'Hormusjee & Co. and Isaacs & Co.
v. Grey, 230.
Diamond v. Sutton, 191, 197.
Dick v. Milligan, 71.
Dickenson v. Dutfill, 532.
Dicker v. Clarke, 179.
Dicks V. Brooks, 509.
Dicks V. Yates, 52, 526.
Dickson v. Neath, &c., Ry. So., 473.
Dilke V. Douglas, 55.
Dillon V Cunningham, 475.
Dimes v. Grand Junction, 6.
Dinn v. Blake, 82.
Dinnis v. Blake, 88.
Direct U. S. Cable Co. v. Dom. TeU
Co., 21, 79.
Dix V. Groom, ,343, 345.
Dixon V. Dougan, 164.
Dobson V. Dobson, .364, 376, 412.
Dobson V. Marshall, 98, 180, 181.
Dockstader v. Phipps, 284.
Dodds V. Luke, 141.
XVlll
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Dodda V. Shepherd, 431.
Dodge V. Clapp, 154, 157.
Doe V, Araey, 86.
Doe d. Mays v. Cannell, 94.
Doe d. Peck v. Roe, 480.
Doerr v. Kand, 532, 536
Doherty v. Allman, 30.
DoUman v. Jones, 422.
Dolphin V. Laytou, 477.
Dominion, &c., v. Stinson, 539, 544.
Donelly v. Jones, 507, 536.
Donor v. Ross, 140.
Donovan v. Bacon, 453.
Donovan v. Boultbee, 395, 399, 523.
Doremus v. Kennedy, 179.
Doubledee v. Credit Valley Ry. Co.,
530.
Dovey v. Irwin, 382, 437.
Dow V. Dickenson, 427.
Dowdeswell v. Dowdeswell, 23, 235.
Downey v. Roaf, 524.
Doyle V. Anderson, 496.
Doyle V. Douglas, 496.
Doyle V. Kaufman, 176, 555.
Doyle V. Owen Sound Printing Co.,
311.
Draggon, re, 143, 144, 247.
Drake, ex parte, 486.
Drakes Patent Concrete v. Dower, 34.
Dresser v. Johns, 478.
Driver v. Canada Permanent L. & S.
Co., 266.
Drummond v. Drummond, 194.
Duckett V. Gover, 231, 254, 339.
Duckitt V. Jones, 291, 307.
Dufify V. O'Connor, 184.
Duke of Northumberland v. Todd, 557.
Dumble v. Cobourg & Peterboro' Ry.
Co., 404.
Dunbar v. Meek, 325.
Duncan v. Vereker, 326.
Dundas v. Gilmour, 257, 264, 267.
Dundas v. Hamilton, 703.
Dunkirk Colliery Co., v. Lever, 65,
66, 67.
Dunlevey, re, 144.
Dunn V. Ferrior, 36.
Dunn V. McLean, 328, 557.
Dunnard v. McLeod, 156.
Dunsford, re, 413.
Darling v. Wallace, 328.
Durrant v. Ricketts, 242.
Dutton V. Thompson, 51, 525.
Dyer v. Painter, 490, 491.
Dyke v. Oamiell, 70, 504.
Dymond v. Croft, 189, 292, 429, 505.
Dynevor, re, 491.
Dynevor & Duffren Collieries, re, 132.
Bade v. Jacobs, 290, 367.
Bade v. Winser, 483.
Eadie v. Addison, 372.
Eadie v. McEwen, 449.
Eager, re, 191.
Eager, v. Buckley, 181.
Eames v. Brady, 420.
Earl v. Hunt, 190.
Earl of Darnley v. London, Chatham
& Dover Ry. 93.
Earl of Glengall v. Frazer, 368. .
Earl of Lewes v. Barnett, 470.
Earl of Tyrone v. Waterford, 388.
Earp V. Henderson, 298.
East Assom &c., v. Roche, 221.
Eastland v. Burchell, 435.
Eastman v. Eastman, 240.
Eaton, re, Byers v. Woodburn, 155.
Eaton V. Storer, 320.
Ebberts v. Ebberts, 140.
Edd V. Winsor, 51.
Eden v. Naish, 20.
Edgington v. Proudman, 316.
Edinburgh Life Ass. v. Allen, 142.
Edison Telephone Co. v. India Rubber
Co., 324.
Edmunds v. Atty. Gen., 21.
Edwards v. Aberayron, 90.
Edwards v. Bennett, 486.
Edwards v. Edwards, 38, 72.
Edwards v. Hodges, 299.
Edwards v. Lowther, 134, 231, 232,
250.
Edwards v. Pearson, 545.
Egremont Burial Board v. Egremont
Iron Ore Co., 370, 371.
Ehrensperger v. Eckerstein, 81.
Eisdell V. Coningham, 480.
Elderton, re, 40.
Eldridge v. Burgess, 403, 488.
Elias V. Griffith, 410.
Elkin V. Clarke, 379.
Elliot, re, 546.
Elliot V. Capel, 476.
Elliott V. Beard, 178.
Elliott V. Callow, 350.
Elliott V. Gardner, 343.
Elliott V. Northern, 543.
Elliott V. Queen City Ass. Co., 95.
Elliott V. Royal Exchange Asa. Co., 90.
Ellis V. Desilva, 528, 529.
Ellis v. Munson, 282, 306.
Ellis v. Robbins, 410.
EUwood v. Middlesex, 73.
Elora, re, v. Potter, 74.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XIX
Elsom, re, Thomas v. Elsom, 237.
Elwon V. Vaughan, 250.
Elwes V. Elwes, 390.
Emclen v. Carte, 231, 251, 252, 350,
487, 488.
Emerson v. Webster, 352.
Emet V, Ogden, 84.
Emma Silver Mining Co. v. Grant, 396.
Emmanuel v. Bridger, 481.
Emmens v. Midcllemiss, 371, 377.
English V. Camberwell, 500.
English V. English, 142, 157.
English V. Tottie, 370, 374, 380.
Eppos, The, 205.
Erie & Niagara Ry. Co. v. G. W. Ry.
Co., 32.
Erwinv. Powley, 178.
Escott V. Gray, 246.
Etty, re, 144.
Etty V. Wilson, -430.
European & American S. S. Co. v.
Cross Key, 93.
Evans, ex parte, 454.
Evans v. Howell, re 83.
Evans, re, Owen ^r. Evans, 67.
Evans v. Davis, J93, 326.
Evans v. Buck, 98, 231, 281.
Evans v. Gann, 284, 321.
Evans v. Jackson, 72.
Evans v. Puleston, 32.
Evelyn v. Chippendale, 532.
Evelyn v. Evelyn, 288, 299, 341, 342,
395, 508.
Eynde v. Gould, 469.
Eyre v. Cox, 165.
Eyre v. Hughes, 17, 285.
Eyre v. Moreing, 281.
Exchange Bank v. Newell, 155, 543,
546, 549.
Exchange Bank v. Stinson, 284.
Evering v. Chiffenden, 532.
Ewart v. Stevens, 139.
Fairclough v. Marshall, 16, 25.
Fane v. Fane, 526.
Farhall v. Farhall, 139.
Fanners v. May, 624.
Farrer v. Lacey, 211.
Farrell v. Cruickshank, 142.
Farrell v. Wale, 403.
Farrow v. Austin, 524.
Faund v. Wallace, 426, 427.
Fawcus V. Charlton, 310.
Felan v. McGiU, 412.
Felkin v. Lord Herbert, 369.
Fell V. WiUiams, 217, 437,
Fellows V. Barrett, 237.
Fenner v. Bedford, 34.
Fenny V. Priestman, 144.
Fenton v. Cumberledge, 412.
Fenwick v. Baker, 159.
Fenwick v. Fenwick, 140.
Ferguson, re, 40.
Ferguson v. Elliott, 356.
Ferner v. Williams, 369.
Ferris v. Ferris, 253.
Fetherstone v . Cooper, 87 .
Field V. Field, 494.
Field V. Great Northern Ry., 528.
Field V. McArthur, 242.
Finch, re, 148.
Finch V. The Guardians of York Union,
327, 332.
Finley v. Scott, 261.
Finlayson v. MuUard, 526,
Finnegan v. Keenan, 395.
Finney v. Hinde, 132.
Firth, ex. p. re Cowburn, 704.
Firth v. Robinson, 71.
Firth v. Ryan, 700.
Fish v. Chatterton, 189.
Fisher v. Hughes, 344, 346, 380.
Fisher v. Keane, 33.
Fisher v. Owen, 357, 369.
Fisher v. Thames June. Ry. Co., 300,
Fisken v. Chamberlain, 413.
Fisken v. Smith, 393, 505.
Fisken v. Wride, 452.
Fitch v. Walker, 176, 177.
Fitten v. Dawson, 139.
Fitzpatrick v. Warring, 481.
Fitzsimmon v. Wilson, 166.
Fitzsimmons v. Mclntyre, 270.
Fitzwater, re, 347, 410.
Fleming v. Hall, 460.
Fletcher v. Noble, 123, 632, 535.
Fletcher v. Rodden, 272.
Fletcher v. Rogers, 29, 33.
Fleury, re, 156.
Flight v. Bollard, 237.
Flower v. BuUer, 238.
Flower v. Lloyd, 600.
Flower v. Local Board, 335.
Flowery. Low Leyton Local Board, 35.
Flower v. Todd, 265.
Foley v. Canada Permanent, &c., 432.
Forbes v. Conolly, 452.
Forbes v. Middleton, 206.
Ford V. Tennant, 373.
Fore Street Warehouse Co. v. Durrant
& Co., 185.
Forman v. Dawes, 300.
Forrest v. Davies, 605.
Forrest v. Laycock, 631.
XX
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Patterson, 140.
Forrestal v. McDonald, 58.
Foster, rt, 4i:i.
Foster, re, Griffith v.
Foster v. Alvez, 496.
Fostei V. Cauley, 237.
Foster v. Foster, 141.
Foster V. Gamgee, 304, 306.
Foster v. (i. VV. Ry., 526.
Foster v. Harrison, 33.
Foster v. Marshall, 142.
Foster v. Morden, 156.
Foster v. Stokes, 543.
Foster v. Ward, 253.
Fotherby v. Metropolitan Ry.
" " Ashford, 468, 504.
Barstow, 98, 134, 191.
Bayldon, 235.
Lee, 220.
Knoop, 18, 259,
Roberts, 478.
V.
V.
V.
V.
V.
V,
Co., 31
Fowler
Fowler
Fowler
Fowler
Fowler
Fowler
Fox V. Suwerkrop, 237
Fox V. Toronto & Nipissing Ry. Co.,
549, 605, 608, 702.
Fox V. Wallis, 492, 509.
Francis v. Francis, 440.
Francis v. Gracey, 395.
Franco- Egyptienne v. Lutscher, 356.
Franklin, re, 471.
Frasee v. McFarland, 699.
Fraser v. Burrows, 364, 368, 381.
Fraser v. Cooper, 313.
Fraser v. Cooper, Hall & Co., 243, 244.
Fraser v. Home Ins. Co., 372, 375.
Fraser & Co. v. Ehrensperger, re 92.
Freason v. Loe, 342, 395, 569.
Freeborn v. Carroll, 142.
Freed \. Orr, 14.
Freel v. Mac Donald, 517, 518.,
Freeman v. Butler, 371.
Freeman v. Cox, 438.
Freeman v. 8teggall, 382.
French v. Lewis, 47o.
French v. Mulcahy, 223.
Fried v. Galloway, 278.
Friend v. London, Chatham & Dover
Ry. Co., .373.
Friendly v. Carter, 41, 98, 399.
Fritz V. Hobson, 32, 449, 450, 525.
Frost V. Brooke, 290.
Fryer v. Wiseman, 308, 411.
Fuggle V. Bland, 37, 453.
Fuller V. Alexander, 221.
Fuller V, Macklem, 437.
Fuller V. McLean, 553.
Fullerton v. Keely, 213.
Full wood V. Full wood, 35.
Fulton V. U. O. Furniture Co., 284.
Furber v. King, 179.
Furlong v. Carroll, 405.
Furness v. Booth, 259, 260, 280.
Futcher v. Futcher, 297.
Gabbet v. Cavendish, 365.
(iago V. Canada Publishing Co., 593,
599, 600, 601, 699.
Gairdner v. Gainlner, 236.
Galatti v. Wakefield, 73.
Gallagher v. Gairdner, .356.
Gallagher v. Nugent, 242.
Gallerno, re, Grant v, McAlpine, 48.
Gandee v. Stansfield, 373.
Gannon v. Gibb, 72.
Ganon v. Finch, 6.33, 5.36.
Garbutt v. Tawcus, 19.
Gardiner v. Hardy, 341, 410, 429.
(jrardiner v. Harris, 532.
Gardner v. Beaumoiit, 503.
Gardner v. Irwin, 370, 375,
Gardner's Trusts, 158.
G' -lick V. Larron, 388.
Ga/hug V. Royds, 470.
Garnet v. Bradley, 524, 527, 528.
Garth v. Cotton, 24.
Gaskin v. Balls, 29, 33, 35.
Gath v. Howarth, 530.
Gathercole v. Smith, 279, 280, 281.
Gatti v. Webster, 226.
Gaudet, re, 20.
(iaudet Freres Steamship Co., re, 23.
Gaughau v. Sharpe, 293.
Gault V. Spencer, 533.
GaM'thorpe v. Gawthorpe, 30, 36.
Gedye, re, 504.
Gen. Finance Co. v. Liberator, 389.
Gen. Share & Trust Co. v. Wetley,
&c., 709.
Gen. Steam Nav. Co. v. London &
Edinburgh Shipping Co., 493.
German Bank v. Schmidt, 221, 222.
Ghent v, McCoU, 476.
Gibb V, Murphy, 522.
Gibbon v. Parker, 87.
Gibbons v. London Financial Associa-
tion, 522, 555
Gibbs v. Guild, 16, 18, 134.
Gibbs V. Knightly, 72.
Gilbert v. Comedy Opera Co., 421.
Gilbert v. Endean, 412.
Gilbert v. Jarvis, 55.
Gilbert v. Smith, 429, 437, 438, 439.
Gilder v. Morrison, 395, 555.
Gildersleeve v. Cowan, 334.
Gildersleeve v. McUougall, 192.
Gill v. Woodfin, 308, 311, 347.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
xxi
Gilleland v. Wadaworth, 323.
Gillespie v. Shaw, 459.
Gillies V. McConochie, 243.
Gillott V. Ker, 346, 437.
Gilmour v. Strickland, 393.
Ginty v. Rich, 484.
Glannibanta, The, 14.
Glanville's Trusts, re, 449.
Glass V. Glass, 284.
Glass V. Munsen, 139, 340.
Gledhillv. Hunter, 271.
Glossop V. Heston, Local Board, 9, 30,
33, 420.
Gloucestershire Banking Co. v. Phil-
lipps, 242, 262.
Goatley v. Emraett, 533.
Goddard v. Jeffreys, 704.
Goddard v. Poole, 488.
Goddard v. Thompson, 428.
Goggs V. Huntingtower, 178.
Godden v. Corsten, 167, 310.
Godfrey v. Harrison, 239.
Goldie V. Date's Patent Steel Co.,
702.
Golding V. Wharton, 52.
Golding V. Wharton Salt Works, 326,
327.
Golds v.* Kerr, 237.
Goldsmidt v. Walton, 393.
Goldsmith v. Goldsmith, 531.
j Goldsworthy, la re, 40.
Goodfellow V. Rannie, 141.
Goodfellow V. Shuttleworth, 545, 608.
Goodhart v. Hyett, 526.
Goodred V. Teale, 72.
Goodrich v. Marsh, 235.
JGood«nin v. Buddin, 68.
[Gordon, re, v. Bonter, 480.
Gordon V. G. W. R., 697.
I Gordon V. Hanna, 181.
Gordon v. Jennings, 479.
Gorham v. Gorham, 157
Gosset V. Campbell, 348.
Gough V. Heatley, 437.
iGourley v. Ingrane, 138.
[Government Security Invest. Co., v.
Demfrey, 286.
iGovernors of Christ College v. Martin,
83.
[Gowanlock v. Mann, 60.
[Graham v. Campbell, 33, 501.
[Graham v. Robson, 143.
JGrand Junction & Masson, re, 83.
iGrand Trunk Railway Co., v. Credit
Valley, 32.
IGrand T. Ry. Co. v. Out. & Quebec Ry
Co., 504, 522, 536, 698, 699, 702.
Grant v, Banque Franco Egyptienne
415, 462, 702.
Grant v. Easton, 217.
Grant v. Eastwood, 82.
Grant v. Eddy, 332.
Grant v. Grant, 139, 154, 547.
Grant V. Holland. 41,98.
Grant v. McDonell, 479.
Grant v. Winchester, 240.
Graves v. Taylor, 504.
Graves v. Terry, 320, 347.
Gray v. Davidson, 529.
Gray v. Lewis, 233.
Gray v. Stait, 59.
Gray v. TurnbuU, 14.
I Gray v. Webb, 278, 279, 283, 286.
Great Australian Mining Co., v. Mar-
tin, 190, 191.
Great Northern v. Inett, 505, 540, 568.
Great W. Railway Co., v. Miller, 81.
Great W. Railway v. Rolph, 95.
Greaves v. Fleming, 351.
Green v. Browning, 192.
Green v. Colby, 227.
Green v. Coughlan, 351.
Green v. Pratt, 275.
Green v. Sevin, 282, 324.
Green v. Amey, 369, 377.
Green's Trustee v. Barrett, 68.
Greenough v. Gaskill, 369.
Greenway v. Atkinson, 27.
Greenwood v. Sutherland, 388.
Gresley v. Mousley, 370.
Gretton v. Mees, 351.
Grey's Brewery Co. , re, 354.
Griffin v. Patterson, 242.
Griffiths v. London & St. Katherine
Docks Co., 3.32.
Griggs v. Billington, 90.
Grimshaw, &c., v. McDowell, 312,
344.
Griswold v. Buffalo, Brantford and
Goderich Ry. Co., 478.
Groom re, 39.
Groom v. Darlington, 140.
Groom v. Rathbone, 220, 221.
Guardians of Mansfield v. Wright, 66,
70.
Guelph C. Co., V. Whitehead, 373.
Gueret v. Young, 232.
Guest V. Poole & Bournemouth Ry.
Co., 31.
Guillet V. Clark, 402.
Gumm V. Hallett, 92.
Gunn V. Trust & Loan Co., 293.
Gunston v. Maynard, 218, 242.
Guy v. Guy, 237.
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xxii
ONTARIO JUDICATURE Ac J', 1881.
Gwalkin v. Bird, 30.
fiwynne v. Roes, 478.
Habershon v. Gill, 30, 600.
Hack V. London Provident Building
Soc, 90.
Hackett v. Lalor, 219.
Hadley v. McDougal, 372,
Hale V. Bouatead, 332.
Hale V. Kennedy, 13, 14.
Hall, Ex. p., re Wood, 501.
Hall V. Brand, 96.
Hall V. Eve, 298, 307, 319 320.
Hall V. Hall, 485.
Hall V. Jupe, 426.
Hall V. Ley, 468.
Hall V. L. & N. VV. Ry. Co., 369.
Hall V. Old Talargoch Lead Mining
Co., 274.
Hall V. Pritchett, 477, 479.
Halleday, re, 39.
HaUett V. Hallett, 93.
Halliman v. Price, 529.
Halliwell v. Counsell, 339.
Hamburger v. Poetting, 533.
Hamelyn v. Whyte, 207, 365, 369, 372,
374, 375.
Hamer v. Giles, 476, 480.
Hamilton v. Alford, 80.
Hamilton v. Baukin, 83.
Hamilton v. Davies, 180, 181, 504.
Hamilton &c., v. Gore Bank, 460.
Hamilton v. Johnson, 406, 4.30, 435.
Hamilton & N. W. Ry. Co. & Boys,
re, 76, 83.
Hamilton v. Nott, 363, 374, 375.
Hamilton Provident v. Cornell, 489.
Hamilton v. Street, 370.
Hamilton v. Tweed, 67, 156, 504, 522.
Hamlyn v. Betteley, 132, 135.
Hancock v. Guerin, .362.
Hancock v. Hale, 526.
Hancocks v. Lablache, 238, 333.
Hankinson v. Barningham, 291.
Hanmer v. Flight, 218, 223, 277, 288,
289.
Harbord v. Monk, 289.
Harding v. Barratt, 477.
H.'s Estate, re, 37, 501.
Hardingham v. Rowan, 191.
Hardman, re, Bagnell v. Bullen, 154.
Hare v. Hare, 390.
Hargreaves v. Scott, 549.
Harland v. Newcastle, 88.
Harlock v. Ashberry, 272.
Harman v. Park, 12.
Harnett v. Vise, 526.
Harper v. Marx, 394, 399.
Harper v. Smith, .393.
Harpham v. Shacklock, 52, 524.
Harris, 427.
Harris v. Aaron, 52, 706.
Harris v. Andrews, 200.
Harris v. Fleming, 192.
Harris v. Gamble, 259, 280, 316, 326.
Harris v. Jenkins, 288.
Harris v. Meyers, 452, 470, 609.
Harris v. Myers, 492.
Harris v. Owners of the Franconia, 193.
Harris v. Petherick, 526.
VVarre, 294.
f. Bottenheim, 220.
/. Cornwall Mineral Ry. Co.,
Harris v.
Harrison
Harrison
706.
Harrison
Harrison
Harrison
v. G. T. Ry. Co., 366.
V. Grundy, 79.
V. Leach, 440.
Harrison v. Leutner, 317, 539.
Harrison v. Surrey Masonic Hall, 312,
344.
Harrold, re, Wilde v. Walford, 540.
Harry v. Davey, 251, 252, 262, 266.
Harston v. Tenison, 24.
Hart V. Hart, 20.
Hartley V. Dilke, 181.
Hartley v. Owen, 380.
Hartley v. Shemwell, 472.
Hartman v. Foster, 51.
Hartmont v. Foster, 138, 507, 524.
Hartrick v. Quigley, 144.
Harvey, re, 141.
Harvey v. Boomer, 240.
Harvey v. Croydon, 450, 508.
Harvey v. G. T. Ry. Co. & G. W. Ry.
Co., 234.
FTarvey v. Shelton, 83.
Harvey v. Smith, 533.
Harwell v. Hoogan, 288.
Hastie v. Hastie, 509.
Hastings v. Hurley, 189, 554.
Hastings v. Ivall, 376.
Hateley v. Merchants' Dispatch, 431.
Hathaway v. Doig, 251, 532, 533.
Hawke v. Duggan, 84, 86.
Hawker, ex parte, 478.
Hawkewill, ex parte, 39.
Hawksley v. Bradshaw, 311, 349,
Hay V. McArthur, 272.
Haycock's Policy, re, 26, 27.
Hayes v. Corcoran, 296.
Hayes v. Hayes, 155,
Hayward v. Philips, 84,
Hazelfoot v, Chelmsford Local Board,
300.
Head v. ',
Headdon
Heap v. ]
Heard v.
Heath v. (
Heath v.
Heatley v
Hedley v.
I-feenan v,
Heil v. La
Heiron's I
Helenslea,
Hellier v.
Heming v.
Hemp v. \
Hemsworti
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Hendrie v.
Hendrie v.
Hendricks '
Henebery \
Hennessey
Henry v. C<
H. M. S. B(
Heritage v.
Herring v.
Hespeler v.
Hessin v. B
Hester v. H
Heugh v. CI
Heugh v. Gi
Heward v. ]
Hewson v. ]
Heywood v.
Hibernian B;
Hick V. Loc
Higginbottoi
Higgins V. \
Higginson v.
Highton v. 1
Hilderbroom
Hildige v. O'
Hill v. Camp
Hill V. Hart
Hill V. Kirkv
Hill V. Rimel
Hill V. Sidebc
Hill V. Wates
Hilliard v. Tl
Hillman v. M
Hills V. Londi
Hind V. Brett
Hind V, Whit
Hinrichs v, B(
Hirons, re, 14!
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XXIU
Head v. Bowman, 232, 262.
Headdou v. Kmmott, 236.
Heap V. MarriB, 277, 288.
Heard v. Borawardt, 255.
Heath v. Crealock, 373.
Heath v. Pugh, 272.
Heatley V. Newton, 232, 250, 509, 522.
Hedley v. Bates, 20, 23, 35.
Heenan v. Hcenan, 16.
Heil V. Lazenby, 632.
Heiron's Estiito, re, 168, 469.
Helenslea, The, 101, 496.
HeUier v. Ellis, 352.
Heming v. Swinnerton, 80.
Hemp V. Warren, 177.
Hemsworth v. Brian, 83.
Henderson, re, 140.
Henderson v. Hall, 190.
Henderson v. Watson, 136.
Hendrie v. Beattie, 449.
Hendrie v. Neelon, 413.
Hendricks v. Montagu, 323, 325.
Henebery v. Turner, 437.
Hennessey v. Rohmann, 500, 501.
Henry v. Commercial Bank, 459.
H. M. S, Bellerophon, .369.
Heritage v. Ford, 629.
Herring v. Bischoffscheim, 294.
Hespeler v. Beck, 423, 424.
Hessin v. Baine, 242, 699.
Hester v. Hester, 55.
Heugh V. Chamberlain, 326.
Heugh V. CJarrett, 368, 375.
Heward v. Heward, 698.
Hewson v. Macdonald, 509.
Heywood v. Sivewright, 140.
Hibernian Bank v. Hughes, 395.
Hick V. Lockwood, 501.
Higginbottom v. Aynsley, 308, 342.
Higgins V, Manning, 533.
Higginson v. Hall, 364.
Highton V. Treherne, 54.
Hilderbroora v. McDonivld, 365, 385.
Hildige v. O'Farrell, 286, 299.
Hill V. Campbell, 369.
Hill V. Hart Davies, 33.
Hill V. Kirkwood, .32.
Hill V. Rimell, 505.
Hill V. Sidebottom, 218.
Hill V. Wates, 270.
Hilliard v. Thurston, 46, 494.
Hillman v. Mayhew, 286, 493.
Hills V. London Gas Light Co., 382.
Hind V. Brett, 21.
Hind V. Whitmore, 240.
Hinrichs v. Berndes, 29, 34.
Hirons, re, 141.
Hirsch v. Coates, 479.
Hirsch v. Thurn, 90.
Hobbs V. Reid, 245.
Hobbs V. Scott, 475.
Hobhouse v. Court yy, 179.
Hobson V. Monks, ".il9.
Hobson V. Wadsworth, 196.
Hoch V. Boor, 68.
Hodges V. Fincham, 462.
Hodges V. Hodges, 312, 336.
Hodgins v. Hodgins, 183.
Hodcins v. McNeil, 526,
Hodkinson v. French, 455.
Hodson V. Mochi, 285.
Hodson V. Richardson, 496.
Hogg V. Darley, 3.35.
Hoggc V. Burgess, 85, 88.
Holden v. Silkstonc & Dodsworth Coal
& Iron Co., 496.
Holgate V. Killick, 86.
Hollingsworth v. Broderich, 495, 496.
Holingsworth v. Hollingsworth, 636.
HoUoway v. York, 286, 287, 293, 493.
Holmes, re, Wright v. Weatherhead,
286.
Holmes v. Hervey, i95.
i Holmes v. Tutton, 480, 481.
I Holt, re, 469.
Holt V. Jesse, 450, 508.
Honduras Ry. Co. v. Tucker, 231,
232, 2.34, 270.
Hood V. Martm, 217.
Hoole V. Earnshaw, 168.
Hooper v. Giles, 312, 344.
Hooper v. Gumm, 372.
Hooper v. Maitland, 239.
Hope V. Carnegie, 469.
Hope V. Hope, 179, 414.
Hopev. NeiU, 218.
Hopkins v. Hopkins. 154.
Hopkins v. Smith, 98, 400, 401.
Hopkinson v. Lord Burghley, 373.
Hopper V. Harrison, 154.
Horkins v. Hartv, 183.
Horlock, The, 34.
Hornby v. Cardwell, 51, 257, 263, 264,
267, 624.
Hornby v. Holmes, 179.
Horrocks v. Rigby, 279, 315.
Horsely v. Cox, 471.
Horton and Admaston and Canada
Central, re 79.
Horwell v. London General Omnibus
Co., 256, 257, 260, 262, 264.
Hoskin's Trusts, re, 526.
Hospital of St. Catherines, ex. p. 524.
Hough V. Edwards, 480
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Houlding v. Poole, 22S,
Hounston v. M. of Sligo, 21.
Household Fire Ins. Co., v. Grant,
222.
How ex. p., re Sceptre Licensed Victu-
allers Ins. Co., 697.
Howard v. Pobinson, 371.
Howard re, Padley v. Camphausen,
161, 190.
Howe V. McKernan, 370.
Howell V. Jewett, 21.
Howell V. Metropolitan District Ry.
Co., 477.
Howell V. West, 270.
Howett V. Clements, 89.
Howland, re, 536.
Howland v. Grierson, 187.
Hewlett V. Wilbraham, 276.
Huckle V. Wilson, 335.
Huckwell, re, David v. Dalton, 227.
Huddersfield v. Jacomb, 42, 83.
Huggins V. Guelph Barrel Co., 307.
Huggings V. Tweed, 52, 283, 315.
Hughes V. Evans, 238.
Hughes V. Fields, 522, 523.
Hughes V. Hand-in-Hand, 91.
Hughes V. Hughes, 236, 699, 700.
Hughes V. Jones, 449.
Hughes V. London Ass. (Jo., 91.
Hughes V. Metiopolitan, 17.
Hughes V. Rees, 521.
Hull & County Bank, re, 56.
Humphreys v Edwards, 493.
Humphreys v. Ramsay, 534.
Hunnings v. Williamson, 352,358,365.
Hunt v. Austen, 180.
Hunter v Greensill, 476.
Hunter v. Wilcockson, 306, 429.
Hunter v. Young, 248, 333.
Huntley, rt, v. Brinbrooke, 89.
Huntley v. Link, 450.
Hutchinson v. Glover, 368, 370, 37!,
373, 374.
Hutchinson v. Hartmont, 454, 470,
498.
"^Tutchinson v. Sargent, 139, 141.
Hutchison v. Colorado United Mining
Co., 258.
Hutchison v. Sideaways, 78.
Hyam v. Terry, 702.
Hyde v. Warden, 25, 37, 500, 501.
Hyman v. >telm, 21.
Hyman v. Roots, 531.
Hynes v. Fisher, 165, 243, 504.
Hyne v. Murphy, 189.
Idington, re, 157.
Idington & Mickle, re, 546.
Ilderton, re, 546.
Imhof V. Sutton 72.
Imperial Bank v. Britton, 167.
Imperial Bank v. Somerfelt, 216.
Imp. Land Co. of Marseilles, &c., re,
415.
Imp. Land Co. of Marseilles v. Master*
man, 376.
Ingersoll, re, v. Ellwood, 89.
Ingilby v. Shafto, 369, 373.
Ingram v. Little, .357, 364.
Innes v. East India Co., 478.
InsuU v. Moojen, 72, 74.
International Bridge Co. v. Canada
Southern Ry. (^o., 66, 719.
International Financial Society v. City
of Moscow Gas Company, 698.
Irving V. Munn, 455.
Irwin V. Bick, 142.
Irwin V. Lancashire, &c., 187.
Isaac V. Diamond, 188.
Isaacs ex parte, 537.
Israel, re, 142.
Ivory V. Cruickshank, 209, 345, 455,
486.
Jack, re, 144.
Jack V. Kipping, 285.
Jackson v. (Oassidy, 479.
Jackson v. Gardiner, 492, 509.
Jackson v. Harriman, 394.
Jackson v. Jackson, 452.
Jackson v. Litchfield, 97, 186, 198,
457.
Jackson v. Mawby, 470.
Jackson v. North Eastern Railway
Co., 487, 488.
Jacobs V. Brown, 266.
Jacobs V. Magnay, 199.
Jacques, re, 698.
Jacques v. Harrison, 347.
Jacquot V. Boura, 168.
James v. Attwood, 81.
James v. Eaiiaud, 241.
James v. Crowe, 403.
James v. Giles, 41.
James v. Norton, 524.
James v. Robertson, 204.
Jameson v, Jones, 414.
Jameson v. Laing, 21, 164.
Jameson v. Marshall, 490.
J. B. Palmer's Trade Mark, 701.
Jarmain v. (Jhatterton, 51, 52, ^5.
Jeff Davis, The, 480.
Jefferys v. Smith, 449.
Jellett v. Anderson, 155.
TABLE OP CASES CITED.
XXV
Jenkins v. Davies, 344, 436, 437.
Jenkins v. Morris, 60, 426, 427.
Jenkyn v. Bushby, 369.
.Jennings v. Jordan, 235.
Jessop V. McLean, 239.
J. Fisher, The, 282.
Jiminey v. Owen, 197.
Job V. Job, 41.
John V. Lloyd, 331.
Johnasson v. Bonhote, 297, 338, 341.
Johns V. James, 380.
Johnson, re, 218.
Johnson, re, Mun. of Gloucester, 87.
Johnson v. Anglin, 94.
Johnson v. Altrincham Perm. Benefit
Soc, .335.
Johnson v. Bennett, 433.
Johnson v. Burges, 333.
Johnson v. Diamond, 478.
Johnson v. Johnson, 216.
Johnson v. Laiham, 89.
Johnson v, Menzies, 180.
Johnson v. Moffat, 180.
Johnson v. Moffatt, 493.
Johnson v, Oliver, 250.
Johnson v. Palmer, 162, 307, 328.
Johnson v. Smith, 363.
Jonnston v. Coleman, 197.
Johnston v Mcintosh, 366.
Johnston v. St. Andrew's, 719.
Johnstone v. Cox, 52, 524.
Johnstone v. Royal Courts of Justice,
33.
Joint Stock Discount Co. v. Brown,
235.
Jones, re, Eyre v. Cox, 159, 162, 173,
176, 304, 305.
Jones V. Bartholomew, 505.
Jones V. Baxter, 60.
Jones V. Brown, 296, 476, 480.
Jones V. Cargill, 179.
Jones V. Elderton, 24" '>62.
Jones V. Hough, 431, 435.
Jones V. Ives, 84.
Jones V. James, 545.
Jones V. Jones, 79, 371.
Jones V. Lloyd, 276.
Jones V. Monte Video Gas Co., 375,
376.
Jones V. liussell, 94.
Jones V. Thompson, 478.
Jones V. Turner, 288, 32G.
Jones V. Victoria Graving Dock, 56.
Jones V. Wedgewood, 79.
Jordan v. Ambler. i}8.
Joselyne, ex parte, 417, 481.
Jourdain v. Palmer. 362.
Joy V. Hadley, 381.
Joy V. McKinn, 299.
Joyce V. Hart, 53.
Joyce V. Metropolitan Board of Works,
426.
Julia Fisher, The, 535.
Jupp V. Cooper, 468.
Jupp V. Grayson, 87.
Jurmer v. Davis. 437.
Kain v. Farrar, 368, .^69.
Kaltenbach v. Lewis, 295.
Kandick v. Morrison, 54.
Kearney v. Harrison, 525.
Kearsley v. Philips, 371.
Keate v. Phillips, 255.
Kcefe v. Ward, 357, 469, 516, 519.
Keep V. Hammond, 73, 88.
Keightley, v. Birch, 467.
Keim v. Yeagley, 512.
Keith, re, 40.
Keith v. Butcher, 249.
Keleber v. McGibbon, 460.
Kelly V. Ardell, 340.
Kelsey v. Kelsey, ,36.
KendaU v. Hamilton, 41, 246, 249, 297.
Kendil v. Merrell, 72, 76.
Kendil v. Merritt, 86.
Kendrick v. Roberts, 271.
Kennan v. Murphy, 704.
Kennedy v. Brown, 531.
Kennedy v. Lyell, 373, 380.
Kennedy v. Royal Insurance Co., 364.
Kennedy v. Wakefitld, 363.
Kennett V. Westminster Improvement
Commissioners, 479.
Kent V. Freehold, 55.
Kerr on Injunctions, 31.
Kerr v. Stripp, 699.
Kerr v. Styles, 453.
Kesteven v. Goodeiham, 87, 88.
Kettlewell v. Barstow, 371.
Kettlewell v. Watson, 292, 696.
Kevan v. Crawford, 23.
Kevers v. Michell, 20.
Khedive, The, 402, 702.
Kiely v. Kiely, 335.
Kiely v. Massey, 219.
Kileariff v McCraney, 208.
Kilkenny Railway Co. v. Fielden, 533.
Killaly v. Graham, 437,
King v. Davenport, 342, 554.
King v. Duncan, 703.
King v. Corke, 324, 330.
King V. Freeman, 213.
King V. Hawkeworth, 126.
King V. Lucas, 242.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
King V. Moyer, 592.
Latta V. Wallbridge, 88.
King V. Sandeman, 348.
Lauretta, The, 705.
Kingchurch & People's Garden Co., 19.
Tjaurie v. Russell, 84.
Kingsman v. Kingsman, 240.
Kinlock v. Morton, 440
Law V. Garrett, 90.
Lawless v. Radford, 160, 536.
Kino V. Rudkin, 32, 249, 253, 488.
Tiawlor v. Murchison, 370.
Kirk V. Todd, 487, 489.
Lawrason v. Fitzgerald, 6.30.
Kirkpatrick, re, 394.
Lawrenson v. Dublin Metropolitan
Kirkpatrick v. Howell, 213.
Ry. Co., 188.
Kitcat V. Sharp, 34.
Lawrie v. Lees, 450, 523.
Kitchen v. Turubull, 91.
Tjaws, re, 697.
Kitching v. Hicks, 253.
Tjawson v. Hutchinson, 79.
Kitching v. Kitching, 272.
Lawson v. Trfvidlaw, 239, 242, 243, 699.
Klein v. Union Fire Ins. Co., 169, 214,
Lazarus v. Mozley, 368.
469.
Lazier v. Ranney, 454.
KUne V. Kline, 148.
Lea and Ont. & Que. R'y Co., re, 83.
Knaptonv. Drew, .S50.
Leader, The, 480.
KnatchbuU v. Fowle, 308, 410.
Leathley v. McAndrew, 170, 243.
Knight, re, Knight v. Gardner, 421,
Lechmere Charlton's Case, 469.
468.
Leddell v. McDougall, 180.
Knight's Trusts, re, 524.
Lee V. Button, 382.
Knowlton v. Knowlton, 532.
Lee V. Colyer, 285.
Kohfreitsch v. Mclntyre, 289.
Lee V, Hemingway, re, 524.
Lee V. Lingard, 86.
Kormann v. Tookey, 543.
Krehl v. Burrell, 32, 51, 55.
Lee V. McMahon, 284.
Kynaston v. Mackinder, 525.
Lees V. Fisher, 211.
Lees V. Patterson, 286.
L, & M., (Solicitors) re, 516.
Lees V. Stanley, 540.
Labouchere v. Earl of WharncliflFe, 33.
Leeson v. Lemon, 61,137.
T,add V. Puleston, 494.
Leggo V. Young, 72.
Lady Langdale v. Briggs, 388.
Leicester v. Grazebrook, 88.
La Grange v. McAndrew, 41, 98, 342,
Leigh, re, 68.
443, 537.
Leigh, re, Rowcliflfe v. Leigh, 290,364,
Laidlaw v. Ashbaugh, 395.
379, 385.
Laird v. Brigcs, 52, 55, 323, 324, 327.
Laird v. Stanley, 354.
Leigh V. Brooks, 68.
Lerculey v. Harrison, 252.
Lake v. Pooley, 377.
Leroux v. Lanthier, 536, 560.
Lalor V. Lalor, 154.
Leslie v. Richardson, 81.
Lamb v. Dodds, 413.
Lett V. St. Lawrence, 405.
Lamb v. Munster, 357.
Lewin, re, 546.
Lambert v. Hutchinson, 248.
Lewis V. Barkes, 495.
Lambier v. Lambier, 143, 155.
Lewis V. Nobbs, 240.
Laming v. Gee, 98.
Lewis V. Talbot Street Gravel Road,
Land Corp. of Canada v. Puleston,
155, 156.
374.
Leyman v. Latimer, 334,
Land Credit Society, re, 373.
Liardet v. Hammond Electric Light,
Lane v. Eve, 403.
326.
Lane v. Gray, 379.
Liddell v. Deacon, 235.
Langen v. Tate, 415.
Light V. Light, 275.
Langley, ex parte. 35, 500, 502.
Lind V. Isle of White Ferry Co., 369.
Langley v. E. of Oxford, 333.
Lindsey Petroleum, &c., v. Pardee, 366.
Langridge v. Campbell, 351.
Little V. Lines, 73.
Langtry, re, 140.
Little V. Wight, 5.33.
Liverpool & Brazil, &c., Co. v. London
Lapp V. Lapp, 449.
Large v. Large, 162.
& St. Katherine &c. Co., 397
Lascelles v. Butt, 41, 72.
Liverpool, &c., Co. v. London Naviga-
Latch V. Latch, 142.
tion, 68.
TABLE OP CASES CITED.
XXVU
Livingston v. Kalli, 91.
Livingstone v. Wood, 449.
Lloyd, re, 199.
Lloyd, Allan v. Lloyd, in re, 37.
Lloyd's Banking Co. v. Ogle, 217, 221.
Lloyd V. Dinunark, 233, 488.
Lloyd V. Lewis, 64, 86, 570.
Lloyd V. WaUace, 472, 476, 477.
Lockhart v. Gray, 477.
Lockie v. Tennant, 257, 258.
Lockwood V. Nash, 483.
Lomax, re, 79, 83.
Loinax v. Kilpin, 196.
London & Canadian, &o., v. Merritt,
98, 451, 452, 453, 472.
London, Canadian Loan Co. v.
Thompson, 180.
London & County Banking Co. v.
Lewis, 34.
London Discount Alliance Co, v, Kerr,
242.
London Guarantee Co. v. Shields, 191,
195.
London Scottish Benefit Soc. v. Chor-
ley, 592.
London Syndicate v. Lord, 438.
Long v. Crossley, 249, 250, 251, 324,
325.
Long V. Long, 452.
Longbourne v. Fisher, 201, 247.
Longman v. East, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69,
70, 134.
Lord V. Lee, 94.
Lord Dorchester v. Petrie, 162,
Lord Salisbury v. Nugent, 291.
Longhead v. Stubbs, 335.
Loundes v. Bettle, 31.
Lount v. Canada Farmers' Ins. Co.,
462.
Lovelace v. Hariington, 356.
Lovell V. Holland, 252.
Lovell V. Wallis, 420.
Lovely v. White, 483.
Lovesy v. Smith, 245.
Lowe V. Holme, 530.
Lows, ex parte, 403.
Lowson V. Canada Farmers' Ins. Co.,
14, 156,462, 463, 509,522, 709.
Lucas V. Fraser, 439, 440, 505, 540.
Lucas V. Ross, 166, 218.
Luckie, re, 192, 281.
Lucus V. Taylor, 393.
Lucy V. Wood,, 476.
Luke V. South Kensington Hotel Co.,
230.
Lumb V. Beaumont, 288.
Lumsilen v. Davies, 399.
Lumsden v. Davis, 699.
Lurasden v. Winter, 281, 302, 490.
Lundy v. Dickson, 478.
Lundy v. McOulla, 279.
Lury V. Pearson, 90.
Luther v. Ward, 536,
Lybbe v. Harte, 32.
Lydall v. Martinson, 249, 405.
Lydney, &c., v. Bird, 532.
Lyell V. Kennedy, 358, 371, 375.
Lynskey v. Can. Pacific Ry. Co., 356.
Lyon V. Tweddill, 290, 379, 441.
Lyon V. Wilson, 440.
Lyons, re, 530, 631.
Lyons v. Cohen, 336.
Lysaght v. Edwards, 389.
Lysaght v. McGrath, 464.
Mack v. Ward, 477.
Maddocks v. Holmes, 207.
Madras Irrigation Co., ''94.
Mahony v. Nat. Widows' Life Ass.
Fund, 374.
Mair v. Anderson, 415.
Maitland v. Globe Printing Co., 355,
367.
Makin v. Barrow, 35.
Malcolm v. FuUarton, 350,
Malloch V. Johnson, 525.
Mallory v. Mallory, 240.
Malmesbury & Budd, 34, 81,
Managers of Metropolitan Asylum v.
Hill, 427.
Manby v. Bewicke, 368, 370, 375, 376.
Manby & Manby, 177.
Manchester, &c., Ry. Co. v. Brook 3,
230, 282.
Manchester Economic, B.S., 697, 698.
Manchester Val de Travers Paving
Co. V. Slagg, 355, 367.
Manisly v. Kenealy, 272.
Manley v. Anderson, re, 88.
Mann v. Perry, 469.
Manning v. Moriarty, 219.
Mansel, re, Rhodes v. Jenkins, 698.
Manufacturers' & Merchants' Ins. Co.
v. Atwood, 354.
Maple V. Woodgate, 200.
Mapleson v. Masini, 282, 535.
Margate Pier, &c., Co. v. Perry, 223,
306, 312,
Markham, re, 55.
Marner v. Bright, 200, 264, 265.
Marriott v. Anchor, &c., 372.
Marriott v. Marriott, .327, 330
Marsden v. Lancashire k Yorkshire
Ry. Co., 525, 526.
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Marris v. Ingrain, 104, 470.
! Marsh, re, 144.
Marsh v. Marsh, 144.
Marsh v. Beard, 533.
Marsh v. Isaacs, 405, 427.
Marsh v. Keith, 373.
Marsh v. Pontefract, &c., 278, 288,
326.
Marshall, ex parte, 220.
Marshall, re, 503.
Marshall v. Aiglewood, 389.
Marshall v. Marshall, 17.
Martauo v. Mann, 240.
Martin, re. Hunt v. Chambers, 60, 327.
Martin v. Bannister, 122, 498.
Martin v. Beauchamp, 534.
Martin v. Butchard, 374.
Martin v. Fife, 68, 72.
Martin v. Gale, 438.
Martin v. Kennedy, 335.
Martin v. Lafferty, lOI, 194, 195.
Martin v. Mayor of Belfast, 80.
Martin v. Reid, 333.
Martin v. Ross, 393.
Masbach v. Anderson, 494.
Masecar v. Chambers, 93.
Mason, 180.
Mason, re. Mason v. Cattley, 374.
Mason, re. Turner, v. Mason, 255.
Mason v. Brentini, 529.
Mason v. Harris, 231, 253, 254.
Mason v. JeflFrey, 533.
Massam v. Thorley's Food Co., 422.
Massan v. Grand Junction Ry. Co., 33.
Massey v. Allen, 533, 534.
Mathers v. Short, 437.
Mathews v. Mears, 488.
Matthews v. Antrobus, 317.
Matthias v. Delcacho, 377.
Matthias v. Yetts, 232.
Mavor v. Dry, 329.
May V. Head, 4:)4.
May V. Thompson, 52.
Mayor of Birmingham, v. Allen, 66.
Mayor of London v. Joint Stock Bank,
481, 482.
Mayor of Norwich v. Brown, 271.
Measures v. Thomas, 257, 265.
Meddowcroft v. Campbell, 238.
Mellor re, 143.
Mellor V. Sidebottom, 436, 437
Mellor V. Thompson, 363, 470.
Meluish v. Milton, 500, 501.
Mendes v. Guedalla, 236.
Menhinick v. Turner, 326.
Menier v. Hooper, 254.
Menzies v. Toronto & Ottawa, &c.,366.
Mercantile River Plate Co., v. Isaac,
231.
Mercer v. Lawrence, 464.
Mercer v. Vogt, 393.
Mercers Co., ex parte, 524.
Mercier v. Williams, 435.
Merchants' Bank v. Campbell, 460.
Merchants' Bank v. Grant, 449.
Merchants' Bank v. Huson, 137.
Merchants' Bank v. Pierson, 357, 358,
359, 380.
Merchants' Bank v. Tisdale, 370.
Mercier v. Pepperell, 82.
Meredith v. McCabe, 212.
Merrill v. McFarren, 475.
Merry v. Nicholls, 702.
Mersey Steel, &c., Co.. v. Naylor. 280.
Mersey Steamship Co., v. Shuttle-
worth, 438.
Mertens v. Haigh, .369.
Messan v. Lord Massarene, 78.
Metcalfe, re. May v. Hicks, 149.
Metcalfe v. British Tea Ass., 342.
Metcalfe v. Davis, 161, 174.
Metropolitan Asylum District v. Hill,
52.
Metropolitan B. & S. Soc, v. Rodden,
216.
Metropolitan Board of Works v. New
River Co., 388, 389, 390.
Metropolitan Inner Circle Ry. v.
Metropolitan Ry. Co., 394.
Metropolitan L. &S. Co. v. Mara, 475.
Metropolitan Ry. Co., v. Defries, 289,
334, 337.
Meyers v. Kendrick, 472, 473, 476.
Meyrick v. James, 421.
Michell v. Wilson, 404.
Michie v. Reynolds, 459.
Micklethwaite v. Fletcher, 470.
Midland v. Hemiug, re, 83.
Midland Ry. Co., v. Ontario Rolling
Mills, 284.
Milan Tramways Co., re, ex parte,
Theys, 280, 281.
Milanese, The, 14.
Miles V. Roe, 395.
Milissich v. Lloyds, 398, 435.
Miller v. Brown, 697, 698.
Miller v. HudtUestone, 453, 478, 491.
Miller v. Mynn, 478.
Miller v. Pilling, 66, 68, 69, 70.
Miller's Case, 450.
Millington v. Loring, 278, 288, 326.
Mills v. Bailey, 79.
Mills v. Cottle, 139.
Mills v. Griffith, 253.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XXIX
Mills V. Jennings, 235.
Mills V. Northern Ry., Buenos Ayres
Co., 37.
Miluerv. Clark & G. T. Ry. Co., 356.
Milton, re, 51 .
Minet v, Morgan 370, 372, 375.
Minton v. Medcalfe, 306.
Minton v. Metcalf, 429.
Mitchell V. Barrett, 490.
Mitchell V. Cameron, West Huron
Election, 131.
Mitchell V. Condy, 509.
Mitchell V, Darby Main Colliery Co.,
500, 524.
Mitchell V. Darley, 51.
Mitchell V. Lea, 477, 483.
Mitchell V. Martin, 531.
M. Moxham, The, 416.
Moffatt V. CorneUus, 81.
MoflFatt V. Hyde, 449.
Mole V. Smith, 238.
MoUey v. Kilby, 253, 363.
Molloy V. Lewers, 327.
Monaghan v. Dobbin, 413, 469.
Monro v. McLeod, 535.
Monro v. Rendall, 69.
Monteith v. Merchants' Bank, 140.
Montgomery v. Dougi«B, 236.
Mooney v. Mooney, 393.
Moor V. Boyd, .393.
Moore v. Alwill, 328.
Moore v. Boyd, 354.
Moore v . Connecticut Mutual, 56, 434.
Moore v. Mulligan, 218, 242.
Moorhouse v. Colville, 327.
Morant, re, 180.
Mordue v. Palmer, 73, 88.
Morell V. Morrison, .356.
Morgan V. Day, 255.
Morgan v. Elford, 462, 702.
Morgan v. Metropolitan Ry. Co., 31.
Morgan v. Worthington, 297.
Morin v. Calcock, 220.
Morley, re, Tucker v. Morley, 139.
Mornington v. Mornington, 369, 374.
Morrice v. Smart, 4110.
Morris, re, ex. parte, Streeter, 55.
Morris v. Boulton, 459.
Morris v. Morris, 89.
Morris v. Smith, 200.
Morris v. Richards, 552.
Aiorrisou v. Cornwall Minerals Ry.
Co., 389.
Morrison v. Robinson, 14.
Morrison v. Taylor 439, 459, 460,547.
Morriston Patent Fuel Co., re, 19.
Mortimore v. Cragg. 459.
Morton V. G. T. Ry. Co., 537.
Morton v. Miller, 292, 429, 505.
Morton v. Patmer, 21.
Morton v. Quick, 21, 495.
Mortlock V. Mortlock, 21.
Mosely v. Rendell, 273.
Mosely v. Simpson, 88.
Moss, re, 546.
Mostyn v. West Mostyn Co., 17, 18,
282, 372.
Motion V. King, 491.
Mounsey v Burnham, 329.
Mounsey v. Earl of Lonsdale, 326.
Mowatt V. Londesborough, 73.
Moyle V. Kingston, 82, 83, 85.
Mudge V. Adams, 17, 285,
Mulcahy v. Perry, 350.
Mulkern v. Lord, 90.
Mullin V. Bonjor, 176.
MuUin V. Pascoe, 699.
MuUins V. Howell, 33, 450, 508.
Mullows V. Bannister, 181.
Municipal Council of Ont. v. Cumber-
land, 393.
Munsie, re, 444.
Munster v. Railton, 198.
Murdoch, re, 40.
Murdoch v. O'SuUivan, 239.
Murphy v. Cotton, 89.
Murray v. Canada Central Ry. Co.,
404,
Murray v
Murray v
Murray v
Gillett, 123, 124, 2.33.
Infield, 462.
Simpson, 477.
Murray v. Walter, 371, 372. -
Musgrave v. Stevens, 271.
Myers v. Defries, 525, 528.
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McAllister v. Bishop of Rochester,
! 263, 363, 365.
! McAndrew v. Barker, 54, 697, 698.
I McAndrew v. Laflamme, 139, 141.
I Macara v. Gwynne, 394.
McArthur v. Cami^bell, 83.
1 McArthur v. The Township of South-
wold, 709.
: Macauley v. Rumball, 479.
I Macbeth v. Smart, 279.
. McCall, re, 157.
I McCall V. Canada Farmers' Mort. Ins.
j Co., 37.
McCallum v. Prov. Ins. Co., 552.
1 McCargar v. McKinnon, 66, 151.
! McCarthy v. Arbuokle, 82, 236.
I McClain v. Maitland, 88.
! McClenaghan v. Grey, 249, 333.
I McChve V. Gilleland, 546.
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McCoUum V. McKinnon, 90.
McConnell, re, 237.
McCormick v. Park, 478.
McCorquodale v. Bell, 373.
McCrae v. White, 58, 698.
McOready v. Heneasy, 169, 536,
McCuUoch V. White, 93.
McDermid v. McDermid, 356.
MoDerraott v. Keeling, 200.
McDermott v. McDermott, 486.
McBonagh v. Prov. Ins. Co., 393.
Macdonald, re, Cameron v. Macdonald,
140.
Macdonald v. Bode, 284.
Macdonald v. Carington, 273, 280.
McDonald v. McMillen, 179.
McDonald v. Murray, 702.
McDonald v. Worthington, 442, 702.
Macdonnell v. McGillies, 154.
Macdonnell v. McKay, 365, 509.
McDonell v. Prov. Ina. Co., 393.
McDonough v. Alison, 292, 399.
McDougall V. Gardiner, 254.
McDougall V. Lindsay Paper Mill Co. ,
443, 444.
McDougall V. McDougall, 464.
McDowall V. Holliater, 479.
McEdward v. McEdward, 72.
McEwan v. McLeod, 82.
Macfarlan v. Rolt, 372, 375.
McFarland v. McFarland, 354.
McFarlane v. Murphy, 238, 239, 243.
MacFie v. Hunter, 136.
McGannon v. Clarke, 537, 549, 600.
McGarvey v. Strathroy, 703.
McGaw V. McDiarmid, 362.
McGill V. Courtice, 143.
McGill V. Proudfoot, 90.
McGillicuddy v. Griffin, 531.
McGillivray v. McOonkey, 328, 329.
McGinnia v. Yorkville, 484.
McGowan v. Middleton, 282, 317.
McHenry v. Lewia, 20, 254.
Mcllhargey v. McGinnia, 271 , 272, 323,
325, 329.
Mcllroy v. Hawke, 492, 509.
Mcintosh V. G. W. Ry. 368.
Mclntyre v. The Canada Co., 207.
Mclntyre v. Kingsley, 204.
McKay v. Mitchell, 477.
Mackelcan v. Beckett, 176, 571.
McKenzie v. Dwight, 183.
McKenzie v. Kittridge, 703.
McKenzie v. McDonnell, 488.
McKenzie v. Sinton, 533.
McKenzie v. Wiggins, 455.
McKenzie v. Yielding, 526.
Mackereth v. Glasgow & S. W. Ry,
Co., 187.
McLachlin v. Blackburn, 472.
McLaren v. Caldwell, 702, 70.?.
McLaren v. Stephens, 703.
McLaren v. Sudworth, 477.
McLay v. Sharp, 280, 285.
McLean r. Bruce, 340.
McLean v. Cross, 526.
McLean v. G. W. Ry. Co., 355.
McLean v. Pinkerton, 551.
McLean v. Smith, 348.
McLean v. Thompson, 394, 398.
McLennan v. Helps, 415.
McLeod V. Millar, 530.
McMaster v. Beattie, 216.
McMaster v. Meakin, 136.
McMillan, re, 140, 154, 544.
McMillan v. McMillan, 600.
McMurray v. Northern Railway, 340.
McMurrich v. Hogan, 179.
McNab V. Mclnnis, 394.
McNaughton v. Webster, 477.
MacNee v. Ontario Bank, 183.
McNeil V. McGregor, 522.
McNulty V. Jobson, re, 83.
McPhail, ex parte, 36, 192.
McPherson v. McCabe, 239, 240.
McQueen v. Turner, 242.
Macrae, re, 142.
McRae, re, Forster v. Davis, 143, 247.
McRae v. McLean, 89.
McRoberts v. Hamilton, 459.
McStephena v. Carnegie, 193.
McTaggart v. Merrill, 180.
McTavish v. Simpson, 552.
McTiernan v. Fraser, 48.
Nadin v. Basset, 356, 415, 417.
Nagle-Gillman v. Christopher, 410.
Nagle V. Latour, 76, 84.
Nalder v. Hawkins, 237.
Napier v. Hughes, 702.
Nash V. Dickinson, 459.
Nash V. Pearse, 477.
Nathan v. Batchelor, 335.
Nathan v. Giles, 480.
National Funds Ass. Co., re, 97.
National Ins. Co. v. Egleaon, 702,709.
>fational Provincial Bank of England,
V. Bradley Bridge &c., Co., 265,
National Provincial Bank v. Evans,
347.
National Provincial Bank of England,
V. Harle, 26.
National Provincial Plate Glass Ins.
Co., V. Prudential Asa. Co., 32.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XXXI
Naylor v. Farrer, 278, 283, 315.
Neald v. Corkiiulale, 125, 257, 264.
Neale v. Ledger, 93.
Neale v. McKenzie, 300.
Neate v. Pink, 38.
Needhain v. Rivers Protection Com-
pany, 19.
Neera, The, 549.
Neil V. Travellers' Ins. Co , 509.
Neil V. Winter, 526.
Nelles V. Vandyke, 211.
Nelson, ex parte, Hoare, re, 452.
Nelson v. Nelson, 452.
Nelson v. Pastorino, 185, 262.
Nelson v. Roy, 163.
Nevieux v. Labadie, 455.
New British Investment Co. v. Peed,
368, 371.
New Callao, re, 412, 696, 698, 707.
New Westminster Brewing Co. v.
Hannah, 255, 410.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Gas Company
V. Armstrong, 98, 175, 443.
Newby v. Von Oppen, 187.
Newby v. Sharpe, 325.
Newcomen v. Coulson, 317.
Newell V. National Provincial Bank
of England, 281.
Newington v. Levy, 306.
Newman, re, 478.
Newman v. Niagara District Mutual
Fire Ins. Co., 76.
Newman v. Parbury, 81.
Newman v. Rook, 482.
Newman v. Selfe, 204.
Nichol v. Ewin, 477.
Nicholas v. Bracachis, 34.
NichoU V. Allen, 31.
Nicholl V. Elliott, 371.
Nichols V. Evens, 351.
Nicholson v. Jackson, 285.
Nickalls v. Warren, 89.
Noad V. Murrow, 295.
Noad V. Noad, 307, 392, 393.
Nobel's Explosive Co. v. Jones, 249,
255, 324, 325, 330, 333.
Noble V. Edwardes, 28.
Noel V. Noel, 240.
Nolan, re, 516.
Nordheimer v. McKillop, 415.
Nordon v. Defries, 373.
Norris v. Beazley, 252, 265, 321, 554.
Norris v. Irish Land Co., 31.
Norris v. Meadows, 214.
N. British Railway Co. & Trowsdale,
re, 83.
North London Ry. Co. v. Great
Northern Ry. Co., 30, 134.
North of Scotland v. Beard, 211, 212.
North Wheal Exmouth Mining Co.,
356.
North York case, re, 131.
Northampton, &c., v. Easton, 266.
Northampton Coal Iron & Waggon
Co. V. Midland Waggon Co., 329.
Norton v. Gover, 29, 159.
Norton v. Merriman, 284.
Norvall v. Canada Southern Ry, Co.,
700, 702, 709.
Nothard v. Proctor. 38.
Nottv. Sands, 465, 471.
Nottage v. Aitken, 191.
Noyes v. Crawley, 301.
Nudel v. Elliott, 140.
Nurse v. Durnford, 98, 175.
Oakden v. Pike, 28.
Oakley v. Toronto G. & B., 355, 366.
Gates V. Foresters, 325.
O'Brien v. Clement, 300.
O'Brien v. Bull, 138, 540.
O'Connell v. O'Connell, 308.
O'Connor v. Hogan, 292.
O'Connor v. McCormack, 88.
O'Connor v. O'Hara, 298.
O'Donnell v. O'Donuell, 551.
O'Donohuev. Maguire, 300.
O'Donohoe v. Whitty, 53.
O'Donohoe v. Wiley, 191, 192.
Oflford v. Oflford, 324.
Ogilvy's Arbitration, re, 504.
Ogelsby's Arbitration, re, 79.
Oliver v. Collings, 92.
Oliver v. Dickie, 414.
Oliver v. Fryer, 206.
Olmstead v. Rutherford, 239.
O'Meara v. Stone, 290.
Omnium Securities Co. v. Ellis, 292.
O'Neil V. Clason, 186.
O'Neil V. Travellers' Ins. Co., 707.
Ontario Bank v. Mitchell, 472.
Oriental Bank v. Fitzgerald, 222.
Original Hartlepool Colleries Co. v.
Gibb, 282.
Original Hartlepool Colleries Co. v.
Moon, 372, 373.
Orkney v. Shanahan, 181.
Ormerod v. Todmorden, 52, 68, 75.
Orr V. Diaper, 352.
Orr Ewing v. Johnston, 34.
Orrell Colliery v. Firebrick Co., re,
342.
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Ortner v. Fitzgibbon, 218.
Oshawa Cabinet Co. v. Note, 313, 490,
491.
O'Toole V. Pott, 84, 86.
Ottaway, re, 421.
Otto V. LindfufJ, G98.
Oulton V. Kadcliffo, 197.
Outramv. Outrain, 411.
Outram v. WTckhoflF, 142.
Overseers of Walsall v. L. & N. W.
Ry. Co., 12.
Owen V. Delamere, 1.S9.
Owen V. Pritchard, 470.
Owen V. Wynu, 368, .369, .371.
Padgett V. Binn3, 438.
Padley v. Camphausen, 104.
Padstow, re. Total Loss, &c.. Ass., 698.
Padwick v. Scott, 257, 280, 315
Page V. Austin, 704.
Paine v. Chapman, 340.
Palermo, The, 373, 374.
Palmer, J. B., re, 33S.
Palmer, re. Skipper v. Skipper, 403.
Palmer v. Flower, 388.
Palmer v. Gibbs, 322.
Palmer v. Gould's Manufacturing Co.,
187, 193.
Palmer v, Reiffenstein, 350.
Palmer v. Walesby, l.'75.
Papaire v. Loibl, 349.
Papayanni v. Coutpas, 52, 223.
Pape V. Lister, 368.
Pardee v. Lloyd, 82, 83.
Paris Manufacturing Co. v. Walls, 136.
Paris Skating Rink Co., re, 30, 31, 498.
Park V. Patton, 206.
Parker, in re. Cash v. Parker, 37.
Parker v. Thorold, 28.
Parker v. Wells, 290, 370, 380.
Parnell v. Great Western Ry. Co., 405.
Parpaite v. Dickinson, 166.
Parr v. Lough, 401, 551.
Parsons v. Harris, 346, 436, 505.
Parsons v. Standard Ins. Co., 704.
Parsons v. Tinling, 524, 5'28.
Parton, re, Townsend v. Parton, 288,
332.
Pascal V. Stone, 220, 221.
Pascoe V. Richards, 295, 436.
Patch V. Ward, 371.
Paterson v. O'Reilly, 25, 477.
Patey v. Flint, 212.
Patterson v. Wooler, 410.
Pattison, Jackson v. Mathews, re, 148.
Pattison v. Wooler, 410.
Patton V. Hickson, 437.
Pavitt V. Metropclitan Tramways Co.,
373.
Paxton V. Bell, 535, 536.
Payne, re, Randle, v. Payne, 240, 53.
Payne v. Little, 237, 240.
Payne v. Parker, 235.
Peace, V, Waller, re, 242.
Peace & Waller, re, 546.
Peacock v. Harper, 421.
Peacock v. Reg., 567, 568.
Pearce v. Spickett, 505.
Pcarce v. Watts, 334.
I'earson v. Campbell, 181.
Pearson v. Lane, 261, 263.
Pearson v. Ripley, 529.
Pease v. Fletcher, 36.
Peck & Gait, re, 524.
Peck V. Peck, 98.
Pe ok V. Trinsmaran Iron Company, 37t
I'eokett V. Short, 425, 432, 698.
I'eircy v. Young, 81,
Pell V. Addison, 72.
I'ellas V. Neptune, 134, 279, 284.
Pender v. Lushington, 25+.
Pendry v, O'Neil, 532, 533.
Pcnniman v. Hill, 411.
Penrice v. Williams, 3G4, 450.
Penny v. Francis, 143.
Peoples' Garden Comp.any, re, 19.
Percy & Kelly, Nickel, A^c, Co., re,
535.
Perkins v. Beresf ord, 6 1 , 306.
Perkins v. Dangerfield, 435.
Perkins v. Slater, 410, 411, 571.
I'erks V. Mylrea, 218, 242, 243.
J'errin v. Perrin, 143, 247.
Perring, v. Keymer, re, 83.
Peruvian Guano Company v. Bockwoldt
20.
Peshawur, The, 21.
Peter v. Peter. 490.
Peterkin v. McFarlane, 65, 323, 327.
Petit V. Ambrose, 178.
Petre v. Petre, 24.
Pettee, re, 139.
Pettitt's Estate, re, Chester v.
Phillips, 244.
Phelps v. White, 293.
Pherrill v. Forbes, 215.
Pheysey v. Pheysey, 54.
Philipps V. Philipps, 371 .
Philipps V. Phillips, 298, 326, 362.
Philips v. Gill, 82, 86, 158.
Philips V. Gill, re, 503.
Philips V. Holmer, 369.
Philips V. Philips, 231.
Phillips V. Austin, 479.
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XXXIU
Phips V. Harris, 220, 382.
Phillips V. Homfray, 489.
Phillips V. London & S. W. Ry. Co.,
426.
Phipper v. McLeocl, 393.
Phosphates Sewage Co. v. Hartmont,
421.
Phosphate Sewage Co. v. MoUeson, 21 .
Phospho Guano Co. v. Fitzgerald, 351.
Picard v, Hine, 242.
Picasso V. Trustees of Maryport Har-
bour, 607.
Pickering, re, 368, 375.
Pickering v. Ilfracombo Railway Co.,
479.
Pickup V. Thames Ins. Co., 426.
Piercy v. Young, 90, 397.
Pigeon V. Bruce, 178.
Piggott V. Anglo- American Telagraph
Co.. 499.
Pigot V. Stewart, 235.
Pike V. Fitzgibbon, 218, 242.
Pike V. Keene, 226, 245, 380.
Pilcher, re, Pilcher v. Hinds, 271.
Pilcher v. Hinds, 555, 559.
Pilkington v. Baker, 502.
Piller V. Roberts, 257, 263, 264, 267.
Pindar V. Smith, 371.
Piper V. Piper, 456, 470.
Planet Buildiug Society v. Part, 330.
Plating Co. v. Farquharson, 456.
Piatt V. Attrill, 605, 708.
Pleasants v. East Dereham, &c., 163,
262.
Plews V. Baker, 91 .
Plews V. Middleton, 80.
Plimpton V. Spiller, 33.
Plum V. Normantou Iron, &c., Co.,
307, 392.
Polini V. Grey, 35.
Pommerania, The, 181, 317.
Pompe V. Fuchs, 90.
Ponsford v. Swain, 374.
Ponsonby v. Hartley, 371, 375.
Pontifex v. Foord, 257.
Ponton V. Bullen, 475.
Poole V. Poole, 507.
Pooley V. Driver, 389, 398.
Pope V. Lord Duncannon, 81.
Porter v. Lopes, 36.
Post V. Leys, 216.
Potter, re, v. Knapp, 87.
Potter V. Chambers, 315.
Potter V. Cotton, 534.
Potter V. Home & Colonial Ins. Co.,
349.
Potter V. Newman, 83.
Potters V. Miller, 192, 281.
Potts V. Deane, 312.
Powell V. Jewsbury, 19, 333, 335, 336.
Powell V. Lea, 437.
Powell V. Peck, 698, 701.
Powell V. Powell, 36.
Powley V. Whitehead, 505.
Poyser v. Minors, 442.
Pratt V. Brown, 226.
Pratt V. Pratt, 369, 372.
Preston v. Lamont, 182, 191, 197, 297,
326.
Prestney v. Colchester, 365, 378.
Price, re, 471.
Price V. Bailey, 415.
Price V. Thomas, 178.
Prime, re, 143.
Prince v. Gaguon, 719.
Prince v. Lough, ?40.
Princess of Wales v. Earl of Liver-
pool, 364.
Pringle, re, 245.
Pringle V. Gloag, 540, 547.
Prioleau v. U. S. America, 364.
Privett V. Hay, 295.
Proctor V. Grant, 437.
Proctor V. Weller, 485.
Prosser v. Mossop, 139.
Protector Endowment Co. v. Whit-
lam, 473.
Proudfoot V. Trotter, 87.
Provincial Insurance Co. v, Gooder-
ham, 533.
Prov. P. Bdg. S. V. Greenhill, .341,
571.
Pruyn v. Soby, 239.
Pryer v. Gribble, 20.
Pryor v. City Offices Co., 122, 123,
126, 435.
Pryse v. Pryse, 388.
Pugh v. Heath, 16.
PuUen V. Snelus, 297.
Pultney v. Shelton, 469.
PurneU v. G. W. Ry. Co., 425, 427.
Pyman v. Burt, 461.
Pjme V. Kinna, 479.
Quartz Hill, &c., Co., re, 422,
Quartz Hill, &c., Co., re, ex. p.
Young, 412.
Quartz HiU Gold Mining Co. v. IBeall,
34.
Queen v. Smith, 516.
Queen's Ins. Co., The, v. Boyd, 216.
Quilter v. Heatley, 376.
Quilter v. Mapleson, 13.
Quin v. Hession, 280.
XXXIV
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Radclifl'e, jy, European Soc. v. Rad-
cliffe, 41.
Radclyffe, n, Pearson v. RadclyflFe, 625
Radenhurst v. Reynolds, 449.
Rae V. Langford, 223.
Rae V. Trim, 581.
Rafael v. Onglev, 181.
Ralph V. Carrick, 705.
Ramsay v. Midland Railway Co., 355.
Rand v. Rolph, 523.
Randegger v. Holmes, 90.
Randell v. Thompson, 81, 91.
Randolph, re, 14.
Rann v. Lawless, 240.
Ranson v. Patten, 491.
Raabotham v. Shropshire, &c., 368.
Rawley, v. Rawley, 281, 285.
Rawsthorn v. Arnold, 84.
Ray V. Barker, 221, 222.
Ray V. Durand, 93.
Ray V. Sherwood, 496.
Raymond v. Tapson, 412, 414.
R. C. Bank v. Lockman, 475.
Read v. Prest, 235.
Real & Personal Advance Co. v.
McCarthy, 318.
Reaume v. Leavitt, 533.
Redgrave v. Hiird, 14, 28, 294.
Redman v. Brownscombe, 239.
Redmayne v. Vaughan, .392, 398.
Redoniio v. Chaytor, 532, 533.
Rees, re, Rees v. George, 244.
Reg. V. Amer, 44.
Benson, 480.
Church Wardens of All Saints,
I
Reg. V
Reg. V,
31
Reg. V
Reg. V
Reg. V
Reg. V
Clark, 38.
Hemsworth, 86.
Keyn, 193.
O'Rourke, ?88
Reg. V. Shropshire Justices, 551.
Reid V. Langlois, .371, 374.
Republic of Bolivia v. Bolivian Navi-
gation Co., 388, 134.
Republic of Costa Rica v. Erlanger,
368, 532, 533, 535.
Republic of Costa Rica v. Strousberg,
472.
Republic of Liberia v. Imperial Bank,
366.
Republic of Liberia v. Roye, 364, 380.
Restell V. Stewart, 290, 311, 326.
Rew V. Anthony, 98, 183, 184.
Rex V. Delaval, 38.
Reynolds v. Askew, 83, 84.
Reynolds v. Coppin, 141.
Reynolds v. Godlee, 373.
V.
V.
V.
V.
V.
Reynell v. Sprye, 374.
Rica (toM Washing Co., re, 29 4.
Riccard v. Kingdon, 84.
Ricev. Alliance, &c., Uas Co., 256, 262.
Richards v. Cullerne, 122.
Richards v. Howell, 21.
Richards v. Kitchen, 469.
Richards v. Morgan, 374.
Richardson v. Bcaupre, 203.
Richardson v. Ehnit, 479.
Richardson v. Greaves, 482.
Richardson v. Hastings, 373.
Richardson, re, Richardson v. 'Richard-
son, 247.
Rickards v. Hough, 416.
Rihel v. Livingstone, 344.
Riley's Trmts, re, 450.
Ringlanu v. Lowndes, 93.
Rio Grande, &c., S. S. Co., re, 525.
Robarts v. Bu^e, 540.
City of Toronto, 478.
Death, 483.
Evans, 238, 248, 249.
Guest, 222.
Oppenheim, 370, 375,|377.
V. Cooley, 299.
V. Coulter, 159, 160.
V. Coulton, 556.
V. Daganeau, 393.
V. Grant, 540.
V. Howard, 310.
V. Mero, 179.
V. McMaster, 534,
Bradshaw, 509.
V. Budgett, 376.
V. Chadwick, 318, 403, 497.
Robinson v. Drakes, 706.
Robinson v. Hadley, .38.
Robinson v. Nesbitt, 479.
Robinson v. Pickering, 30, 242.
Robinson v. Ralston, 218.
Robinson v. Robinson, 82, 408, 503.
Robson v. Argue, 437, 488.
Robson V. Dobbs, 21.
Roche V. Jordan, 340.
Roche V. Patrick, 393.
Rock Portland Cement Co. v, Wilson,
32.
Rodgers v. Rodgers, 142.
Rodman v. Rodman, 289,
Rody V. Rody, 154, 157.
Roe V. Davies, 324, 421.
Roe V. Hammond, 459.
Roffey V. Miller, 490.
Roger V. Crookshank, 364.
Rogers v. Horn, 254, 450, 508,
Rogers v. Hunt, 207.
Roberts
Roberts
Rol)erts
Roberts
Roberts
Robei'tson
Robertson
Roucrtson
Robertson
Robertson
Robertson
Robertson
Robertson
Robinson v
Robinson
Hobinson
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XXXV
Roj^ers v. Manning, 416.
Rolfe V. McLaren, 315, 326.
Romann v, Brodrecht, 280, 281.
Rooney v. Rooney, 425.
Rooney v, Whiteley, 408,
Rory, The, 290.
Rose V. Garden Lodge, &c., Co., 19.
Rose V. Hickey, 697-
Rosebatch v. Parry, 141, 151,
Rosenberger v. Grand Trunk Ry. Co.,
435.
Rosenbercv. Lindo, 40.
Rosenatadt v. Rosenstadt, 289.
Rosier, re, 505.
Ross, re, 148, 365.
Ross V, Clifton, 300.
Ross V. Corp. of Bruce, 87, 89.
Ross V. Gibbs, 167, 374.
Ross V. Dublin United Tramways Co.,
376.
Ross V. Jacques, 533.
Ross V. McLay, 540.
Ross V. Ross. 79.
Rotheram v. Priest, 220, 315.
Roupell V. Parsons, 429.
Rowley v. Lafifan, 299, 326.
Rowsell V. Morris, 142.
Royal Canadian Bank v. Stevenson,
568.
Royal Mail Steam Packet Co., v.
Braham, 188.
Royle, ?*e, 165.
Royle V. Busby, 460.
Rudow V. Great Britain Assurance Co.,
624.
Rumbold v. Forteath, 368, 371 .
Rumohr v. Marx, 142, 332, 335, 432,
551.
Rumsey v. Read, 438.
Runnacles v. Mesquita, 220, 221, 222.
Runtz V. Sheffield, 508.
Rushbrook & Starr, re, 95.
Russell Case, 131.
Russell V. Canada Life Ass. Co., 324.
Russell V. Davies, 498.
Russell V. East Anglian Ry. Co., 476.
Russell V. G. W. R. Co., 416.
Russell V. Russell, 90.
Rustonv.Tobin, 249, 255, 327.
Ruthven v. Rossin. 93.
Ruthven v. Ruthven, 93.
Rutter V. Chapman, 382, 383.
Rutter V. Tregent, 302.
Ryan v. Fish, 160, 348, 517.
Ry lands v. Reardon, 481.
Rymal v. McEachern, 398, 400, 402.
Sacker v. Ragozine & Co., 68.
iSaekville v. Pacey, 281.
j Sadlier v. Smith, 278, .326.
I Saffron Waldron Benetit Co., v. Ray-
nor, 55.
' Salamon v. Donovan, 478, 481.
Salkeld v. Slater, 81 .
: Salt V. Cooper, 22, 454.
': Samis v. Ireland, 453.
Sampson v. Me Arthur, 55.
Sampson v, O'Donnell, 308.
Sampson v. Seaton & Beer Ry. Co.,
480, 481.
Sanders v. Peck, 257.
Sanders v. Sanders, 13.
Sandys v. Florence, 295.
Sandys v. Louis, 285.
Saner v. Bilton, 529.
Sankey v. Alexander, 374.
Sanson v. Sanson, 478.
Sargent v. Read, 37, 38, 501.
Sato, re, v. Hubbard, 478, 481, 482.
Saunders v. Furnival, 699.
Saunders v. Jones, 289, 290.
Saunders v. Stull, 334.
Savage, re, 449.
Savage v. Tyers, 388.
Sawyer v. Sawyer, 257, 265.
Sawyer v. Short, 570.
Saxley v. Easterbrook, 29, 33, 368.
Saxby v. Gloucester Waggon Co., 68,
69.
Say lor v. Cooper, 16, 252.
Scane v. Duckett, 248, 249, 327, 332.
Sceptr-? V. Co., re, 501, 697.
Sceptre Licensed Victuallers Fire Ins.
Co., ex parte. How, 697.
Schjott V. Schjott, 240.
Schneider v. Agnew, 475.
Schneider v. Batt, 257, 264, 267.
Schneider v. Proctor, 321, 394.
Schomberg v. Zoebelli, 167, 289, 310.
Schroeder v. Cleugh, 461.
Schroeder v. The Central Bank, 26.
Scott, re, 40, 531.
Scott v. Avery, 90.
Scott V. Burnham, 530.
Scott V. Creighton, 307, 333.
Scott V. Sampson, 288.
Scott V. The Royal Wax Candle Co.,
188, 191, 196.
Scott v. Van Sandan, 81.
Scutt V. Freeman, 429.
Seager v. Barber, 413.
Seagram v . Knight, 24.
Searle v. Choate, 19.
I
XXX VI
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
I' 1'
II (!
W 'I
(
A ;
%^
Searle v. Matthews, 137.
Suars V. Lawson, 488.
Seath V. Mcllroy, 531.
Seaton v. Fenwick, 207.
Seaton v. Grant, 21.
Secretary for War v. Chubb, 501.
Seear v. Lawson, 98, 251, 252, 488,
491, 533.
Soear v Webb, 505.
Selby V . Crutchley, 535. .
Seli^inan v. Mansfield, 265.
Seligmann v. Young, 290.
Selley v. Pearson, 33.
Senn v. Hewitt, 356.
Sephton v. Quillara, 247.
Seton, 81, 500.
Severance v. Civil Service Supply, 241.
Seymour v. Corp. of Brecon, 482.
Seymour v, Longworth, 363.
Shanley v. Moore, 477, 479.
Shapcott v. Chappell, 426.
Shardlow v, Ootterill, 297.
Sharp V. Lethbridge, 495.
Sharp V. Sharp, 275.
Sharpe v. Lambe, 383.
Shaw, re, 39.
Shaw V. E. of Jersey, 29, 34.
Shearman v. Findlay, 191.
Sheehan v. G. E. Ry. Co., 230, 243,
248, 254, 333.
Sheffield Waterworks v. Yeomans, 333.
Shelf ord v. Louth &E. C. Railway Co.,
216.
Shelley v. Goring, 239.
Shelly V. Huasey, 354.
Shephard v. Beane, 259, 280.
Shepherd v. Hayball, 282, 535,
Sheppard v. Kennedy 164.
Sheridan v. Nagle, 87.
Sherland v. Freeland, 235.
Sheward v. Lord Lonsdale, 290.
Shillito V. Childs & Co., 179.
ShilUto V. CoUet, 39.
Shipman, re, 144.
.Shippey v. Grey, 480.
Showell V. Bowron, 438.
.Shubrook v. Tufnell, 12, 54.
Shup V. Shupe, 433, 697, 698.
iSiddons v. Lawrence, 525.
Sievewright v. Leys, 156, 522, 5,»>3.
Silber Light Co. v. Silber, 254.
Silver v. Stein, 235.
Simmons v. Storer, 544, 547, 648.
Simon v. La Banque Nationale, 534.
Simpson v, Denny, 235,
Simpson v. Grant, 334.
Simpson v. Home, 139.
Siner v. Williams Manufactories Co.,
416.
Sivewright v. Sivewright, 02, 354.
Skelly V. SkeUy, 530.
Skinner v. Palmer, 340.
Skinner v. White, 276, 270.
Slack V. Midland, 64.
Slater v. Slater, 139.
Sloman \. Governor of New Zealand,
179, 18.'J.
Small V. Eccles, 370.
Small V. L^on, 351.
Small V. Union Permanent B. S., 20.
Smart v. Miller, 477, 478.
Smith, ex p. 469.
Smith, re, 40, 193, 546.
Smith, re, Bridson v. Smith, 347.
Smith V. Reeves, re, 79.
Smith V. Armitage, 66, 140.
Smith V. Babcook, 366, 416.
Smith V. Barnes, 371.
Smith V. Bird, 383.
omith V. British Marine, ftc. Co., 90.
Smith V. BuUer, 549.
Smith V, Cowell, 22, 29, 464.
Smith V. Daniell, 372.
Smith V. Day, 35, 501.
Smith T. Dobbin, 171, 200, 206.
Smith V. Gibson, 388.
Smith V. Gunn, 492.
Smith V. Harris, 377.
Smith V. Haseltine, 230, 231, 250.
Smith V. Horsfftl!, 233.
Smith V. Lawler, 124,
Smith V. Lucas, 242.
Smith V. Parkside Mining Co.. 42, 83.
Smith V. Richardson, 269, 270.
Smith V. Smacksmen Ins. Co., 505.
Smith V. Smith, 33.
Smith V. Tett, 271.
Smith V. West, 289.
Smith V. Whichcord, 495, 496.
Smith V. Wilson, 167.
Smith's Estate, re, Bridson v. Smith,
436.
Smyth V. Levinge, 295.
Snow V. Bolton, 453.
Snow V. Cole, 161.
Soci^te Anonyme, ftc. v. Tilghman, 32.
Societies of Apothcjaries v. Notting-
ham, 369.
Solicitor, re, a, 469, 470, 504, 546, 571.
Solicitors, re, 546.
Solomon v. Bitton, 427.
Somerville v. Joyce, 179.
Somes v. Martin, 538.
Soules V. Morton, 92.
TABLE OF CASKS CITED.
XXXVU
South of Frauce Pottery Works Syndi-
cate, re, 19.
Southwark, &c. /. Quick, 368, 369, 373,
374.
Southwell V. Scotter, 27.
Sovereign v. Sovereign, 66, 140.
Sowden v. Sowden, 307.
Sparkea v. Younge, 477.
Sparrow v. Hill, 528, 547.
Spartali v. Van Hoorn, 91 .
Spears v. Waddell, 414.
Spencer v. Barough, 383.
Spencer v. Hart, 341 .
Spencer & McDonaM, re, 239.
Spiller V. Paris Skating Rink Co., 415.
Springer v. Clarke, 143, 526.
Sproat V. Peckett, 189.
Sprunt V. Pugh, 462.
Spurr V. Hall, 311, 349.
St. John V. Rykert, 460, 709.
St. Nazaire Co., re, 324, 429, 450.
Ft. Olaf, The, 317,
Stace V. Gage, 235.
Stacpoole v. Walsh, 485,
Stafford v. Coxon, 68.
Stahlschmidt v. Walford, 317.
Standard Bank v. Boulton, 242.
Standard Bank v. MoQuaig, 354, 472.
Standard Bank v. Wells, 217, 522.
Standard District Co. v. La Grange,
54.
Stanford v. Hurtatone, 31.
Stanger Leathes v. Stanger Leathes,
454.
Stanhope, re, 480.
Stanley v. Stanley, 479.
Stan ward v. Vestry of St. Giles, 25
Staples v. Young, 279, 315, 528.
Star Kidney Pad Co. v. Greenwood,
370.
Steel v. Cobb, 204.
Steel V. Dixon, 257, 260, 261, 266.
Steele, re, 469.
Steele v. Ste\Cart, 372.
Steer v. Steer, 142.
Steuart v. Gladstone, 415.
Steven v. Hunter, 154.
Stevens v. Phelips, 478, 480,
Stevenson v. Williams, 163.
Stewart v. Beattie, 88.
Stewart v. Fletcher, 153.
Stewart v. Hunter, 144.
Stewart v. Johnstone, 393.
Stewart v, Richardson, 35.
Stewart; v. Rounds, 435.
Stigand v. Stigand, 190.
Stilson v. Kennedy, 19<;.
Stimson v. Stimson, 181.
Stirling v. Dubarry, 509, 523.
Stock V. De Smith, 86.
Stokes V. Grant, 288, 326.
Stone v. Knapp, 243.
Stooke V, Taylor, 279, 281, 528, 529,
530.
Storer v. Simmons, 411, 482.
Storey v. Waddle, 493.
Stovel V, Coles, 240, 369,
Straight, ex parte, 449.
Strange v. Freeman, 200.
Strange v. Toronto Tel. Co., 136.
Street v. Gover, 281, 314.
Strelley v. Pearson, 33, 500,
Strickland v. Strickland, 329.
Strickland v. Symons, 139.
Strousberg V. Costa Rica, 188, 191.
Strutt V. Rogers, 71, 73.
Stubba, re, 494.
Stubbs V. Boyle, 408.
Sturgeon v. Hooker, 504.
Sturla V. Freccia, 35, 532.
Sugg V. Silber, 60.
Sullivan V. Harty, 140, 153.
Sullivan v. Rivington, 70.
Sullivan v. Sullivan, 143.
Summers v. Morphew, 476,
Summers v. Summers, 195.
Sutcliffe, re, 362.
Sutcliffe v. James, 299.
Sutherland v. Leys, 160.
Sutherland v. McDonald, 532.
Sutton, re, 538.
Sutton v. Huggins, 342.
Sutton's Trust, re, 26, 27.
Swan V, Adams, 488, 533.
Swann v, Swann, 171, 240.
I Swansea, .tc. v. Duncan, 191, 258, 260,
i 262, 26?,, 264.
I Sweetnam v Lemon, 481.
Swetnam v. Swetnam, 144.
Swift V. Nunn, 426.
Swinburne v. Carter, 533.
Swindell v. Birmingham Syndicate, 52
54.
Swire, re, Mellor v, Swire, 247.
Swyft V. Swyft, 39.
Syers v. Fickersgill, 495.
Sykes v. Brockville & Ottawa Ry. Co.,
483.
I Sykes v. Canada Pacific Ry. , 532.
Symington v. Symington, 14.
Symonds v. Jenkins, 438.
Symons, re, 140.
Sympson v. Prothero, 480.
Synod v. De Blaquiere, 404.
#'^
XXX VIH
ONTARIO JX'DICATTTRE ACT, 18S1.
i ^.
Talbot V, Hope Scott, 36.
Talbot V, Marahfield, 373, 374,
Tanner v. Sewery, 76.
Tapp V. Jones, 477, 4S0, 481.
Tasmanian Ry. Co. v. Clark, 397, 398.
Tate V. Corp. of Toronto, 478, 481.
Tattersall v. National Steamship Co.,
390, 398.
Taylor, re, 39.
Taylor, ?-e, Tomlin v. Underhay, 388.
Taylor v. Batten, 372, 374. 375.
Taylor v. Bostwick, 83.
Taylor v. Bradford, 495.
Ta>ior V. Campbell, Postm. Gen. 388.
Taylor v. Collier & Co., 198.
Taylor v. Eckersley, 3(i, 37, 38, 501.
Taylor v. Jones, 509, 522, 551, 552.
Taylor V. Lady Gordon, 71.
Taylor v. Oliver, 375.
Taylor v. Pede, 203.
Taylor v. Slierley, 462.
Taylor v. Taylor, 14, 237, 240.
Taylor's Case, re, Am))ro3e Lake Tin I
& Copper Co., 697.
Teale v. Teale, 155.
Tebbs V. Lewis, 266.
Tellettv. Lalor, 5.32.
Tenant v. Ellis, 524.
Terrell, re, 52.
Tetley v. Easton, 357-
Tharp, re, 23.
Theodore Korner, The, 373.
Thirkell, re, 79.
Thirlfallv. Wilson, 241.
Thomas v. Cotton, 459.
Thomas v. Palin, 98, 380, 1««.
Thomas v. Peirce, 178.
Thomas v. Rawlings, 373.
Thomas v. Sec. of State for India, 372.
Thomas v. The Queen, 282.
Thomas v. Williams, 29.
Thompsett v. Bowyer, 72.
Thompson v. Birklev, 291.
Thompson v. Marshall, 217, 221.
Thompson v. Tonikiuson, 201.
Thomson v. Anderson, 81.
Thomson v. Pheney, 178.
Thomson v, S. Eastern Ry. Co. 21,495
Thomson v. Victoria Mutual Co., 243.
Thorburn v. Brown, 354.
Thorley's Cattle Food Company v.
Massam, 29, 33.
Thorn v. Smitli, 184. .,
Thome v. Seel, 220, 221.
Thornloe v. Skoines, 501.
Thorpe v. Holdsworth, 302, 436, 438.
Thorton v. Capstock, 288, 290.
Thorton v. Church, 302.
Thurgood, re, 5-i''i.
Thurlow V. Beck, 60, 61.
Tiflfany v. BuUen, 478.
Tiffany v. Tiffany, 144.
Tilbury v. Brown, 481.
Tildesley v. Harper, 231, 302, 324,4.36.
Tillet V. Nixon, 30, 36.
Tilley v. Thomas, 28.
Tilney v. Stansfield, 469, 470.
Tirains or Timms, re, 494.
Tobin, re, 235.
Tobin, re, Tobin v. Tobin, 516.
Toke V. Andrews, 282, 303, 304.
Tollit V. Saunders, 92.
Tomline v. The Queen, 363.
Tomlinson v. Bollard, 3.39.
Topping V. Joseph, 55.
Toronto Brewing & Malting Co., v.
Blake, 33.
Toronto Gravel Road v. Taylor, 374.
Toronto Savings Bank Co., v. Canada
Life Ass. Co., 235.
Torrance v. Livingstone, 281.
Torrance v. Torrance, 544, 594, 604.
Totten, re, 592.
Tottenham v. Barry, 179, 190, 193.
To well V. Slate Co., 271.
Towes V. Loveridge, 260.
Towle V. Topham, 297.
Townend v. Hunter, 412.
Townsend v. Townsend, 247.
Township of York v. Willson, 76, 82.
Tozer v. Walford, ,34, 501.
Traill v. Porter, 162, 173, 190.
Travis v Bell, 364.
Trele-en v. Bray, 17, 257, 262, 280.
Trench, re, ex. parte Brandon, 533.
Trench v. Mulcahy, 219, 223.
Trevelyan v. Charter, 449.
Trevena v. Watts, 284.
Trinacria v. Richardson, 284.
Trippet v. Eyre, 92.
Trowell v. Shenton, 54. '
Trude v, Phojnix Ins, Co,, 429, 431.
Truman v. Redgrave, 36,
Trumpour v. Say lor, 14.
Truslove t. Whitechurch, 168,
Trust & Loan Co. of Canada v. Boul-
ton, 207,
Trust & Loan v. Halloran, 272.
Trust & Loan Co. v. Hill, 437, 438.
Trust & Loan Co. v. McCarthy, 211.
213.
Trust & Loan v. Osborne, 272.
Trust & Loan v. Start, 455.
Tully v. Chamberlain, 81.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
XXXIX
Tapper, ex jmrte, 55.
TurnbuU v. Jansou, 549.
Turnbull v. Robertson, 481.
Turner, ex parte, 476, 477.
Turner v. Bridgets 51.
Turner v. Burkenshaw, 373.
Turner v. Hancock, 524, 525.
Turner v. Hednesfortl Gas Co., 280.
Turner v. Hey land, 525.
Turner v. Hodgson, 440.
Turner v. Jones, 480, 481, 484.
Turner v. Kyte, 1G8, 306, 413.
Turner v. Neill, 216.
Turnery. O'Connor, 158.
Turner v. Samsoui, 339.
Turney v. Bayley, 380.
Turquand v. Fearon, 230, 231, 253,
254, 295, 566.
Turquand v. Wilson, 384, 438, 571.
Twinbarrow v. Braid, 250.
Twycroft v. Grant, 380.
Twycrosa v. \jrrant, 487, 489.
Tyerman v. Smith, 93.
Tyler v. Bell, 341.
Tyne Alkali Co., v. Lawsou, 5C5.
Tynn v. Billingsley, 383.
Tyson V. Mayor of London, 31.
Union Bank of London v. Lyman, 288.
Union bank of London v. Manby, 363.
Tnited Eng. & Scot. Ins. Co., re, 478.
United Telephone Co. v. Dale, 35.
Upham V. Forester, 526.
U. S. America v. Wagner, 364.
Usil V. Whelpton, 60.
Val de Travers Asphalts Pa\nng Co.
V. London Tramway Co., 231.
Valance v. Birmingham & Midland,
&c., 250, 255.
Vale V. Oppert, 21, 372.
Van Natter v. Buffalo & Lake Huron
Ry. Co., 299.
Van Winkle v. Chaplin, 240.
Vandusen v. Johnson, 322.
Vandusen v. Malcolm, 337.
Vane v. Vane, 333.
Vardon v. Vardon, 239, 240.
Vars V. Gould, 533.
Vaughan v. Barnes, 350.
Vaughan v. Halliday, 55.
Vavasseur v. Krupp, 3:^, 253, 282, 317.
Velati k Co., v. Braham & Co., 34,
500.
Vermilyea - (iuthrie, 60, 62.
Verminck v. Edwards, 379.
Vetter v. Cowan, 159, 160.
Vicary v. Great Northern Ry. Co.,
524, 526.
Victoria Mutual Ins. Co. v. Bethune,
484.
Vigar V. Dudman, 389.
Viney, ex p., 557.
Viscount Barrington v. Liddell, 383.
i Vivar, The, 193.
j Vivian v. Little, 372.
I Vivian v. Westbrooke, 139.
I Vyse V. Foster, 372.
W j.g 39,
Waddell V. Blockley, 435.
Wade, re, 141.
Wade V. Simeon, 91.
Wadeer v. E. Indian Co., 369.
Wadsworth v. Bell, 460.
Wadsworth v. Smith, 79,
Wagner v. Jefferson, 243.
Wagner v. Mason, 365, 371.
Wagstaff V. Jacobowitz, 2 J 9, 223.
Wagstaffe v. .\nderson, 376.
Wahlberg v. Young, 332.
Waite v. Biugley, 154.
Wake V. Parker, 2.38.
Wakelee v. Davis, .301.
Waldron v. Mc Walter, 532, 533.
Walford v. Walfor.l, 701.
Walker V. Balfoui, 259.
Walker v. Banagher Distillery Co., 19»
Walker v. Blackmore, 488.
Walker v. Hrown, re, 72.
Walker v. Budden, 55.
Walker v. Bunkell, GG, 67, 69,
Walker v. Fairfield, 459.
Walker v. Hicks, 166.
Walker v. Xiles, 136, 5.35.
Walker v. Poole, 375.
Walker v. Rooke, 480.
Walker v Terry, 398.
Walker v. The Beaver & Toronto Mut.
Fire Ins. Co., 76.
Wallace v. Cowan, 159, 160, 399.
Wallace v. Graham, 380.
Wallace v. Hutchinson, 242.
Wallace v. Whaley, 86.
Wallingford v. Mutual Soc, 52, 217,
220, 221, 222, 289, 294, 508.
Wallis V, Hirsch, 9(».
Wallis V. Jackson, 437.
Wallis V. Smith, 490.
Wallis V. Wallis, 139.
Walsh V. Lonsdale, 41.
Wallbridge v. Martin, 488.
Walton V. Thompson, 196.
Walton V. Wideman, 307, 393.
3
I
xl
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
II
Wansley v, SmallwooU, 48.
Warburg, re, ex p. Whalley, 180.
Warburton v. Haslingden, 88.
Ward V, Hall, 66, 68.
Ward V. Lowndes, 31.
Ward V. McAlpine, 88.
Ward V. Pilley, 68, 72.
Ward V. Vance, 479, 481.
Ward V. Vance, 479, 481.
Warder v. Saunders, 487.
Wardrope v, Canadian Pacific Ry. Co.,
480.
Waring v. Lacey, 422.
Waring v. Peannan, 281, 528, 529,
Wark V. Moulton, 453, 504, 516.
Warne v. Deli, 493.
Warner v. Mosses, 278, 410, 413, 414,
420, 544.
W\arner v. Twining, 257, 280.
Wartnaby v. Wartnaby, 275.
Waterloo Mutual, &c. v. Robinson,
302.
Waterous v. Farran, 516.
Waters v. Earl of Shaftesbury, 369,
37(h
Waters v. Shade, 404.
Watson V. Beavan, 94.
Watson V. Bennett, 79, 85, 94.
Watson V. Brewer, 202.
Watson V. Cave, 55, 244, 253, 696.
Watson V. Ham, 356, 487.
Watson V. Hawkins, 287, 289, 293.
294, 332, 335, 337.
Watson V. McDonald, 417.
Watson V. Rodwell, 52, 288, 327, 383.
Watt V. Barnett, 179, 181, 206.
Watts, re. Smith v. Watts, 268.
Watts V, Hobson, 516.
Waugh, re, 238.
Webb V. Commissioners of Heme
Bay, 31.
Webb V. East, ,357, 369, 370.
Webb V. McArthur, 540.
Webb V. Stenton, 453, 470, 477.
Webb V.Webb, 199.
Webber v. Wedgewood, 325.
Webster, tx p., re, Morris, 540.
Webster v. British Empire Co., 235.
Webster v. Coal Consumers' Co., 404.
Webster v. Leys, 156, 239, 551.
Webster v. Taylor, 485.
Webster v. Webster, 477.
Webster v. Whewall, 362, 370, 371,
376.
Weeks v. Stourton, 371.
Weir V. Barnett, 327.
Weir V. Johnson, 90.
Weldon v. Templeton, 394.
Wellesley v. Beaufort, 38.
Wells V. Gzowski, 75, 88.
Welply V. Buhl, 342, 555.
Welsh Steam &c., Co. v. Gaskell, 375.
Wenlock v. River Dee Co., 408.
Werderman v. Soci^t6 Generale, &c.,
248 333.
Wesson'v. Stalker, 163, 206, 218.
West v. Downman, 494.
West V. Riley, 37.
West London Dairy Soc. v. Abbott,
384.
West of England Banking Company v.
Batchelor, 26.
West of England Bank v. Canton Co. ,
368.
Western Advertising Co. v. Rainer,
re, 525.
Western Canada Loan & Savings Co.
V. Court, 136.
Western C. L. & S. S. v. Dunn, 212.
Western of Canada Oil Co., re, 354.
Western of Canada Oil Co. v. Walker,
370.
Westhead v. Riley, 453.
Westinghouse v. Midland, &c., 373.
Westley v. Jones, 178.
Westloh V. Brown, 164,
Westman v. Aktiebolaget, &c., Snicka-
refabrik, 161, 188, 190.
Wetherhead v. Wetherhead, 183,
Wheeler, v. Murphy, re, 83.
Wheeler v. LeMarchant, 373.
Whetstone v. Dewis, 271.
Whistler v, Hancock, 342, .554, 555.
White v. Boby, 32.
White V. Bromige, 340, 537.
White V. Cummins, 143.
White V. Kirby, 90.
White V. Land and Water &c. Co., 187.
White V. MacGregor, 191.
White Sewing Machine Co, v. Belfry,
531,
White V. ^Valls, 362.
White V. Watts, 354.
White V. White, 164.
White V. Witt, 54,
Whitehead v. Harte, 356,
Whitehead v. Worth, 449,
Whitehead v. Tait, 527, 528.
Whitely v. McMahon, 88.
Whitley v. Honeywell, 181.
Whittaker v. Whittaker, 453, 476.
Whyte V. Ahrens, 370.
I Wiarton Belle, The, 393.
! Wicks V. Wood, 524.
TABLE OF CASES CITED.
xli
Widnea Alkali Co. v. Sheffield & Mid
land Ry. Co. Committee, 31.
Wigan Junction Ry. Co., re, 565.
Wiggle V. Harris, 308, 311, 522.
Wilby V. Standard, &c., 697, 698.
Wilder v. Hopkins, 532.
Wiley V. Ledyard, 443.
Wilka V. Judge, 54.
Wilkes V. Parker, 336.
Wilkina v. Bedford, 404, 554.
Wilkins v. Peatman, 136, 137.
Wilkinson v. Hull, 52.
Willcock V. Terrell, 452, 453, 478.
Willeaford v. Watson, 90.
WiUiams v. Andrews, 249, 254.
Williams v. Brisco, 347, 348.
Williams v. Bryant, 196.
Williams v. Oardwell, 346.
Williams v. Clough, 557.
Williams v. Corbey, 192, 417.
Williams v. Gardwell, 292.
Williams v. Johns, 469.
Williams v. McPheraon, 84, 86.
Williams v. Meekins, 450.
WiUiams v. Preston, 439.
Williams v. Snowden, 18.
Williams v. S. E. Ry. Co., 267.
WiUiams v. Williams, 196.
Williams v. Wright, 313.
WiUiamson v. Ewing, 203.
Williamson v, L. & N. W. Ry. Co.,
288, 303, 319, 320.
WiUiamson v. London, &c., 302, 321,
326, 330.
WiUing, V. Elliott, re 123.
WUlis V. Earl Howe, 301.
WiUmott V. Young, 344.
Willaon & York, re, 92.
WUmott V. Barber, 526, 529.
Wilson, Lloyd & Tichbourne, re, 139.
Wilson V Baird, 383.
Wilson V. Beatty, 702.
WUson V. Brunskell, 372,
Wilson V. Church, 244, 253, 255, 698,
701.
Wilson V. Cowan, 98, 356,
Wilson V, Detroit & Milwaukee Ry.
Co.. 186.
Wilson V. Dundas, 389, 476, 482.
Wilson V. Etna Life Ins. Co., 187.
WUson V. Kerr, 431.
Wilson V. Metcalfe, 452.
Wilson V. MoreU, 81.
WUson V. Noble, 312.
Wilson V. Northampton, 372.
Wilson V, Pengelly, 217.
Wilson V. Rhodes, 233.
Wilson V. Richardson, 76, 84.
Wilson V. Ruflfalovich, 364.
Wilson V. Thombury, 370.
Wilson V. Wilson, 138, 469, 532, 533.
Wiman v. Bradstreet, 373.
Wimshurst v. Barrow Shipbuilding
Co., 72, 527.
Wingard v. Cox, 290.
Wingrove v. Thompson, 491.
Winkley v. Winkley, 441, 560.
Winnett v. Renwick, 698.
Winscom, re, 39.
Winterfield v. Bradnum, 282, 535.
Wintle V. Williams, 482.
Winward v. Hoult, 86.
Winward v. Thompson, 236.
Wise V. Birkenshaw, 479, 482.
Wisev. Hewson, 525.
Witham v. Vane, 259, 264, 267.
Withers v. Parker, 431.
Withrow, re, Poucher v. Donovan, 478.
Witt V. Corcoran, 51.
Witt V. Parker, 431.
Wolfe V. Hughes, 293, 403.
WoUaston v. WoUaston, 246.
Wolverhampton & Staffordshire Bank-
Co. V. Bond, 180.
Wood, re, 501.
Wood V. Anglo- Italian Banking Co.,
322, 368.
1 Wood V. Dunn, 481.
i Wood V. Gloster, 79.
Wood V. Goodwin, 304.
' Wood V. Hotham, 87.
i Wood V. Italian Bank, 380.
I Wood V. Kay, .307, 392.
' Wood V. Leake, 87.
I W^ood V, Mclnnis, 193.
I Wood V. Madras, 55.
i Wood V, Midgeley, 297.
I Wood V. O'Kelly, 72, 73.
' Wood V. Taunton, 79.
i Wood V. Wheater, 271, 454.
I Wood V. Wood, 154.
! Woods, re, Whittreok v. Woods, 157.
Woods v. Woods, 267.
Woodcock v. Kilby, 76.
Woodcroft, V. Jones, re, 81.
: Woodfin v. Wray, 199.
I Woodfine, re, 274.
! Woodfine, re, Thompson v. Woodfine,
I 280, 282, 286.
i Woodhall, re, 141.
1 Woodhall, re, Garbutt v. Hewson, 524.
Woodward v. Shields, 231, 252.
Woolf v. Pemberton, 236, 237.
WooUey v. Colmau, 249.
xlii
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
II W;
i
Woolston, V. Baines, 221.
Workingmen's Mut. Soc, 607.
Workman v. Robb, 56.
Worley v. Glover, 178.
Wormsley, re, 160.
Worraker v. Pryer, 134, 165.
Worssam, re, Hemery v. Worssam, 270,
370.
Worth V. McKenzie, 276.
Worthan v. Pemberton, 237.
Worthington v. Boulton, 162.
Worthington v. Johnson, 703.
Wortley, re, 491.
Wortley, re, CuUey v. Wortley, 255.
Wray v. Kemp, 171, 175.
Wrentmore v. Hagley, 371.
Wright V. Corporation of Grey, re,
81.
Wright V. Clifford, 404.
Wright V. King, 292.
Wright V. Morgan, 202.
Wright V. Ray, 399.
Wright V. Redgrave, 19.
Wright V. Swindon Railway Co., 342,
488.
Wright V. Way. 552.
Wye Valley Ry. Co. v. Hawes, 258,
259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 267.
Wyld V. McMaster 32.
Wylie V. McKay, 340.
Wymer v. Dodds, 250.
Wynne v. Humbertson, 373.
Yeatman v. Snow, 166, 292, 310.
Yetts, re, 546.
Yetts V. Foster, 4.30.
York V. Stowers, 226.
Yorkshire Banking Co. v. Beatson,
222, 435.
Yorkshire Waggon Co. v. Newport
Coal Co., 259, 266.
Yorkshire Waggon Co. v. Newport
and Abercorne Coal Co., 263.
Young, ex. p., 245, 458.
Young V. Brasaey, 36, 180, 190, 191.
Young V. Huber, 253.
Young V. Kitchin, 27, 284.
Young V. Prittie, 66.
Young V. Robertson, 239, 248, 332,
333, 335.
Young V. Walter, 87.
Young V. Wright, 154.
1!
COMIARATIVE TABLE
OF
English Bulea of 1875 {and amending Rules), Bules of 1883, and
corresponding Ontario Rules.
BULBS SUP. C. 1875.
And Aukndino Rules.
RULES SUP C.
1883.
ONT. RULES.
Order.
Rule.
Order.
1
Rule.
1
Margin No.
Margin Xo.
1
1
I
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
3
5
2
2
4
6
3
3
5
7
5
5
7
8
8
8
10
9
3
2
2
12
11
3
3
13
12
4
4
14
13
6
6
16
14
7
7
17
15
8
8
18
16
4
1
4
1
19
18
2
2
20
19
6
1
5
1
23
20
2
3
25
22
3
4
26
22
5
10
32
23
5
6
5
11
33
24
7
12
34
25
8
13
35
26
6
1
6
1
40
27
2
1
2
41
28
7
1
7
1
42
29
2
2
43
30
8
1
i 8
1
45
31
2
i
2
46
32
9
1
9
1
48
33
2
2
49
34
5
i
5
52
38
6
6
53
40
6a
7
54
41
7
8
55
42
8
9
56
43
13
15
62
44
11
1,1a
11
1
64
45
11
6
69
8
11
5
7
70
49
12
1-5
12
1
71-77
50
5,66
8
78
51
zliv
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
COMPARATIVE TABLS— (Continued).
RULES SUP. C. 1875
And Auensino Rulbs.
RULES SUP. C
1883.
ONT. RULBS.
Order.
Rule.
Order
Rule.
Marg. No.
Mug. No.
12
66
12
9
79
61
7
10
80
52
8
11
81
53
9
12
82
54
10
13
83
55
11
14
84
5e
12
15
85
57
12a
16
86
58
13
17
87
59
14
18
88
60
15
22
92
61
18
25
95
62
19
26
96
64
20
27
97
65
21
28
98
66
22
29
99
67
13
1
13
1
101
69
2
2
102
71
,3,5
3
103
72
4,5
4
104
73
6
5
105
75
7
8
108
76
8
9
109
77
14
1
14
1
115
.80
2
2
116
81
3
3
117
82
4
4
118
83
5
5
119
84
6
6
120
85
16
1
15
1
121
86
2
2
122
87
16
1
16
1
123
89
2
2
124
90
3
4
126
91
4
5
127
92
5
6
128
93
6
7
129
94
7
8
130
95
9
9
131
98
9a
99
13
11
133
103
14
12
134
104
16
15
16
13
135
105
10
14
136
100
10a
15
137
101
8
16
138
96-97
18
17
139
124
16
9a
16
32
154
99
12(6)
47
169
114
17
19
19
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF RULES.
xlv
COMPARATIVE TABLE— (Continued).
RULES SUP. C. 1876
t
1
And Amending Rules.
1 RULES 8UP. C.
1883.
ONT. RULES.
Order.
Rule.
Order.
Rule.
Marg. No.
Marg. No.
16
18
>
16
48
170
108
49
171
110
52
174
111
16
21
53
175
111
54
176
111
50
1
17
1
178
383
3
3
180
384
4
4
181
385
5
f
6
182
386
6
6
183
387
7
7
184
389
17
1
18
1
188
115
2
2
189
116
3
3
190
117
4
4
191
118
5
5
192
119
6
6
193
120
7
7
194
121
8
8
195
122
9
9
196
123
19
1
19
1
197
125
2
2
198
126
3
3
199
127
4
4
200
128
19
5
19
9
205
129
6
10
206
131
7
11
207
132
16
12
208
145
18
15
211
•147
19
16
212
149
23
20
216
141
24
21
217
135
25
22
218
136
26
23
219
137
27
24
220
138
28
25
221
139
27
1
27
223
178
21
1
20
1
226
168
19
8
6
230
133
9
7
231
134
19
11
21
5
238
140
22
1
6
239
160
2
7
240
161
3
8
241
162
4
9
242
163
5
/
11
244
164
6
12
245
166
7
13
246
166
xlvi
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
COMPARATIVE TABLE— (Gontinued).
RULES SUP. C. 1876
And Amkndino Rules.
RULES SUP. C.
1883.
ONT. RULES.
Order.
Rule.
Order.
Rule.
Marg. No.
Marg. No.
22
8
21
14
247
167
9
15
248
168
10
17
250
169
19
252
145
19
13
20
253
142
15
21
254
144
30
1
22
1
255
215
1
2
256
215
4«
258
216
6
259
217
4
7
261
218
24
1
23
1
276
173
2
2
277
174
3
3
278
175
4
4
279
167
25
5
280
176
19
14
6
281
143
20
1
24
1
282 i
151-2
2
2
283
153-4
3
3
284
157
23
1
26
1
290
170
2
2
291
171
2a
3
292
172
29
1
27
1
294
203
2
2
295
204
3
3
296
205
4
4
297
206
5
5
298
207
k
6
6
299
208
7
7
300
209
8
8
301
210
10
11
304
211
11
12
305
212
13
14
307
213
14
15
308
214
27
1
28
1
309
178
2
2
310
179
3
3
311
180
4
4
312
181
5
5
313
182
6
6
314
184
7
7
315
185
8
8
316
186
9
9
317
187
10
10
318
188
41a
28
11 .
319
338
59
2
12
320
474
31
12
31
12
364
222
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF RULES.
xlvii
COMPARATIVE TABLE— (Continued).
RULES SUP. C. 1875
And Amending Hulks.
RULES SUP. C. 1883.
ONT. RULES.
Order.
Rule.
Order.
Rule.
Marg. No.
Marg. No.
31
13
31
13
355
228
11
14
356
221
14
15
357
229
15
16
358
231
16
17
359
232
17-18
■
18
360
233, 234
19
20
362
235
20
21
363
236
21
22
364
237
22
23
365
238
23
24
366
239 -
32
1
32
1
371
240
2
2
372
241
3
3
373
242
40
11
6
376
322
26
32
1
380
177
33
2
2
381
382
244
cf.Chy. 0.228
34
1
34
1
389
248
2
2
390
249
3
3
391
250
4
4
392
251
5
5
393
252
7
7
395
253
36
1
36
1
425
254
6
i
8
432
256
7
9
433
257
4, 4(a)
12
436
255
8
13
437
258
9
14
438
259
10
15
439
260
15a
■
28
452
261
17
30
454
267
18
31
455
268
19
32
456
269
20
33
457
270
21
34
458
272
22a
39
463
273
23
41
465
274
24
42
466
275
36
30
36
48
472
276
31
49
473
277
32
50
474
278
33
51
475
279
34
52
476
! 280,281
37
1
37
1
483
282
4
5
487
285
2
38
1
521
283 Ist clause
xlviii
OMTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
COMPARATIVE TABLE— (Continued).
RULES SUP. C. 1876 , R,ir r-u silP .'
And Amending Rules. ' ^^^^^ ^^^ ^•
1883.
ONT. RUL.BS.
Order.
Rule.
1 Order.
Rule.
Marg. No.
Mar(?. No.
37
3
1 38
3
523
284
3a
1
7
527
464
36
8
528
465
3c
9
529
466
3d
'
10
530
467
3e
1
12
532
468
3/
38
13
533
469
15
535
470
38
1
25
545
301
2
26
546
302
3
27
547
303
4
28
548
304
5
29
549
305
6
30
550
306
39
1
39
1
551
307
3
6
556
311
4
7
557
312
40
1
40
1
559
315
4a
3
561
316
4a
4
562
317
4a
5
563
317
7
7
565
318
8
8
566
319
9
9
567
320
10
10
568
321
41
1
41
1
569
325
2
3
571
326
3
4
572
327
4
6
574
328
5
7
575
329
42
1
42
3
581
339
2
4
582
340
3
5
583
341
4
6
584
342
5
7
585
343
6
8
586
344
7
9
587
345
8
10
588
346
10
12
590
347
11
13
591
348
12
14
592
349
13
15
593
350
14
16
594
351
15
17
595
352
16
20
598
353
17
21
599
354
17
22
600
355
19
23
601
356
COMTAKATIVE TAI1I,K OK RULES,
XllX
CJOMPARATIVE TAmA']—(Cu)i(inu>'rl).
RUIiKS SUP. U. 1876
And Amkndino Rules.
RUl-KS 8Ul'. C. 1883.
Order.
Rule.
42
45
43
43
47
44
45
48
51
53
54
20
21
22
23
24
1
10
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
1
2a
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
6rt
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
6
1
Drd.r.
Rule.
MavK. No.
42
24
601
1
26
604
1
27
605
i
28
606
29
607
32
610-11
34
612
43
1
613
5
617
6
618
44
1
620
2
621
45
I
622
2
623
3
624
4
625
5
626
6
627
7
628
8
629
9
630
47
1
644
2
645
3
646
49
1
649
5
653
8
656
50
1
657
2
658
3
659
6
662
7
663
8
664
10
666
11
667
52
1
696
2
697
3
698
4
699
5
7(K)
6
701
7
702
9
703
10
704
21
754
23
756
ONT. HULKS.
MftfR. No.
357
358
359
360
361
cf. 366
of. 378
362
363
I cf. Chy. i\
) 288-9
364
365
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
.378
379
380
J cf. R. S.<>.
( c. 51, s. 36.
392
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
402
403
401
404
405
406
407
408
40s;
410
411
411
cf. 427
cf. 471
OliTAKIO JUDICATUHK ACT, 1881.
( -OM J'AHATI VK 'VA\\\A<:-(C'untiniMl.).
RULES SUP. C. 1875
HULKS SUl'. t!
188:<.
ONT. HULKS
And Amkndino Rui.kh.
Oitior.
1 Ktil(,'.
Marn. No.
Order.
Kill.).
1 Mnrg. No.
04
6
52
24
757
414
08
58
Court of
Ai)peal.
57«
1
59
i 1
884
cf. 471
61
1
63
1
945
cf. 480
•>
4
948
' 532
.S
5
949
)32
4
6
950
„.. 537
5«
11
955
481
61
6
12
956
482
. 87
1
64
1
961
454
«
2
2
962
455
3
3
963
457
4
4
964
460
5
ii
965
461
()
7
967
4(>2
6o
8
9(>8
458
8
11
971
459
12
972
45ti
00
1
<)5
1
976
428
3
6
981
429
3
7
982
430
R. S. C.
j,.
Aug. 1875
8-10
983-985
i'.L 511-515
costs 0. (5.
K)
27 (18)
1002
433
17
(19)
t34
18
(20)
435
19
(21)
43()
L»l
(23)
437
2'2n
(24)
46:j
23
(25)
438
24
(27)
440
25
(28)
441
26
(29)
442
28
(37)
445
30
(39)
447
31
65
(40)
448
32
(41)
449
33
(42)
450
56
1
66
1
1003
451
2
3
1005
452
3
4 i
1006
453
59
1
70
1 ;
1037
473
28
12
320
474
Al)l>t1U0, as *' the title to
real estate " was " affected " thereby.
1^
,,JU
lii
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Pa(4E 60, — Add to the English cases on the suliject of trial by jury, " Cardinall
V. Cardinall, 25 Ch. T>. 77-2."
" 63. — After the reference to Canada Genfrnl v. McLaren, add, "Furlong v.
Carroll, 7 Ont. App. 145."
" 69. — After the second paragraph, add: " The Referee does not decide
the issues in the action, but ascertains the facts so as to enable
the Court to decide the issues," {Cardinall v. Cardinall, 25 Ch.
D. 776-78, per Pearson, J.)
As to the powers of Keferees, see also Rule 245.
" 70. — In line 11, between " before " and "judgment," insert "or at tha
time when. " Bedhornugh v. A rniy and Navy Hotel is also reported
in 50 L. T. 173.
" 72. — Martin v. Fyfe is also reported in appeal in 50 L. T. 72.
" 73. — As to costs where the submission or order is silent as to costs, see
also Re Harding <»A/.s V. Tidr (lino 27), i.> now reported in 25 Ch. 1). 617.
" 154. — Add to iioti'S to A Et CORRIGENDA.
iiii
Paoe 157.
164.—
" 187.—.
" 191.
" -200.
" 211.
221.
" 223.-
" 226,-
" 237.-
" 239.-
" 247.-
" 2(;r..-
" 249.
" 270.
— (jr. C). 643. As to cases in which taxed costs may be (lireoted to be
allowed instead of coininission, see R<' Stiihtihuj, A tithes v. Dnoar,
20 C. I.. J. 193.
Add at eud of the notes to liule 11 : " Where a lis pendem is
issued a defendant is entitled to appear gratiH and anticipate the
service upon him of actually issued process, so as to compel the
plaintiff to proceed promptly {AfcTayffarf v. Tnolhc, 20 C. Tj. J.
175 ; PouUoii V. Lee, 7 Pr. R. 415)."
Add at end of the last paragraph l)ut one, " and Harmji v. Haroei/,
9 0nt. App. 91."
■Perk'ma v. Mississippi is also now reported in 4 C L. T. 210.
Add at end of notes to Rule 61 : " See also Hunter v. Wilcockson,
9 Pr. R. 305."
Farrer v. Lacei/ is now reported in 25 Ch. D. 636. Add at end of
the last paragraph but one, "and if after appearance default is
made in delivering a defence, judgment on pnecipe may be
obtained under Rule 520."
Add after the fifth paragraph, " An order directing payment by a
day named, otherwise judgment to be signed, need not be served
before signing judgment on default of payment (Hojdonv. Rultert-
soii, W. N. 1884, 77 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 375)."
Add at the end of the seventh paragraph, " Millard v. Baddeley,
W. N. 1884, 96 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 412, 427."
Add at end of the first paragraph, "and Eijerloii v. Anderson, W.
N. 1884, 95; 28 Sol. Jour. 95."
Add to notes to Uul'j 86 : " This Rule was not meant to enable the
(Jourt to do what would l)e equivalent to making a deciee, but
merely to t;iko accounts up(»n which tlie (\iui;tcan make a decree
(Clomrv. Wilts, W. N. 1884, 110)."
Add to first paragraph, "Mill v. Mill, (J. L. T. 252."
Webster v. Lci/s is also now reported in 4 (J. L. V. 191.
Add tonote.s to (i. (). 59 : " Where trustees were accounting par-
ties tliey were not given tlie conduct of proceedings (Allen v.
Norris, W. N. 1884, IKS)."
(Add to paragiaph ."{). Wlicn a third party a|tpt'arod pursuaut to a
third party uoticn;, bi:t dcilim^l to state any tlefence, it was held
tliat judginent iniglit l>e ordered iit onci; against lier under the
Knglish lade (No. 174 of ISS3) if the .Judge was not satiwlied tliat
there was any (piestiou as to tli ; liability oi the third party
proper tn be tried (Gluncestershire linnkimj dn. v. Phillips, 12
Q. H. I). o.Tt.)
Keith v. linlcher is now reported in 25 Q. B. D. 048 and W. N. 1884, 97." After 510 in the last
line, insert " See also Federal Bank v. Harrison, 20 0. L. J. 194."
-At the end of 5th line from the bottom, add " Waring v. Pearman,
32 W. 11.429."
-Add Jit bottom of page : " Particulars of false and fraudulent mis-
re[)rcscntations were granted in Selhjmaun v. Xoumj, W.N. 1884,
93 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 411."
-(4th line from foot of page), Oill v. Woudfin is now reported iu
25 Ch. D. 707. See also Oihhimjs v. Stronq, 26 Ch. D. 66.
After reference to Potts v. Deane, in the 3rd line, add : " But see
Oibhinyx v. Strong, 28 Sol. Jour. 289, 26 Ch. D. 66, where it
was held that a defence delivered between notice of motion for
judgment and the hearing could not be ignored, but the Court
must exercise its discretion under all the circumstances."
-For supra, in 19th line from the bottom, read " 12 Ch. D., 787."
-Add at end of the third paragraph of notes to Rule 221, " Whyte
V. Ahrens, W. N., 1884, 102."
-At en. 2<)() is not superseded by the
above Kulc "
-Armunrv. tVtilkrr (7tli liuo tVoni foot of page), is now reported in
25 Ch. I)., (573.
-Belt V. Lawrn is now reported in 12 Q. B. D. 85() and Canada
Landed (Iri'dlt Co. v. T/ujw./i.sou, in 8 Unt. App. 696.
— Hateleij V. Merchnntu' Di'i^patdi. Co. (last line), is now reported in 4
Ont. 723.
—Add after the refereuee to HanilUon. v. Johnaon (in 2nd paragraph),
"or to linally determine all (luustions in dispute though the jury
niay not have found upon them all (SciocU v. Brititsk Culunihia
Towing Co., .Lr., 20 0. L. J. 170; 4 C. L. T. 244)."
—After paragraph 5, add: ''Dcinorc.it v. Midland A'. Co., 10 I*. 11.
82."
— Lowson V. Canada. Farnieri^, ttc, 'A 0. L. T. 452 has now been
reported in 8 (hit. App. 613.
— Add to note to Uule 388 : " A notice of trial served before the 12
days had expired for a sitting eoninienoing after the 12 days was
held gootl, no motion against the order having been niaile {N. Y
Piano Co. v. Stcrcnmn, 20 C. J.. J. 194)."
—After the third paragraph add : " In Juncn v. Cnrlinij, \V. N. 1884
109, it was held that the Judge has no jurisdiction unless there
be "good cause;' and, without defining 'good cause ' or deciding
how far the (luestion of whether it existed or not is the subject
of an appeal, the Court of Appeal lield tliat there were in that
case no facts which constituted sucli * good cause.' "
532. — Add at foot of page: " Sevtfdc, that an affidavit of information
and belief .as to residence abroad is not sufficient ground for an
order for security for costs { HolUnijtwortk v. Ilijllin(jsworth, 10
P. R. 5.)"
533. -Add to Maawn v. Alien, 12 Ch. D. 807, " Hatclcy v. Mcrclianf'.<<
D'spatch Co., 20 C. \.. J. 2.53."
" 4»5
' 427.
" 431.
" 435.
" 456,
" 462.
•' 492.
" 525,
THE
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
44 VICTORIA, CHAPTER 5.
[Passed Aih March, 1881.]
An Act to consolidate the Superior Courts ; establish
a uniform system of pleading and practice ; and
make further provision for the due Administration
of Justice.
[This Act is founded upon the English Judicature Acts, namely :
36 & 37 Vict., c. 66 [1873], " Supreme Court of Judicature Act."
38 & 39 Vict., c. 77 [1875], amending and extending same, and con-
taining the Rules of Court and Forms.
39 & 40 Vict., c. 59 [1876], " The Appellate Jurisdiction Act, 1876."
40 Vict. c. 9 [1877], amending Judicature Acta of 1873 and 1875.
42 & 43 Vict., c. 59 [1879], Civil Procedure Acts Repeal Act, 1879."
42&43 Vict., c. 78 [1879], "The Supreme Court of Judicature
Officers' Act, 1879."
The Irish Judicature A cts are :
40&41 Vict., 'J. 57 [1877], "Supreme Court of Judicature Act
(Ireland), 1877."
41 & 42 Vict., c. 27, amending same.]
HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Legislative Assembly of the Pro-
vince of Ontario, enacts as follows : —
1 . This Act may be cited as " The Ontario Judica- short title.
ture Act, 1881."
The English Act, sec. 1, enacts that it may be cited for all pur-
poses as " The Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1L73." The Irish
Act is called " 'L'he Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Ireland),
1877."
2
OKTAIUO JUDKJATL'KK ACT, 1881.
iiieiit of Ai't.
Seos. 2, 3. 2. This Act, exxcpt any provision thereof which is
CoinmpiKv- declared to take effect on the passing of this Act, or
at any other specified date, shall commence and come
into operation on the 22nd day of August, 1881, (See
Jud. Act of i(S73, s. 2).
Section .14, as to the powers of the Judgos to make Rules, went
into effect on tlie passing of tliis Act. Section (li), cliarging the
expenses of tlie Accountant's OfHce on the funds in (Jourt, took
effect from the 1st April, 1881. Section /!>, providing for tlie com-
nnitation of the fees of Surrogate Court Judges, operates from the
l.st January, 1881. Section Hi], providing for judgments heing de-
livered l)j' a .ludge after his resignation, went into elt'ecton the pass-
ing of the Act ; and the new jurisdiction of the County Court
Judges and Local Masters, under Rule 4'2"2, went into etiect 1st
January, 188'2. Ikule 487, as to County Court sittings, went into
effect on the passing of the Act.
PART I.
CONSTITUTIOX OF SUPREME COURT.
Union of 3 prom and after the time appointed for the com-
BXistiri'"'
conrtslnto mcncemcnt of this Act, the several Courts hereinafter
one^supreme j^entjoned (that Is to Say) the Court of Appeal, the
Court of Queen's Bench, the Court of Chancery, and
the Court of Common Pleas, shall be united and con-
solidated together, and shall constitute, under and
subject to the provisions of this Act, one Supreme
Court of Judicature for Ontario. (See Jud. Act of
1873, s. 3-
The English section is the same except that it consolidates also
the Courts of Exchequer, Admiralty and Probate, the Court for
Divorce and Matrimonial causes, and the London Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Subsequently, so much of the Act as related to the Court
of Bankruptcy was repealed (Jud. Act of 1875, sec. 9). In Ontario
the jurisdiction of the Courts of Queen's Bench and Common Pleas
includes that of the En^l'sh Court of Exchequer " in matters which
regard the Queen's revenue, including the condemnation of contra-
band or smuggled goods" (R. S. 0. c. .39, s. 4) ; and the Court of
Chancery has " the like equitable jurisdiction in matters of revenue
as the Court of Exchequer in England possessed on the 18th March,
186.5" (R. S. O. c. 40, s. 37) ; the day named being the date of the
passing of the Canadian Act, 28 Vict., c. 17, s. '2.
The Supreme Court does not sit as a Court unless it be to make
General Rules and Ortlers (sec. 54, sub-.i. 3). The .Judges of the
Supreme Court are also to hold a Council once a year to consider
the Procedure and Administration of the Law, and to report thereon
(s. 56). The Master in Ordinary, and Local Masters of the Court of
Chancery, and the I'axing Officers, are declared to be Officers fif
the Supreme Court and attached thereto (s. 58 (2), po'm[)etent to do any work whieh ordinarily
is discharged by the Judges of the High (Jourt, and the Judges of
the Higli Court are to act, when needed, in the Court of Appeal
(ss. 4, 40, post).
(2) The Supreme Court shall consist of two permanent
divisions (a). The said Courts of Queen's Bench,
Chancery and Common Pleas shall constitute one
of such divisions, and shall- be called " The High
Court of Justice for Ontario." The said Court
of Appeal shall constitute the other division, and
shall be called " The Court of Appeal for Ontario."
[See Jud. Act of 1873, ss. 4, 31.)
(a) The English Act, instead of declaring that the Courts of
Queen's Bench, &c., shall constitute one of the permanent divisions,
enacts that the High Court shall be one of the permanent divisions,
and that there shall be in the High Court five divisions ; the
Chancery Division to consist of the Chancery .Judges, the Queen's
Bench Division to consist of the Queen's Bench Judges, and the
Common Pleas Division to consist of the Common Pleas Judges,
&c. By the English Act, as by the Ontario, the two permanent
divisions are the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
(3) The Court of Queen's Bench shall thereafter be High court.
called the Queen's Bench Division of the High
Court ; the Court of Chancery shall be called the
Chancery Division thereof; and the Court of
Common Pleas shall be called the Common Pleas
Division thereof; the Judges of the said three
Courts or Divisions shall be called Justices of the
High Court. (5^^ Jud. Act of 1873, s. 31 ; Jud.
Act of 1877, s. 4).
The English Act does not identify the existing Courts with the
Divisions of the High Court bearing the same names ; the Ontario
Act expressly makes the High Court and its several Divisions a
continuation of the existing Courts, under a new name. See West
Huron Election case, 19 C. L. J. 240 ; 3 C. L. T. 440, in note to
Sec. 87.
(4) The persons hereafter appointed to fill the places of ciiitf Jus-
the Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench, the ctnrelr.
Chancellor of Ontario, and the Chief Justice of^'"^^",^^'
J i.1 • 'appointed.
the Common Pleas, and then* successors res-
pectively, are to be appointed by the authority
mentioned in the British North America Act, and
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
powers.
Beo. 3. with the same respective titles as heretofore. {See
8ub-8s. 5-7. ju(j_ ^\ct of 1873, ss. 5, 32 ; B. N. A. Act, s. 96 ;
R. S. O., c. 38, s. 4 ; c. 39, s. 8 ; c. 40, s. 5 ; C. S.
U. C, c. 10, s. 7 ; c. 12, s. 4.)
By the B. N. A. Act, section 96, it is provided that "the Governor-
General shall appoint the Judges of the Superior, District and
County Courts in each Province, except those of the Courts of Pro-
bate in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick." By Statutes of the Pro-
vinces of Canada and Ontario the persons appoirfted Judges of the
Superior Courts must be Barristers-at-Law of at least ten years'
standing at the Bar of Ontario. (See R. S. 0. c. 39, s. 8, c. 40, s. 5,
and other Acts above cited. )
The Imperial Act of 1873, section 5, provided that the persons
thereafter appointed to fill the places of the Lord Chief Justice of
England, tlie Master of the Rolls, the Lord Chief Justice of the
Common Pleas and the Lord Chief Baron should be appointed by
the respective titles as theretofore ; but by section 32, Her Majesty
in Council was authorized to provide for the abolition, on vacancy,
of the distinction of the said offices from the olhces of the other
Judges of the High Court, such order in Council not to go into opera-
tion until laid before each House of Parliament for thirty days.
havlequai (S) Save as jn this Act is otherwise expressly pro-
vided, all the Judges hereinbefore mentioned, and
their successors, shall have in all respects equal
power, authority and jurisdiction. {See Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 5.)
So in England by the section cited.
The Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench sha'l be
the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the
Chancellor shall be the President of the Chancery
Division, and the Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas shall be the President of the Common
Pleas Division. {See Jud. Act of 1873, sec. 31.)
So in England by the section cited.
(7) Such one of the said three Judges as at the time
of the passing of this Act may be entitled to pre-
cedence over the other two, shall be the first
President of the High Court ; and, on his ceas-
ing to be President, the President of the said High
Court shall be that one of the Presidents of the
Queen's Bench, Chancery and Common Pleas
Divisions, who, for the time being, is first in order
of seniority. (5^^ Jud. Act of 1873, sec. 5 ; Jud.
Act, 1875, sec. 6 ; R. S. O. c. 38, s. 6 ; 37 Vict,
c. 7, sec. 5.)
Presidents (f\\
of the ^^
Divisions.
COURT OF APPEAL. 5
In England the Lord Chancellor is the President of the High Court, Seo. 3.
and, in his absence, the Lord Chief Justice of England. sub-si. 8
In Upper Canada, by 9.5 Vict. c. 18, 8. 1 (R. S. O. c. 38, sec. 6), -^ '
the Chief Justice of Appeal has rank and precedence over all the ^**'
other Judges of Her Majesty's Courts of Law and Equity. By R.
S. O. c. 38, sec. 6 (embodying Con. Stat. U. C. c. 10, s. 6 ; c. 12, s. 4,
and 37 Vict. c. 7, s. 5), it is provided, that the Justices of Appeal, the
Chancellor of Ontario, and the Chief Justices of the Superior
Courts of Common Law shall have rank and precedence among them-
selves, according to their seniority of appointments to any of the
said offices ; and that the Vice-Chancellor and the Puisne Judges of
the Superior Courts of Law shall have rank and precedence among
themselves according to seniority of appointment to their respective
offices.
(8) Upon any vacancy happening among the Judges,
the Judge appointed to fill such vacancy is (sub-
ject to the provisions of this Act, and to any
Rules of Court which may be made pursuant
thereto) to become and be a member of the same
Division to which the Judge whose place has
become vacant belonged. (Jud. Act of 1873, s. 32.)
So in England by the section referred to.
(9) Nothing in this Act shall prevent, or shall be con-
strued as intended to prevent, the transfer of any
Judge of any of the said Divisions from one to
another of the said Divisions.
By the English Act of 1873, s. 31, any Judge of " any of the said
Divisions may be transferred by Her Majesty, under her Royal Sign
Manual, from one to another of the said Divisions."
4. The Court of Appeal for Ontario, at present ex- Existing
isting, is continued under that name, and shall, as here- Appeal*
tofore, consist of a Chief Justice, to be called the •'°°"''"''*^-
Chief Justice of Ontario, and three other Judges, to
be called Justices of Appeal, as in the Act respecting
the Court of Appeal, (R. S. O. c. 38,) mentioned ; and
the said Judges of the Courts of Queen's Bench,
Chancery and Common Pleas, and their successors
the Justices of the High Court, .shall be ex officio
Judges of the Court of Appeal, for the same purposes
and with the same duties and powers as by the said
Act is provided with respect to the Judges of the
Courts of Queen's Bench, Chancery and Common
Pleas. {See Jud. Act of 1875, s. 4 : R. S. O. c. 38,
ss. 3, 10.)
ONTAKIO .IL'DICATUKK ACT, \^Sl.
8eo8. 4, 5. liy R. S. (). c. 'AS, it was iirovided as follows :
" .S. riio Court of A|>i)eal, c-vt present existing, is hereby con-
tinued, under the name aforesaid, and shall consist of a Chief
.Tustice (who shall have the title hereinafter mentioned), and three
i'uisne .Instices (to he called "Justices of Appeal "), appointed from
time to time as provided !)> 'J'lie British North America Act, 18G7,
and the Judges for the time being of tlie Superior Courts of Law
and Kipiity, who sliall be rx ojfii'lu Judges of the Court of Appeal,
80 as to provifle for the cases mentioned in the tenth section of this
Act."
"10. In case of there being a vacancy in the Court of Appeal, or
iu case, from illness or some other cause, one or more of the Judges
of tlie said Court, is or are not present at some sitting of the Court,
or in case one or more of the said Juilges is or are under some legal
dis(jualilication to hear an appeal, the Judges of the Courts of
(;Jueen's Bench, Ciiancery, and Common Pleas, shall choose from
amongst their nundjer a Judge, or as many Judges as necessary, to
supply for the time the place or [jlaces yacant, or the place or places
of the Judge or Judges of the Court of Appeal so absent or dis-
qualified ; and the .fudges so chosen and acting shall have authority
to continue to hear appeals paitly heard before them, and to give
judgment in all appeals heard before them, notwithstanding that
such vacancy may in the meantime have been tilled up, or that the
Judge who was absent may have resumed his duties."
In Kugland, by section 4, of the Act of 1875, as amended by sec-
tion ]r», of the Act of !87(i, the Court of Appeal consists of five
ex-oJfirAo Judges, and six ordinary Judges ; and provision is made
for the attendance in appeal, where needed, of a Judge of each of
the respective Divisions of the High Court.
One cause of disqualification to sit is given by sec. 13 of R. S. O.
c. 38, which is as follows ; —
" 13. No Judge against whose judgment an appeal is brought, or
who took part in the trial at Nisi rrius, or in the hearing in the
Court below, shall sit or take part iu the hearing of, or adjudication
upon, the proceedings in the Court of Appeal. "
As to other causes of en Court in presence of the
(!hancellor. In England the Lord ('haiicellor takes the oath in pre-
since of Her Majesty iu Council, "or otherwise, as Her Majesty
may direct" (31 & 32 Vict., c. 72, Sched. 1st part) ; and the other
Judges take "the oath in presence of the L(n"d (!hancellor (Jud. Act
1875, s. 5). The oath taken by the English Judges (31 & 32 Vict.,
c. 72) differs a little in form from that given in the present Act,
which follows the form hitherto prescribed in this Province, (li. 8.
O. c. 38, 8. 7 ; c. 39, s, 9 ; c. 40, s. 7. )
6. Every existing Judge is, as to all matters within Saving of
the legislative authority of this Province, to remain "biigauong
in the same condition as if this Act had not passed ; 5ua'',|fs"'^^
and, subject to the provisions of this Act, each of the
said existing Judges shall be capable of performing
and liable to perform all duties which he would have
been capable of performing or liable to perform if
this Act had not pa.>sed. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 1 1.)
The English section enumerated the nir\tters as to which "every
existing Judge" was to "remain in the same condition," viz.,
* ' tenure of office, rank, title, salary, pension, [)atrouage and jjowers
of appointment or dismissal, and all other privileges and disqualifi-
cations. "
7. If, in any case not expressly provided for by Provision
this Act, a liability to any duty, or any authority orextraoX"^
power, not incident to the administration of justice "?7'1'^^'«^
1 11 1 1 • 1 r 1 1 of Judges.
shall have been imposed or conferred by any statute
or law (a) upon the Judges or any Judge of any of
the Courts united and consolidated as aforesaid (save
as hereinafter mentioned), every Judge of the said
High Court shall be capable of performing and exer-
cising, and shall be liable to perform and empowered
to exercise, every such duty, authority and power, in
the same manner as if this Act had not passed, and
as if he had been duly appointed the successor of a
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Seo. 7. Judge liable to such duty, or possessing such authority
8ub-M. 1.2. or power, before the passing of this Act. {See Jud.
Sees. 8, 9. Act of 1873,8. 12).
(a) The Englinh Hection has here the words '*or custom."
(2) Any such duty, authority, or power, imposed or
conferred in any such case as aforesaid, upon
the Chief Justice of Ontario, the Chancellor, the
Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench, or the Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas, shall continue to
be performed and exercised by them respectively,
and by their respective successors, in the same
manner as if this Act had not passed. -{See Jud.
Act of 1873, s. 12).
The English enactment is to the same effect.
Seal of
Court.
8. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may, from
time to time, determine and declare the seal to be
used in the Supreme Court, and by which its proceed-
shall be certified and authenticated ; and until there
is a seal for the Supreme Court, the seals now in use
in and for the existing Courts may be used in and for
the respective Divisions of the High Court, and in
and for the Court of Appeal respectively. {See Jud.
Act of 1873, s. 61 ; R. Sup. C, April, 1880, R. 45 ;
R. S. O. c. 40, s. 3.)
The English Acts do not provide for the seals to be used, except
that section 61 of the Act of 1873 enacts that in e^^ery District
Registry "such seal shall be used as the Lord Chancellor shall
from time to time direct." By. R. S. C, April, 1880, R. 4.5, it is
provided that ' ' the official seals to be used in the Central Office
shall be used as the Lord Chancellor shall from time to time direct."
PART II.
JURISDICTION OF HIGH COURT.
Jurisdiction
of High
Court of
Justice.
9. The High Court of Justice shall be Supciiv^r
Court of Record, and, subject as in Act men-
tioned, shall have the jurisdictic iich, at t1 ^
commencement of this Act, was ve.-- in, or capable
of being exercised by, the Court ot «.Jueen"s Bench,
the Court of Chancery, the Court of Comn.on Pleas,
and Courts of Assize, Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol
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Delivery (whether created by Commission or other- See. 9.
wisej, and shall be deemed to be and shall be a '"'*■''■•'• '■
continuation of the said Courts respectively (subject Sec. 10.
to the provisions of this Act) under the name of the
High Court of Justice aforesaid {See Jud. Act of
1873,8. 16; R. S. O., c. 4i,s. I e/ sq.\ 36 Vict, c. 8, ss.
52 & 55. Ont.)
In Clarhrowjh v. Toothill, W. N., 1881, 110; 50 L. J. Chy- 743;
18 C. L. J. 101, it was held that where an Act passed before the
Judicature Act and referring in terms to a common law action only
authorized certain proceeding, such proceeding might after the Jud.
Act be taken in all the Divisions of the High Conrt. See also notes
to sec. 57, pout.
In England it has been held that the prerogative writ of man-
damus is still only granted on application to the Q. B. D., {OlosMop
V. Heston Local Board, 12 Ch. D. 115, 116, 122). See in Ont., how-
ever, notes to sec. 17.
(2) The jurisdiction aforesaid shall include (subject to
the exceptions hereinafter contained) the jurisdic-
tion which, at the commencement of this Act,
was vested in, or capable of being exercised by,
all or any one or more of the Judges of the said
Courts, respectively, sitting in Court, or Chambers,
or elsewhere, when acting as Judges or a Judge
in pursuance of any statute or law ; and all powers
given to any such Court, or to any such Judges
or Judge, by any statute ; and also all ministerial
powers, duties, and authorities, incident to any
and every part of the jurisdiction. {See Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 16.)
In the corresponding English section (16) the same Courts are
mentioned as above, and several others ; and the jurisdiction is said
to be "transferred to" the High Court — an expression which is not
used in this Act.
Where a person fraudulently personating a testator had forged
mortgages of the testators estate and an action was brouglit to obtain
a declaration that certain mortgages were void, and to have them
delivered up, Kay, J. , looking at this enactment said that he was not
administering equity merely, and should therefore give the plaintiff
his legal remedy as to the deeds, and direct them to be delivered up
as well as declare them void. (Cooper v. Vesey, 51 L. J., Chy. 149)
10. From and after the commencement of this Act Transfer ot
the several jurisdictions vested in the said High Court {|u"f„'e8l
of Justice, shall cease to be exercised except [in the
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Sees. 10, 11. name of] the said High Court of Justice as provided
subs. 2. by this Act, save as otherwise in th.is Act provided.
{See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 22.)
The English section uses the word " by," instead of the words in
br'.okets.
Provision as
to pending
business.
1 1. In all causes, matters, and proceedings whatso-
ever, which shall have been fully heard, and in which
judgment shall not have been given, or having been
given, shall not have been signed, d.''awn up, passed,
entered, or otherwise perfected, at the time appointed
for the commencement of this Act, such judgment,
decree, rule, or order, may be given or made, signed,
drawn up, passed, entered, or perfected, respectively,
after the co.nmenccment of this Act, in the name of
the same Court, and by the same Judges and Officers,
and generally in the same manner, in all respects, as
if this Act had not passed ; and the same shall take
effect, to all intents and purposes, as if the same had
been duly perfected before the commencement of this
Act. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 22.)
This corresponds with tlie English enactment. See note to sub-
section (2) infra.
(2) [a) Every judgment, decree, rule, or order of any
Court whose jurisdiction is hereby {b) [vested in]
the High Court of Justice, which .shall have been
duly perfected at any time before the commence-
ment of this Act, may be executed and enforced,
and, if necessary, amended or discharged, by the
High Court o. Justice, in the same manner as if
it had been a judgment, decree, rule or order of
the said High Court ; and all causes, matters,
and proceedings whatsoever {c), which shall be
pending in '. / of the Courts whose jurisdiction
is so {h) [vested] as aforesaid at the commence-
ment of th's Act, shall be continued and con-
cluded {(f) in and before the High Court of
Justice ; and {e) the said High Court shall have
jurisdiction for so continuing and concluding
matters criminal as well as civil. {See Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 22 ; Order 62, post.)
(a) Tlie English enactinents from wliich these are taken, apply to
tlie Court of Appeal, as well as to the High Court ; as the Statute
was creating the Court of Ap})cal.
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in the
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HIGH COURT.
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(/;) Instead of '• vested in," the English Act has " transferred to. " Sec. 11.
(c) The English section has here the wotds "whether civil or 8iib-.s.s. 2,3.
criminal." The Provincial Legislature has no jurisdiction over „ ,„
'•procedure in criminal matters." (,SVe B. N. A. Act, s. 91, No. 27.)
((/) The words that follow in this sul (-section to the end are not
in the English .\ct. See note to sub-s. (.S).
((') While the Provincial Legislature has no jurisdiction over
" procedure in criminal matters," its powers of legislation include
the "Constitution" and "Organization of Provincial Courts, both
of criminal and civil jurisdiction" (B. N. A. Act, s. 92, No. l4.
(3) The said High Court shall have the .same juri.s-
diction in relation to all such causes, matters and
proceedings as if the same had been commenced
in the High Court of Justice, and continued
therein down to the time at which this Act goes
into effect ; and, .so far as relates to the form and
manner of procedure, such causes, matters and
proceedings, or any of them (a), shall be con-
tinued and concluded in and before the s? ! li igh
Court, as shall be directed by Rules or (>;ders of
Court. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 22 Order 62,
(rt) The English section referred to contains the same provision
with respect to the High Court as tliis sub-section does up to this
point ; but, instead of what follows, the English Act provided that
such suits should be continued and concluded either in the Courts
from which they were transferred, or according to the course of the
High Court, as the said Court might think lit to direct. The Court
afterwards gave the directions which have been followed in Rules
493 and 494.
12. The jurisdiction (a) [of] the High Court ofRuiesasto
Justice and the Court of Appeal, respectively, shall ju^gafution.
be exerci.sed (so far as regards procedure and practice)
in the manner provided jy this .Act, or by such Rules
and Orders of Coui'^ as may be made pursuant to this
Act ; and where no >pecial provision is contained in
this Act or in any such Rules or Orders of Court with
reference thereto, it shall be excicised as nearly as
may be in the same manner as the same might have
been exercised by the res[)ective existing Courts if
this Act had not been passed. {Sw Jud. Act of 1873,
s. 23.)
(a) Instead of the word " of, ' the English Act has the words " by
this Act transferred to."
.Suu .sec. 02 and note at the beginning of the IJules.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
JURISDICTION OF COURT OF APPEAL.
Jurisdiction 13. The Court of Appeal shall be a Superior
Appe^^ °' Court of Record, and shall [continue to have all the
jurisdiction and power which the said Court has here-
tofore had, save as varied by or under this Act ; and
in civil cases shall also] have jurisdiction and power
to hear and determine appeals from any judgment or
order, save as hereinafter mentioned, of the High
Court of Justice, or of any Judges or Judge thereof,
subject to the provisions of this Act, and to such
Rules and Orders of Court for regulating the terms
and conditions on which appeals shall be allowed, as
may be made pursuant to this Act. (See Jud. Act of
1873, ss. 18, 19 ; R. S. O. c. 38, s. 18, et j^eq.)
The words in brackets are not in the English section. The section
otherwise corresponds with the tirst part of the English section 19.
In civil and criminal cases, the jurisdiction of the Court of
Appeal is appellate only. (See R. S. 0. c. 38, s. 18, and Brown v.
Collins, W. N. 188.3, 155.) It has original jurisdiction in Election
cases (s. 20).
The former appellate jutisdiction in civil cases is, if anything,
enlarged by the present section, which confers the jurisdiction to
entertain an appeal from any "judgment or order." The right of
appeal is subject to new restrictions. (See sec. 32 et seq.)
In giving an opinion on a special case, the jurisdiction exercised
by a Court is judicial, not consultative, so that its decision is a
"judgment or order." (Overneers of Walsall v. L. ) In appeals from the Surrogate Courts, as provided in " The
Surrogate Courts Act."
" (r) In appeals from Stipendiary Magistrates, as provided in the
twenty-fifth section of "The Act Respecting the Administration of
Judice in Unorganized Tracts."
" ((/) In appeals from a Judge of a County Court, as provided in
" The Act respecting Water Privileges."
"20. The Court of Appeal and the Judges thereof shall have
jurisdiction in the trial of Election cases, as provided by " The
Eh'clion Act " and " The Controverted Elections Act."
"21. The Court shall have power to quash proceedings in cases
brought before it, in which error or appeal does not lie, or where
such proceedings are taken against good faith.
" 22. The Court of Appeal p'lall have all the powers and duties as
to amendment and otherwise of the Court or Judge from which or
whom the appeal ia had, together with full discretionary power to
receive further evidence upon questions of fact ; such evidence to
be either by oral examination in Court, by affidavit, or by deposition
taken before any person whom the Court may nominate.
"(2.) Such further evidence maybe given without special leave
upon interlocutory applications, or in any case as to matters which
have occurred after the date of the decision from which the appeal
is brought.
See Sanders v. Sanders, 45 L. T. 637 ; 51 L. J. Chy. 276 ; 18 C.
L. J. 236.
" (3.) Upon appeals from a decree or judgment ui)on the merits at
the trial or hearing of any action or matter, such further evidence
(save as aforesaid) shall I'i admitted on special grounds only, and
not without the special le ; e of the Court.
" 23. The Court shall have power to dismiss an appeal, or give
any judgment or make any decree or order which ought to have been
made, and direct the issue of any process, or the taking of any pro-
ceedings in the Court below, or to award restitution and jiayment of
costs, or to make such further or other order as the case may require."
The Court may make such order as is justified by the law as then
existing, though the eflfect be to vary a decision of the Court below,
which was in accordance with the then existing law (Quilter v. Maple-
son, 47 L. T. 561).
The Rule generally followed by the Courts is not to review the
findings of the Judge of first instance, when his decision depends
upon the balance of testimony (Hak v. Kennedy, 8 Ont. App, 167.)
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
SeoSi 13-15. The Oourt may under this seotion, however, review a decision as to
a question of fact arrived at upon conHicting evidence, and is not
deterred from reversing such a judgment merely by the consideration
that the .Judge of first instance hail tiie advantage of seeing the de-
meanour of the witnesses and tlieir manner of giving their (;vidence,
unless the decision of the case rests upon tiie credibility of the wit-
nesses, and tlie .fudge in determining the credit to l)e given tothem-
proceeded u[ton their demeanour. (See IJan v. liruwii, 18 (h*. 081 ;
Morrison v.' Jiolnii.tou, IK (>r. 480; Ariii.tfroiif/ v. GiK/p, 25 (Ir. I ;
TIk' (.'/miinhanfa, I P. 1). '2S:i ; Jiiu-ihi/ v. inAlnmu, 4 (!h. D. 24;
Si/iiiiHtjfoii V. Si/iiiiiitffoii, li. U. 2 Sc. Api). 424 ; (iroi/ v. Tnrnhnll, ib.
">;i ; Rciltinirc v. Fl'tird, 20 Ch. D. 22 ; Trninpour'v. Sni/lor, 1 Ont.
App. 104 ; Tin/lor v. Tai/lor, ib. 2(;4 ; /iV Randolph, ib.' :«1 ; The
MihiiiPKc, 4,S L T. 107) Where the Appellate Court has the same
materials before it as the Court whose decision it is reviewing, the
above considerations do not apply, (Rcihjravc v. Hurd, 20 Ch. D.
2.3,) and the T'ourt will exercise its judgment on the evidence just
jvs it would on a (luestion of law. It will reverse the judgment if
satisfied that it is wrong, (Birdan v. Greenwood, 20 Ch. D. 769 n)
(ttherwise it will affirm it, (Symbufton v. Si/muKjton, sup. ; Hale
V. Kennedy, 8 Ont. App. 157.)
"24. The Court shall have power to make such order as to the
whole or any part of the costs of an appeal as may seem just.
" 25. The powers in the three next preceding sections may be
exercised by the Court, notwithstanding that the ai)peal is brought
against part only of the judgment of the Court below ; and such
])ower may be exercised in favour of all or any of the respondents
(»r parties, although such respondents or parties may not have
appealed from, or complained of the judgment."
onanappe'd 14^- ^OT all the purposcs of and incidental to the
m^i Court, hearing and determination of any such appeal, and
^""w"u'^'"the amendment, execution and enforcement of any
peal ti> have . , ' , i . r i
all po\\.i.s of judgment or order made on such appeal, and for the
High C"ii't. pj^jj.pQj,g ^f every other authority given to the Court
of Appeal by this Act, the said Court of Appeal shall
have all the power, authority and jurisdiction by this
Act vested in the High Court of Justice. (See Jud.
Act of 1873, s. 19, second part ; R. S. O. c. 38, s. 22).
This corresponds substantially with the second part of the English
section 19.
This section only confers additional powers on the Court of Appeal
without interfering with the practice under the Appeal Act ; so th.at
execution for costs, etc. awarded by the Court of Appeal is to be
issued out of the (Jourt appealed from (Freed v. Orr, 2 C. L. T. 90 ;)
See Lowsor- v. Canada Farmers' In«. Co. 2 C. L. T. 47.
.jiiriRdiction 15. Thc jurisdiction and power of the Court of
rukTii". Appeal, in respect of the said matters and all others,
shall be and are subject to the provisions of this Act,
and to such Rules and Orders of Court for regulating
RULES OF LAW.
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the terms and conditions on which such appeals shall Seos. 15, 16.
be allowed, as may be made pursuant to this A.ct. ^"^"''- ^•
(^S*^^ Jud. Act of 1S73, s. 19, Jt)d 'part).
Same in elt'oct as the English enactment referred to.
RL'J.KS UK LAW,
16. in every civil cause or matter commenced in '-"w ami
t r • 1 f- r t • T iT^ • 1111 I'fiuity to be
the Hi^h Lourt 01 Justice, Law and nquity snail be ((imurrent-
administered by the Hip^h Court of Justice and the t^;ca"'"'*'
Court of Appeal respectively according to the Rules
_ — n - — "• • -" J —
Lppeai respectively according to the Rules
following (Jud. Act of ICS73, s. 24 ; Sa- R. S. O.,
ss. 4. 5)-
C.49,
(2) If any plaintiff or petitioner claims to be entitled
to any equitable estate or right, or to relief upon
any equitable ground against any deed, instru-
ment, or contract, or against any right, title, or
claim whatsoever asserted by any defendant or
respondent in such cause or matter, or to any
relief founded upon a legal right which hereto-
fore could only have been given by a Court of
Equity, the said Courts respectively, and every
Judge thereof, shall give to such plaintiff or peti-
tioner such and the same relief as ought to have
been given by the Court of Chancery in a suit or
proceeding for the same or the like purpose pro-
perly instituted before the passing of this Act.
(Jud. Act of 1873, s. 24, sub-s. i.)
Taken from the Imp. Act.
This and the next section deal with the old anomaly of diflferent
Courts, recognizing different rights and duties, applying different
remedies to the same cjise, and in some oases even enforcing rules
of law ill conflict with one another. The removal of the conflict of
law is provided for by 3. 17. The rest of the matter is dealt with
in the present section, the ^jrovisions of which have been summarized
thus : —
The plaintiff may assert an equitable claim in any Division of tlie
High Court (sub-s. 2) ; and may obtain an eoeedin:^s, {Gibh.iv. Gtdld,SQ. B. D., 296, 9Q. B. D., 59, ) irrespec-
tive of the (juestion whether such matters formerly constituted at
Law a good answer to a plea of the Statute.
In AdiiiiiKoti V. Adainmn, 7 Ont. App. o92, the opinion was expressed
by Burton, J. A., that the owner of >'n equitable estate cannot
notwithstanding the .Jud. Act. pro>;eed to recover possession of land
against a trespasser in possession, but wa° bound to sue in the name
of the person having the legal estate. O.'his opinion did not form
l)art of the judgment of the Court in the case, and was founded
upon the view that befoi'e the Administration of Justice Act, 1873,
ejectment would not lie in such a case, and that the latter Act only
enal)led the Court f>f Chancery to entertain suits for ejectment in
the same way as the Courts of Common Law. The point, which did
not there ilistinctly arise as tlie proceedings were before the Jud.
Act, has since l)een considered in Hctiian v. Hwnan, 3 C. L. T. 163,
where it was decided that since the .Tud. Act. such an actitm may
be maintained by the eipiitable owner in his own name. (But s-^e
S8.
Where a partnership, had by order of the Court been dissolved,
the plaintiff and defendants signed an agreement of compromise ;
the plaintiff subsequently repudiated the agreement, and proposed
to proceed with his action, alleging that his signature had been ob-
tained by fraud, it was held that the Court had jurisdiction on sum-
mons to stay further proceedings in the action without a fresh action
being commenced to enforce the agreement (Eden v, Naiah, 7 Ch.
D. 781 ; Be Gaudet 12 Ch. D. 882) ; or an action to enforce the agree-
ment might be brought (Hart v. Hart, 45 L. T. 13 ; 17 C L. J.
413 ) See before the Judicature Act Prt/er v. Grihhle, L. K. 10 Chy.
634, also Small v. Union Permanent B. S., G Pr. R. 206 where it
was held that a compromise of a suit entered intf> before answer
might be set up by the answer, and specific performance of it prayed
by way of cross relief.
An application to stay must in general be on notice. " In a sum-
mary way " does not mean ex parte except in cases of emergency,
(See Blewitt v. Dowlimj, W. N. 1875, 202 ; Kevers v. Mkhdl, VV.
N. 1876, 53, and note to 8. 17 sub-s. 8).
In Besant v. Wood, 12, Ch. D. 630, it was said that though a
pending motion cannot be restrained a person may in a proper case
be restrained from instituting proceedings. (See also Cercle Bestaii-
rant Co. v. Lavery, 18 Ch. D. 555).
Rev. Stat. c. 40, s. 98 (and Rev. Stat. c. 50, s. 72) make provision
with regard to staying proceedings when another action for the
same cause is pending out of Ontario as follows :
"98. If any suit is brought in the Court of Chancery [in any
Court of Law in R. S. O. c. 50, s. 72] for any cause of action for
which any suit or action has been brought and is pending between
the same parties and their representatives in any place or country
out of Ontario, the Court, or any Judge thereof, may make an order
to stay all proceedings in the Court of Chancery [in such first men-
tioned Court in R. S. O. 50 s. 72] until satisfactory proof is offered
to the Court or Judge that the suit or action so brought in such
other place or country out of Ontario is detennined or discontinued."
(29, 30 V. c. 42 s. 4).
The rule in England is, that where one of two actions for the
same cause is pending abroad, the Court has jurisdiction to stay,
but the party applying must make out a special case for relief ;
whereas where all the actions are in England, or semble in the
Queen's Courts anywhere, the concurrent proceedings are prima/acif
vexatious (McHcnry v. Lewis, 21 Ch. D. 202 ; 22 Ch. D. 397). The
Court will not consider the double litigation vexatious where there
are substantial reasons to induce the plaintiff to sue in both coun-
tries ; as when he can get judgment in each action, but execution is
more easily obtained in one than in the other (Peruvian Ouano Co.,
STAYING PROCEEDINGS.
91
7. Bockwoldt, 23 Ch. D. 225 ; Hyman v. Helm, 24 Ch. D, 531 ; Direct 8«o, 18.
U. S. Cable Co. v. Dom. Tel. Co., 8 Ont. App. 416). «ub-i.«.
Whether a Court having ample authority to decide the matter
brought before it should await tne expected adjudication of another
tribunal having only similar authority is merely a question for the
exercise of judicial discretion, (Phonpfiate Seivatje Company v. Mulle-
fon, 1 App. Ca. 780.) See Hounston v. At. of Sllyo, W.N. 1884, 29.
There is a discretiori to stay proceedings in the High Court for
damages for a collision, in respect of which proceedings are being
taken i« rem in a Vice Admiralty Court. (77te Peshawur, 48
L. T. 796, 8 P. D. 32).
Under the Ont. Statute above mentioned, proceedings were stayed
in this Province, where the matter could more conveniently be dis-
posed of in the foreign Court, by reason of the suit being there
m a more advanced stage, and the parties being personally subject
to the jurisdiction of the foreign Court, and the latter was the most
convenient, in view of the evidence to be procured. {HoweM v.
Jtwett, 7 Pr. R. 69. )
Actions or proceedings which are absolutely groundless are frivo- Staying
lou8 and vexatious. The institution of them is an abuse of the pro- vexatioug
cess of the Court, and they may be .stayed summarily upon motion, P™''®* '"Ks-
(Edmunds v. Atty. Gen. 26 W. R. 550 ; 38 L. T. 213 ; W. N. 1878,
in ;) e. ij. actions against a public officer for an act plainly in accord-
ance with his duty {Cantro v. Murray, L. R. 10 Ex. 213) ; against a
Judge for any act done in that capacity, (Cobbett v. Field, W. N.
1877, 8; Hind v. Brett, W. N. 1883, 37) ; where the point has already
been decided against the plaintiff in another action, {Daivkins v.
Saxe Weimar, etc., 1 Q. B. D. 499; EdmundH y. Attorney General,
supra. Mortlock v. Mortlock, 20 L. T. N. S. 773) ; where the plaintiff
has no locus standi, (Rohson v. Dodds, L. 11. 8 Eq. 302 ; Vah v.
Op])€rt, 5 Ch. D. 969) ; where the claim though stating a sufficient
case is shewn by admission of the plaintilf to be without foundation,
(Jiune.'ion V. Laing, 7 Pr. II. 404.) Where a right to sue, however
slight, appears on the face of the proceedings, and is not displaced
by any admission, the plaintiff will not be prevented from having
his action disposed of in the regular way (liloxam v. Metropolitan, &c. ,
L. K. 3 Chy. 337 ; Seaton v. Grant, L R. 2 Chy. 459) ; but he may
be directed to facilitate an early disposition of the action, [Jameson
v. Lainij, supra.)
An action in which relief is claimed which had been already
claimed in another action will be stayed, only in so far as it claims
rehef included in the former action. (Morton v. Quick, 26 W. R.
441).
There is no rule of practice by which a plaintiff ordered to pay
costs in the course of an action, but not i)aying them, is liable to have
his action stayed till they are paid (Morton v. Palmer, 9 Q.B. D. 89).
An action may be stayed till security ordered to be given for
damages has been given (Richards v. Howell, W. N., 1883, 159, 168).
One of two cross actions between the same parties, arising out of cross
the same matter may be stayed, and a consolidation in fact thus actions,
effected ; and where such an application is made the action against
the party on whom the burden of proof lies ought in general to be
stayed, and the action brought by him ought to be allowed to pro-
ceed, the other party being at liberty to raise by defence, set off or
counter-claim all qitestions intended to be raised by him in the action
which is stayed (Thomson v. .S". Eastern Ry. Co., 9. Q. B. D., 320).
See further the notes to Rnle 395.
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ONTARIO JUDK.ATUHE ACT, 1881.
8Ub
Subject M
nforeHaiil
Coiniiiun
Ijaw and
Htatutory
Rules are to
govern.
?**'' ^5'g (7) Subject to the aforesaid provisions for giving effect
* ' ■ to equitable rijjhts and other matters of Equity
in manner aforesaid, and to the other express
provisions of this Act, the said Courts respec-
tively, and every Judge thereof, shall recognize
and give effect to all legal claims and demands,
and all estates, rights, duties, obligations, and
liabilities existing by the Common Law or created
by any Statute, in the same manner as the same
would have been recognized and given effect to
if this Act had not passed by any of the Courts
whose jurisdiction is [vested in] the High Court
of Justice. (See ih. sub-s. 6).
Same a8 t)ic English sub-suction referred to, except that the latter
has the words "transferred to" instead of "vested in ;" and after
the word "law'' has the words " or by any custom."
done in
every case
as far as
possible.
coini.iet? (8) (a) The High Court of Justice and the Court of
Appeal respectively, in the exercise of the juris-
diction vested in them by this Act in every cause
or matter pending before them respectively, shall
have power to grant, and shall grant, either
absolutely or on such reasonable terms and con-
ditions as to them shall seem just, all such
remedies what.soever as any of the parties thereto
may appear to be entitled to in respect of any
and every legal or equitable claim properly
brought forward by them respectively in such
cause or matter ; {b) so that, as far as possible, all
matters so in controversy between the said parties
respectively may be completely and finally deter-
mined, and all multiplicity of legal proceedings
concerning any of such matters avoided. {lb
sub-s. 7.)
(a) Same as the English sub-section referred to.
(6) Sir W. T. Charley, M.P., in his edition of the Judicature Act
said : "If the closing words of this section be verified by experi-
ence, this Act will prove a second Magna Charta to the suitor. "
A cause or matter is pending within the meaning of this section
BO long as final judgment remains unsatisfied (Salt v. Cooper, 16 Ch.
D. 544 ; Smith v. Coweli, 6 Q. B. D. 75). See also Re Clagett, Ford-
ham V. Claijett, 20 Oh. D. 637, where it was said that a "pending
matter " in any Court of Justice is one in which some proceeding
may still be taken.
The meaning of this and the preceding sub-section is, that when-
ever a subject of controversy arises in an action which can conveni-
ently b
should
liti§at
limite<
ence o
Rule
See
JJowiU
D. 882
RULES OF LAW.
as
fiUly be determined between the piirtieH to the action, the Court See. 18.
should, if possible, determine it ho as to prevent further and needless 8uli-s. 8.
litigation {Ne '/'harp, 3 P. D., 81). The right of the parties is o „ 17
limited by the opinion of tlie Oourt aa to the ^iractical conveni-
ence of trying incongruous claims in the same action. See notes to
Rule 127.
See aXeo Hedfey V. Batfs, 13 Ch. D. at p. 501 ; DuwdeHwellx,
Dowdeswell, 9 Ch. D. 294 ; lit (Jaudet Freren SteaniH/iip Co., 12 Ch.
D. 882.
The Court may, nevertheless, decline to decide questions relating
to contingent interests which may never come into possession
{Kecan v, Craw/ord, G Ch. D. 29.)
17. Whereas it is expedient to amend and declare "i'''* o'J»7
,T ,, f. '■ , . . t • /~\ • Upon certain
the Law to be hereafter administered in Ontario as points,
to the matters next hereinafter mentioned : Be it en-
acted as follows : (See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 25 ; Act of
1875, s. 10 ; R. S. O. c. 40, ss. 36, 86,87 ; c. 49, s.s. 4,
5,21, 23; c. so, ss. 131-133-)
This recital does not follow the language of the English section
referred to (23) ; the difference is immaterial. The object of the
section is to render uniform the rules of law administered in the
several Divisions of the Court on the points as to which such rules
were formerly in conflict. This had been done to a considerable ex-
tent in Ontario by the Administration of .Justice Act, 1873, 3(5 Vict.
0. 8 (R. S. 0. c 49, ss. 4, 5, 21, 23 ; R. S. O. c. 40, ss. 80, 87, ; c
50, ss. 131-133, &c.)
The method which has been adopted in the present section is to
deal in the first ten sub-sections with specific cases in which conflict-
ing rules formerly existed, and to provide what rule is to prevail for
the future.
The first sub-section in the English Act, and one substituted for
it under section 10 of the Jud. Act 1870, provide for the administra-
tion of the estate of a deceased person who is insolvent, and make
applicable thereto the same rules as the Bankrupt Law provides for
estates administered thereunder. "The British North America Act "
gives exclusive jurisdiction to the Dominion Parliament in matters
of "Bankruptcy and Insolvency " (s. 91, No. 21 ;) but the subject
is not without legislative provision in Ontario, for by 29 Vict. c. 28,
8. 28 (R. S. 0. c. 107 s. 30), it was enacted, that "on the administra- R. 8. O.
tion of the estate of any deceased person, in case of a deficiency of i '• 107, b. 30
assets, debts due to the Crown and to the executor or administrator
of the deceased person, and debts to others, including therein,
respectively, debts by judgment, decree or order, and other debts
of record, debts by specialty, simple contract debts, and such claims
for damages as by statute are payable in like order of administration
as simple contract debts, shall be paid pari paasu and without any
preference or priority of debts of one rank or nature over those of
another ; but nothing herein contained shall prejudice any lien ex-
isting during the lifetime of the debtor on any of his real or personal
estate." x
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8eo.U7.
Bub-ss.. 2-4.
Statutes of
Liinitntions
not to apply
to express
trusts.
ONTAItlO JUDICATURE ACT, 1^81.
Ek^uitable
waste.
Merger.
(2) No claim of a cestui que trust against his trustee
for any property held on an express trust, or in
respect of any breach of such trust, shall be held
to be barred by any Statute of Limitations. (Jud.
Act, 1873, s. 25, sub-s. 2 ; See R. S. O. c. io8,
s. 30.)
Same as the English sub-section.
See Petre v. Pelre, 1 Drew, .39.3, for the difference in Efjuity between
express and implied trusts. In the case of an express trust it has
always been the doctrine of Courts of Fruity that no time, aa
between the trustee and cestui ijue trust, operates as a bar to the
eiiuitable right of the latter ; and this sub-f ection is only a statutory
declaration of that doctrine, {Harnlon v. Teniaon, 20 Ch. D. 109.)
As to what nevertheless amounts to laches and acquiescence which
will be a bar to relief, see ih. and Lewin on Trusts 6th Ed. 714, \,\.^x
Fisher Dig. 1880, p. 22(X). It is not necessary that the express trust
be evidenced by writing to bring the cass within this provision.
(Cook V. Grant, 32 C.'P. 511, 521).
Sec. 30 of R. S. 0. c. 108 is as follows :—
"30. Where any laud or rent is vested in a trustee upon any ex-
press trust, the right of the cestui que trust, or any person claiming
through him to bring a suit against the trustee or any person claim-
ing through him, to recover such land or rent shall be deemed to
have iirst accrutsd, according to the meaning of this Act, at and not
before the time at v hich such land or rent has been conveyed to a
purchaser for valuable consideration, and then shall be deemed to
liave accrued only as against such purchaser, and any person claim-
ing through him."
And it has been said thab this enactment is in effect extended to
personalty by the present sub-section (per Kay, J., Banner v. Ber-
ridf/e, 18 Ch. D. 262.
(3) An estate for life without impeachment of waste
shall not confer, or be deemed to have conferred, upon
the tenant for life any legal right to commit waste of
the description known as equitable waste, unless an
intention to confer such right shall expressly appear
by the instrument creating such estate. (Jud. Act of
1873, .s. 25, sub-s. 3.)
For the difference between legal and equitable waste see the notes
to Oarth v. Cotton, 1 W. & T. Lead Cas., 75' (5th Ki\.); Sea(jram v.
Knii/ht, L. R. 2 Ch. 628. A tenant for life without impeachment of
waste, is not permitted to make an excessive use of his legal power
as such, by cutting down ornamental trees, defacing the mansion-
house, &c.
See also Seton on Decrees (4th Ed. / 190.
(4) There shall not, after the commencement of this
Act, be any merger by operation of law only, of
any estate the benencial interest in which would
not be deemed to be merged or extinguished in
Equity, {/d. sub-s. 4.)
RULES OF LAW.
25
Suits for
poMMessiou
of land by
mortgagors.
Merger is where a greater estate and a leas coincide and meet in Sec. 17.
one and the same person in the same right without any intermediate sub-ss. 4-6.
estate ; in which case the less is immediately annihilated, or "merged"
in the greater ; as, if the fee comes to a tenant for years or life, the
the particular estates are merged in the fee ; but, in Efjuity, if the
merger which would take place at Law would occaaicm prejudice to a
party having a previous equitable interest in the estate, such interest
is not deemed to be merged. By R. 8. ( >. c. W), ss. 1 , '2, a mortgagee
may take a release of the ecjuity of redemption without merging nis
debt as against any other mortgagee or person having a charge on
the property. The cases on the construction of this enactment will
be found in Robinson & Joseph's Digest, 2312, et seq. See also 2246
et seq.
Where C. an administrator granted an underlease for a term of
years of land held by him as administrator, ami shortly afterward
the underlessee assigned the land to C. for thd residue of the term,
it was held that there was in Equity no merger of tho term (Cham-
brrs V, Kingham, 10 C'h. D. 743 ; see also Hyde v. Warden, 3 Ex. D.
72).
(5) A mortgagor, entitled for the time being to the
possession or receipt of the rents and profits of
any land as to which no notice of his intention
to take possession or to enter into the receipts of
the rents and profits thereof shall have been
given by the mortgagee, may sue for such pos-
session, or sue or distrain for the recovery of
such rents or profits, or to prevent or recover
damages in respect of any trespass or otiicr wrong
relative thereto, in his own name onl}', unless the
cause of action arises upon a lease or other con-
tract made by him jointly with any other jjerson,
{a) and in that case he ma)- sue or distrain jointly
with such otb r person. (See lb. sub-s. 5.)
(ft) Up to this point .uis sub-section corresponds with the ICnglish ;
what follows is not in the English sub-section. Tn cases under tiiis
sub-aoction the mortgagor may sometimes have to make the mort-
gagee a party ; but "unless there is a probability that the relief for
whicli the mortgagor suca will injuriously aft'cot the intcre-st of the
mortgagee, tlie mortgagee ouL;ht not to be \^r mglit liefon.- the Court
on a mere suggestion of a possibility tlta' tn- may be prejudiced"
(Faircluiujh v. Marslnitl, 4 Ex. 1). 37 and 4;»).
A mortgage having been assigned, the assignee served notice on
the tenants to pay him rent. A judgment (Meditor of the mortgagor
ol)taiued an ordtr on the tenants to pay. Tbe rents due at the date
of the assignment were nt)t therel)y assigiud to the transferee, but
were assigned to liim by the mortgagiH! after the gainishee order.
Held, tliat untler this sub-secti(Ui the rents attachetl were dents due
to the mortgagor {Patermn v. (flieWij, 10 L. R. Ir. 304).
(6) In case of an assignment of a debt or other chose A»«'Knment
in action, {a) if the debtor, trustee, or other person tiioses in
liable in respect of such debt or chose in action ""''""■
i^'t
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
.1
Beo. 17.
8Ub-B. 6.
I
'
Assignment
of debts.
shall have had notice that such assignment is
disputed by the assignor, or any one claiming
under him, or of any other opposing or conflict-
ing claims to such debt or chose in action, he
shall be entitled, if he think fit, to call upon the
several persons making claim thereto to inter-
plead concerning the same ; or he may, if he
think fit, pay the same into the High Court of
Justice under and in conformity with the provi-
sions of [law] for the relief of trustees. (See lb,
sub-s. 6 ; R, S. 0. c. ii6, s. 6, et seq.\ Imp. Act,
lo & II Vict., c. 96; 12 & 13 Vict, c 74.)
(a) What follows corresponds with the latter part of sub-section
6 of the English Act. 'I"he first part of that sub-section makes
choses in action assignable, and differs a little from the Ontario
enactments on the same subject, which continue to be the lav ...
this Province. The English enactment is as follows :
"Any absolute assignment, by writing under the hand of the
assignor (not purporting to be by way of charge only), of any debt
or other legal chose in action, of which express notice in writing
shall have been given to the debtor, trustee, or other person from
whom the assignor would have been entitled to receive or claim such
debt or chose ir action, shall be, and be deemed to have been,
effectual in law (subject to all equities which would have been
entitled to priority over tlie right of the assignee if this Act had
not passed), to p? s and transfer the legivl right to such debt •
chose in action from the date of such notice, and all legal and oth r
remedies for the same, and the power to give a good discharge for
the same, without the concurrence of the assignor ; provided always
that if," &o., as above, except that the word "act' is used instead
of the word " law."
Under this i)rovision there have been the following decisions :
The enactment does not make anything an assignment which was
not theretofore an assignment either at Law or in Equity (Schroeder
v. The Central Bank, 24 W. R., 710; Be Haycocks Policy, 1 Ch.
D. (Jll ; In re Sutton's Trusts, 12 Ch. D. 175), nor does this Act
affect tlie rule that the assignee of a chose in action takes it subject
to all equities {West of Emjland Banking Co. v Batcheior, W. N.,
1882, 11).
A cheque is a mere order to pay and a revocable request, and does
not purport to be an absolute assignment (Schroeder v. City Bank,
supra).
The ivssignment of money not yet due may be an absolute assign-
ment {Brice v. Bannister, 3 Q. B. D., 569).
The assignment of a mortgage debt by way of mortgage, is not
" au absolute assignment .iot purporting to be by way of charge,"
and the assignee cannot, under the English enactment, : je on it
(Nnlional Provincial, Bank of England v. Harle, (> Q. B. D., 626).
In fjcc V. Maijrath, 10 L. R. Ir. 45, the payee of a promissory note
not negotiable and not then payable endorsed it as follows: "I
endorse the within promissory note for £100 to my sister L.,"and
delivered it to L, There was no consideration for the cndor*ement
ASSIGNMENT OK CHOSES IN ACTION.
37
and delivery, but it was found as a fact that the intention was to 8eo. 17.
vest in L. the beneficial interest. The payee died before the note sub-a. 6
was due, and bequeathed to one of the makers all moneys he should
die possessed of, and appointed the legatee executor Express notice
in writing of the endorsement was given to the maker after the
payee's death and before action. Held, that as the appointment of
the maker of the note, executor of the payee, extinguished the debt
{)rior to service if notice of the endorsement, there had been no
egal transfer of the debt to L. within this sub-section so as to enable
her to bring an action thereon.
Where the statement of claim alleged that the plaintiff sued as
assignee by je';t to any defence, or set-ofF, in respect of the whole or any
part of such claim as existed at the time of, or before notice of the
assignment to the debtor or other person sought to be made liable,
in the same manner and to the same extent as such defence would
be effectual, in case there had been no assignment thereof ; and such
defence or set-oflf shall apply as between the debtor and any assignee
of such debt or chose in action.
"11. In cose of any assignment in writing as aforesaid, and noticd
thereof given to the debtor or other person liable in respect of a
c.honi' in action, arising out of contract, the assignee shall have, hold
and enjoy the same, free from any claims, defences, or ecpiities which
might arise after such notice as against his assignor.
" 12. The six next preceding sections of this Act shall not be
construed to apply to bills of exchange ur promissory notes."
StipuUtions
n jt of the
eusence of
contracts.
llt^
(/) Stipulations in contracts, as to time or otherwise
which would not before the passing of this Act,
have been dccmetl to be or to have become of
the essence of such contracts in a Court of Eciuity,
shall receive in all Courts the same construction
and effect as they would have hitherto received
in Equity. (Jud. Act of 1873, s. 25, sub-s. 7.)
This Hub-stction has no application in an action commenced before
the Act came into ojieration (Nottle v. Edwarihn, .") ( 'li. I). .S7S).
Time is not the essence of a contract in Ktpiity except in cases of
express stipulation (Oakdcn v. I'ikc, .'14 L. J. Chy. 020) or by neces-
sary implication (I'ltrkcr v. Thotnlii, 10 Heav. 5!)). The stipulati. 1.
MANDAMUS — INJUNCTION,
29
v. 2")
(8) A mandamus or an injunction may be granted, ^°' ^"^^
or a receiver appointed, by an interlocutory order
of the Court, in all cases in which it shall appear J},j"^c"oni
to the Court to be just or convenient that such *".'* •"«-
order should be made ; and £:ny such order may
be made either unconditionally, or upon such
terms and conditions :is the Court shall think
just ; and if an injunction is asked, cither before,
or at or after the hearing of any cause or matter,
to prevent any threatened or apprehended waste
or trespass, such injunction may be granted, if
the Court shall think fit, wheth'^'- the oerson
against whom such injunction is sought is or is
not in possession under any claim of title or
otherwise, or (if out of possession) does or does
not claim a right to do the act sought to be re-
strained under any colour of title ; and whether
the estates claimed by both or by either of the
parties are legal or equitable. (Jud. Act 1873,3.
25, sub-s. 8 ; See R. S. O. c. 40, s. 39 ; c. 52.)
Identical with the English sub-section referred to.
Where an injunction or receiver is a substantial object of the .
action, the writ Si'ould be indorsed with a claim for that relief (Col-
bourne v. Culhourne, 1 Oh. D. 690), but may be had though not so .
claimed {Norton v. Gooer, W. N. 1877, 206).
An " interlocutory order " means not merely an order made be- .
tween writ and final judgment, but an order other than final judg- ,
ment whether before or after final judgment (Svdth v. Cotvell, 6 Q.
B. D. 75.
As to the practice on such application see notes to Rule 399.
The meaning of the words "just and convenient " has been con-
siderably discussed.
An injunction may be granted where the Court thinks that it is just Srope of
and convenient ( 77h>/-%'« Cntlle Food Conpauji v. Masmm, 6 Ch. D. ^"'^o'"„-,^*g
.Wi ; Hinriclifi V. Bcrttde>t, W. N. I87S, 11 ; ISdxhy v. E(inte7-hrook, l^^,J^^'
:i (I p. D. 339 ; Ifr Vamhrian Mln'iiy Co., 29 W. II. 881), and the
words of the section rather enlarge than diminish the arm of the
Court in respect of injunction (per Fry, J., in Thomas v. WUUntns,
43 L. T. 94 ; 49 L. .1. Chy. 605). But it is with regard to settled
l(!gal reasons or princijdes that the Court will decide what is just and
cimvenient {lieddoiv v. Bfddow, 9 Ch. D. 89 ; Shaw v. E. of JerHCij, 4
( '. P. D. 359 ; Gaskin v. Ballx. 13 Ch. D. 324 ; Fletcher v. Jfoijern, 27 VV.
It. 97 ; Atilatt v. Corporation of Southaiujiton, 16 Ch. D. 143) ; and this
sub-section does not in the least alter the principles upon which the
Court should act (Day v. Browtirtijij, 10 Ch. D. 294), and does not
empower the Court to grant an injunction in a case where before the
Act the ^jarty applying would have had no remedy either at Law or in
m
-,,1
1
'■i;
80 ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Sao- 17. Equity (N. London By. Co. v. Great Northern Ry, Co., 31 W. R.
sub 8. 8. 490 ; 48 L. T. 695 ; 62 L. J. Q. B. 380 ; W. N. 1883, 33 ; Banner v.
G. W. By. 24 Ch. D. 1. See also Bobinson v. Pickering, 16 Ch. D,
660.
No Court will issue an injunution where if the thing sought to be
restrained is allowed to go on, no legal injury is done to any one
(per Brett, L, J, ; N. London By. Co. v. G. K By. Co., 48 L. T.
696). But tiie Court has jurisdiction to grant an injunction to
give effect to a legal right, and the only limit to such jurisdiction
then is, that it shall be just and convenient to make the order
(Corporation of Cork v. Booney, 7 L. R. Ir. 191). To use the
words of Jessel, M. R., in Adatt v. The Corporation of South-
ampton (tupra) at p. 148: "Of course the words 'just and con-
venient' do not mean that the Court is to grant an injunction
simply because the Court thinks it convenient. It means that
the Court should grant an injunction for the protection of rights, or
for the prevention of injury according to legal principles. The mo-
ment it is found that there is a legal principle, that a man is about
to suffer serious in* -y and that there is no pretence for inflicting
that injury upon L ., tbe Court ought to interfere."
The granting of an injunction to restrain the doing of a particular
thing is an act dependent on the discretion of the Court and in
exercising its discretion the Court will consider amongst other things
whether the Act complained of will prwluce injury to the applicant,
whether the injury can be atoned for by damages, and whetner the
damages must be sought in successive suits or may be obtained once
for ah (Doherty v. Allman, 3 App. Cas. 709).
This sub-section seems to have enlarged the right to a receiver.
In Amjlo- Italian Bank v. Danes, 9 Ch. D., at p. 293, Cotton, L. J.,
said, " Under that (the present) sul)-section the Court may and does
grant receivers where it never could have done so before. Thus, for
instance, it has the i)()Wfr to grant a receiver under that section
where a jylaintiff' lias himself the power of obtaining possession at
law." See also Tillvt v. Sixon, 49 L T. r)9H ; 25 V\\. I). 238;
The AmpthUI. "> W 1). 224, and (iawthoijic v. ilawthorpe (W.
N., 1878, 91 1, where Jessel, M. K., coiiHitlered that there was
no limit tn the power of the Court to grant a receiver on motion
except that it was only t(t be exerciseil where it appeared just
and convenient. (See, however, Haher,thon v. OUl, W. N., 1875, 231,
where (^uain, .1., indicated an opinion that the wonls "just and
convenient" were to l>e interpreted by the old jiraetict:. )
Maiidainux.
Mamlamui. Th«> jurisdictiMsi as to mandanius liefore this Act included the old
prerogative writ .f mniidamus, and the further juriwlietion set forth
in U. S. (). c. 52, which embodied Con. Sut. V. C. cc. 23 ami 28,
and such parts of 35 \'iot. c. 14. as related to this subject.
In 'ngland it has been held that the )rerogative writ of man-
ilamii 1 IS siill only (.ranted on application to the Queen's Bench
Divisior {5(}) ; and to apply their funds in pay-
ment of debentures ( Webb v. Commixslonera of Heme Bay, L. R. i>
Q. B. 642) ; to a railway company, compelling them to give a notice
to treat and proceed with the purchase of lands as to which they
have given notice under this Act of an intention to take (Monjan v.
Metropolitan Railway Co., L. "\ 3 P. C. 553, 4 C. P. 97 ; see also
2'_i/.sort V. Mayor of London, L. K. 7 C. P. 18) ; and to issue a pre-
cept for the assessment of compensation after a notice to treat had
been given {Fotherby v. Metropolitan Railway Co., 1,. 11. C. P. 188 ;
Guest V. Poole and BourneinniUh Ry. Co., L. R. 5 ('. P. 553). See
as to the discretion of the ('ourt, Nirholl v. Allen, 1 B. & S. 916,
934. The present enactment, goes further, however, than tlie pre-
vious statutes, and enacts that a mandamus may be granted " by an
interlocutory order of the Court in all cases in which it shall appear
to the Court to be just or convenient that sucli order should be
made." Where a peremptory mandamus is granteil the decision is
subject to review (Retj. v. Church Wardens of All Saintu', 1 App.
Cas. (>ll.) A mandamus will not be granted against a public body
when the performance of the tluty sought to ))e enforced is iniiios-
sible by reason of want of funds (Re Bristol and Somerset A'//., 3
y. B. D. 10. See Atfy. Gen. v. Dorkimj, 2(K,'h. \), 595) Althlmgh
the ('ourt or a .fudge has power to grant a mandamus on an interlo-
cutory application, it mIU not be , Loundes v. Bettle,
33 L. J. Ch. 451 ; 10 Jur. N. S. 226 ; Stanford v. Harls/on", L. R. 9
('h. 16), But the Canadian Legislature long since dealt with this
dilliculty by enacting (20 Vict. c. 56, s. 4 ; Con. Stat. U. (J. c. 12, s.
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32
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881,
Sec 17. 27 ; R. S. O. c. 40) that " the Court may grant an injunction to stay
sub 8. 8. waste in a proper case notwithstanding that the party in possession
claims by an adverse legal title." The enactment in the Judicature
Injunoti.ms, ^^t is to the same effect.
R. 8. O. c. 40, s. 40, is as follows :
' 40. In all cases in which the Court has jurisdiction to enter*
Danmgi-8
may lie
awarded.
Interlonii-
tory injuiK
tioiis.
tain an application for an injunction against a breach of any cove-
nant, contract or agreement or against the commission or continuance
of any wrongful act, or for the specific performance of any covenant
contract or agreement, the Court, if it thinks (it, may award damages
to the party injured either in addition to or in substitution for such
injunction or specific performance, and such damages may be iiscer-
tained in such manner as the Court may direct, or the Court may
grant such other relief as it may de. 146.)
The office of an interlocutory injunction is simply to retain
•matters in statu quo till the trial {Ei-ie «fc Niajfura Ry. Co. v. O. W.
Rij. Co., 21 Or. 171) ; and the Court will not determine legal rights
on such an interlocutory application (G. T. Bi/. Co. v. Credit Valley
Rij. Co., 26 Gr. 572). See also Lybbe v. Hart", W. N., 1883, 127";
and Atti'nhorough v. London, .C-c, Telephone Co., W. N., 1884, 2,
where the Court declined to consider the questions involved till the
hearing.
The Court will not by an interlocutory order interfere on behalf
of one party in a way which might injure the other in case he should
succeed [Hill v. Kirkwood, 28 W. R. 358, 42 L. T. 105; Emns v.
Putcston, W N., 1880, 127).
A pla'ntiir was held not entitled to have matters kept in statu quo
by an injunction, not merely until the trial, but until the case could
l)e heard by the Court of Appeal, where the decisions in Courts of first
instance wore against the plaintiff and t/nerefore unless time was
given to take the case to the Court of Appeal he would be without
substantial relit i" ( Wyld v. McMaster, li» C. L. J. 351).
The plaintiff must shew upon his own material a prima facie right
to the injunction, otherwise it will not be granted however much
the balance of convenience may be in favor of granting it (Socidti
Anoni/me, d:c., v. Tilijhnuin, kc, 25 Ch. D. 1.
The Court on an interlocutory application for an injunction should
consider the balance of convenience, and if on the one hand irrepar-
I'
INJUNCTIONS.
33
able injury may be caused by withholding the injunction, while on Sec 17.
the other hand any injury occasioned by tne injunction may })e com- »ul>-s. 8.
peiisiited for by damages, the injunction will be granted, (Corporation i,^uucMon9.
of Corf: V. Roomy, 7 L. R. Ir. 191 ; see also Atttf. Gen. v. Dor/cituj,
•j(» Ch. D. o95 ; Bonner v. O. W. Rif. Co. 24 Ch. D. 10 ; and J/a.s-
.■i'lii V. liraml Junction Ry. Co., 26 Gr. note p. 289,) but an inter-
locutory injunction ought to be conditional upon an undertaking as to
ilainages, (Ora/uiin v. Cdnipbell, 7 Ch. D. 491, and Corp. of Cork v.
Roomy, supra.)
The principles on which the Court ought to act in determining rntetit
wliether to grant an interlocutory injunction to restrain an alleged •:u8e8.
infringement of a patent, or only to require the defendant to keep an
account, were discussed in Plimpton v. Spiller, 4 C!h. D. 286.
The Court may interfere by maudatory injunction «)n an inter-
locutory application, but the right must be very clear indeed,
( Toronto Brewing ami Malting Co. v. Blake, 2 Ont. R. 17."> ; Bonner
V. G. W^. Ry- C'o.,24Ch. D. 10.) A mandatory injunction to pull
down buildings will not be granted upon an interlocutory applica-
tion [Johnntone v. Royal Courtti of Jmtice, \V. N. 1883, 5).
The following are further decisions since the Judicature Act, KxiiiuijleH
illustrating the principles upon which the Courts act with respect to j^j^Act
injunctions : —
.\ny injunction which can be granteil by interlocutory order, can
n fortiori be granted at the trial, {BcdUow v. BkIiIow, 9 (Jh. D. 9.3.)
Mandatory iujuiicticms may be granted as fcjrnierly (SeeiSY/rZ/ry v.
h'iu:ion, 28 W. K. 7.")2 ; Miillin.i v. HonwU, W Ch. D. 763 ; Smith v.
Smith, L. R. 20 K(i. 504 ; GnHkiu v. Balln, 13 Ch. D. .324), l)ut an
injunction will not be granted where the proper remedy is a preroga-
tive writ of mandamus (Glcunop v. Hoiton Loc. Board, 12 Ch. D.
1(12; Attorney-Gen. \. Dorkiny, 20 Ch. 1). o9.")).
The (.'ourt has no jurisdiction to jireveiita foreign sox'oruign from
renniving his property in tliis country, thougli it be an article maiie
in iufriiigoment of a patent ; and a foreign sovereign who submits to
be made a defendant in an action for the purpose of empowering
tlie ( 'ourt to make an order does not thei eby part with any of his
rijihts ( i'avd.sscitr v. Kriipp, 9 Cli. D. 3.")1.) In the absence of any
.siilHcient eijuity to justify it the C/'ourt will not restrain bj' injunc-
tion a plaintitf from proceeding in a foreign Court. Mere har-lship or
iiiconvt'oiunce will not be sutiicient reason, (Fletcher v. Rodyern, 27
W. R. 97), but where a foreigner has ai)peared in an Kngiish Court
the Court has a discretion to restrain lum from litigating the same
.-iulijuct matter in his own country (Dawkin.i v. Simonetti, 29
W. R. 228).
I'roperty which is the subject of an action may be preserved under
Rule .398, by means of injunction, (Strel/ey v. Pearson, 43 L. T. loii.)
Injunctions have been granted restraining th'.; cc.mmittee of a club
from acting improperly in expelling a member (Fi.sher v. Keane,
11 Ch. D. 353; Laljcirhere v. Earl of IV/iarncliJ'e, 13 Ch. D. 34'j ;
sec also Dawkin.i v, Antrolms, 17 Ch. D. 61."); Fouler v. Harrison,
W. N. 1881, 171); restraining the publication of libels injuriously
art'ecting property or trade ( Thorley Cattle Food Co. v. Masaam, 14
Cii. I). 763; Sax'by v. Eauterhrook,' H C. P. I). 339), or tending to
injure a friendly society or a joint stock company (Hill v. tiart
Daries, 31 W. R. 22 ; 47 L. T. 82). Though the jurisdiction in the
case of such libels is clear, even on an interlocutory application, the
3
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Sec. 17.
NUb-H. I*.
IlljniR'tiollH
ONTAKU) .irDICATLKE ACT, iJSHl.
Court only actH in a strong cuhc and in geiierai not unlcHH satiHlied
tlittt tilt) Htnteiiients fompl-jned of are untrue (Qmtrlz Hill Hold
Miuiiii) ('(I. V. liiall, 20 Cli. J). oOl). See aim) Hinrkha v. /itrmlix,
W. n! 1878, 11.
The Court lias juriatliction to restrain the eomniissiou of acts which
if oonunittetl wouhl be a eonteuijit of Court, r. ij., the threatened
publication of a statement of claim with oomments, as calculated to
prevent a fair trial {KitntI v. Sharp, 31 W. W. 2L>7 ; 48 L. T. 04.)
An injunction will be yranteil to restrain the exportation of goods
under a trade mark likely to deceive a foreign though not a lu me
purchaser (Orr Eivln;/ v. Johiixtoii, 13 f'h. D. 434).
Where an injunc^tion was applied for to restrain a landlord from
exercising his legal right of tlistress, until the determination of an
action lirought by the tenants against the landlord, to try his right to
the rent, the injunction was granted for a fortnight, and continued
only if the rent should in the meantime be paid into Court {Shaw v.
Earl i>fjirx(>i, 4 C. P. D. 120. 3r) L. T. 22(5), the Court reatrained all
persons fioiii dealing with shares in a ship forming part of the estate
of a deceased person. (See also Jioi/lc v. Jittttm lAantwU C'oUiiri/
Co., 2 Ch. I). 72tj). In I'tlafi ,f Cu. v. /iraltaimi- Co. (4() L. .1.',
C. 1'. 41.")), which was an action against a jeweller for the return of
goods (lei)osited with him, the detendant was ordertd to deliver up
the goods to an ofhcer of the (_'ourt to abide the event of the action.
Ill lib ir'ttt v. J)tiirHi,ii (W. N. 187"), 202), an action of ejectment
against a landlord, the plaiiititl' was restrained from issuing writs
against the tenants. In Draki.i J'nliiit Concrvlf v. Jhnnr {ihitl
230) an order was granted restraining the defendant from pulling
down partially erecteil houses In Ferinr landlord.
In Loniluii anil Countij Baiikinij (Jo. v. Liwia, 21 Ch. D. 4;K(, an
eijuitable mortgagee who had commenced an action fop foreidosure
oiitained an injunction restraining the defcmlant from parting with
the legal estate.
Ill Anon (\V. N., I87*>. 21) a defendant was restrained from part-
ing with a bill of exchange (see also An-tn, lldd 37).
An injunction will not be granted at the suit of a landlord or
reversioner to restrain a trespass or nuisance not of a permanent
character or not actually injuring the reversion [Coujier v. Cnihtrci ,
47 L. T. .'); r)l L. .1. Ch. 18'.».)
\i\ Anon \\ . N. 187(3, 38 an ^x^^ar/r application for an injunction re-
straining a man from tre-suassing with a horse and cart was refused,
the Judge remarking that "injunctions are not ordinarily granted for
mere trespass unless serious injury if threatened to the i)roperty.
INJUNCTIONS.
36
On a flush iii>plioutiuii Iteiiig mari' .liistices of the Peace un an irregular notice under a iJrainage
Act, was granted as shorter and cheaper than a prohibition (//tdli y
V. J{iih.i, 13 (.'h. I)- 498) ; l)ut this was because the Court was seised
(if the case tiliuiulv. Where it is a mere case of prohibition and the
Court is not called upon to decide the (question on other grounds,
lietwcun the same jiarties, there is no reason for ciianging the pn)-
cLL'diug from prohil)ition to injunction ('Staniiitrd v. Vii^tni of St.
<;U,s, '10 Ih. \). 1%, 1!>7).
It was lield that an action for an injunction may be commenced
against a Local Boanl without the month's notice recjuired by tlie
I'uldic Health Act, in all cases where before tiie Juilicature Acts a
bill would have been sustainetl in Chancery for an injunction ; and
idtliiiiigli damages are claimed by wa}' of suiisidary relief (Fluwcr v.
/,(/(/• Luiton Local lionnl, o Ch. i). WAl.) Where if the defendant
.suet ec leil in the House of Lonls her success would be useless unless
the fund was protected in the meantime, it was held that the injunc-
tion ought to lie continued pending the appeal {J'olini v. liriiij ;
Sturlit V. Fmria, 12 Ch. I). -WS.)
heiay is, in general, no i)ar to an injunction in aid of a legal right,
iinle.ss the legal remedy is barred by the lapst; of time (Fullirniij v.
FnlhriHiil, 47 i-.. •'. Ch. 4'»U) ; but where buildings (which trans-
urcssed the provisions of restrictive covenants) had been allowed to
leinain for live years without complaint an injunction was refused
[diiskhi V. liitlU, i;U,'h. 1>. '.VIA).
An order having been maile restraining the defendant finm pnj-
iciiling with certain buihlings, he ap[tealed, ottering an undertaking
tip aliide liy any oiNler the Court might make at the hearing as to'
|pulling down or altering any buildings erected by him ; the Court
111 Ainieal, being
M. 541 ; Re Shaw, referred to in 11 Sim. 182-195
Jur. 56).
Under t.iactments in England allowing an application by a mother
it was held that a married woman may petition in her own name
without naming a next friend (Re Groom, 7 Hare, 83); orin/o/'//i«
paupfris (Ec parte Haivk«will, 3 D. M. & (t. 116); and that the
order may be made e.c parte, if the necessity of the case reijuires it
(Re Taijlor, 11 Sim. 178).
Under the Judicature Act, all the Divisions of the High Court Uiulpr Judi-
have now jurisdiction with regard to the care and custody of infants ; cature Act.
and, in the exercise of that jurisdiction, the rules of equity are to
prevail. Before the jurisdiction of the Court to deprive a father of
the guardianship of his children can b3 called into action, the Court
must be satisfied that he has so conducted himself or placed himself
in such a position as to render it not merely better for the children,
})ut essential to their safety or welfare in some very serious and im-
portant respect, that the father's ordinary rights should be inter-
fered with. (See Re W supra.)
The affidavits of the mother and others, in answer to a rule for a
haheaa corpus by a father to remove his child (a boy of nine years)
from the custody of the child's maternal grandfather, disclosing
facts which shewed the applicant to be a person of intemperate and
vicious life, and in the habit of using gross and disgusting language,
as well as personal violence to his wife, — the Court declined to in-
Winscoin, '_ H. &
; Re Hallidaij, 17
40
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Sec 17.
sub-s, 9.
Infants
R. S. O., c.
132, ss. 9 iSi
10.
i v
terfere, the present custody of the child being unobjectionable {In
Be Goldmoorthy, 2 Q. B. D. 75). So the Court, in the interest of
the children, declined to interfere where it contended that there
had been a gross breach of marital duty on the hu8l)and's part, he
not desiring or intending that his wife should live with him, or if
she insisted on doing so he declined to meet or speak to her except
at meals, and when the interests of the children required (Re Elderton,
25 Ch. D. 220).
The law as to the custody of infants under the law in England was
much discussed in two cases recently decided (Re Agar Ellis, 10
Ch. D. 49 ; and Re Besant, 1 1 Ch. D. 508). See also Seton on Decrees,
750, and Re Agar Ellis (a subsequent application), 24 Ch. D. 317.
By R. S. 0. c. 132, s. 9, p. 1187, "any of the Superior Courts of
Law or Kquity or any Judge of any of the said Courts, or a Judge
of the Surrogate Court, upon hearing the }ietition of the mother of a
minor, whose father is dead, may appoint her to be guardian of the
person of the minor, notwithstanding any testamentary provision
to the contrary by the father, or any appointnicut of another per-
son as guardian by the father, if such appointment of the mothei
appears co the Court or Judge to be just and proper ; and such
Court or Judge may also make an order for the maintenance of the
minor by payment, out of any estate to which the minor is entitled,
of such sum or sums of money, from time to time, as, according to
the value of the estate, S/Uch Court or Judge thinks just and
reasonable. "
" 10. Any of the said Cou s shall have power to give eflfect to a
testamentary appointment r a guardian of the person of her infant
children made by the mother of such children, upon petition of the
guardian so appointed, notwithstanding a previous testamentary
appointment by the father of such infants, wherever, owing to a
change of circumstances or other cause, it may seem to sucli Court
advisable in the interest of such infants so to do, and tlie (.'ourt
may make an order for the maintenance of the infants as in the last
preceding section mentioned."
"13. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to change the
law as to the authority of the fatlier in respect of the religious
faith in which a child is to be educated."
A Protestant on his marriage with a Roman Catholic agreed that
their childi'en should be Ijrought up as Roman Catholics, but a son
should when old enough be permitted to change his religion. A boy
was born, Ijaptised and brought up a Roman Catholic. The father
died intestate only expressing a vvish that his >ion should go to an
English Protestant School. It was held that having regard to \A\?,
indication of intention on the father's part and the present and
future benelit of the son, his mother ought to be appointed his guar-
dian and he be brought up as a Roman Catholic. (Be Clarke, W. N.
1882, 135 ; 31 W. R. 37 ; 47 L. T. 84.)
The Court has jurisdiction to summarily order the personal
attendance before it any persons who are supposed to be in a posi-
tion to give information as to the place of concealment of wards of
Court. {Rosenberg v. Undo, 48 L. T. 478.)
For the cases in Ontario on the subject of the custody of infants,
see Rob. & Jos. Dig. p. 1737, 4522 and Re Keith, 7 Pr. R. 138 ; Re
Brandon, 7 Pr. R. 347 ; Re Smith, 8 Pr. H. 23 ; Re Scott, Ih. 58 ;
Re Ferguson, lb. 556 and Re Mtirdoch, 9 Pr. R. 132.
RULES OF EQUITY.
41
(lo) Generally in all matters not herein-before par- f^^'J'l^
ticularly mentioned, in which there is any conflict
or variance between the Rules of Equity and the flfct" not*^°"*
Rules of the Common Law with reference to the '''"^'n«'"»**"^-
same matter, the Rules of Equity shall prevail.
This sub-aection relates to matters of substantive law not mere
practice {Friendly v. Ccrler, 9 Pr. R. 41). As to matters of prac-
tice see sec. 52,
The following decisions illustrate this sub-section : —
The rule in all the Divisions is now, under this sub-section, that
an order for changing a solicitor shall be made without any provision
as to payment of the solicitor's costs (Grant v. Holland, 3 C. P. D.
180 ; bufi see note to sec. 52). See as to privileged documents, Bnstros
v. White, I Q. B. D. 423 ; as to old Chancery rules, Lascelles v.
Butt, 2 Ch. D. 588 ; Job v. Job, 6 Ch. D. 562 ; as to answering
^criminating interrogatories, Atherley v. Harvpij, 2 Q. B. D. 524 ; as
to dismissing an action, La Orange v. McAndrew, 4 Q. B. D. 210 ; as
to joint and several liability of partners in respect of contracts
{Kendall v. Haviiltoh, 4 App. Cas. 504).
Where the terras of a bill of sale are such as to bind after acquired
goods in equity, the title of the claimant must now prevail as against
the execution creditor, under this sub-section. (Per Lush, J., W.
.N. 1875, 203 ; i>er Archibald, J., W. N. 1876, 64.)
Where assets have come into the possession of the executor and
are afterwards lost to the estate, the rule in all Courts now is, that
the executor cannot be charged without some wilful default (Job v.
Job, 6 Ch. D. 562 ; and see Barber v. Mackrell, 12 Ch. D. 534).
Since the Judicature Act a tenant in possession under an agree-
ment fov a lease has no longer two estates, one a legal tenancy from
year to y>..ir and the other an equitable tenancy under the agreement.
There is ^nly one Court and the Rule of Equity prevails, viz. : that
the tenant is in the same position as if he were lessee un\ The English Act has the additional word "other" here.
With the exceptions above mentioned, the I8th section nupra
corresponds with the first part of the English section 26.
SITTINGS OF COURT.S.
43
19. Subject to Rules of Court, the High Court of Sees 19-22.
Justice and the Court of Appeal, and the Judges sitting* of
thereof respectively, or any such commissioners as^"""''-
aforesaid shall have power to sit and act, at any time
and at any place, for the transaction of any part of
the business of such Courts respectively, or of such
Judges or commissioners, cir for the discharge of any
duty which by any [Statute], or otherwise, is required
to be discharged during or after term. {Sec Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 26, second part; R. S O. c. 41, s. 12;
Order S7,2^ost)
For "Statute" the English sectiim has •' Act of Parliament," but
is otherwise the same.
20. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may vacations.
from time to time, upon any report or recommenda-
tion of the Council of Judges of the Supreme Court
hereinafter mentioned, make, revoke, or modify, orders
regulating the vacations to be observed by the High
Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, and in the
offices of the said Courts respectively ; and any
Order in Council made pursuant to this section shall,
so long as it continues in force, be of the same effect
as if it were contained in this Act ; and Rules of
Court may be made for carrying the same into effect
in the same manner as if such Order in Council were
part of this Act. (S'^e Jud. Act of 1873, s. 27, first
part ; Order S7iP0st.)
In England it is Her Majesty in Council to whom this authority
i.s given.
21. Provisions shall be made by Rule of Court for sittings in
the hearing in Toronto, {a) during vacation, by Judges ^^*=''*"^"-
of the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal
respectively, of all such applications as may require
to be immediately or promptly heard. {See Jud, Act
of 1873, s, 28 ; Order i\yg, post.
(a) The English section has here the words " London or Middle-
sex," but is otherwise the same.
33. Commissions of assize or any other commis- commis-
sions, either general or special, may be issued by the Assize' an*
proper authority (a), assigning to the persons to be mutlon?"*'
: m
44
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\
,Seos.22, 23 therein named ('ft), the duty of trying and determining
within anyplace or district specially fixed for that pur-
pose by such commission, any causes or matters, or
any questions or issues of fact or of law, or partly of
fact and partly of law, in any cause or matter, depend-
ing in the said High Court ; or the exercise of any
civil or criminal jurisdiction capable of being exer-
cised by the said High Court ; and any commission
so issued shall be of the saine validity as if it were
enacted in the body of this Act ; and any com-
missioner or commissioners, shall, when engaged in
the exercise of any jurisdiction so assigned to him or
them, be deemed io constitute a Court of the said
High Court of Justice. (See Jud. Act of 1873, sec. 29.)
(a) The English enactment gives this authority expressly to Her
Majesty. In Canada it has been questioned whether the authority
belongs under the B. X. A. Act to the (lovernor-deneral or the
Lieutenant-Governor ; the present section provides for tlie issuing
" by the Tjroper authority." A commission in its ordinary form both
constitutes the Court and names the Judges, while under the B.
N. A. Act the creation of Courts belongs to the Province, and the
appointment of Superior Court Judges belongs to the Dominion.
(Seelieyina v. Amer, 42 U. C. Q. B. 391).
(h) The English section limits the appi)iutmeuc to " any Judge or
Judges of the High Court or other persons usually named in com-
missions of assize." The Dominion (xovernment is understood to
claim that a Provincial [..egislature has no authority to limit the
class of persons from which Judges are to be selected.
Rules of 23. All causes and matters in the High Court of
vide'^for '.lis'- Justice, shall be distributed among the several Divi-
tributioii ofgJQiig ^j^(\ Judges of the said High Court, in such
manner as may from time to time be determined by
any Rules of Court, or orders of transfer to be made
under the authority of this Act. Every document
by which any cause or matter shall be commenced in
the said High Court shall be marked with the name
of the Division (a) to which the same is assigned.
(See Jud. Act of 1873, ss. 33 and 42.)
(a) The Engl'dh section has here the additional words "or with
the name of tne Judge," &c.; the 4'2nd section providing, that in
the Chancery Division every cause or matter is to be marked with
the name of one of the Judges at the discretion of the plaintiil" or
petitioner. That practice has not been adopted in the present Act.
DISTRIBUTION OF BUSINESS.
45
34. Subject to any Rules of Court and to the pro- Sees. 24, 25.
visions of this Act and to the power of transfer, all Assignment
causes and matters pending in the Court of Queen's uusine^to
Bench at the commencement of this Act are hereby ['.'.^s^oVthe
assigned to the Queen's Bench Division of the High "'a'' court.
Court ; all causes and matters pending in the Court
of Chancery at the commencement of this Act are
hereby assigned to the Chancer^' Division ; and all
causes and matters pending in the Court of Common
Pleas at the commencement of this Act are assigned
to the Common Pleas Division of the High Court.
{See Jud. Act of 1873,3. 34).
Besides a like provision for pending business, in l^nglaud, certain
classes of cases are assigned to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
Chancery Division ; and the other Divisions have still exclusive
jurisdiction over such matters as previously were within the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Courts whose names these Divisions now have.
These arrangements are not meant to be permament, and are sub-
ject to Kules of Court.
35. Subject as aforesaid, every cause or matter |>"*^'»»ents
afterwards commenced in the said High Court of .ause com-
Justice shall be assigned to one of the Divisions ofl',e''"attk|,j
the said High Court, by marking the document by ^',i^}^jJ|^P^
which the same is commenced with the name of such to whicii
,-^. . . assigned.
Division.
In England, by the first part of section 11, of the Act of 1875,
the plaintiff mjiy assign the case to any Division, subject to the
power of the Court to afterwards transfer it to another Division.
Under the present Act, following the statutory rule now in force
with respect to the existing Courts, writs of summons in the Queen's
Bench and Common Pleas Divisions are to be issued alternately
between these two Divisions (Hule 21, pout), subject to the action
being transferred afterwards, llule 392, et st^., post,
{2) All interlocutory and other steps and proceedings
in or before the said High Court in any cause or
matter subsequent to the commencement there-
of, shall be taken (subject to any Rules of Court
and to the power of transfer) in the Division of
the said High Court to which such cause or
matter is for the time being attached. {See Juu.
Act of 1875, s. II, sub-s. i).
II
ii
\
Same as the English sub-section referred to.
T
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Bee- 26.
Power (if
truiDttfr
•'t
it. s. o.
c. 41", ss.
2l■■^i
M
J56. Any cause or matter may at any time, and at
any stage thereof, and either with or without applica-
tion from any of the parties thereto, be transferred
from one Divison or Judge of the High Court of
Justice to any other Division or Judge thereof, by such
authority and in sucn manner as Rules of Court may
direct, (a) or as transfers might be made from one
Court to another before the passing of this Act. (b)
{See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 36; R. S. O. c. 49 ss. 21 —
29; 41 Vict. c. 8, s. 4, Ont.)
{(i) Up to this point tlie section is ';he same in eflect as section 'M\
of Imp. Act of 1873.
(b) The effect of the concluding words of this section is rendered
somewhat obscure by Rule 392. In HiUiard v. Thurdon, 18 C. L. J.
180 ; 2 C. L. T. 201 and 285, it Wis doubted whether the only mode
of transferring causes was not by the combined action of the Presi-
dents of Divisions under liule 3i)2 ; and it was held that the power of
transfer under U, S. 0. e. 49, ss. 21 — 29, and this section could
only be exercised by a Judge, if at all, and that the Master in
Chambers liad no such jurisdiction.
The following enactments show the mode by which transfers were
" made from one Court to another before the passing of this Act."
R. S. O. c. 49 :
"21. The Court of (Jhancery, in any suit or other proceeding
instituted in that Court, shall have jurisdiction in all matters which
would be cognizal)le in a Court of Law ; but in case, at any stage of
a cause in Chancery, it ap^jears to the Court or a Judge thereof that
the suit or proceeding may for any reason be more conveniently,
expeditiously or inexpensively carried on or dealt with in a Court of
Law, the Court of Cliancery or a Judge thereof may order the suit
or proceeding to lie transferred to such one of the Courts of Common
Law as the said (Jourt or Judge thinks proper ; and such order may
be made by such Court or Judge sua aponte, or upon the application
of either party to the Court or Judge on notice to the other parties
interested, and may be made at any stage of the suit or proceeding ;
and the Court or Judge may make any order as to costs which seems
reasonable.
"22. Where an order is made under the foregoing section the
proper officer of the Court of Chancery shall annex together all the
pleadings and papers filed with him, and transmit the same, together
with the order of transference or a copy thereof, to such otiice of
the Court of Common Law as the order directs.
"23. If it appears to a Court of Common Law or a Judge thereof
that any equitable question raised in any action or other proceeding
at Law, cannot be dealt with by a Court of Law so as to do complete
justice between the parties, or may for any other reason be more
conveniently dealt with in Equity, the Court or Judge may order
the action or proceeding to be transferred to the Court of Chancery ;
and such order of transference may be made by the Court or Judge
sua sponte, or upon the application of either party on notice to the
other parties interested, and may be made at any stage of the action
or other proceeding.
KLECTION PKTITIONS.
47
"24. Where an order is made under the foregoing section, the Sees. 26-28-
proper officer of the Court of ( Common Law shall annex together all
pl'iadinga, and papers filed with him, and transmit the same, together
with the order of transference or a copy thereof, to such officer of
the Court of Chancery as the order directs."
The Statute 41 Vict. c. 8, s. 4 (14 «), further provides that " the »i V ( . h, m.
Chief Justices of the said Courts of Queen's Bench and Connnon ' <**"'^*-
Pleas shall, on the first day in each Term and from time to time
thereafter as occasion may require, meet together and exfiniine the
list of motions, rules and other matters set down for argument, and
direct the transfer of such and so many of the said motions, rules
and other matters, from the one Court to the other, as shall as
nearly as possible in their judgment etjualize the amount of busi-
ness to be done by each of the said Courts ; and, after such transfer,
the motions, rules and other matters so transferred shall be heard
and disposed of by the Court to which the transfer is made, as if
the said motions, rules and other matters so transferred had origi-
nated in the Court to which the transfer is made ; and the judg-
ments, orders and decrees so made by eitlier of the said Courts shall
have the same force and effect as if made l)y the other of them."
See Rule 393 post.
Hot;
IM'ti
i of
^I'H for
tioii
tlllllS.
^l. The Judges to be pla'^cd on the ro^-a for the
trial of election petitions f > . Ontario iu each year,
under the provisions of "The Con'^''overted Elections
Act of Ontario," shall be selected out of the Judges
of the Supreme Court in such manner as may be pro-
vided by any Rules of Court to be made for that pur-
pose ; and in the meantime, and subject thci Jto. shall
be selected as hitherto, that is to say : the members
of the Court of Appeal and of the Queen's Bench,
Chancery and Common Pleas Divisions aforesaid shall,
on or before the third day of Michaelmas Term in
every year, select, by a majority of votes of the mem-
bers of such Court or Division, one of the Judges
thereof: Provided that the Judges who at the com-
mencement of this Act, shall be upon the rota for the
trial of such petitions during t.ne then current year,
shall continue upon such rota until the end of such
year in the same manner as if this Act had not passed.
{See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 38 ; R. S. O. c. 11, s. 33).
The English enactment confines the rota Judges to the Queen's
Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer Divisions of the High Court.
By the Controverted Elections Act of Ontario, chap. 33, the duty
was imposed upon the Judges of the Courts of Appeal and Chancery
in common with the Queen's Bench and Common Pleas.
Uiisiiiess U)
38, Every action and proceeding in the High Court |^'[ jj^.'^J^^f'^''
of Justice, and all business arising out of the same, Judge as far
except as hereinafter provided, shall, so far as is prac- i'fti.'ie!"^'
48
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Sec- 28.
SUb-88.
Single
Judge
II
ticable and convenient, be heard, determined and dis-
A.ct of
c. 50,
ss. 281, 282).
9 •]
' "posed of before a single Judge (a). (See Jud,
1876, s. 17, first part ; R. S. O. c. 39, ss. 20-26
(2) A Judge sitting -elsewhere than in a Divisional
Court is to decide all questions coming properly
before him, and is not to reserve any case, or any
point in a case, for the consideration of a Divi-
sional Court (b). (See Jud. Act of 1873 s. 46 ;
Jud. Act of 1875, s. 22 ; Jud. Act of 1876, s. 17 ;
R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 57 ; R. Sup. C, Dec.
1877, R. S. O. c. 50, s. 281.)
(3) In all such cases any Judge sitting in Court shall
be deemed to constitute a Court (c). (See Jud.
Act of 1873, s. 39, last part ; R. S. O. c. 39. s. 21.)
(a) This is the same in eflfeet as the enactment in the Imperial
Statute, s. 17, referred to ; and is an extension of the authority
previously possessed in. Ontario by a Judge of the Common Law
Courts under the Administration of Justice Act, 1874 (R. S. 0. c.
50, s. 281).
(b) A Judge in England had the power of reserving a case, or
any point in a case, to be argued before a Divisional Court, until the
Act of 1876, s. 17, the efiect of which Act and the rules made under
it, Is to take away this power. In Chancery there had never been
the Common Law pi-actice of a Judge reserving a case, or some point
in it, for argument before himself and his co-Judges or any of them.
The section in the present Act is in accordance with the probable
intention of R. S. 0. c. 50. s. 281.
In Benschor v. Coley, 52 L. J. Q. B. .398, it was held that not-
withstanding the tirst clause of this section a Judge at Nini Prius
may leave any party to move a Divisional Court for judgment, and
that the words " so far as is practicable and convenient " above,
should be interpreted to authorize that course. This decision
would not seem to be applicable in Ontario as the Imp. Act contains
no clause similar to sub-sec. (2) above.
(c) The English enactment referred to is the same. (See 4 Ont.
280.)
The ordinary purpose for which it is necessary or allowable to
apply to the Divisional Court is for a new trial in cases where the
action has been tried by a jury (See Rules 307 and 471 post).
There is no appeal to a Divisional Court from a single Judge (except
under Rule 510, from a judgment at the trial, or by consent under
Rule 471) Be Oallerno, Orant v. McAlpine, 46 U. 0. Q. B. 379 ;
Mc Tieman v. Fraser, 9 Pr. R. 246) ; and a hearing on Further
Directions is not to be regarded as a continuation of the trial so as
to enable an appeal to be made to the Divisional Court under Rule
510 ( Wamaley v. Smallwood, 20 C. L. J. 77). The appeal, if any,
is to the Court of Appeal. (See s. 37.)
Rule 471 regulates the business of Divisional Courts.
£
DIVISIONAL COURTS.
49
39. All business which may from time to time be Sec 29.
so ordered by Rules of Court shall be transacted and i>ivisionai
disposed of by Divisonal Courts of the said High High court!
Court of Justice, which shall for that purpose exercise
all or any part of the jurisdiction of the said High
Court.
{2) Any number of such Divisional Courts may sit at
the same time.
(3) A Divisional Court of the said High Court of
Justice shall be constituted by two or three, and
no more, of the Judges thereof; and, except
when through pressure of business or any other
cause it may not conveniently be found prac-
ticable, shall be composed of three such Judges.
Where two Judges sit aaid diflfer, the old practice of the Court of
Queen's Bench, that the junior Judge shall withdraw his judgment, is
resorted to in the Queen's Bench Divisions in Knglatml {Atty. -Gen.
V. Noyes, 44 L. T. 801, 8C9).
{4) Every Judge of the said High Court shall be
qualified and empowered to sit in any of such
Divisional Courts.
(5) But where the Divisional Court is constituted of
two Judges only, such Court shall not hear or
adjudicate upon any application against the
judgment of either of such Judges.
Where a motion against the judgment of the C. J. was made
before a full Court of three Judges, but when judgment was delivered
one of the puisne Judges was absent, being engaged iu another
Court, on a motion for leave to appeal, the judgment of the C. J.
and the remaining puisne Judge was held to be invalid, and there-
fore there was no judgment which could be appealed against (Coch-
rane V. Boucher, 19 C. L. J. 349 ; 3 0. L. T. 544; 8 Unt. App. 555,
find see subsecjuent proceedings taken in consequence of this deci-
sion, 3 C. L. T. 547, and 19 C. L. J. 402).
(6) The President of every such Divisional Court of
the High Court of Justice shall be the senior
Judge of those present, according to the order of
their precedence under this Act or otherwise. {See
Jud. Act. of J873, s. 40; Jud. Act of 1876, s. 17.)
Sub-section (5) has no corresponding provision in the English Act.
In other respects the sef^^ion (29) corresponds in effect with Jud.
00
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Sees. 30, 31. Act of 1873, s. 40. Section 17 of the Jud. Act of 1876 provided
that two Judges and no more should sit unless there were special
reasons for having a larger number. This restriction to two has not
been followed in the Ontario Act. The three Divisions of the High
Court do not necessarily correspond with the Divisional Courts
referred to in this section and elsewhere in the Act and Eules (see
next two sections). For the business assigned to Divisional Courts
(see Rule 471.)
Constitution 3o. Divisional Courts shall, as far as may be found
Courts. practicable and convenient, include one or more Judge
or Judges attached to the particular Division of the
said Court to which the cause or matter out of which
such business arises has been assigned. {See Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 41.)
The English section enacts to the same eflfect.
Judges to 31. Subject to any Rules of Court, it shall be the
business oT duty of cvtry Judge of the High Court who shall not
anyDivisioii. £qj. ^.j^^ time being be occupied in the transaction of
any business specially assigned to him, or in the busi-
ness of any other Divisional Court, to take part, if
required, in the sittings of such i>'visional Courts as
may from time to time be deemed necessary for the
transaction of the business of any of the Divisions of
the High Court ;
(a) All such arrangements as may be necessary or
proper for that purpose, or for constituting or
holding any Divisional Courts of the said High
Court of Justice for any other purpose authorized
by this Act, and also for the proper transaction
of that part of the business of the said Divisions
respectively which ought to be transacted by one
or more Judges not sitting in a Divisional Court,
shall be made from time to time under the direc-
tion and superintendence of the Judges of the
said High Court :
(b) And in case of difference among them, in such
manner as a majority of the said Judges shall de-
termine. (See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 41.)
This section corresponds with the English enactment except that
the latter is confined to the Queen's Bench, Common Pleas and PJx-
chequer Divisions, omitting the Chancery Division ; and except also
that in case of difference among the Judges, the English soctif)n re-
Juires the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England in the
ecision of the majority in order to give it effect. .
APPEALABLE MATTERS,
61
APPEALS.
See. 82.
32. No order made by the High Court of Justice orders not
or any Judge thereof, by the consent of parties, or aslppeai *"
to costs only which by law are left to the discretion of
the Court, shall be subject to any appeal, except by
leave of the Court or Judge making such order. {See
Jud. Act of 1 873, s. 49 ; R. S. O., c. 38, s. 1 8, sub-s. 3.)
Identical with Imp. Act of 1873, s. 49.
The rule laid down in this section has always been the rule in the
Court of Chancery. (See Daniel's Practice, 5th ed., ^>p. 8.S7, 1329,
1332, and cases there cited )
An interpleader matter tried by consent by a Judge in (Chambers
is within this section, (Ecld v. Winsor, W. N. 1878, 88 ; Turner v.
BridgHt, 9 Q. B. D. 55) ; see R. -S. 0. c. 54, s. 5.
By Rule 428 the right which certain classes of persons, such as Appeals aa
trustees, mortgagees, etc. , had in Equity to costs (as being given them t" tosts.
by contract) out of a particular estate or fund, is preserved. Such costs
are not in the discretion of the Court, and are therefore a projjor sub-
ject of appeal if no other restriction on the right of appaal applies
e.g., sees. 33-35. (■* ^^U.^
PUBLIC- /
i?2
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Sec< 32, 33. Though an appeal must not be l)rought for costa the following are
instances in which appeals involving questions of principle on the
subject of costs have been permitted :
Where costs were directed to be first paid out of a fund aud then
various incumbrancers in order of priority and the fund after payment
of costs was not sufficient to pay the iirst incumbrancer, an appeal by
him was held not prohibited (Johnstone v. Cox, 19 Ch. 1). 17) ; where
an order imposed, as a condition of a new trial, the payment within
a certain time of the costs of the first trial [Metropolitan Aaylum
District v. Hill, 5 App. Cas. 582) ; where at the trial of an action
for the infringement of a copyright of a novel, it appeared that the
defendant before trial discontinued the use of the title of the novel
objected to, and therefore the only order made was that defendant
pay the costs of the action (Dicks v. Yates, 18 €h. D. 76).
In a suit to settle the priorities between incumbrancers, B, one of
the defendants was ordered to pay the costs of the plaintiff and his
co-defendant. B appealed, and the decision being affirmed on the
merits the ( yourt refused to vary the order as to costs, as that would be
practically allowing an appeal for costs (Harpham v. Shacktock, 19
Ch. D. 215 ; Harris v. Aaron, 4 Ch. D. 749).
Where upon an interlocutory application the Judge has based his
decision upon the merits of the whole case the Court of Appeal will
decide the question of costs both below and in apj^eal ( IVilkinson
V. Hull, 30 W. R. G17 ; 4(j L. T. 455).
An api)eal lies from a decision of a Judge as to the taxation of
costs on t)ie higher or lower scale, but the Court will not interfere
unless lie has proceeded upon a wrong principle, oi* made a manifest
slip, (lie Terrell, 22 Ch. D. 473). Wee also as to charges the allowance
of which is in the discretion ol" the taxing officer, 9 Pr. R. 555.
Leave to appeal on a question of costs should be asked for when
the judgment in question is given (May v. Thompson, W. N. 1882,
53).
Appeals -^^ appeal lies from discretionary orders, but the Court does not
frimi iliscre- in general interfere, though it may disapprove, unless in a strong
tioiiary gjise or the discretion was exercised on a wrong principle. (See
Ouldiuij V. Wharton, 1 Q. B. D. 374 ; Watson v. Rodwell, 3 Ch. D.
380 ; Huijyons v. Tweed, 10 Ch. D. 359, cases respecting the striking
out of pleadings ; Byrd v. Maun, 7 Ch. i). 28C, 287 ; Laird v. Briygs,
IG Ch. D. 063, respecting allowance of amendments ; Sivindell v.
Birminyhaia tSytulicate, 3 Ch. D. 127; Ormerodv. Todniorden, 8 Q.
B. D. 664, respecting the mode of trial ; Papayanni v. Coutpas, W.
N. 1880, 109; Wallinyford v. Mutual Soc, 5" App. Cas. 685, 709,
as to allowing a defendant to defend on a motion under Rule 80.
8ee also Jarmain v. Chatterton, 20 Ch. D. 493).
orders.
-1200.
Limitati.ui 33^ No appeal shall lie from the judgment or order
where of 'my Divlsioiial Court or Judge of the High Court
nXxJetr to the Court of Appeal without the special leave of
the Judge or Divisional Court whose judgment or
order is in question, or of the Court of Appeal, unless
the title to real estate or some interest therein or the
validity of a patent is affected ; or unless the matter
in controversy on the appeal exceeds the sum or value
LIMITATION OF APPKALS.
53
of $200. exclusive of costs; or unless the matter in Sees- 33, 34.
question relates to the taking of an annual or other
rent, customary or other duty or fee, or a like demand
of a general or public nature affecting future rights.
(Sen R. S. O. c. 38, s. 49 ; Con. Stat. U. C. c. 38, s. 49 ;
Jud. Act of 1873, s. 45.)
rhe.se restrictions ou appeals are not in the English Act.
[aJoj/ce V. Hart, 1 Sup. Ct. 321, the jjlaintiff claimed $2,000
ami only recovereil SlOl). The defendant was heUl entitled to appeal
unler 38 V. c. 11 s. 17 (which prohibits appeals where less than
$2,000 is in dispute) it being considered that the amount claimed
should be looked at. not the amount of the judgment.
See, however, O'Donohoe v. Whitty, 9 Pr. R. 361, where bills
of costs amounting to .§250.10 were, on taxation, reduced to ^187.10,
and the client desired to appeal ; the Court held that the matter
in controversy was whether the appellant was liable to pay as much
as .'$187. 10. The Divisional Court in that case subsequently granted
leave to appeal, as the case involvetice thereof is given in writing to
gweih'^""*'' the opposite party and to the Clerk of the Crown and
Pleas, or Registrar of the proper Court, within one
month after the judgment complained of, or within such
further time as the Court appealed from, or a Judge
thereof, may allow ; nor unless [within three months
after the judgment complained of or within such further
time as the Court or Judge aforesaid may allow] the
appellant gives proper security to thfe extent of $400
to the satisfaction of the Court appealed from, that
he will effectually prosecute his appeal, and pay such
costs and damages as may be awarded in case the
judgment appealed from is [in whole or in part]
affirmed. {Sec R. S. O. c. 38, s. 26.)
The words in brackets are new.
This section places an additional limitation upon the right to
appeal without interfering with the limit of a year imposed by K. S.
O. c. 38, s. 46 (see Workman v. Rohh, 9 Pr. K. 169, where this
enactment was held to be not retrospective).
See further notes co the Orders of the Court of Appeal, pout.
See as to enforcing undertakings not to appeal (Jones v. Victoria
Gratnng Dock, 2 Q. B. D. 314 ; re Rutland County Bank, 13 Ch. D.
261).
Appeals
from High
Court.
39. Save as aforesaid appeals from the judgments
of the High Court or a Judge thereof in civil cases,
shall be within the same time and in the same manner
and with the same effect as heretofore from like
judgments of the Superior Court or a Judge thereof
{S>-e R S. O. c. 38, ss. 45-48.)
See note to section 13, nnte, for the enactments regulating these
matters
40. Upon the request of the [Judge or Judges with
oTvlcauTy ^^ ^°^ whom he is requested to sit or act] it shall be
in office of 11 lawful for any Judge of the Court of Appeal, who
" ***' may consent so to do, to sit and act as a Judge of the
Provision
COURT OF APPEAL.
said High Court, or to perform any other official or
ministerial acts for or on behalf of any Judge absent
from illness or any other cause, or m the place of any
Judge whose office has become vacant, or as an addi-
tional Judge of any Division ; and while so sitting
and acting any such Judge of the Court of Appeal
shall have all the power and authority of a Judge of
the said High Court {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 51 ;
R. S. O. c. 3», s. 9.)
The English section is identical with this, except that the request
is to be by the TiOrd Chancellor. The section of the Revised Statute
referred to was contined to "sitting" for another Judge, sayingnothing
of "acting" for him or performing for him "any other otHcial or
ministerial act."
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.40-42-
41. In any cause or matter pending before the i^'^'we'' "f ■'
Court of .A.ppeal, any direction incidental thereto, not i"' court of*'
involving the decision of the appeal, may be given by ■^p'*^''
a single Judge of the Court of Appeal; and a single
Judge of the Court of Appeal may at any time during
vacation make any interim order to prevent prejudice
to the claims of any parties pending an appeal as he
may think fit ; but every such order made by a single
Judge may be discharged or varied by the Court of
Appeal or a Divisional Court thereof {See Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 52.)
Identical with the English section.
43 In case from pressure of business, or other ^i^'sjonai-
cause, it shall at any time seem expedient to thecimrtof
Lieutenant-Governor in Council, or to the Judges of ''^''^^*'"
the Supreme Court, or a majority of them (of which
majority two Judges of the Court of Appeal, includ-
ing the Chief Justice unless ab.sent on leave, shall
form part), the Court of Appeal may sit in two
Divisions at the same time ; and in such case, and to
enable two Divisional Courts to be held, the Judges
of the said Supreme Court, or the said majority of
them, shall select from the Judges of the High Court so
many of the Judges thereof as may be necessary,
together with the ordinary Judges of the Court of
Appeal, to form two Divisions of the said Court, and
t
■ '
ters which, at the time of the passing of this Act,
are within the jurisdiction of the Courts of Law,
the mode of trial shall be as is now provided by
Law for like ca.ses in actions in the said Courts of
Queen's Bench and Common Pleas ; and, subject as
aforesaid, in causes and matters over which the Court
of Chancery has, at the time of the passing of this
Act, exclusive jurisdiction, the mode of trial shall be
according to the present practice of the Court of
Chancery. {See K. S. O. c. 49, ss. 4, 31 ; c. 50, ss.
252-258.J
In England the ordinary mode of trial in Chancery was always by
a single Judge. That was the practice for many years in the Ontario
Court also. The Chancery Act (R. S. O. c. 40, s. 99) shows the
method of trial by jury in Chancery, where that course might be
resorted to.
!i
00
8eo.
Mod.'s
trial.
46.
of
Practice in
tingUnd.
;1
i
Practice in
Ontario.
I
ONTARIO JUUICATUKK ACT, 1881.
The present Rule governs the practice now, as to when a trial is to
be with or without a jury.
In England the trial of an action with or without a jury depcmU
upon Hulea (Order 36 rr. 3, 26,) which have not been adopted in On-
tario. Au almolute right is given to either party in purely Common
Law actions to require, by notice, the issues to be tried by a jury ;
whereas in cases which formerly would have been brought in Chan-
lery only, aii.) Wlien the
discretion of the Court is exercised in favour of a jury trial, the
cause may be transferred to another Division, to which it will thence-
forwaid belong (Jones v. Baxter, Cy Ex. I). 27'», ) and this is generally
adopted as the more convenient course, ( h'e .Uartln, xupr^(; V. litck, 9 I'r. R. 2<»8).
The following sections of the Common Law Procedure Act K. S.
O. u. 50, shew •' the mode of trial now provided by law in actions
in the Courts of Queen's Bench and Common Pleas. '
"252. In actions of libel, slander, criminal conversation, seduc-
tion, malicious arrest, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment,
all questions which might heretotore have been tried by a jury, shall
be tried by a jury, unless the parties in person or by their attorneys
or counsel, waive such trial.
'•253. All other issues of fact in any civil action, when brought
in either of the Superior Courts, or in any of the County Courts,
and the assessment or ennuiry of damages in every such action, may
and (subject to the movisions of the 255th section) in the absence of
such notice as in subsection two of this section mentioned, shall be
heard, tried and assessed by a Judge of the said Courta without the
intervention of a jury.
•'2. If anyone or more of the parties desirjs such issue to be
tried, or damages t ) be assessed or enquired of by a jury, he shall
give notice to the Court in which such action is pending, and to the
opposite party by Hling with his last pleading and servhig on the
opposite party a notice in writing to the efl'ect following, that is to
say: — "The Plaintifl" (or one, or mure of the)ii or the Defendant, or
one or more of theiit aa the cane iiuiif he) requires that the issues in
this cause be tried (or the damages assessed) by a jury," and a copy
of such notice shall be attached to tlie record.
A jury notice in an interpleader matter is served by the plaintiff
with the issue or by the defendant within four days after the delivery
of the issue (R. 8. U., c. 54, a. 4),
Serviiag a jury notice with notice of trial instead of with the issue
is an irregularity which may be waived by not being "moved against
(Leeson v. Lemon, 17 C. L. J. 4.30 ; 1 C. L. T. 698).
" 254. Wherever any one or more of the parties to any such action
have given such notice re. 260). The
report must contain the materials on which the Court is to act
(Longman v. Enut, 3 C. P. D. 149), with such facts and particulars
as may be necessary in each case, to shew on what the report is
based, e. g. where damages have been assessed, the principle upon
which the assessment has been made (Mayor of Birmingham v.
Allen, W. N. 1877, 190) ; where accounts have been taken, not
merely the result of them, but also which items have been allowed,
and which disallowed should be made to appear by the report
(Burrard v. Calisher, W. i\. 1882, 11 ; 30 W. R. 321 ; 45 L. T. 793;
51 L. J. Chy. 223 ; 18 C. L. J. 180 ; 2 Ont. 165). The evidence
should not be .stated (Longman v. Ead, sup., see also Sovereign v.
Sovereign, 15 (ir. 559), nor the reasons for any findings (Dunkirk
Colliery v. Lever, 9 Ch. D. 20), though the Referee may doubtless
be specially directed to do so where necessary (See McCargar
V. McKinnou, 15 (ir. 361).
Rules 276 and 278 provide for the mode of procedure by Referees.
Rule 280 provides for the submission by the Referee, in his report, of
questions for the decision of the Court.
Procedure A report under this section requires to be adopted by the Court
to enforce. (See Oiiardians of Mamfield v. Wright, per Jessel M. R., 9 Q.
B. D., p. 686 ; Miller v. Pilling, 9 Q. B. D. 738). Judgment cannot
be signed upon it without a motion for judgment, which is similar
to the former motion for decree on further directions, except that
the ( 'ourt is not bound to adojjt the report (see concluding clause
and note thereon supra Sec. 47, and Miller v. Pilling, 9 Q. B. D.
738). For this purpose, as no period is limited for moving against
the repoi t or for its confirmation, the report may be taken to the
Court at once without waiting for any lapse of time, and also with-
out any motion to confirm it (Deacon v. Dolby, W. N. 1882, 8 ; 30
W. K. 317; 51 L. J". Chy. 248 ; 18 C. L. J. 180; Walker v.
Bunkell and liarrard v. Calisher, supra).
REFEREES.
67
Any party dissatisfied with the report may move to set it aside or Sec 47.
vary it (Dunkirk Colliery v. Lever, 9 Ch. D. 23), at any time before sub-s. a.
or upon the return of any motion for judgment based upon it « .„
(Burrard v. Calisher, \V. N. 1882, 29 ; 30 W. R. 540 ; 46 L. ^*°' *""
T. 341; 18 0. L. J. 261); Be Brook, Si/kes v. Brook, 29 VV. R. Procedure
821 ; 45 L. T. 172 ; 17 O. L. J. 391 ; Walker v. Bunkdl, 22 Ch. to vary
D. 722; but see Hamilton v. Tweed, 9 Pr. R. 448, where the'■''^"*"•
practice in case of a Master's report was followed without objection).
Two days notice of such motion is sufficient (Be Brook sup).
In England a motion raising objections to the report is gene-
rally begun by summons, but adjtmrned as a matter of course
into Court to be heard with the further consideration of the case.
(Oases nupra and Be Evans, Owen v. Evans, VV. N. 1882, 37). In
Ontario probably the motion will be nrnde before a single judge in
Court (see Gumming v. Low, 2 Ont. 505). As to the power of
the Court on such a motion, see notes to this section, supra and to
Sec. 49.
4 ^. In any cause or matter (other than a criminal ,^'J.7oTt*ruis
proceeding by the Crown) before the said High Court, '>«fore
(i) in which all parties interested who are under no
disability consent thereto, and also (2) without such
consent in any such cause or matter requiring any
prolonged examination of documents or accounts, or
any scientific or local investigation which cannot, in
the opinion of the Court or a Judge conveniently be
made before a jury, or conducted by the Court or
Judge directly, — the Court or a Judge may at any
time, on such terms as may be thought proper, order
any question or issue of fact, or any question of ac-
count arising in the cause or matter, to be tried either
before a Judge of a County Court, or before an official
referee, or (if the parties so agree) before a special
referee. {See Jud Act of 1873, s. 57, first part).
(2) All such trials before referees shall be conducted
in such manner as may be prescribed by Rules of
Court, and subject thereto in such manner as the Court
or Judge ordering the same shall direct. (Jud. Act
of 1873, s. 57, second part).
Instead of the expression "the Court or Judge directly," the
English section 57 has the words " the Court through its other ordi-
nary officers" as by a recent change in the practice of the Court
of Chancery in England references had ceased to be made to a
Master, and were conducted by a Chief Clerk under the direction
of the Judge. That change had not been followed in this Province,
The English Act does not provide for a reference to or trial before
a County Court Judge.
A^ to the scope of this section see prefatory note to sec. 47.
1
m
ONTARIO JUDlCATUBJi: ACT, 1881.
8eo 48- Under this section, the Court, or a
What may
be referred
Boor, W. N. 1880, 93 ; 43, L. T. 425 ;
Judge at Nisi Prius (Hoch v.
49 L. J. Q. B. 665} may send.
»: \
where the parties have consented, not the whole action ( Lomjman
V. East, 3 C. V. D. 142 ; Braginton v. Yatfn, W. N. 1880, 150), but
any question or issue of fact to an official Referee for trial. Where
an order is made without consent, the Court can only semi such (ques-
tions as are brought within the ;;erms of the section, that is any issue
requiring prolonged examination of documents or accounts, etc.,
which in the judicial opinion of the Judge cannot conveniently be
made before a jury or conducted by the Court or Judge directly,
(Loiitjmaii V. Eaat, Hoch v. Boor, sup. ) But if a case is once brought
within the section by reason of a prolonged examination of docu-
ments, etc. being involved, the Court may re.er not only the questions
of account, but all issues of fact in the cause, ( Waril v. Pilky, 5 Q.
B. D. 427, 431 ; Miller v. Pillinri, 9 Q. B. D. 738) though the ques-
tion in dispute does not consist entirely of matters of account
(Martin v. Fife, 31 W. R. 840 ; 49 L. T. 107 ; Gooilwin v. Budden,
42 L. T. 536), as where issues of fact were so mixeil up with matters
of account, that they could not practically be dissevered (Long man
V. Ead, 3 C. P. D. 160 ; Ward v. Hall, W. N. 1880, 69). it is pro-
bable however, that where there is a substantial question of liability
upon which the taking of accounts depends, to be determined, it
will first be determined in the ordinary way {Clow v. Harfjer, 3 Ex.
D. 198 ; IVard v. Hall, W.N. 1880, 69).
"Prolonged" means prolonged if had beforn a jury, not if had
before a skilled accountant ( Ward v. PUk-ij, 5 (J. B. l)., 128) and,
the documents are such as it would be necessary to enquire into in
order to leave the question properly to the jury, not such as require
examination to determine a question of legal right (Orinerod v. Tod-
niorden, 8 Q. B. D., 664, 677). Reading a lot of letters is not a pro-
longed examination of documents ((r/'ePH'ii Truslet v. Barrttt, W. 2s.,
1875, 204.)
The expression "question of account" will receive a large con-
struction (Re Leigh, 3 Ch. D., 292) ; and any question of account
which may be compulsorily referred under the C. L. P Act (see
sees. 189 and 195, pout pp. 71, 75) may be compulsorily referred
under this section. ( Ward v. Pilley, 5 Q. B. D., 427.)
In a case involving critical knowledge of pictures the Court of
Appeal refused to send the case for trial before a special Referee
against defendant's will, as the fortune and character of the de-
fendant were involved, and he was entitled to have the matters of
fraud charged tried in a public Court. (Leigh v. liruokx, 5
Ch. D., 592). But even where there are questions of fraud there is
no inherent right to a trial V)y jury, and in such a case if the issues
involve a prolonged examination of documents or accounts they
may l)e compulsorily referred (Hoch v. Boor, W. N., 1880, 93 ; 43,
L. T. 425 ; Sucker v. Ragozine ,l' Co., 44 L. T., 308).
A question of damages consisting of various items in an action
for injuries caused to a vessel by defendant's negligence (Liverpvol
ct'C. Co. V. London Navigation, VV. N,, 1875, 203) issues of fact in a
patent case requiring "scientific investigation," (Saxbij v. irloiicestcr
Waggon Co., W. N., 1880, 28) and damages in an action for specilic
Eerformance (Stajf'ordx. Coxon, W. N., 1877, 138) were ordered to
e assessed by a referee.
An order made under this section by a Judge in his discretion is
appealable (Ormerod v. Todmorden, dr., 8 Q. B. D., 664; Hoch v.
Boor, W. N., 1880, 93 ; 43 L. T., 425.) But as a rule the Court
REFERBES.
&9
of A-ppeal is disinclined to interfere with the exercise of a discre- 3«w- 4B, 4^
tion (Saxhfj v. Gloucester Watjgon Co., W. N. 1880, 28).
A form of order is given in the App. No. 131. It should as inti- order,
mated in Lowjman v. Ektut (3 C. P. D. 163), point out that it is an
order under this section for issues to be tried, and should state
whether all the issues are to be tried, or, if only certain issues, io
should state by some sufficient description what those issues are
{OainiHinij v. Low, 2 Ont. 505).
Rules 276-278 regulate the procedure on a trial before a Referee.
Rule 280 provides for the submission of questions to the Court by
the Referee before the c'iujlu-*ion of the trial before him, or by hia
report.
The report of a lleferee under this section should state his con- Report,
elusions upon the issues referred, and he is not bound to give reasons
for hia findings ( Miller v. Pilling, 9 Q. B. D. 736 ; see also Long-
man V. E(t!it, 3 0. i'. U. 151) Under Rule 281 the Court has power
to obtain any explanition or reasons as to the principles upon which
the Referee has rested his conclusions (//>).
For an example of scientific or local investigation by a Referee, see
Broiler v. Saillard, 2 C\i. D. 6»2.
The report of a Referee under this section is by sec. 49, equiva-
lent to the verdict of a jury. It does not require any confirmation
or adoption, but unless moved against is final.
An OHicial I'efeiee has, however, no power to order judgment to J"'lg"'«'it-
be entered {Loiufiaayi v. East, 3 G. P. D. 142). The report must
be brought before the Court on motion for judgment, when the
Court will give judgment as formerly in Chancery upon the report
of a Master {Longman v. Eatit, nup. ; Deacon v. Dolby, W. N.,
1883, 25 ; Miller v. Pillinrf, 9 Q. B. D., 736 ; Monro v. liendall, W
N., 1878, 41 ; Walker v. Bunkell, 22 Ch. D., 722). The motion is
made to a single Judge sitt'.ng in Court (see Camming v. Loio, sti/i.)
Such matters as that the report is imperfect or in excess of juris-
diction may be urged in opposing a motion for judgment {Cooh- v.
Newcastle, 10 Q. B. D., 336).
As to moving against the report see sec. 49.
49. In all cases of a reference to or trial by re-P"werof
ferees under this Act, the referees shall be deemed to efieotof their
be officers of the Court, and shall have such authority ^"'^'"»'''''
for the purpose of reference or trial as shall be pre-
scribed by Rules of Court, or (subject to such Rules)
by the Court or Judge ordering such reference or
trial ; and the report of any referee upon any ques-
tion of fact on any such trial shall (unless set aside
by the Court) be equivalent to the verdict of a jury,
(Jud. Act of 1873, s. 58).
Same as the English section.
The last clause of this section refers to reports made on a reference
for trial under section 48.
The Referee reports his conclusion to the Court, and it has the
same binding effect as the verdict of a jury. The judgment is,
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ONTAKIO JUDICATUUE ACT, 1881.
Beo8- 49. 50- however, to be given by the Court {Miller v. Pilling, 1) Q. B. 1)., p.
738). The concluding words of the section merely deal with the
binding efl'ect of the Referee's Hndingsanddo not make it necessary
(notwithstanding Sullivan v. Hivinyton, 28 W. K., 372) to move
against the report by the same mode of procedure, or within the
same time, as in the case of a verdict of a jury. The proper course
is to move upon notice under Rule 4(16 upon any ground upon which
the verdict of a jury may be set aside (Dyke v. Vannell, 11 Q. B. D.,
180 ; Miller v. PiUimj, 9 Q. B. D., 739 •,'Cummiiiii v. Low, 2 Unt.
503 ; Oxiardiam of Manxjield v. Wri<)ht, 9 Q. B. J)., 680), and
such motion may be made at any time before judgment is moved
for by the party in whose favour the report is {JJyke v. Cannell,
11 Q. B. D., 183; Bedborough v. Army and Navy Hotel, 28 Sol-
Jour. 325.) The motion to set aside a report must, in England,
be made to the Divisional Court (Cooke v. Newcastle, ttc, 10
Q. B. I)., 332), but in Ontario the motion will be before a single
Judge in Court, (see Rule 471 and sec. 28), as in the case of a motion
for judgment (m the report (C'ummiiiy v. Low, «np. 505 ; Guardians
of Mannjield Union v. Wright, 9 Q. B. D., 683 ; Deacon v. Dolby, W.
N., 1883, 25).
Powers of
Court with
respect to
Referees.
50. With respect to all such proceedings before
referees and to their reports the Court or Judge shall
before "'^* havc, in addition to any other powers, the same or the
like powers as by the Common Law Procedure Act
and other Acts are given to any Court whose jurisdic-
tion is hereby vested in the said High Court with
respect to references to arbitration and proceedings
before arbitrators and their awards and appeals there-
from respectively. (Set Jud. Act of 1873, s. 59; R. S.
O., c. 50, ss. 189-227.)
REFERENCES TO ARBITRATORS.
The former practice as to references to Arbitrators remains un-
aflected by and is supplementary to the provisions of sees. 47-50
(see Cruikshunk v. Floating Swimming Bath Co., 1 C. P. D. 260, and
per Brett, L J., in Longman v. East, 3 C. P. D. 153), and is applicable
m all the Divisions of the High Court (see sees. 3, 9, and 57).
Such references were (1) voluntary or (2) compulsory under the
C. L. P. Act. That Act contained also provisions applicable to
both kinds of references.
Voluntary References.
These are of two kinds (see Haynes, Chy. Pr. 530) viz. (1) Refer-
ences to arbitration, by consent, of controversies as to which no
action or suit is pending, but in which, if the conditions of the Acts
be complied with, the submission may be made a rule of Court, and
the award may be enforced under Imperial Act 9 Wm. 3, c. 15 (see
Russ. Arb. 5th Ed. 841, and R. S. O, c. 50, s. 201). (2) References
of actions by consent of the parties. Such references have usually
taken one or another of three forms : The submission has been of
the action simply ; or of the action and all matters in difference, so
as to refer all controversies though not included in the action ; or of
ARBITRATIONS.
71
the action and all matters in differeuce, with power to say what C I* Pi Aot|
shall be done, so as to enable the arbitrator not only *o determine s. 189.
rights or award damages, as the case may be, but to direct the doing
of such acts as may be desirable (see notes to ss. 195, '206).
Where nothing is said in the submission as to costs, if there is no costs,
cause in Court the arbitrator has no power over them (Die/: v. Mil-
limn, '2 Ves. Jr. 23), but if there is a cause in Court which is referred
by order of Xisi Prius either alone or with all matters in differeuce
the arbitrator has, nevertheless implied authority to adjudicate re-
spectint' the costs of the cause, as they are a matter in difference,
though ^not of the reference or award, and each party must bear his
own expenses of the reference, and is liable for half the costs of the
award (Firth v. Rohimon, 1 B. & C, 277 ; Tai/lor v. Lady Gordon,
9 Bing. 570 ; Bdl v. Bennon, 2 Chitt., 157 ; Bullen v. .King, 36
L. T., 732).
If the costs are to abide the event, the arbitrator has no power
over them. And if the costs generally, and not merely the costs of
the cause, are in the arbitrator's discretion or to abide the event,
this includes the costs of the reference as well as the costs of the
action (Strutt v. Bayers. 7 Taunt, 214 ; Wood v. O' Kelly, 9 East,
436).
As to the costs on compulsory references see note to sec. 189.
As to enforcing awards made on voluntary references see notes to
sec. 210.
Compulsory References.
These are regulated by the C.
are here subjoined : —
L. P. Act Sees. 189, et seq. which
PROVISIONS FOR THE MORE EXPEDITIOUS DETERMINA-
riON OF MATTERS OF MERE ACCOUNT BY REFER-
ENCE TO REFEREES OR ARBITRATORS.
In cases in the Superior Courts.
[189. If at any time after the wiit has issued, and before
the record has been entered for trial, it is upon the applica-
tion of either party made to appear to the satisfaction of the
Court or a Judge that the matters in dispute consist wholly
or in part of matters of mere account, which cannot conveni-
ently be tried in the ordinary way, the Court or Judge may
upcxi such application, if it or he thinks fit, decide such
matter in a summary manner, or order such matter, either
wholly or in part, to be referred to the Master or any Local
Master of the Court of Chancery, or to the Judge of any
County Court, or to any Referee appointed by the parties
who consents in writing to accept such reference, upon such
terras as to costs and otherwise as such Court or Judge
thinks reasonable ; and the decision or order of such Court
or Judge, so soon as given or made, or the report or certi-
ficate of such Master, County Judge or other Referee, when
SuiiimaryJ
declgion or
reference
after writ
and before
records en*
tered in
matters of
account.
i
1
I
72
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
i
0. I* p. Act, contirmed hs hereinafter provided, may be enforced by the
"• ^^^' same process as the finding of p jury upon the matter
referred. 39 V. e. 28, s. 1.]
Taken from Imp. Act 17 and 18 V^ict. c. 125, s. 3.
The reference in a country case, if to a judge, should be to the
judge of the county where the case is to be tried (Mo. Edward v.
Mcadtvard, 3 U. C. L. J. 75), but it may be to an officer of the
proper Court at Toronto {Bitjelow v. Cleverdou, 6 Pr. R. 3).
A reference under this sectitm is proper where the the case consists
of simple items of account as to w' ich the amount only is disputed
{Am/el/ V. F^-li/dfe, 5 L. T. N. S. :yz2 ; Pef/ v. Addison, 2 F. & F.
291 ; Goodrcd v. Tmle, ih. 382 ; Batjijalay v. Bortlmkk, lU J. B. N.
S. 61), and in such cases the whole action may be referred, though
the dispute is not entirely as to matters of account (Martin v. Fife,
30 W. K. 840 ; 49 L. T. 107). It has been held that the case does
not cease to be a matter of account because one party seeks to
impugn the correctness of the account on the ground of fraud
(Insidl V. Moojeii, 3 C. B. JS". S. 361 ; Imhof v. Sutton, L. K. 2 C. P.
406; Birmingham, itr., v. Ratdijf', L. R. 6 Ex. 224), and that the
the whole matter in dispute may be referred though some items in
the account may be disputed (Browne v. Emernon, 17 C. B 361) ; but
by a subsequent decision (Clow v. Harper, 3 Ex. D. 198 ; see also
Ward V. Pillei/, 5 Q. B. D. ) the correctness of these decisions is
rendered doubtful. The Court of Api)eal in Cloiv v. Harper, expressed
the opinion that the true construction of the above section is, that
where the question in dispute involves mere matters of account the
Court may send the whole matters of account, or that part which
involves matters of account, to an arbitrator, but that the order
should be confined to what ia matter of account. (See however,
Martin v. Fyfe, 31 W. H. 840). Where defences are intended upon
which the opinion of a jury is desirable (Evann v. Jackson, 3 U. C. L. J.
88) ; or generally wherever there is a material preliminary question of
liability in dispute, to be decided before the matters of account arise
(Clow v. Harper, sup.; Laseelles v. Butt, 2 Ch. D. 588; Gannon v.
Gihb, 8 Pr. R. 115), an order should not be made.
The cause onlj' and not all matters in diffeience can be referred
(Kendal v. Merrell, 18 C. B., 173 ; Burns v. Chamherlin, 25 (ir. 148).
Notwithstanding a compulsorj' reference the action still remains
in (^ourt (Elwards v. Edwards, oC. B. , N. S., 536) and amendments
may be made (Gihhs v. Kniijhtly, 2 H. & N., .34 ; Thompsett v. Boir-
yer, 9 C. B. N. S.,284). But the proceedings upon a reference under
the C L. P. Act are not subject to the Jud. Act so as to give the
Court under Rule 428 a power over costs where the order of
reference is silent as to costs ( Wimshurst v. Barrow Shipbuilding Co.,
2 Q. B. D. 335).
The reference may be upon such terms as to costs and otherwise
as the Court or Judge thinks reasonable, but if the order is silent
as to costs the arbitrator has no power over either the costs of the
action or reference (Bell v. Postlethwaite, 5 E. & B. 695, 25 L. J., Q.
B. 63; Leggo v. Young, 16 C. B. 626, 24 L. J., C. P., 200; Bullen
V. King, 36 L. T., 732). Power to determine by whom the costs of
the reference are to be paid includes power to award as to the
costs of the award (Be Walker «fc Broivti, W. N., 1882, 94 ; 30 W,
R., 703).
When the costs generally, and not merely the costs of the cause,
are to abide the event, this includes the costs of the reference"
AKBITKAT0R8.
73
{StriUt V. Rogeris, 7 Taunt., 214 ; Wood v. O' Kelly, 9 East, 436 ; see 0-
also Oalatti v. Wakefield, 4 Ex. D.. 249). 88
Where an order of reference gave the arbitrator " all the powers
as to amendment and otherwise, of a Judge sitting at Nisi rrius,"
it was held that this gave power to certify for costs, and, the arbi-
trator not having done so, a Judge had no power to give costs (Little
V. Lines, 7 Pr. R., 197 ; Cabler v, Oifhert, 3 Pr. R. 127).
Where the arbitrator was emjwwered to certify and amend plead-
ings and proceedings, and otherwise as a Judge at Nisi Prius, and
the costs of the reftrence, arbitration and award were to abide the
result of the award ; held that the arbitrator had no power to make
any disposition of the costs as they were provided for by the order
of reference [JJemnney v, Durr, 4 Ont. 206).
Whore the arbitrator is given the powers of certifying of a Judge
at Nisi Prius and he desires to certify for full costs or otherwise,
he must do so in his award, and should not after it is made, certify
on the back of it, as he is then functnn officio (Be.dwnU v. Wood, 2 Q.
B U C'26 ; see also Mordue v. Palmer, L. K. 6 (.'hy. 22 and Calder
V. aHhert, 3 Pr. R. 127).
The words " costs of suit " in an award have no reference to any
particular scale of taxation and therefore do not per se entitle the
plaintiff to full costs (Keep v. Hammond, 9 U. C. L. J. 157)-
Where the costs of the " reference and award" were in the discre-
tion of arbitrators and they directed that defendants should pay costs
of "sHl)mis8ion and award " it was held that costs of submission
included costs of "reference" (Elbmod v. Middlesex, 19 U. C. Q. B.
•2-.).
L- p. Aot.
190, 191.
Any iiioi-
deiital quei-
tkiii of law
mny be de-
cided liy the
Co lilt, or
one of fact
by u jury up-
on ti Apecial
nase or issue.
[1«M). !♦' it appears to the Court or Judge that the allow-
ance or disallowance of any particular items in such account
depends uj)on a question of law proper to be decided by the
Coui't, or upon a question of fact ])roper to be decided by a
jury, siich Court or Judge ma}' direct a case to be stated or
issues to be tried ; and the decision of the Court upon such
case, and the finding of the Jury upon such issues shall be
taken and acted upon by the Master, County Judge, or otlier
Referee, as conclusive. C. 8. U. C. c. 22, s. 159.J
Taken from Imp. Act 17 and 18, Vict. c. 125, s. 4.
This section supports the distinction, referred to in the notes to the
previous sec. , between questions in dispute, and matters of account.
For an example of an itejn depending upon an issue of law see
Mowatt V. Lord Lo)ide.sl)oroiigh, 3 El. and B. 307 ; 4 El. and B. 1.
[ I tM. Where an ordf r is made under the one hundred and Pi„eeduie
eighty-ninth section, the Master, County Judge or other oi» '"^^''ence-
Referee to whom the refej-ence is directed, shall proceed
therein ; and the ilepositions of the witnesses examined upon
such reference shall be taken down in writing, and shall,
forthwith after the making of the report or certificate, !'^''^'f{^^J^^g ***"
together with the exhibits referred to therein, and the said certificate,
report or certificate, and upon i)ayment of the fees of such
Master, County Judge or Referee, be tiled by the said
r
74
ONTAHIO JUDICATURK ACT, 1881.
Filing of
jiainTM ut
Toronto.
0. L. p. Aot, Mastnr, County J U(l;i^e or Referee with the officer of the
**' ^^' Court with whom tlie prrecijte for the said writ was tiled,
except in the cases uientioued in suh-section two of this
section.
2. In cases in either of tl)e Superior Courts where the
•lepositions, report or certificate and other papers are required
to be filed in the City of Toronto, they shall be so tiled in
the office of the Clerk of the Crown of the Court in which
the action is depending.
ReiH.nor 3. Such report or certificate shall, without an order con-
become ab firming the same, become absolute at the expiration of
am"eai"d''^*''* ^""*"*'<^*^'i davs from the filing thereof unless appealed from,
from. but the Court or Judge may under special circumstances
allow an appeal after the fourteen days. 39 V. c. 28, s, 2 ;
40 V. c. 7, Sched. A. ,^3).]
Where a reference is directed to "the Judge" of a certain Court*
the senior Judge is referred to (Re Elora v. Potter, 7 Pr. R. 12. A
Judge to whom the reference is made is bound to acton the reference
(Cummins v. Birkett, 3 H. & N. 156 ; liisull v. Moojen, 3 0. B. N. S.
361 ; Clark v. Ware, 17 L. T. N. S. U4). No man not being a
Judge or other such public officer, is bound to act against his will
(Crawahay v. Collins, 3 Sw. 90).
Appj^al from
report under
8. 191.
[193. The appeal from a report oi certificate referred to
in the next preceding section of this Act shall he to the
Court in which the said action was begun, and may be heard
before and decided by a Judge of either of the Superior
Practice. Courts, in or out of Term, and the practice to be observed
upon any such appeal shall be the practice now observed in
Amendment appe^ls from the report of a Master in Chancery ; and such
ofcertiflcate. Judge may upon such appeal either amend the said report
or certificate in any way and to any extent that he may
deem proper, or refer the same back to the said Master,
County Judge or other Referee for amendment in whole or
in part, with fi;ieh directions as to law or fact as he may
deem proper, oi he may confirm the same. 39 V. c.
28, s. 7.]
The practicf! on appeals from a Master in Chancery was at the
time of the enactment of this section governed by Chy, Gen. Orders
252, 253.
Transmis- [103. The officer of the Court with whom any depositions
papers for S'^d report or certificate taken or made under the provisions
anuaaf*** "^ of this Act have been filed, shall, for the purpose of any
such appeal or motion, within twenty-four hours after notice
in writing delivered to him in his office for that purpose and
payment of the necessary postage, enclose, seal up and
appeal.
AKHITRATI0N8.
75-
4
transmit by post to the proper principal office in Toronto, L P. Act,
addressed to the Clerk thereof, such depositions and report "' ^®^
or certitipate. together with all exhibits and pajiers Hied Return ot
therewith ; and after such appeal or motion has been dis- 1'"!"'"*"-
posed of, any party thereto may in like manner (procure such
depositions, report or certiticate, exhibits and pa])ers to be
returned to the officer of the Court with wliom they were
originally filed. 3\) V. c. 28, s. 3. |
ri94. Where the reference is made to the County Judge ';"7 *" tii.!
or the Master in Chancery, such persons shall be entitled to Muxtcr.
take and receive to his own use the same fees as the Local
Masters of the Court of Chancery are entitled to receive
u[)on a reference from the Court of Chancery. 39 V. c.
28, 8. y.]
[I95t In all actions involving the investigation of long in actions
accounts on either side, the Judge may at and during the {JJi^^'acf.*^
trial direct a reference of all issues of fact in the cause to '•""n'^^'
arbitration, or of such of the said issues and of the accounts Iiire^tn're-
and matters involved in all or any of such issues as he thinks <'*"■';««'■ "* ^o-
. •' . . jiart ami a
fit, taking the verdict of the juiy upon any issue or issues vprdict a« to
not so referred, and directing a verdict to be entered gener- '»^p'"or "leavV
ally, on all or any of the issues, for either party, subject to the whole
such reference ; or he may leave all or any issues of fact to " "'J"''^
be found by the jury, referring only the amount of damages
to be ascertained ; and if the parties agree upon the Arbit- Appoint-
rators (not more than three), the names of those agreed on [['j^J't^jJ *
shall be inserted in the order of reference, but if the parties referred
cannot agree, the Judge shall name the ^ rbitrator or Arbi-
trators, and appoint all other terms and conditions of the
reference to be inserted in such order ; and the Judge
directing any reference under this section may direct such
reference (if he sees fit to do so) in like manner as he has
power to do under sections one hundred and eighty-nine and
one hundred and ninety ; and every Arbitrator appointed
under this section shall be subject to the provisions of the
said sections, and shall ha,ve the powers expressed in the
one hundred and ninety-seventh section, and be subject to
the same regulations as are mentioned and provided in
regard to Arbitrators in and by the two hundred and
twelfth section of this Act. C. S. U. C. e. 22, a. 160.]
Taken partly from Imp. Act 17 and 18 V. c. 125, s. 6.
This section is an extension of the powers before trial given by
Sec. 189 and enables the Judge at the trial to refer. It contemplates
the disposition of all the issues in the action in some way. An
order of reference is appealable in cases in which the Judee cannot
be said to have exercised a discretion, but applied the clause in a
: in
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fl
76
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
0- L. p. Act case to which it was altogether inapplicable ( Wells v. Ozowski, 14 U.
M. 194^ 198. O. Q. B. 553 ; see Ormerod v. Todmorden, 8 Q. B. D. 664). The
matters in dispute in the cause oiily, an-' not all matters in difference
between the parties may be referred (Kendil v. Merrell, 18 C. B.
173 ; Burns v. Chnmherlin, 25 Gr. 148 ; see Blanchnrd v. Snider,
28 U. C. Q. 13. 210, where the order, though slightly ambiguous, was
held to refer only differences in the cause, and as only these had been
considered, the order was directed to be amended if necessary).
Where defendants attended without protest, on an arbitration ordered
at Nisi Prius, they were held precluded from objecting that the
order was not authorized (Newman v. Niagara District Mut. Fire
Ins. Co. 25 U. 0. Q. B. 435, Setnhle in that case the reference was
authorized, see also Barton v. Hahertus, Hi C. P. 440; and Wood-
cuk V. Kilby, 4 Dowl., Pr. C. 730).
See Rules 246 (e), and 247 as to the form of order of reference.
The original of this section C. S. U. C, c. 22, s. 160, provided
that a motion against the award or the reference should be made
within the Hrst four days of the Term next after the making of the
award (see Wilson v. Richardson, 43 U. C. Q.B., 365). As to the
time for moving now see notes to sec. 206 infra.
As to costs see notes to sec. 189.
Appeal fivim [2. An appeal shall lie against an award or report made
Award. Qj-^ jj^ reference under this section, in the same way as if the
reference had been made tinder section one hundred and
eighty -nine. 40 V., c. 8, s. 20.]
This sub-section seems to have been enacted nnd substituted
for 39 v., c. 28, s. n, in consequence of the decision in Tanner v.
Sewery. 27 C. P., 53, where it was held that sec. 5, of 39 V., c. 28,
did not entitle a party to open the whole question of the merits of
the case and the evidence, in the shape of an appeal, but merely to
move against the award upon such grounds as were allowable before
the Act (see sec. 206) ; and therefore a motion to set aside an award
as acainst the weight of evidence was refused.
The orulwary refereuoe by '".msent on a Nisi Prius order (see
p. 70) is not subject to tlie provisions of this section, which applies
only to compulsory references. Unless, therefore, sec, 205 applies,
a motion against the award made on a voluntary reference can only
be made as before the Act (Na,
shall proceed with the re!'erence notwithstanding any such ^' ^^*'
revocation, and make an award, although the person making
such revocation does not afterwards attend the reference ;
and the Court, or any Judge tliereof, as the case may be, court may
may, from time to time, enlarge the time for any such ^'•^'"^^•j.'^^'n®
Keferee or Arbitrators to make their award. C. S. U. Can award.
c. -'
00
179.]
Taken from Prov. Act, 7 W. 4., c. 3, s. 29. (Imp. Act 3 & 4 W.
4, c. 42, s. 39.)
8ee uotes to preceding sections.
Before this provision a submission was revocable before award,
and therefore upon an arbitrator appearing to be unfavourable to
one party that party often revoked th« submission ( Clarke v. Stocken,
3 BintT. ^. C., 051 ; Jauien v. Atticood, 7 Scott 843). The present
section, passed to remedy this, would seem not to apply, and the
submission to be therefore revocable before award ( 1 ) where it is
not by order and contains words purporting that the submission
shall not be made a rule of Court ; and (2) where though not con-
taining such words an arbitrator or umpire has not been appointed
(see ThomwH v. Anderson, L. R., 9 Va\., 523 ; Randellv. Thompson,
I Q. B. D. 748; Moffatt v. Gorndias, 26 W. R., 914; Pkrcy v.
Yoiinri, 14 Ch. D., 200 ; Re Ehretifiperger & Eckerstein, 49L.T. 64G)_
A general continuing agreement to refer in partnership articles
cannot be revoked any more than any other clause of the articles
{Ohridk' V. Noble, VV. N., 1880, 71).
This discretionary power should be sparingly and cautiously *ix-
eroised (-S'cy« V. VanSandan, I Q. B., 102, 110 ; Pope v. Lord Duncan-
Hon, 9 Sim., 177 ; Re Wru/ht v. Corporation of Grey, 8 U. C, L. J.,
104; James v. Attwood,! Scott, 843), in general not unless niis-
con(hict on the part of the arbitrator is shown (Re Wooderojt v.
Jom'H, 9 DowL, P. C, 538; Wilson v. Morel I, 15 0. B., 720;
TkIIij v. Ghainberhiin, 9 C L. .J., 237). Fear of an excessive
award is not sufficient ground (G. W. Railway Co. v. Miller, 12 U.
C). Q. B., G54 ; see also Re Wright v. Corporation, of Grey, 8 U. 0.
L. J., 109, where revocation was allowed.
Where the (Jourt is of opinion that under the circumstances it is
not probable tliat an arbitrator will faithfully and lionestly discharge
his duty, it may at the instance of one of the parties to the arbitra-
tration restrain him by injunction from acting (Beddow v. Beddow,
9 Ch, D. 89 ; Mahneslmry Railway Co. v. Badd, 2 Ch. D., 113.)
An arbitrator must exercise any jjower of enlargement given liiui
during the period limited for making his award, but the (Jourt is
limited only ))y its own discretion (Xewman v. Parhnry, 9 Dowl., P.
C, 288 ; Leslie v. Richardson, 12 Jur., 730 ; 6 D. & L., 91 ; Howen
V. Williams, 6 D. & L., 235), and may enlarge the time beyond tliat
to which the arbitrator had power to enlarge it, and hail enlarged it,
and may enlarge it after the award is made (Seton, 402). But the
Court will seldom interfere except where the arbitrator has inad-
vertently allowed the time to expire (Andrews v. Eaton, 7 Ex., 223 ;
Re Salkekl v. Slater, 12 A. & E., 707), and both parties will after-
wards be on an ec^ual footing (Day, C. L. P. Act, 257).
Where a formal verdict was taken subject to a reference which
failed through the omission of the arbitrators to enlarge the time for
6
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82
ONTARIO JUDICATUUE ACT, 1881.
0- L. p. Act, making their award, a Judge on motion set aside the verdict and
88. 206, 206- granted a new trial the question in dispute being one which might
conveniently be tried in the ordinary way (Cooper v.. Central Ontario-
If;/., 4 0nt. 280.)
See also sec. 219.
This Act to
apply on
voluntary
reference
and agree-
ment tli.'it
appeal may
lie.
[!?05. In tlie case of a voluntary reference to arbitration,
where it is agreed by the terms of the submission that there
may be an appeal to one of the Superior Courts, this Act
shall ap[)ly and the reference shall be conducted, and an
aortal shall lie in the same manner as in case of a reference
under section one hundred and eighty-nine. 39 V. c. 28,
8. lO.J
See notes to sec. 195.
Where there is no appeal under this section, a motion, to set asid«
the award may be macie as formerly. See notes to sec. 206.
A provision in a submission, that "in the event of either party
disputing the validity of the award, or moving the said Court of
Queen's Bench or any other Court to set aside the same, etc., was
held not to be an agreement that there should be an appeal [Jfe Tp.
of York v. Willson, 8 Pr. R. 313.)
It seems to be now decided that the ordinary reference by consent
in a cu e of Nisi Prius is within this section (Mi'(^arthv v. Arhuckle,
"1 C. P. 227, -105 ; McEwan v. McLeod, 40 U. C. Q.' B. 235, 238 ;
.,.j C. L. J. 69). J
Motions to set aside Awards.
fiei
ie,
[30C In cases in which an appeal does not lie under this.
be 1
s. 23.]
Case m
eai does not Act a niotioii to Set aside an award may be made in the
same manner as heretofore. 40 V. c. S
An appeal lies from an award on a compulsory reference under sees.
189 and 195, and on a voluntary reference where the submission so
provides (sec. 205.) See notes to sec. 195 as to the scope of such an
appeal.
In other cases, and perhaps even where an appeal also lies, a motion
to set asiile an award upon grounds not involving a review of the
arbitrator's decision, as e.g. for misconduct, may be made as for-
merly.
The motion is to a single Judge in Court. (See J"ud. x\ct s 28,
Rule 471, and Re Moyle v. Kim/ston, 43 V. C. Q. B 307), and for a
rule imi (Rohinmn v. Robinson, 35 L. T. 337 ; 24 VV. I!. (575,) unless
the award is made in an action, when the proceeding is by notice of
motion (Re Philipx
1009 ; Potter v. Newman, 4 Dowl., 50 1).
The old (Jommon Law lerms though abolished by the Judicature
Act for the purpose of regulating the sittings of the Court are pre-
served as periods for the computation of the time for moving
against awards {Governors of Christ College v. Martin, 3 Q. B. D.,
16), as formerly they regulated the time for moving in the Court of
Chancery (Re Taylor v. Bostwick, 1 Chy., Ch. 53).
The submission must be made rule of one of the Divisions of
the High Court (see sec. 201) before the motion can be made and
such motion can only be entertained by tliat Division (Re Loniax, 28
W. li., 485 ; W. N., 1880, 51).
Awards on voluntary submissions which could not be made rules
of Court (see sec. 201) could not formerly be set aside by a Court of
Law. The remedy was by bill in Ei^uity (now by action). All the
Divisions of the High Court will now have this jurisdiction (see
Ru.'arty may by notice recpiire any other party to produce, *^ 208-210.
and the party so required shall produce upon the hearing of Pro'hic'ion
the said appeal or motion any oriijinal l)ook, |)aper or docu-on uppeala
nient in his possession which has been used as an exhibit or ^'^^ ^'^^^jJ'^Pj"^
given in evidence upon tlie reference;, and which has not awards,
been tiled with the depositions. 30 V. c. 28, s. 7, last part.]
riOJK All applications, otherwise than by way of appeal, ferinds with
'-•1 ..« 1*^/* WIlICll ftP"
to set aside any award made on a conipulsoiy rererence plication to
under this Act, shall be made within the first six days of awaij must
the Term next following the publication of the award to the be made,
parties, whether the award be made in Vacation or in
Term ; and if no such application is made or if no rule is
granted thereon, oi- if any rule granted thereon is afterwards
discharged, such award shall be final between the parties.
C. S. U. C. c. 22, s. 165.]
Taken from Imp. Act, 17 & 18 V. c. \'2n, s. 9.
Coiupulsory references are under sees. 189 and 195. The applica-
tion is to a single Judge, and must be made within the time limited
[Re Motile v. Kimjulon, 43 IT. C. Q. B. 307). It is not necessarj that
a .Jud'^e's order under sec. 189 should be made a rule of Court before
applying imder this sec. to set aside the awanl ( IVatnun v Bennett,
5 H. & N. 8.U). The application is in time if made on the 6th day,
though the rule be not drawn up for some days later [ib.). There
is no greater power to set aside on motion an award made under a com-
pulsory than (me made under a voluntary reference (/Tof/r/c v. Burge.ss,
.S H. & N. 293 ; HuUjate v. Killkk, 7 H. & N. 418) ; the judgment
of thf arbitrator upon both law and facts is final on both kinds of
reference, except where an appeal is given under this Act {Bagiiley
V. Mnrkwick, 30 L. J. C. P. 342).
See also notes to sec. 206.
As to when such awards may be enforced see Rule 246 (e) and
sec. 210, infra.
[llJlO. Any award, report, or certificate made on a com- When an
pulsory reference may, by authority of a Judge, on such by orderof a
terms as to him seem reasonable, be enforced at any time ^"'^^'^ ^*'^"'
after six days from the time of publication or filing, not- the txpira-
withstanding that the time for moving to set aside or for ^'^""*^ ^''^
appealing has not elapsed. C. S. U. C, c. 22, s. 166.]
Taken from Imp. Act, 17 & 18 V., c. 125, s. 10.
By a compulsory reference the matters in dispute may have been
referred under sec. 189. Judgment in such case may be enforced
by the same process as the finding of a jury (sec. 189), and may be
entered as soon as the report is confirmed under sec. 191. Or
issues of fact may have been referred or a verdict may have been
taken subject to a reference (under sec. 195). Judgment in that
case may be entered after fourteen days from service of a copy of
i
im
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86
ONTARIO JUDICATi)ftK ACT, 1881.
0- L. p. Act, award (Rule 246 (f), or at any time after the time for moving
s. 211 against the award has exjtired, viz., after the sixth day of the fol-
lowing sittings (sec. 20l>) .
The present section, seems to provide ffir a motion for leave to en-
force the award before the time for moving against it lias expireil, or
sooner than under Rule '24(5 (^) judgment could be entered.
Enforcing Aivards OencraUy.
An award made in an action under Sees. 189 and 195, is in general
enforced by entering judgment in the action and issuing execution
in the usual way. Juilgment must first be signed {Kevdil v. Mer-
rift, 25 L. J. (I. P. 251), and is entered as formerly on the award
without any motion for judgment (linrrowilide v. Jlttchi'mr, 3 B. &
P. 244 ; froiner v. Chiuk, 15 M. & VV., 309 ; Lloijd v. Lnvla, 2 Ex.
D. 7 ; Wallace v. Whale//, 9 Pr. II. 248) ; execution is issued in the
usual way {C'nllard v. Patermm, 4 Taunt 319); but only for the sum
awarded not for interest thereon {Lee v. Lhiijard, 1 Kast 401 ). Where
a verdict is taken subject to an award, and by consent all matters
in difi'erence are also referred, a judgment cannot be entered in the
action, but resort must be had to the ordinary modes of enforcing
an award on a voluntary reference, (('hit. Arch. 13th ed., 1375.
See Hawke v. DiKjijan, 5 U. (J. Q. B. (;36 ; Williavitt v. McPhernon, 2
Pr. R. 49). The ordinary modes of enforcing awards made on volun-
tary references are, (I) by action, (2) by attachment, (3) in England
(under Imp. Act 1 anil 2 Vict. c. 1 10, ss. 18 and 19), where payment
of money is awarded, l)y motion for an order to pay the amount
awarded, upon which order execution may be issued (see Doe v.
Amey, 8 M. & W. 565 ; Russ. 615, 617). this motion is for a rule
nisi, as there is no action in C'ourt to make Rule 404 apply {He
PhiUipn V. Gill, 1 Q. B. D. 78), and the rule must be served person-
ally ( Winward v. Hoidt, 14 M. & W. 197).
Before either of the last two modes can lie adopted, the submis-
sion must have been made a rule of Court (see notes to Sec. 201).
Attachment for non-payment of money cannot now be had (R. S.
0. 67, s. 10), but proceedings by attachment are applicable where
the award directs the performance of an act, other than the payment
of money. Proceedings by action may be adopted whether the sub-
mission be by writing under seal, or not under seal, by Judge's
order, order at Nisi Prius, or order of Court (see Harrison C. L.
P. Act, p. 224 ; Russell on .A. wards 582).
The party should elect which mode he will pursue {Stock v. De
Smith, Oas. Temp. Hardwicke 106); but the adoption of one remedy
does not it seems, necessarily exclude the other (Heg. v. Hemsworth,
3 0. B. 745 ; Dexter v. Fitzgihhon, 4 U. C. L. J. 43).
Proceedings by attachment may be taken before the time for
moving against the award has elapsed (O' Toole v. Pott, 7 E. and B.
102 >.
An action is the only remedy where the award cannot be made a
rule of Court, and no .Statute provides a special mode for enforcing
it (Russ. 5d., ed. 522 ; See also Re Credit Valleif Ry. v. G. W. Ry.
Co., 4 0nt. App. 532).
Arbitrator [Sll. Upon any compulsory reference under this Act, or
award^fiuhe ^P*^^ any I'eference by consent of parties where the sub-
form of a mission is or may be made a rule or order of any of the
spec a cabe. ^^pg^Q^ Courts of Law or Equity, and upon any reference
ARBITRATIONS.
87
under this Act, in any cause in a Cotmty Court made Ity CL. P. Act,
rule or order of such Court, the Retoree or Arliitrator nifiy. '' ^*'
if he thinks fit, and if it is not provided to the contrarv,
state his award as to tlie whole or any part thereof, in tlio
form of a special case for t\u: opinion of the Court, and
where an action has l)een referred, iudjifnient. if so ordered, street thoro-
. . 'of
may be entered accoi'ding to the opinion of the (Jourt.
C. S. U. C. c. •2-2, s. Ki-J.J
Taken fn.m Imj). Act, 17 & 18 V. e. 125, s. 5.
'Ihe ar)»iti'ii.t(tr is under no obiigatiDn to state a case (G'lhhon v.
Parker, 5 I,. 'I'. N. S. .-).S4 ; Wouil \ H„tl,mn, f) M. & W. 074), but
may decide tlie matters liimself ; and tliuie is ni> difference l)etween
a professional and any uthei' arbitrator (Jupj) v. (!riii/wn, 1 ('. M. &
R. iy'2',i ; Yuiukj v. Walter, 9 V'es. 3()4). Even where the reference
was " with pow r to the arbitrator, if either |)arty reijuirea it," to
submit questions, .>f law ; lirht, enabling not compulsory (KeMcvcii
V. Guoderhdin, '20 U. (' Q. B 500). Where the reference was "subject
to such points of law as will properly arise on the pleadings and evi-
dence ; " lu'ld, that this rendered it imperative on the arbitrator to
state legal points raised {fios.i v. Corp. of Bruce, 21 C. P. 41).
A special case for the determination of a question of law ought to
set forth such facts as are necessary for the determination of the
question (Sheridan v. N^aijk, G Ir. (J. L. 110).
[3I5J. The proceedings upon any such arbitration as last Proceedings
aforesaid shall, except otherwise directed by this Act or bytrator, and*
the submission or document authoi'izinff the reference, be '"'* P"*" to
1 1 • 1-1 11 1 • ii , bi; as upon
conducted in like manner and be subject to the same ruU-s reference by
and enactnients as to the power of the Arbritrator and of '^°'**®"*'
the Court, the attendance of witnesses, the production of
documents, enforcing or setting aside the award, or other-
wise, as upon a reference made by consent under a rule of
one of the Superior Courts or the order of a Judge thereof.
C. S. U. C. c. 22, s. 163.J
Taken from Imp. Act 17 & 18 V. c. 125, s. 7.
The arbitrator appoints a time and place of meeting, (Fethemtorw
v. Cooper, 9 Ves. 67,) and notifies the parties or their attorneys if
they have any, (Allan v. Brown Tay, IT. C. R. 335 ; Re Johnson ; W/iifcti/ v. McAlahoii, 3'i
8- 213. ('. P. 4-)H).
Irri'^nliiritifs in tin- iiioilu of ci>n(hu'tiiig th(^ arlntration may be
wiiivL'd \>y L'oiitimiing tliu arbitration after tiiey havo been diH-
covt'red (Mimi'lif v iShii/inoii, \j. K. 16 Kq. 11*20; see also notes to
sec. 218).
I ii'
When the r2i;{. In case, ill iiuv referouce to !irl»itnition, whether
mmlo a rule under this .Vet or otnei-vvi.se, tlie suomi.ssion is umde a rule
cLe muy be of iiiiy Court, .such (Jourt or a Judge thereof may, at any
reraittcd ti> time, atid from tiuie to time, remit the matt ferred, or
tors for ' any or either of them, to the reconsideratioi. id re-detei"-
recoiisidera- niiuation of the Arbitrator or Arhitratois or Umpire, as
tion, &(;. , . , ,' ,
the case may require, upon such teiiii.s as to costs ami other-
wise as to the said Court or Judge seem |)roper. C. S. U.
C. c. 22, s. 164.]
Taken from Imp. Act, 17 & 18 V. c. 125, s. 8.
The jurisdiction under this secticm cannot be ousted by a pro-
liibitory clause in the siU)misaion (Colt'iixin v. Cork d; Youarty {ChhwcU
V. a, -0110.11 ft, 31 L. J. Kx. 3<)1 ; Cross v. CroKs, 13 C. B. K. ,S. 253.
See Duripii v. Prnft, Hi C. B. 162, 586).
Tlicre is no inflexible rule as to the time for moving. It is not
necessarily too late because the time for moving aga'"st the awari had fully considered or really
pronounee).
Where there was a Hagrant disregard by the arbitrators of their
plain duty under the H\ibmission the Cimrt refused to remit the
matter to them and simplv net aside their award ( //o.s.'* v. C'or/j. o/"
Bruce, •_') (J. V. 548 ; see Mnrphu v. Cotti,,,, 14 V. C. Q. 11, 4t>H.) "
The matter may be remitted in part only, e. f/., to correct the
name of the plaintiff wrongly described in the award (fTnmlt y.
CIcinfiit.t, \ ('. B. \'2H). In Huch cane the arbitiator isas to th(^ rest,
ftdivtnn offirio (Johnmu v. Latham, '20 L. J. Q. H. 238, per Krle, J.),
and if he needs no assistance from the parties as to the matter re-
mitted he need not summi ■ them {Morrii v. Morr'iK, G K. & B. 38H ;
27 fj. T. 103 ; /fiiwctt V. ''cmtnt-s, ,si(p. ; Jie lluutlvif v. Briiihruukc,
1 E. & B. 787), more ispeeiallv if the parties do not desire to give
fresh evidence (liak-er v. Hunter, 4 D. & L. 69G.) If the
award generally, and not part, is reniittfd, the arbitrators may be
called ujton to hear the whole case again (see per l^ord Denman in
Nkbxlln V. Warren, G y. B. G18). As to costs generally, where
award remitted, see MeRae v. MrLean, 2 K. & B. 94G, ami where
on fresh evidence the first award is superseded in part ( lilair v . ./onus,
6 Ex. 701).
[314, Wherever the i)arties or luy of the parties to any
deed or iustrmneut in writiiiy a<'ree that auv existing or
future differences Ijetween them or any of them sliall be
referred to arbitration, and any one or more of the parties
so having agreed or any person or persons ehiimiug through
or under him or them, nevirtlioless fommences an action at
Law or a suit in Equity against the other party or parties
or any of them, or against any person or persons claiming
through or under hiui or them in respect of the matters so
agreed to be referred nr any of them, then upon tiie appli-
cation of the defendant or defendants, or any of them, after
appearance and before plea or answer, and upon the Court
or Judge being satisfied that no sufficient reason exists why
such matters ought not to be referred to arbitration accord-
ing to such agi'eement as aforesaid, and that the defendant
was at the time of the bringing of such action or suit and
still is ready and willing to join and concur in all acts neces-
sary and proper for causing such matters so to be decided by
arbitration, the Court in which such action or suit has been
brought or a Judge thereof may make a rule or order stay-
ing all proceedings in such action or suit, on such terms as
to costs and otherwise as to such Court or Judge seem
proper ; but such rule or order may, at any time afterwards,
be discharged or varied as justice requires. C. S. XJ. C. c.
22, s. 167.]
When
jiiirties to
any instru-
ment agree
that any dif-
fereni;e be-
tween them
sliall be re-
ferred to
arbitration,
the Court or
a Judge may
stay pro-
cetdings
on applica-
tion of de-
femlant an(L
proof of cer-
tain matters
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Taken from the Imp. Act 17 & 18 Viot. c. 125, s. 11.
An agreement to refer all disputes to a foreign Court is within this
section {Law v. GurrM, 8 Ch. \). 2(5), and the differences may be
differences of law as well as fact. ( Randei/i/er v. Hohut's, L. R. 1
C. P. 679 ; see McCoUnm v. McKinnon, 22 U. C Q. B. 175), but the
question to be referred must be one arising out of the agree 'iient
and reasonably presumed to have been contemplated ( yVallit v,
Hirxch, 28 L. T. Jour. 159 ; Alulkern v. Lord, 4 App. Oas. 182).
It has been recognized to be tlie law that parties cannot contract
to refer matters in dispute between them to arbitration so as to oust
the ( 't)urts of their onlinary jurisdiction, i.e., they cannot agree that
no Court shall have jurisdiction in case of a breach of the contract,
and either party may bring an action instead, in spite of such an
agreement ; but it is legal, and often benelicial to agree that no cause
of action shall arise until an arbitrator has first adjudicated on the
matter and settled the sum payable. That is not ousting tha juris-
diction of the Court (Scutt v. Am'ri/, 5 H.L. C. 811,) but is only im-
posing a condition iirecedent to the bringing of an action. The case
is different where the contract is to pay the amount payable with a
subsequent collateral clause containing an agreement to refer the
question to arbitration. (See Eltiott v. Hoyal Exchange Ax^i. Co., L.
R. 2 Ex. 243 ; Oriipjn v. BUUni/ton, 27 U. C. Q. B. 520 ; Alexander
V. Cainphf'll, 27 L.'T. 25 ; McGill v. Promlfoot, 4 U. C. Q. B. 33;
Dawmn v. Pitztierald, 1 Ex. D. 257 ; Edwards v. Aberayron
Soc.,Mh. T. 457.)
In the latter kind of cases the Court will probably feel bound to
stay the action till the amount has been settled by arbitration, as the
agreement constitutes a defence (see Pompe v. Fuchs, 34 L. T. 800).
In the former kind where the agrf a single
ftroiLrfiior or
arisen, concur in the appointment of an Arbitrator, or if umiiin- dy-
any appointed Arbitrator refuses to act, or becomes incapable to'^a.I^^'^&e."''
of acting, or dies, and the terms of the document do not show when 'the '
the intention that such vacancy should not be supplied, and does not*
the parties do not concur in appointing a new Arbitrator, or »''"*' ^\^°^'
if, where the parties or two Arbitrators are at liberty to his place
appoint an Umpire or third Arbitrator, such parties or Ar- be^supp^ed.
biti"ators do not appoint an Umpire or third Ai'bitrator, or
if any appointed Umpire or third Arbitrator refuses to act,
or becomes incapable of acting, or dies, and the terms of the
document authorizing the reference do not show the intention
that such vacancy should not be supplied, and the parties or
Arbitrators respectively do not appoint a new one, then and
in every such instance any party may serve the remaining
parties or the Arbitrators, as the case may be, with a written
notice to appoint an Arbitrator, Umpire or third Arbitrator;
and if within seven clear days after service of such notice,
no * Arbitrator, Umpire or third Arbitrator is appointed, a judge to
any Judge of either of the Superior Courts of Law, or ot "{*,'g°'"A j"*
the Court of Chancery, or of any County Court, if the case fault of the
be in such County Court, may, upon summons, to be taken i"'"i""' p""^
out by the party who served such notice, appoint an Arbi-
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0. L.P. Act, trator, Umpire or third ArVjitrator, as the case may be, and
88.216,217. such Arbitrator, Umpire or third Arbitrator may act in the
reference and make an award as if he had been appointed
by consent of all parties. C. S. U. C. c. 22, s. 168.]
Taken from Imp. Act 17 & 18 V. c. 125, s. 12.
An umpire is usually appointed after the arbitrators have entered
on the reference and are unable to agree. A third arbitrator must
be appointed before the arbitration proceeds ; and an umpire must
deoide the reference, not merely the differences. His appointment
m ly therefore terminate the powers of the arbitrators. For other
distinctions between the two, see Bntm v. Townki/, 1 Ex. 572 ;
TdHH v. Saimd^'rs, 9 Price G12; 2 Saunders, 133-7 ; Jte WUlmn V. c. 12, s. 2 ; 40 V. c. 7, Sched. B.]
[334. The witnesses upon any such reference shall, unless Witnesses
• i'-,. ,, . ' .1 .1 may be
the parties otherwise agree or consent, be exammetl upon aworn.
oath, and the Referee, Arbitrator or Umpire, or any one
Arbitrator, shall administer an oath to such witnesses, or
take their atfiriuations in cases where an affirmation is al-
lowed by law instead of an oath. 36 V. c. 12, s. 3.]
Consent may be shewn dehors the submission but cannot be infer-
red from absence of objection or mere acquiescence {Be Rushbrook dt
Starr, 46 Q. B. 73).
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C- LP. Act, [*^?J5. Tn case any party to any such reference by rule,
SB- 225-227- oi-jei- or submission as aforesaid, is desirous of having and
Coiiiiiii:^- submitting therein to and before the Referee, Arbitrator,
amhie wit-' Arbitrators or Umpire, the testimony of any aged or intirm
ueases. person resident within Ontario, or of any person who is
about to withdraw therefrom, or who is residing without the
limits thereof, the Court by which such rule or order was
made, or a Judge thereof, or the Court mentioned in such sub-
mission or agreement, or a Judge thereof, or if no such Court is
mentioned in the submission or agreement, theii anyone of the
said Superior Courts, or any Judge thereof, may upon the
motion of sucli paity, and upon hearing the other parties to
such reference, order tlie issue of a commission or commissions
under the .seal of the said proper Court in that behalf, to a
Commissioner or Commissioners, to take the examination of
such ])erson or persons respectively. 36 V. c. 12, s. 4.j
Notice of r^^4>. Due notice of everv such commission shall be given
to be given, to the adverse pai'ty, to the end that he may cause the wit-
nesses to be cross-examined. 86 V. c. 12, s. 5.]
Return of [?JI41- In case the examination of any witness or wit-
<;ominis8ioi). nesses taken without the limits of Ontario, pursuant to any
such commission, is proved by an affidavit of the due taking
of such examination, sworn before and certified by the
Mayor or Chief Magistrate of the City or place where the
same has been taken, and in case such commission, with such
examination and affidavit thereto annexed, is returned to the
Court from which such commission issued, close under the
hand and seal of one or more of the Commissioners, the
same shall prima facie be deemed to have been duly taken,
executed and returned, and shall be received as evidence in
the matter of any such reference by and before the Referee,
Arbitrator, Arbitrators or Umpire, unless it is made to
appear to the Court to which such examination is returned,
or to a Judge thereof, that tlie same was not duly taken, or
unless it is made to appear to and before the said Referee,
Arbitrator, Arbitrators or Umpire that the deponent is of
sound mind, memory and understanding, and living witl;in
Ontario, at the time such examination is offered in evidence
to and before such Referee, Arbitrator, Arbitrators or
Umpire. 36 V. c. 12, s. 6.]
Seals of De- ^1« I" ^hc oflficc of cvcry Dcputy Registrar and
puty u.-'iH- Deputy Clerk of the Crown such seal shall be used
putycierks as the Lieutenant-Governor shall from time to time
Crown. direct, which seal shall be impressed on every writ
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and other document issued out of or filed in such Sec. 52.
office ; and all such writs and documents, and all
exemplifications and copies thereof, purporting to be
sealed with the seal of any such Deputy Registrar or
Deputy Clerk of the Crown, shall in all parts of this
Province be received in evidence without further proof
thereof. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 61 ; R. S. O. c. 40,
s. 3 ; c. 47, s. 6.)
The English section referred to provides for the seals of the
District Registries, enacts that such seals shall be used in every such
registry as the Lord Chancellor may direct, and contains the same
provisions as above with reference to the use of it and to its effect
m evidence.
Owing to doubts as to whether the effect of this section was to
make an additional fee of 50 cents, payable under R. iS. C). c. 3i',
s. 53, upon all filings Rule 503 pont was passed to make such
fee not payable except where the former practice required a seal to
be impressed.
52, Save as by this Act or by any rules of the Provision
Court may be otherwise provided, all forms and existing pro-
methods (as nearly as may be) of procedure which at wliere^notin-
the commencement of this Act were in force in any "!°f'f't?"t .
r , /-> 1 . . ,. . . , 1 • * 1 with this Act
01 the Courts whose jurisdiction is by this Act vested or uuies of
in the said High Court under or by virtue of any law,
general order, or rule whatsoever, and which are not
inconsistent with this Act or with any rules of Court
— may continue to be used and practised in the said
High Court of Justice, in such and the like cases, and
for such and the like purposes, as those to which they
would have been applicable in the respective Courts
of which the jurisdiction is so vested, if this Act had
not passed. {Sci- Jud. /Vet of 1873, s. 73 ; Jud. Act of
1875, s. 21.)
This section is taken substantially from Imp. Act of 1875, s. 21,
which uses the word "transferred" instead of "vested." That
section was substituted for section 73 in Imp. Act of 1873, and it
refers to the Court of Appeal as well as the High Court.
See also sees. 12, 17 (10) and 57, and the note at the beginning of
the Rules.
As to how far the pre-existing procedure is in force, the following Two canons
two canons or rules are laid down by Brett, L. J., in Jackson v. existing^pro-
Litchfield, 8 Q. B. D. 477 : —The effect of the Judicature Act is that cedure.
( 1 ) in all cases which are not provided for by the Act the proceed-
ings are to be as they were before the Act, and (2) in all cases within
the Judicature Act, where no special steps in proceedings are pro-
vided, the proceedings are to be as nearly like as they can be to
analogous proceedings, before the Act. (See also Re National Faivls
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Sec 53 As8. Co., 4 Ch. D. 307 ; Seear v. Lawmn, 29 W. R. 109 ; Boddy v.
Wall, 7 Ch. D. 165 ; Fowler v. Barstow, 26 Sol. Jour. 96 ; Buatros v.
rTAiif, 1 Q. B. D. 423). This is true as to rules of pleading as well
ji8 in matters of practice (Evans v. Buck, 4 Ch. D. 434).
First canuii In cases within the iirst canon if the appropriate proceedings, and
in cases within the second canon, if the sjiecial steps, were formerly
similar in Chancery and at Common Law there is no difficulty ;
. but in cases where no rule of practice is laid down by the new
oW pmctic'e'^ Rules, and there is a variance in the old practice of the Chancery
and Common Law Courts, it has been decided, under the corres-
ponding section in England, that that practice is to prevail which is
considered by the Court most convenient {Neivhigyln-hy-t/ie-Sea Gaa
Company v. Armstrong, 13 Ch. D., 310 ; Nurse, v. Durnford, ib.,
768 ; LaOrange v. McAndrew, 4 Q. B. D., 210 ; Thomas v. Palm,
21 Ch. D., 367 ; Belly. Wilkinson, W. N., 1878, 3 ; Friendly v. Carter,
9 Pr. R., 41), apparently overruling on this point some cases which
applied sec. 17 (10) to matters of practice as well as of substantial
law (see Grant v. Holland, 3 C. P. D., 180, and notes to sec. 17
(10) ; see also Davis v. Wickson, 9 Pr. R. 219 ; Bank of B. N. A. v.
Eddy, 9 Pr. R , 396 ; Wilson v. Cowan, 19 C. L. J., 140 ; 3 C. L. T.,
216 and notes to Order 27).
Though the appropriate and convenient proceedings are to be found
in the practice of one only of the former systems of procedure, they
may be applied in all the Divisiraetii'e
abrogateil.
Second
canon.
Supplemen-
tal proce-
dure from
old i)r;u'licf.
Rules 01
Court.
53. The Rules of Court in the Schedule to this Act
shall come into operation at the commencement of
this Act, and as to all matters to which they extend
shall thenceforth regulate the proceedings in the High
Court of Justice. But such Rules of Court and also all
such other Rules of Court (if any) as may be made
after the passing and before the commencement of
RULES OF COURT. M
this Act, under the authority of the next section, may 8*°- ^•
be annulled or altered by the authority by which new
Rules of Court may be made after the commence-
ment of this Act. {See Jud. Act of 1875, s. 16.)
Same as th^ English section referred to.
54. At any time after the passing and before the Ji|[ake'Ruio8.
commencement of this Act, the Chief Justice of
Ontario, the Justices of Appeal, the Chief Justice of
the Queen's Bench, the Chancellor, and the Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas, or any five of them,
and the other Judges of the several Courts intended
to be united and consolidated by this Act, or a
majority of such other Judges may make any further
or additional Rules of Court for carrying this Act into
effect and in particular for all or any of the following
matters, so far as they are not provided for by the
Rules in the Schedule to this Act ; that is to say : —
(a) For regulating the sittings of the High Court of
Justice and the Court of Appeal, and of any
Divisional or other Courts thereof respectively,
and of the Judges of the said High Court sitting
in Chambers :
(h) For regulating the pleading, practice, and pro-
cedure in the High Court of Justice and Court of
Appeal ;
This section authorized rules to be made by the Judges between
the passing of the Act and its going into operation. It follows a
provision for the same purpose in the English Act of 1875 (17), with
certain differences : The English enactment required the action of
Hor Majesty in Council, upon the recommendation of the Lord
Chancellor, the two Lord Chief Justices of England, the Master of
the Rolls, the Lord Chief Baron and the Lord Justices of Appeal in
Chancery, or M\y live of them, and the other Judges or the majority
of the other Judges, of the consolidated Courts ; also that the rules
80 made and all others should (like other rules) be laid before Parlia-
ment. With these differences the English section corresponds with
the above, including (a) and (h).
(c) For the hearing of appeals from County Courts,
or a Judge of a County Court, from Surrogate
Courts, Stipendiary Magistrates, or Division
Courts, by any two or more of the Judges of the
Supreme Court, instead of the same being heard
by the Court of Appeal, or a Judge thereof (as
the case may be) ; and for regulating the selection •
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of the Judges of the Supreme Court, who shall
hear such appeals, and for regulating all matters
relating to the practice on such appeals. (R. S.
O. c. 38, s. 19 ; 41 Vict. c. 8, s. 3 ; 42 Vict. c. 19, ss.
l6, 17 ; 43 Vict. c. 8, s. 21) ; and,
This sub-section is not in the English Act.
(d) Generally, for regulating any matter relating to
the practice and procedure of the said Courts
respectively, or to the duties of the officers there-
of or of the said Supreme Court, or to the costs
of proceedings therein ; (a) and every other mat-
ter deemed expedient for the better attaining the
ends of justice, advancing the remedies of suitors,
and carrying into effect the provisions of this Act
and of all other Acts now or hereafter in force
respecting the said Courts, (^'ctf Jud. Actof 1875,
s. 17 ; R. S. O. c. 49, s. 45, sub-s. 7.)
{o) What follows this is not in the English Act, and in taken from
U. S. O. c. 49, s. 45, r. 7.
(2) The said Judges shall have power, subject to the
approval of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council,
to make rules from time to time regulating all
fees payable in stamps.
(3) From and after the commencement of this Act,
the said Supreme Court may at any time, with
the concurrence of a majority of the judges there-
of present at any mee'ting for that purpose held,
alter and annul any Rules of Court for the time
being in force, and have and exercise the same
power of making Rules of Court as is by this
section vested in the existing Judges before the
commencement of this Act.
This sub-section provided for rules to be made after the Act should
go into operation, and corresponds with the provision for the same
purpose m the Imperial Act of 1873, s. 17, except that the latter re-
quired that the Lord Chancellor should be one of the majority.
(4) All Rules of Court made in pursuance of this sec-
tion, if made before the commencement of this
Act, shall from and after the commencement of
this Act, and if made after the commencement
of this Act, shall from and after they come into
operation, regulate all matters to which they
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extend, until annulled or altered in pursuance of8*°*"^^^
this section. {See Jud. Act of 1875, s. 17) ;
This sub-section is identical with the English enactment.
(5) Subject to any rules of Court which may be made
under the preceding provisions of this section
the Judges of the Court of Appeal shall continue
after the commencement of this Act to have all
the powers which they now possess as to making
Rules of Court for the regulation of the practice
in appeals ; and the Judges of the High Court
shall as regards matters in the said High Court
have in like manner all the powers which the
Judges of the Court of Chancery and of the Sup-
erior Courts of Law have respectively for the
regulation of the practice of the said Courts.
(Sec R. S. O. c. 38, s. 56 ; c. 49, s. 45);
What these powers are will be found in the sections of the Revis-
«?d Statutes referred to.
(6) Where any provisions in respect of the practice
or procedure of any Courts, the jurisdiction of
which is vested by this Act in the High Court
of Justice, are contained in any Statute, Rules of
Court may bt .nade for modifying such provisions
to any extent that may be deemed necessary for
adapting the same to the High Court of Justice,
unless in the case of any Act hereafter passed,
this power shall be expressly excluded with
respect to such Act or any provision thereof.
(See Jud. Act of 1875, s. 24).
Taken from the English section referred to» which includes the
new Court of Appeal as well as the High Court, and in that respect
was not required here.
(7) Any provisions relating to the payment, trans-
fer, deposit into, or in, or out of any Court of any
money or property, or to the dealing therewith,
shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed
to be provisions relating to practice and proce-
dure. (See Jud. Act of 1875, s. 24).
Taken from the English section referred to.
Governor in
56. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may co»mcii may
from time to time authorize the following persons, certain
viz. : the Chief Justice of Ontario, the Chief Justice f„",ttSe..
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Sew. 66, 56. of the Queen's Bench, the Chancellor, and the Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas, to make Rules of
Court under this Act ; every such appointment to
continue for such time as shall be specified by order
in Council, and the Judges so appointed, or any three
of them, may make such Rules, and the same shall
have the same effect as if made by all the Judj^es of
the Supreme Court, under the precedinj^ section. (See
Jud. Act of 1876, s. 17, latter part).
By the Act of 1870, section 17, authority to make llules of Court
whether made under the Act of 187") or the Act of 1876, waa given
to any tliree or more of tlie following ])crsoii8, of whom the Lord
C!haneellor must be one : the Lord ( 'hancellor, the Lord Chief Jus-
tice of Kngland, the Master of the Holls, the Lord Chief Justice of
the Common Picas, the Lord Chief liaron of the Exche(£uer, and
four other .ludgea of the Supreme Court, to be from time to time
appointed for the jmrpose by the Lord Chaucellor in writing under
his hand. The Rules so made are to be laiil l)efore Parliament within
forty days after they are made if Parliament is then sitting ; or if
not, within forty days of the commencement of the then next ensu-
ing session. The object of thi.s provision was to assign the duty to
a less numerous body (nine) than all the Judges of the Sujireme
Court. In Ontario the Supreme Court consists of fourteen Judges.
The present Act gives the power to the Supreme Court, as was done
in the Act of 187.S ; and the possible case of the number making at
any time united action difficult or impossible, is pi'ovided for by the
oSth section, giving the Lieutenant-Governor in Council authority to
appoint for the like duty tlie four Chiefs of the Courts, or any tliree
of them.
The result of sections 54 and .'iS in the present Act is, that since
the Act went into operation the power of making rules is as follows :
(1.) Rules may be made by the Supreme Court for governing its
several Divisions (sub-s. 2).
(2.) Subject to any such rules of the Supreme Court, the Judges
of the (lourt of Appeal may make rules for that Court, and the
Judges of the High Court may make rules for the High Court. (The
English Acts do not give any such power to the Judges of the High
Court. The Act of '1876, s. 15, gives power to the President of the
Court of Appeal, with the concurrence of the ordinary Judges of
the Court of Appeal, or any three of them, to make rules as to the
Court of Appeal).
(3.) The Lieutenant-Governor may authorize the throe Chief
Justices and the Chancellor to make rules ; an. rules ^u made are
to have the same effect as if made by alH ^ ^es of the Supreme
Court.
Present
power to
make Rules
56. A Council of the Judge f the aid Supreme
Court, of which due notice shall be iven to all the
said Judges, shall assemble once at least in every
istration of year, on such day or days as shall be fixed by the
Lieutenant-Governor, for the purpose of considering
the operation of this Act and of the Rules of Court
Council of
Judges to
consider
procedure
and admin-
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for the time he'm\f in force, and also the working of^*"-^'^^*
the several offices and the arrangements relative to
the duties of the officers of the said Courts respect-
ively, and of enquiring and examining into any defects
which may appear to exist in the system of proce-
dure or the administration of the law in the said
High Court of Justice or the said Court cf Appeal,
or any other Court or by any other authority ; and
they shall report annually to the Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor what (if any; amendments or alterations it
would in their judgment be expedient to make in
this Act, or otherwise: relating to the administration
of Justice, and what other provision (if any) which
cannot be carried into effect vyithout legislative
authority it would be expedient to make for the bet-
ter administration of justice. An Extraordinary Coun-
cil of the said Judges may also at any time be con-
vened by the Lieutenant-Governor. (See Jud. Act of
1873, s. 75).
This section corresponds with the Imp. enactment, except that,
instead of the Lieutenant-( Governor fixing the day for the annual
assembling of the Council, that oHice is to he performed by tlie Lord
Chancellor with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Eng-
land ; that, instead of the report being to the Lieutenant-(ioveruor,
the report is made to one of Her Majesty's principal Secretaries of
State ; and that, instead of an extraordinary (.-ouncil l)eing convened
by the Lieutenant-( Governor or the (Miief .fustice of Ontario, such
Council is to be convened in England by the Ijord ('hancellor.
In the edition of the .Judicature Acts by Sir ^V^ T. Charley, M.P.,
p. 121), it is said of this section that, "it is calculated to produce
the most beneHcial effects, by breaking down the barrier of prejudice
which still subsists, it is to be fearetl, l)etween the sages of Equity
and of the Common Law. Viewed in the light of this section the
Supreme Court is a deliberative assembly." In another text-book
it is said that " the Judges are con iituted a standing commission on
law and justice," (Lely <& Foulkes, p. 57).
57. All statutes relating to the several Courts con- statutes
solidated by this Act, and the Judges thereof, or where- oxistlnl ***
in any of such Courts or Judges are mentioned or IrjlI^^'^V' '^
referred to, shall be construed and take effect, so far ''I'l'iyins to
as relates to anything done or to be done after the under this
commencement of this Act, as if the said High Court '^"'^'
of Justice, and the Judges thereof, as the case may
be, had been named therein instead of such Courts,
so consolidated as aforesaid, or the Judges thereof;
and in all cases not hereby expressly provided for in
which, under any such Statute, the concurrence or
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Sees. 57, 58 the advice or consent of the Judge or any Judges, or
of any number of the Judges, of any one or more of
the Courts so consolidated is made necessary to the
exercise of any power or authority capable of being
exercised after the commencement of this Act, such
power or authority may be exercised by and with the
concurrence, advice, or consent of the same or a like
number of Judges of the said High Court of Justice ;
and any general or other commission by virtue where-
of any Judges of any of the Courts so consoHdated
may, at the commencement of this Act, be empowered
to try, hear, or determine any causes or matters civil
or criminal, shall remain and be in full force and effect,
unless and until they shall respectively -be in due
course of law revoked or altered. (See Jud. Act of
1873,8.76).
Taken la eflFect from the English Act, omitting the reference
therein to the newly created Court of Appeal.
In Padley v. Ganiphausen, 10 Oh. D. at p. 552 ; Jessel M. K.
said that the section of the C, L. P. Act, providing that notice of the
writ of summons, and not the writ itself should be served en a for-
eigner resident out of the jurisdiction (R. S. 0. c. 50, s. 50)
remained in force and, under this section, applied to the
Chancery Division equally with the other Divisions. So in Marria
V. Ingrain, \'A Ch. D. 338 it was held that "the High Court of Jus-
tice" should be read for "a Court of Equity " in the P^nglish Debt-
ors Act of 1869 8. 4, sub-sec. 3. See also Ctarhrouyh v. Toothill, in
note to sec. 9.
PART V.
OFFICERS AND OFFICES.
JxwMn" "^ ^^* Sub'>-f- to orders of the Lieutenant-Governor
Courts to be in Council, u'i officers, save as hereinafter mentioned,
their respe"- who at the timc of the commencement of this Act
tivedivi- shall be attached to the Court of Chancery siiall be
Court.
sioDs of the
Supreme attached to the Chancery Division of the said High
Court ; and all officers who at the time of the com-
mencement of this Act shall be attached to the
Court of Queen's Bench shall be attached to the
Queen's Bench Division of the said High Court; and
all officers who at the time of the commencement of
this Act shall be attached to the Court of Common
Pleas shall be attached to thj Common Pleas Division
of the said High Court. {Comp. R. Sup. C. 18*^5,
Order 60, R. i.)
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(2) Subject as aforesaid, the above provisions shall Sees. 58, 69.
not apply to the Master in Ordinary or local
Masters of the Court of Chancery, or to the
taxing officers, and all these officers shall be
officers of the Supreme Court and attached
thereto.
(3) All officers shall hold their offices by the same
tenure, and upon the same conditions as to
security and otherwise, as if this Act had not
passed. {See Jud. Act of 1879, s. 23).
(4) Where a doubt exists as to the position under this
Act of any existing officer attached to any Court
or Judge affected by this Act, such doubt maybe
determined by Rule of Court. The Lieutenant-
Governor in Council shall have the power, and
(subject to any Order in Council) tie Judges of
the said Supreme Court shall have power to
change the official names of offices and officers,
and to change and regulate the duties of the
officers. {See Jud. Act of 1879, s. 24.)
(5) Any officer who is removable by the Court to
which he is now attached shall be removable by
the Court to which he shall be attached under
this Act, or by the majority of the Judges
thereof. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. yy ; R. S. O. c.
40, s. II.)
59. Subject to any Order in Council in that behalf, j[»/8^tj;^»{»^'°''
the business to be performed in the High Court of among
Justice and in ♦^he Court of Appeal respectively, or in"^
any Divisional l • other ('ourt thereof, or in tlie cham-
bers of any Juc'ge thereof, other than that performed
by the Judges, shall be distributed among the several
officers attached to the said Courts by section 58, in
such manner as may be directed by Rules of Court ;
and such officers shall perform such duties in relation
to such business as may be directed by Rules of Court ;
and, subject to such Order in Council and Rules of
Court, all such officers respectively shall continue to
perform the same duties as nearly as may be and in
the same manner as if this Act had not passed. {See
Jud. Act of 1873,3. yy, fourth paragraph.)
This section is to the same ufifect as the Rnglish enactment.
offlcer*.
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Sees. 60-62.
Existintj;
securities
continued.
J
Oath uf
officers.
60. All bonds, and securities heretofore given by
Government officers and their sureties or by other
persons, shall be held to be and continue binding,
notwithstanding the changes effected by this Act,
except in the case of any surety who, at least one
calendar month before this Act goes into effect, gives
notice in writing to the Provincial Secretary of his
wish to be relieved of his liability. (See 32 Vict., c.
29, s. 17 (Ont.) ; 40 Vict, c. 6, s 9, (D).)
61. Kvery officer of the Court hereafter appointed
before he enters upon his duties shall take and sub-
scribe the following oath: "I, .\. B , of , do
hereby solemnly swear that I will, according to the
best of my skill, learning, ability, and judgment,
well and faithfully execute and fulfil the duties of the
oflSce of (as the case vuty he) without favour or affec-
tion, prejudice or partiality, to any person or persons
whomsoever : So lielp me God." [Sec R. S. 0., c. 40,
s. 12).
The form of ( )ath is taken from the Chancery Act.
(2) When not convenient to a person appointed to
any office to attend at Toronto to take the oath
of office, the oath may be taken before the Judge
of the County Court of the County in which
such officer resides, or before any Commissioner
authorized to administer affidavits in such
County, and the oath shall be certified by such
Judge or Commissioner and filed amongst the
records of the Court at Toronto. In all other
cases the oath shall be administered to the
officer by the Judges or one or more of them in
open Court. (See R S. O., c. 40, ss. 13, 14).
Autliorlty <
ctirtain
ofncers
preserved.
G*4. Subject to any Rules of Court, the Master in
Chancery (a), the Clerks of the Crown and Pleas (b),
the Referee in Chambers (c), the Accountant (d), the
Inspector of Titles (c), the Referee of Titles (e), the
Local Masters of the Court of Chancery (f), and
any other officers of ihe Superior Courts of Law and
Equity, shall respectively have (under the said names,
or any names which by or under this Act are or shall
be given to them or any of them) the same judicial
and other powers in respect of business in each and
MASTER IN CHAMBERS. 107
every of the Divisions of the said High Court as S^o. 62.
they have now in respect of the business of the
Court to which they are attached; and the orders
and decisions of the said officers shall be subject to
appeal as heretofore, {Scf. R. S. O., c. 39, ss. 29-32 ;
c. 40, ss. 8, 9, 10, 28, 29 ; c. 50, s. 189, et seq,; c. .1 10, .s.
23 ; Reg. Gen. of Feb'y, 1870, 29 U. C. Q. B., 623 ;
G. O. Chy., Nos. 14, 15,34-38. 197, 211-254,495, 531-
534, 560-589, 625, 626, 633, 634, 636, 638 et seq.)
(a) The Master-iii-Ortlinary is, by sec. 58 (2), sKpra, an officer of M,ister-in-
the Supreme Court and attached thereto, his title being the Master- onlniary.
in-Ordinary of the Supreme Court. His present powers and duties
are regulated by fUiy. (len. Ord. '211 -'irA. -y'lli'iM, 584-589. R. S.
()., c. 40, s. 8, provides for his ayjpdintnient.
(I)) The statutory powers of the (Jlerk of the Crown and Pleas of
the Queens Bench are set fftrth l)elow.
(r) There is now no such officer the fftrnier lleferoe having been uierk of C.
appointed to another office, and the ^- ^^^
"(1) For empowering the Referee in Chambers to do any such
thing, and to transact any such business, and to exercise any such
authority and jurisdiction in respect of the same as, by virtue of any
Statute or custom or by the practice of the said Court, is now or may
hereafter be done, transacted or exercised by a Judge of the said
Court, sitting in Chambers, and as may be specified in any such
order, except in matters relating to —
" (a) Granting writs of Habeas Corpus and adjudicating upon the
return thereof ;
" ih) Appeals and applications in the nature of appeals ;
" (c) Proceedings under the sixty-first to the sixty-fifth sections,
inclusive of this Act {Lnnacy procfeditKjs).
" ((/) Applications for writs of arrest ;
" (f) Applications for advice under 'the Trustee Acts ;
" (r) Matters afifecting the custody of Children ; and
" ((/) Proceedings under the eighty-fifth section of this Act (Set-
tled Estates and Special Cases).
" But in case all the Judges of the Court are absent from the City
of Toronto, or there is no Judge si';ting in Chambers upon the day
(in which any motion in respect to any of such excepted matters is
returnable, the Referee may adjcaru such motion upon such terms
iiH he may consider proper ;
" {'?.) For conferring upon any of the Local Masters of the Court
all or any of the powers which the said Court is hereinbefore author-
ized to confer upon the said Referee in Chambers, and to make such
regulations as to filing and keeping records, and the transmission of
the same, or of copies thereof, to an officer of the Court at Toronto,
as to the (!ourt may seem expedient."
The Chamber business of the Court of Chancery was at tliis time
regulated by the 197th of the Consolidated Orders, which was as
follows :
" U»7. The following business shall be disposed of in Chambers, Chy. Oen.
together with such other matters as the Court from time to time Ord. 197.
thinks may be more conveniently disposed of then than in full
Court, viz.:
" 1. For the sale of the estates of infants, under the Consolidated
Statutes of Upper Canada, chapter 12, s. 50 ; ( R. S. O. c. 40, s. 76).
"2. As to thfc guardianship, maintenance, and advancement of
infants :
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'
Sees. 62, 63. '•^. For the administration of estates upon motion, without bill ;
" 4. For time to answer or demur ;
' ' 5. For leave to amend bills ;
' ' 6. For changing the venue ;
"7 To postpone the examination of witnesses, or to allow the
production of further evidence ;
"8. For the production of documents ;
' ' 9. Relating to the conduct of suits or matters ;
" 10. As to matters connected with the raani.gement of property.
"11. F'or the payment into Court of moneys, by parties desiring
on their own behalf to pay in the same. "
The powers which, under the authority of this Act, were conferred
upon the Keferee in Ch.imbers, apjiear from Chancery Order No.
560, which is as follows :
" ottO. The Referee in Cliambers is hereby empowered to do any
such thing, and to transact any such business, and to exercise any
such authority and jurisdiction in rtfpect of the same, as, by virtue
of any statute or custom or by the practice of the said Court, is now
ilone and transacted l)y a Judge of the Court sitting in Chambers
except the matters following :
" 1. Ciranting Writs of Habeas Corpus, and adjudicating upon the
return thereto ;
" 2. Appeals and applications in the nature of Appeals ;
" 3. Proceedings as to lunatics under the Consolidated Statutes of
UpiJer Canada, chajjter 12, section 33, and the 28th Victoria, chapter
17, sections 5 to 11, inclusive ;
' ' 4. Applications for Writs of Arrest ;
" 5. Petitions for advice under the Property and Trusts Act, 29th
Victoria, chapter 28, section 31 ;
" 6. Applications as to the custody of Infants, under the Con-
solidated Statutes of ' ^pper Canada, chapter 74, section 8 ;
" 7. Applications as to Leases and Sales of settled estates ; to
enable minors, witli the approbation of the Court, to ijiake binding
settlements of their real and personal estate on marriage ; and in
regard to questions submitted for the opinion of the Court in the
form of special cases on the part of such persons as may by them-
selves, tlieir committees, or guardians, or otherwise, concur therein,
under the 28tli Victoria, cliapter 17, section 1 ;
' ' 8. Opposed applications for Administration Orders ;
•'9. Opposed applications respecting the (iuardianship of the
person an(l property of Infants ;
"10. iiic ^Jarffl(!ial
Ouuriliaii
credit of the said " account of official Guardian
ad litem" and not otherwise.
(5) The surplus appearing from time to time at the
credit of the said account beyond what may be
required to pay the charges on the said account,
shall be transferred to the " Suitors' Fee Fund
Account."
The " Suitors' Fee Fuinl AccDunt," whioh is an iiccouut kept by
the Court of Chancery, was Hrst createil by 'JO Vict., c. 5G, s. 20
(Con. Stat. U. C, c. \'l, 8. 73 ; R. S. ()., c. 40, 8. 104). It was con-
stituted by a small fee of ten cents on every bill, answer, ami de-
murrer ; and it was provided, that the account shoidd " be kejtt
and managed as may from time to time be directed by the Court ;
and the sums at the credit of such iccount shall be api)Iied by the
Court as may be necessary for the protection of infants and other
j)erson8 not nui jar'm, on whose behalf jiroceedings may be had in
the Court, or may by the (.!ourt be ortlered to be had in other
Courts." The section of the l^evised Statute was repealetl by 41
Vict., c. 8, 8. 5, " 8») far as it directehall be
lawful for the said Inspector to require such officer, or
any other person or persons, to give evidence on oath ;
and for this purpose the said Inspector shall have the
same power to summon such officers and other persons
to attend as witnesses, to enforce their attendance, and
to compel them to produce books and documents and
give evidence, as any Court has in civil cases. (>Sfc43
Vict. c. 8, s. 24.)
The enactment referred to is that appointing an Inspector of
Division Courts.
Books, etc.
to be pro-
duced for
inspection.
12 The said several officers shall, as often as re-
quired by the said Inspector, produce for examination
and inspection all books and documents which are re-
quired to be kept by them, or which may hereafter be
required to be kept by them ; and shall report to the
Inspector all such matters relating to any cause or
proceeding as the Inspector shall require. (>SW 43 Vi^,i.
c. 8, s. 26.)
(2)
(3)
1
f-1
Powor.s of
Coiuiiiis-
gfolliTs til
admin ister
oaths.
Bulieitont
and attor-
neys.
7 *i. Every person who at the commencement of this
Act shall be authorized to take recognizances of bail,
or to administer oaths and take affidavits and affirma-
tions, in any of the Courts whose jurisdiction is here-
by vested in the High Court of Justice shall be a com-
missioner for the said purposes in all causes and
matters whatsoever, which may from time to time be
depending in the said High Court. (See Jud. Act of
1873, s. 82; R. S. O. c. 63 ; c. 80.)
.SOLICITOUS.
74. From and after the commencement of this Act
all persons heretofore admitted as solicitors or attor-
neys of, or by law empowered to practice in any
Court, the jurisdiction of which is hereby vested in
the High Court of Justice, shall be called .Solicitors of
the Supreme Court of Ontario, and shall be entitled
to the same privileges, and be subject to the same obli-
gations, so far as circumstances will permit, as if this
Act had not passed.
COUNTY COUKTS.
121
(2) All persons who from time to time, if this Act Sec 74.
had not passed, would have been entitled to be^ti^i-ss. 2. 3.
admitted as solicitors or attorneys of, or been by Seo. 75.
law empowered to practice in any such Courts,
shall be entitled to be admitted on payment of
the fees now required for aHmission to the Courts
of Queen's Bench, Common Pleas, and Chancery,
and shall be so admitted by any Divisional Court,
and shall be called Solicitors • of the Supreme
Court of Ontario, and .shall, as far as circum-
stances permit, be entitled as such solicitors to the
same privileges and be subject to the same obli-
gations as if this Act had not passed.
(3) Any solicitors or attorneys to whom this section
applies shall be deeme^i to be officers of the said
Supreme Court ; and that Court, and the High
Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal respec-
tively, or any Division or Judge thereof, ma\-
exercise the same jurisdiction in respect of such
solicitors or attorneys as any one of the Superior
Courts or a Judge thereof might, previously to
the passing of this Act, have exerci.sed in respect
of an/ solicitor or attorney admitted to practice
therein. {Srr Jud. Act of 1873, s. 87.)
The provisions of this section are in substance contained in the
English section cited, except the reference in the second sub-section
supra to the fees to be paid.
'i!
?]' )
P A R T V I.
cou.N'TY (;i>ijjrrs and juoOrES.
75. Section one of chapter 22 of the Acts of the:*2Vict.22,s.
Legislature of this Province, passed in the 52nd year •'"'■'"'* ® •
of Her Majcnty's reign is repealed, and secti'^'>n two of
chapter 15, of the Con.solidated Statutes of Upper
Canada shall not be affected by the said Act or by
any other enactment of the Legislature of thi>j
Province heretofore |)assed and purporting to icj -jal
the same.
The Ontario Act, H'2 \'ict. c. 22, 8. I, purported to repeal section
-, Con. Stat U. <' . c. 15, which limited the a])pointinent of County
Court Judges to Barristers of at least five years standing at the Bar
of Upper ('anada The Legislature, Ijy this section, has withdrawn •
this assumed repeal, and left tlie matter as it stooil at the time of
Confederatiiiu.
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Sees. 76, 7/. 76. The Judges of the several County Courts shall
Local be Judges of the High Court for the purposes of their
jiuife'es. jurisdiction in actions in the High Court ; and in the
exercise of such jurisdiction may be styled " Local
Judges of the High Court," and shall, in all causes
and actions in the High Court, have, subject to Rules
of Court, power and authority to do and perform all
such acts, and transact all such business as the Judges
of the County Courts have now in actions in the
Courts of Queen's Bench and Common Pleas ; and to
do and perform such other acts and business in respect
to matters and causes in and before the High Court
as they may by Rules of Court in that behalf from
time to time be empowered to do. (>^r R. S. (). c. 39,
.s. 29; c. 40, s. 2(S ; c. 50. s. 14S ; K. Sup. C. 1875,
Order 35, R. 4 ; K. Sup. C April, 1S80, R. u ; Order
421 poSL)
The 42"Jiul iuul sulmequent Rulus duliiie tlie pi>wer which the
County Court Judges are to have in actions in the High Court.
Powers of
County
Courts.
77. [Every County and Division Court] shall as
regards all causes of action within its jurisdiction for
the time being, have power to grant arid shall grant
in any proceeding before such Court such relief, re-
dress, or remedy, or combination of remedies, either
absolute or conditional, and shall in every such pro-
ceeding give such and the like effect to every ground
of defence or counter claim, equitable or legal (sub-
ject to the p-ovision next hereinafter contained), in as
full and ample a manner as might and ought to be
done in the like case by the High Court of Justice.
{:^ir Jud. Act of i873,s. 89).
The English section hivf , instead of the words in brackets, the fol-
lowing :-" Kvery Inferior Court which now has, or which may
after the passing of this Act, have jurisdiction in equity or at law,
and in e(|uity and in Admiralty respectively.'" The two sections
are the same otherwise. In England the County Courts had equit-
able jurisdiction under '28 and 2S> Vict., «;. tMt, ami other Acts.
IJutler the corresponding section of the Kn^jlish Act. itwas held that
a County Court in actions within its j.irisilii tion li.is power to grant
an injunction against a nuisance, and to enforce urts corresponded. See further that Rule.
Amongst (ttlier provisions Rule 80 (as to mo\'ing fr. una. judgment
of appearance) and Ride 1*27 (iis to counter- launs) are k 'etjueutly
made use of.
As regards the Division (Jourts there is sftme conflict of au- Divisinu
tli(»rity, but it may perhaps be fairly said that the weight of*^'""^'*
authority is in favour of the view that this sectiim only enables "'Jl^j',',,,'' "*
Division Courts to exercise the coiuplete legal and eipiitabU' juris-
diction conferreil upon tlie iligli Court (see also section Sit) and
does not purport to deal with details of practiije, or ap[)ly to tlie
Division (.'oiirts the Rali!s of I'rojfdiire contained in the .lud. Act.
(See /iiilh/iiiif A- Lixiii Co. V. Hvtnntxl, 10 V.. L J. 'I'A ; 3 C. \,. T.
;{(;i, and liitiik nf Ottiiwn v Mrl.nniililin, 10 l". L. J. 'iiU, where
Rule XM) as to the cH'ect of a nonsuit, and Fletrhn- v. NulHc, I'r. R.
'258 where t\e riglit to security for costs wcie held not to fall within
the piuviow A the present section. See also J'ri/i>r v. <'i/j/ Offirex
Co., su/ifii.) « 'vi thj other hand in Cuiuurx v. Jiinnui(/li(im, 'JO C.
L. J. 10, Rule K^C. "i-o, by virtue of the ]>re8ent section, applied. In
Au'fimi/ v. AfrLtiiii, 10 C. L. J. 335, the right to eounter-claira,
which seems implied bj- tlie terms of Sec. 78, was held tply the general principles of
practice in tlie .Superior Courts of Common Ly.w, tt» actions and pro-
ceedings in tile Division Courts."
Under- this stction the right to security for (osts, has been held to
be a principle of practice vvhicli may lie applied by the Division
C(uirt Julges (/'V(7r//rr v Nnhk, J» I'r. R. '255) witli all its ccuise-
quences {ih. 3 C L. V. 300).
The power of adding defendants (see Rule W,\) is not a principle
of practice within tlie section {liurltirw liimjliaiit, '20 (J. L. J. 05).
The power tu ajtply the High Court itraetice of examining parties
before trials has been attinncd {MarNcc v. ' Willimi v. EHinU,
37 U. C. Q. K :V20; Fletrhn- v. Noh'r, 9 Pr R '258).
Mar.Nvv V. Out. Jinuk, (nu/ira), as ieported, is also in favour of the
p<»wer to apply the RuUw oi' the Jud. Act generally. (See also Mur-
4".
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flees- 77,78. '*'''.'/ ^- Gilktt, 18 C. L. J. 78). The decision in Buihtintjtk Loan Co.
V. He.imrod is the other way, and in that case the discretion, if it
existed, to apply Rule 330, was not exerci!>ed.
In Burk v. Briltain, 19 C. L. J., 74, Kule 80 was acted upon as
introducing a principle of practice, which the County Judge of
Northumberland and Durham felt bound, in the exercise of a judi-
cial discretion, to apply ; and this decision was ap()roved by the
Junior Judge of the County of Ontario, in Smith v. Lawler, IJ) C.
L J., 258; see also Connern v. Birmiiiijhavi, '20 C. L. J., 11. In
a similar case the County Judge of Victoria thought it w. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may, «;"""k"1"
with the con.sent of any County Court or Surro'jate.if'.iuiif.H''
Court JudLje, commute the fees payable to him under
the SurroLjate Court Acts for a fixed annual sum ; such
sum not to exceed the income derived from such fees in
some preceding" year ; and any sum so fixed ma)', as
vacancies occur, be rescinded, or may be varied and
the amount increased or diminished ; provided that
in no case shall an)' Order in Council name a sum
exceetlini4 the receipt'- for fees during some precedin^^
year.
(2) In case of such commutation, the like sums and
fees heretofore payable t(j such Jud^e shall con-
tinue to be payable, and shall form part of the
Consolid.'ited Revenue Fund of this Province,
and shall be payable in stamps, subject to the
provisions of the Act respecting" Law Stamps.
(See R. S. U., c. 40, sec 16).
(3) Where there is no commutation and the fees
aforesaid exceed the sum of $i,oCK) in any year,
the excess shall be received by the Registrar and
paid over to the Treasurer of the Province for
the uses of the Province.
(4) The preceding sub-section shall not apply so as
to reduce the amount pa)'able to the Judge in
any year to a sum less than the aggregate amount
of the fees pa)able to him for such year in respect
of fees provided for by the Consolidated Statutes
of Upper ('anada, chapter 16, schedule " B," and
exclusive of the additional fees assigned to Sur-
rogate Judf,es by the Act passed in the fortieth
year of Her Majesty's reign, chapter 7, schedule
"A" (65).
(5) Out of the excess aforesaid a sum not exceeding
$666 may on the authority of an Order in Council
be paid to the Junior Judge of the County (if
any).
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ONTAKIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1H81,
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I
Sees. 79-82 (6) This section, and the several sub-sections thereof,
shall operate from the first day of January last.
Rules. .flaw 80. The several rules of law enacted and declared
inferio/*" ^Y ^^^'^ ^^* shall bc in force and receive effect in all
Courts. Courts whatsoever in Ontario so far as the matters to
which such rules relate shall be respectively cognizable
by such Courts. {See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 91.)
Taken from the English section.
The provision of Rule 428 that in an action tried by jury the costs
shall follow the event unless the .Judge otherwise orders was con-
sidered to be a rule of Law and not one of practice, and therefore
under the corresponding English section was held to be applicable
to the Passage Court of Liverpool {Kintf v. lldwkcKworth, 4 Q. I'. D.
.371 ). Qvaere, whether notwithstanding this decision it was not the
intention of this section to apply in all Courts, the Rules of Law
only which are enacted by sec. 17 (see Bui/ilimj cml /joaii, «tr, v.
Heimrod, 19 C. L. J. 256 and Pryor v. CUn <)Jfirj>.i, 10 Q. B. D. 504).
bly
PART VII.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Orders in 81. Evcry Order in Council determining the com-
S'lowiinces*" mutation allowance or the salary of any Judge, Official
aSbei't to*^** Guardian or other officer, under the authority of this
ratitication Act, shall be laid before the House of Assembly
tive Msem- forthwith, if the Legislature is in session at the date
of the Order ; and if the Legislature is not then in
session, the Order is to be laid before the said House
within the first seven days of the se.ssion next after
the Order in Council is made,
(a) In case the Assembly at the said session, or, if
the session does not continue for three weeks after the
said Order is laid before the House, then at the
ensuing session of the Legislature, disapprove by
resolution of such Order in Council, either wholly, or
so far as relates to any of the persons therein named,
the Order in Council, so far as so disapproved of, shall
have no effect from the time of such resolution being
passed.
82. All books, documents, papers and chattels in
papers to'' the possession of any Court the jurisdiction of which
Supreme [^ hereby vested in the High (^ourt of Justice, or of
any officer or person attached to any such Court as
Transfer of
tooks an(
Liapers to
Juprer
Court.
ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES.
ll>7
such ofificer, or by reason of his being so attachcd.Becs 82, 83-
shall be dealt with by such officer or person in such
manner as the High Court of Justice or the Supreme
Court may by order direct ; and any person failing to
comply with any order made for the purpose of giving
effect to this section shall be guilty of a contempt of
the Supreme Court. (See Jud. Act of 1873, s. 92.)
Adapted from the F^ngliah section.
83. Upon proof to the satisfaction of the Judge C"iiii.eiiii,g
"••fllllallC!!'
witiiesseii
presiding at the sittings at any Court of the service off"'"'"'""'"
a subptena upon any witness, who fails to attend, or
to remain in attendance in accordance with the require-
ments of the subptena, and that a sufficient sum for
his fees as a witness had been duly paid or tendered
to him, and that the presence of such witness is mate-
rial to the ends of justice, the said Judge may, by his
warrant, cause such witness to be apprehended and
forthwith brought before him or any other Judge who
may thereafter preside at such sittings, to give evidence,
and in order to secure his presence as a witness, such
witness may be taken on such warrant before the pre-
siding Judge and detained in the custody of the per-
son to whom the warrant is directed, or otherwise, as
the presiding Judge may order, until his presence, as
such witness, shall be required, or, in the discretion of
the said Judge, he may be released on a recognizance
(with or without sureties), conditioned for his appear-
ance to give evidence. (See 39 Vict. c. 6, Dom. ; 32
& 33 Vict. c. 30, s 26, Dom.)
Thid section is not in tlie English Acts ; it corresponds with the
2nd section of tlie Dominion Act respecting the attendance of wit-
nesses at criminal trials, (Mi) Vict. c. 0).
So, by the C(mtrovortiMl Klcctiona Act of Ontario (U. S. O. o. II,
8. 52) it was provided that on the trial of an election petition under
this Act the Judge or Judge's may, by order umier his or their hand
or hands, compel the attendance of any person as a witness who
appears to him or them to have V)een concerneil in the election to
which the petition refers, and any person refusing to obey such order
shall be gudty of contempt of Court.
The remedy heretofore in civil actions has been the circuitous and
inade(]uate one of obtaining an attachment against the witness
for his non-attendance, or of an ae*;ion against him on the Statute,
5 Klizabeth, c..9, or of an action it Common Law (see Archbold's
Practice, llth ed.. p. .350).
For the English practice before tiM .Judicature Act see 1 Arch-
bold's Practice, lltli ee tJourts of Appeal, Queen's Bench, ("han- R. S. »> t 41
eery, and Common Pleas jointly, or a majority of them, shall ajtpoint
the days upcm wliich the (Courts of Assize, Nisi I'rius, and of Oyer
and Terminer and (;encral(Ja(d Delivery, shall be held."
" '.V The eittings of the Courts of Assize and Nisi I'rius in any
County may, in the discretion of the Judges appointing the days
thereof, or of the Judge who has been apjKjinted to preside or is
presiding tiiereat, be held separate and apart from the Courts of
Oyer and Terminer ami (leneral (iaol Delivery, cither on the same
day or on a different day.
*' 4. The Lieutenant -(Jovernor may issue special commissions of
Dyer and Terminer or of (leneral Cacd Delivery for the trial of of-
fenders whenever he deems it expedient.
" .'). The Judges of the Courts of Queen's Bench and Common >
Pleas, or of either of those Courts, may appoint Courts of Assize and
Nisi Prius, to be heUl without commission, in any ("ounty in the
Province, as often and at such times as they see fit for the trial of
causes which are to be tried by a Judge without a Jury.
" U. If no commissions are issued the said Courts or either of them
shall be presitled over by one of the Chief Justices or Judges of the
Superior Courts of Law or by the Chief Justice, or one of the Justices
of the Court of Appeal ; or in their absence, by a retire
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85, 86. tions raised at the trial, and his decision whenever given shall b©
considered as if given at the time of the trial.
The following sections on the same subject are from the Chancery
Act, R. S. O., c. 40:—
"23. The Judges, or one or more of them, shall also take circuits
for the transaction of such business of the Court as it may be prac-
ticable and conducive to the interests of suitors and the convenient
administration of justice to dispose of on such circuits, and for that
purpose the Court, or one or more of the Judges thereof, may hold
sittings for the purposes of taking evidence and hearing causes and
other matters ami transacting other business.
' ' 24. The Judges of the Court of Appeal and of the Courts of
Queen's Bench, Chancery, and Common Pleas jointly, or a majority
of them, shall ajipoint the days and name the County Towns at
which such circuit sittings shall be held.
"26. Such sittings may at the discretion of the Court, or of the
Judge who is to hold the same, be held in the tJourt House of the
County Town in which the same are apjjointed to be held, or in
such other place in the County Town as the Judge selects ; and the
Judge shall in all respects have the same authority as a Judge at
Nisi Prius in regard to the use of the Court House, (laol, and other
buildings or apartments set apart in the County for the administra-
tion of justice.
"27. Any sitting of the Court for the hearing of causes may be
held by a Judge of either of the Superior Courts of Law, or a re-
tired Judge of any of the Superior Courts, or by one of the Judges
of any County Court in Ontario, or by any one of Her Majesty's
Counsel learned in the law, appointed for Upper Canada or for the
Province of Ontario, upon such Judge or ' ounsel being requested
by the Chancellor, or one of the Vice-Chancellors, or by the Chief
Justice, or one of the Justices of the Court of Appf'al, to attend
for the purpose ; and s\ich Judge or Counsel while holding the sit-
ting shall possess, exercise, and enjoy all the powers and authorities
of a Judge of the Court of Chancery, and may give his decision,
either during the sitting or afterwards, and such decision shall have
the like force and effect and be subject to re-hearing and appeal in
the same manner as the decision of a Judge of the Court of
Chancery. "
The principal English statutes relating to assizes are 13 Edw. I.
(Stat. West 2), c. 30 ; 25 Edw. I. (Mag. Char.), c. 12 ; 31 Car. II.,
c. 2, s. 17 ; 1 (ieo. IV., c. 5.5 ; 3 Geo. IV., c. 10 ; 11 Geo. IV. and 1
Will. IV., c. 70 ; 2 & 3 Will. IV., c. 47 ; 3 & 4 Will. IV. c. 71 ; 2
& 3 Vict., c. 72 ; 12 & 13 Vict., c. 6 ; 17 & 18 Vict., c. 35 ; 22 & 23
Vict.,
Vict.,
32;
46;
26 and 27 Vict., c. 122
42 & 43 Vict., c. 1.
39 & 40 Vict., c. 57 ; 40 & 41
byli^retidng ^^- Where a Judgc of one of the Superior Courts
Judge. resigns or is transferred to another of the said Courts,
after the passing of this Act, or where, after the com-
mencement of this Act, a Judge of the Supreme
Court resigns his office, and any ca.se which has been
fully heard by such Judge, either alone or jointly with
other Judges, stands for judgment, he may give judg-
ment therein as if he were stjll a Judge of the same
REPEALING CLAUSE8.
131
Court ; and any such judgment shall be of the same Sees. 87-90.
force and validity as if he vver v 111 such Judge :
Provided that such judgment of the Judge be delivered
within six weeks after his said resignation or transfer.
The Lord Chancellor has a like power.
87. Nothing in this Act, or in the Schedule thereto, ™8 Actnot
rr ••11 rr i • *" api)ly to
anects or is mtended to anect, the practice or pro- es of
Peace heretofore or hereafter appointed, for the Tom- Nipmstng,'"
porary Judicial District of Nipissing to possess any '/j^'.^jof^""
property qualification whatever, or to be a stated resi-
dent within the said District. (R. S. O. c. 7, s. 7),
89. The provisions of the Prison and Asylum In- inspYtion,
spection Act, chapter 224 of the Revised Statutes, as cmrt
to the inspection, construction and repairing of Gaols, """^*''-
shall apply to Court Houses, and the said provisions
shall so far as applicable be read as if the words Courc
House or Court Houses were inserted after the words
Gaol or Gaols in the said Act.
ill
REPEAL.
90, From and after the commencement of this Kepeai.
Act there shall be repealed, so far as relates to this
Province :
(i) Sections 15 and 16 of a certain Act of the Parlia-
ment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland, passed in the fifth and sixth years of
the reign of His Majesty King William the
Fourth, and chaptered 62 ; without prejudice to
anything done or suffered before the said com-
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Seos. 90, 91.
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Interpreta-
tion of
terms.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1871.
mencement under the enactments hereby re-
pealed. {See Imp. Act 22 and 23 Vict. c. 12, s. 2.)
(2) Any enactment inconsistent with this Act. {See
Jud. Act of 1875, s. 33.)
(3) Section 3 of the Act respecting the Heir, Devisee
and Assignee Commission, chapter 25 of the
Revised Statutes, so far as relates to any Judge,
who was not appointed until after the 7th of
March, 1879, or who may be hereafter appointed.
{See Journ. L. A., March 7, 1879, p. 186.)
INTERPRETATION.
91. In the construction of this Act and of the
Rules, unless there is anything in the subject or con-
text repugnant thereto, the several words hereinafter
mentioned shall have, or include the meanings follow-
ing (that is to say) :
" Rules of Court" shall include forms.
" Cause" shall include any action, suit, or other
original proceeding between a plaintiff and a
defendant.
'* Suit" shall include action.
" Action" shall mean a civil proceeding commenced
by writ, or in such other manner as may be
prescribed by rules of Court ; and shall not
include a criminal proceeding by the Crown.
An interpleader proceeding by a sheriff is not an action but a
proceeding in an action (Hamhjn v. BeMeley, 6 Q. B. D. 63 ; CoaUon
V. Spiers, 9 Pr. R. 491). "Action" may include a petition (see re
Atkin's Estate 1 Ch. D. 82; Finney v. Hi7ide, 4 Q. B. D. 102; re
Dynevor & Dtiffryn Collieries, W. N. 1878, 199).
*' Plaintiff" shall include every person asking any
relief (otherwise than by way of counter-claim
as a defendant) against any other person by
any form of proceeding, whether the same be
taken by action, suit, petition, motion, summons
or otherwise.
" Petitioner" shall include every person making any
application to the Court, either by petition,
motion, or summons, otherwise than as against
any defendant.
" Defendant" shall include every person served with
INTERPRETATION.
133
any writ of summons or process, or served with Seo- 91.
notice of, or entitled to attend any proceedings.
" Party" shall include every person served with notice
of, or attending any proceeding, although not
named on the Record.
" Matter" shall include every proceeding in the Court
not in a cause
" Pleading" shall include any petition or summons,
and shall also include the statement in writing of
the claim or demand of any plaintiff, and of the
defence of any defendant thereto, and of the
reply of the plaintiff to any counter-claim of a
defendant.
" Judgment" shall include decree.
" Order" shall include rule.
" Oath" shall include solemn affirmation and statu-
tory declaration.
" Existing" shall mean existing at the time appoint-
ed for the commencement of this Act. {Seejud.
Act of 1873, s. 100.)
The above definitions are all taken from the section cited.
• " Proper Officer" shall, unless and until any rule to
the contrary is made, mean an officer to be ascer-
tained as follows : —
(a) Where any duty to be discharged under this Act
or the Rules is a duty which has heretofore been
di charged by any officer, such officer shall con-
tinue to be the proper officer to discharge the
same, until otherwise provided by Rule ;
(b) Where any new duty is under this Act or the
Rules to be discharged, the proper Officer to
discharge the same shall be such officer, having
previously discharged analogous duties, as may
ifrom time to time be directed tp discharge the
same, in the case of an officer of the High
Court of Justice not attached to any Division
by the President of the High Court, and in the
case of an officer attached to any Division, by
the President of the Division.
The above interpretation of "proper officer" is taken from R. Sup.
C, 1875, Order 63.
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SCHEDULE.
RULES OF COURT.
[In addition to the Rules contained in the Schedule to the English
Judicature Act, 1875, the following additional or amending Rules
have been issued, viz. :
Rules of Supreme Court, August, 1875 ; December, 1875 ; February,
1876; June, 1870; December, 1876 ; May, 1877 ; June,
1877 ; November, 1878 ; December, 1879 ; Anril, 1880 ;
May, 1880.
Most of these have, with more or less valuation, been embodied
in the Schedule to the Ontario Act, which contains other rules also.
The English Rules were amended and consolidated in 1883. Those
new Rules came into force on 24th Oct , 1883.
The Rules have all the effect of an enactment, (Longman v. Eaut,
3 C. P. D. 156,) but they and the Act, except where expressly pro-
vided, (e.g. in sec. 16,) deal with procedure only and are not intended
to alter the rights of parties. (See Pellas v. Neptuiie, 28 W. R. 406 ;
Qihhs V. Ouild, 9 Q. B. D. 67 ; Adamson v. Adamnon, 7 Ont. App.
592 ; vV. London Ry. Co. v. G. N. liy. Co., 11 Q. B. D. 36, and
notes to sec. 17, subsec. 8.)
The Court does not give th iiules a pleader's construction, but
one consistent with common sense. (Fdward.f v. Lowther, 24
W. n. 434.)
" Rules of Court " includes forms (sec. 91.) ]
" Note. — Where no other provision It made by the Act or thene Rules
the present procedure and practice remain in force. "
This note is the heading of the Rules in the Act, and has been held
to be an express Rule (Worraker v. Pryer, 2 Oh D. 109, 111 ;
Fowler v. Baratow, 26 Sol. Jour. 96). The following are the sections
cf the Act as to the former practice of the Courts : —
Oldpnictire "12. The jurisdiction of the High Coui't of Justice and the Court
of Appeal, respectively, shall be exercised (so far as regarrTs pro-
cedure and practice) in the manner provided by this Act, or by such
Rules and Orders of Court as may be made pursuant to this Act ;
and, where no special provision is contained in this Act or in any
such Rules or Orders of Court with reference thereto, it shall be ex-
ercised, as nearly as may be, in the same manner as the same might
have been exercised by the respective existing Courts if this Act
had not been passed."
" 52. Save as by this Act or by any Rules of Court may be other-
wise provided, all forms and methods (as nearly as may be) of pro-
cedure which at the commencement of this Act were in force in any
of the Courts whose jurisdiction is by this Act vested in the said
High Court under or by virtue of any law, general order, or rule
whatsoever, and which are not inconsistent with this Act or with
any rules of Court — may continue to be used and practised, in the
said High Court of Justice, in such and the like cases, and for such
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS.
135
and the like purposes, as those to which they would have been appli- Bnles 1, 2.
cable in the respective Courts of which the jurisdiction is so vested,
if this Act had not passed."
See notes to that section.
The 54th section, sub-section 6, of the Act, provides as follows :
" 6. Where any provisions in respect of the practice or procedure Power o
of any Courts, the jurisiiiction of which is vested by this Act in «l>an«ing
the High Court of Justice, are contained in any Statute, Rules of q"„^j-
Oourt may be made for modifying such provisions to any extent that
may be deemed nece-sary for adapting the same to the High Court
of Justice, unless, in the case of any Act hereafter passed, this power
shall be expressly excluded with respect to such Act or any provision
thereof."
The flule 492 i)rovides that ' ' Any Rule of the several Orders in "
this schedule may be cited by the marginal number of the Rule, or
by the number of the Order, and of the Rule as it stands in such
Order."
1
I. All actions which have hitherto been commenced Action.
by writ in the Superior Courts of Common Law, and
all suits which have hitherto been commenced by bill
or information in the Court of Chancery, .shall be in-
stituted in the High Court of Justice by a proceeding
to be called an action. (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875,
Order i, R. i).
The term action is deftned by the Act, (s. 91, ) to be a civil proceed-
ing commenced by writ or in such other manner as may be prescribed
by Rules of Ccurt, and does not include a criminal proceeding by the
Crown'. As to the effect of this definition (see Darcy v. Whittaker,
33 L. T. 778 : 24 W. R. 244 ; Hamhjn v. Bctteley, 6 Q. B. D. 63).
An ac^^idii may, by amenc'ment of the writ and statement of
claim, be turned into an action by the Attorney-General at
the suit of .1 .-elator corresponding to an information under the
old practice, the sanction of the .\ttorney-(Teneral being obtained
{Caldwell v. Pagham Harumr, d-c, Co., 2 Ch. D. 221 ; i^ee Rule 10,
post). The title information is no longer to be used (Atty.-Ocn. v.
Shrewsbury Bridge, 42 L. T. N. S. 79, W. N. |880, 23). An action
by the Attorney- General can only be instituted by his sanction (see
Attorney-Oeneral v. Toronto Street Railway Co., 2Chy. Ch. 165), and
his fiat should be obtained and indorsed on the writ and a copy
thereof. The copy should then be filed under Rule 25.
See further notes to Rule 5.
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2. With respect to interpleader, the procedure and interpleader
practice now used by Courts of Common Law under
the Interpleader Act [R. S. O. c. 54, save as altered
by any Act passed during the present Session of the
Legislature] shall apply to all actions and' to all the
Divisions of the High Court of Justice, and the appli-
cation by a defendant shall be made at any time after
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bole 2.
I
Actions i)f
InterjikMiler
Intn'iiltsader
bv Sheriffs.
Inquiries to
l)(! inadu and
bringin,!^ in
claimants.
Forum.
Wlien entitl-
ed or not to
interplead.
CoRts of Ex,
Creditor,
being served with a writ of summons and before
delivering a defence (Comp. lb. R. 2.)
The English Rule is the same except the words in brackets.
Some of the more recent decisions on the subject of interpleader
may be here mentioned.
The provisions enabling a defendant to interplead do not interfere
with the bringing of an action of interpleader ( Wentern Canada Loan
(it: SavUnfH Co. V. Court, 25 Gr. 151 ; HeHder.^on v. Watnon, 23 (,ir.
355).
A C!ounty Judge under Kule 422 has jurisdiction in interpleader
matters they being proceedings in an action (see Coulson v. Spiers,
9 Pr. U. 491 and note to Rule 422).
Interpleader proceedings by sheriffs are taken as formerly
under R. S. 0. c. 54, ss. 10 el seri, except that the application is in
Toronto not by summons but upon two clear days notice. (See
Rules406and407.)
A Sheriff should exercise no discretion as to the disposition of the
goods seized by him, but should come at once to the Court otherwise
he will disentitle himself to pi otection (Jionwell v. Pettigrew, 7 Pr. R.
393). He should however make some inquiry as to the nature of the
claims made and inform the execution creditor of them ( Walker v.
Nile,s. 3 Ohy. Ch. 59). All claimants of whom the Sheriff is aware
should be brought in {Clarke v. Farrell. 8 Pr. R. 234). Division
Court execution creditors are proper parties and should be brought
in by the Sheriff along with Superior and County Court execution
creditors (MacFie v. Hunter, 9 Pr. R. 149).
Where some wi-its are in a Superior Court the interpleader appli-
cation should be in the Superior Court though the seizure was under
a County Court writ and before the Superior Court writ came to
the Sheriffs hands {Strange v. Toronto Telegraph Co. 8 Pr. R. 1).
A Sheriff was held not entitled to interplead by reason of a
claimant disputing the right of subsequent execution creditors to the
goods seized, where there would be no fund to satisfy such subsequent
executions {Canadian Bank of Commerce v. Bruce, 2 C. L. T. 92).
Where a Sheriff seized but put no bailiff in possession of the goods
and then the landlord seized them for rent, held that a second seizure
by Sheriff was illegal as they were in cui*todia legin and also that
the validity of the landlord's claim could not be decided in Chambers
{Craig v. Craig, 7 Pr. R. 209).
(:roods in possession of an Assignee in Insolvency under the Insol-
vent Act of 1875 cannot be taken in execution, and neither a Sheriff
nor an execution creditor can sue the Assignee and oblige him to
interplead, though th^ debtor may do so {McMaster v. Meakin, 7 Pr.
R. 211).
A Sheriff may disentitle himself to an interpleader order by not
coming promptly to the Court when claims are made to the goods
seized. What will amount to such laches will depend upon the
circumstances of each case (see Boswell v. Pettigreio, 7 Pr. R. 393 ;
Wilkins v. Peatman, ib., 84).
\Vhere the claimant of the goods paid the Sheriff the amount of
the execution, and the latter then withdrew ; Held, that he had no
disentitled himself to relief by inteirpleader {Paris Manufacturing
Co. V. Walls, 19 C. L. J. 395 ; 3 C. L. T. 601).
An execution creditor is entitled to see the claimant's afhdavit in
support of his claim to ascertain the b-.ma Jide-t of the claiui ami may
INTERl'LE^DEK.
137
then abandon without incurring cany liability for costs ( Wilkins v. Buiie 2.
Peatman, 7 Pr. R. 84) unlesa he has apecially directed the seiziire
((.'anaUian Bank of Coinmcrce v. Taxkr, 8 Pr. R. 351).
The Sheritf is not in general entitlei to costs where the execution Costs of
creditor abandons. (See Wilkinx v. Peatman, mip. ; Can, Bank q/* Shoritl".
Commerce v. Tu.skr,; .■iuj>., C. v. D. VV. N. 1883, 207 ; Arch 12th ed.
1411 ; Churchill on Sheriffs, 183.)
For rules generally as to Sheriff's costs, see Searle v. Mathewx, \V.
X. 1883 176.
.4. defendant wiio takes interpleader proceedings in an action is '^ inter-
entitled on bringing into Court the amc unt claimed to deduct from {.''j^jaJIt^' ^ *
it his taxed costs up to that period, the question as to how the costs
are to be ultimately l)orne, being reserved (Searle v. Matthews, W.
N. 1883, 176).
Where claimants rights among themselves were in dispute they Issue.
were all made defendants, an|ilica-
merely a creditor of his executor or administrator to whom" he has t'<"'8 by
made advances (Cnmphellv. Bell, 16 Gr., 115; Far hall v. Farhall, '''■'"''»"™-
L. R., 7 Ohy. App., 123 ; Owen v. Delamere, L. R., 13 Eq., 134 ;
Re l*ettee, 6 Pr. R., 157 : Eivart v. Stevens, 18 Or., 35), but a person
who had advanced money to pay debts of deceased to save costs of
suit therefor, was held entitled to an order in Glass v. Munsen, 12
Gr., 77 ; see also Mills v. Cottle, 17 Gr., 335 ; Strickland v. Symotis,
48 L. T., 188).
Some evidence must be given that the applicant is a creditor
{Re Clark, 2 Chy., Ch. 57), and if his claim is disputed he must es-
tablish it by proper evidence ; his own uncoiroborated affidavit is
insufficient ( Vivian v. Westb7-ooke, 19 Gr., 461).
A creditor's application may, on motion in Chambers by the per-
sonal representative or any person beneficially interested in the
estate, be stayed upon payment of the claim and costs (Fitten v.
Dawson, 3 Chy. Ch. 461).
The application cannot be made by a legatee, devisee, or next of By a legatee,
kin until after the expiration of a year from the death [Slater v. ^^'■'■
Slater, 3 Chy. Ch. 1 ; Vivian v. Westbrooke, 19 Gr., 461 ; Grant v.
Grant, 9 Pr. R., 211). Some English cases to the contrary (see
Prosser v. Mossop, W. N., 1881, 38; 29 W. R., 439; Wallis v.
Waltis, 9 L. R. Ir., 511), have not been followed in Ontario (He
Morleif, Tucker v. Morleij, Sept. 1882, Proudfoot, J.) Wherever a
legatee if alive might apply his personal representatives may move
(Simpson v. Home, 28 G"-., 1).
( )n the application of infants by their next friend the Court in its By infmits.
discretion may grant an order on the mere suggestion that it would
be for the benefit of the infants (Re Wilson, Lloyd and Tichbourne,
9 Pr. R. 89) ; but where the ground of motion was that strangers
had got possession of most of the estate, an order was refused, there
being no allegation that the executor refused to account or was col-
luding, and the Court thought he ought to apply for the order if it
were necessary (Re Dearintj, Mitchell v. Dcaring, 12, June, 1882,
Proudfoot, J. ).
If an order is granted on the application of infants anil it after-
wards turns out that the proceedings were unnecessary the next
friend may be ordered to pay all the costs (Hutchinson v. Sartjent,
17 Gr. 8; McAndrew y. Laflamme, 19 Gr. 193).
As to applications by executors or administrators see Gen. By Hxecu-
Order 471. tors, etc.
Sea also as to parties generally. Gen. Ord. 58^ in note to Rule
102, and notes to Gen. Ord. 469.
As to parties where inquiries respecting the real estate are re-
quired, see Gen. Ord. 472.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bole 3-
StiiyliiK'
creditcirs
autionti.
WluMi an
necessary.
As to staying creditors' actions when an ailniinistration onler has
been obtained (see He Laniftrif, 18 (rr., S.'JO ; lie llenihrHtm, 2t) (rr.,
•i{)7 ; Baileii v. Monteith,'^ C. L. T., .WD; MontcUh v. Men-hantu
Hank, 4C.'L. T. 41).
Where the personal estate is insufficient, if an executor sued does
not so plead but allows a creditor to obtain judgment by default,
the judgment may be enforced against the executor notwithstand-
ing his having obtained an administration order (Doner v. ^o-is, 19
Ur., 229). A creditor, however, paid in full either by action against
the executor or by the voluntary act of the latter must refund the
excess above his proportionate share at the instance of other credi-
tors (Chamherlen v. C/nrk; 1 Ont. 135 ; 4 C, L. 'V. 2t)).
The proceedings under Oen. Orders 4()7 and <).38 are intended to
apply to simple cases only. An action must be brought, where as
a general rule the rights of the parties are sudi as to require pleail-
ings to raise them, for example, where ccmstruction of a will was
necessary (Heywuud v. Sirewriij/il, 8 Pr. I!. 79); where an award
determining the matters in (juestion was set up and its validity was
impeached, (Nndid v. Elliott, 1 Chy. Ch 32(1) ; where plaintiff's
claim as a creditor was for damages under a covenant for good title,
and that he sought to take the case out of the Statute of Limitations,
(which was set up) by showing fraud in the testator (AV Mncdonald,
Cameron v. Macdonald, 2 Ohy. ('h. 29) ; where the claim was for
support of wife and children of deceased, raising substantially the
same question as would be raised in an alimony suit, (lie Foster,
Griffith V. Patterson, 20 Or. 34") ; Groom, v. Dnrlimjton, 9 Pr. R.
298) ; where the claim arose out of a contract of surety shij) (Re
Cotton, 8 Pr. R. 542 ; see also fie Allan, !) Pr. R. 277 and lie Arce-
deckne, 53 L. J. Chy. 102) ; or where the executor is charged with
misconduct (Re Babcock, 8 (Jr. 409), that is, misconduct which
would entitle the plaintiff to apply at the outset for an injunction
or a receiver (Sullivan v. Harty, 9 Pr. R. 500), not misconduct
ctmsisting merely in not having accounted fi>r moneys received, and
which would be shewn upon the taking of accounts (Eherts v. Eberts,
25 Gr. 565, Re McMillan, 8 C. L. J. 2S5).
The extra costs occasioned by proceeding by action will be ordered
to be borne by the plaintiff (cases sup. and Sovereuja v. Sovereign, 15
Gr. 559).
Where an action is brought, Rule 78 provides for obtaining judg-
ment on default of appearance, and Rule 86 for obtaining an order
for accounts, after appearance, where no preliminary question is to
be determined.
In(iiiirit s as Inquiries on the footing of wilful default of the executors or ad-
to wilful de- ministrators are not had in England under the ordinary administration
fault. decree. (See Re Symons, 46 L. T. 684 ; 30 W. R. 874, W. N. 1882,
102; Smith v. Armitage, 24: Ch. D. 727,) but such enquiry may in
Ontario be had under Gen. Order 220, printed in note to Rule 331.
(See Carpenter v. Wood, 10 Gr. .■]51 ; Re Allan, Po-'ock v. Allan,
9 Pr. R. 277).
In Barry v. Brazill, 1 Ohy. Oh. 248, special enquiries as to what
would be proper to be allowed to the applicant (the widow and ad-
ministrator) for improvements made on the property, and for the
maintenance of the infant children of deceased were refused, and
applicant left to file a bill.
ADMIN ISTKATION.
Ul
Where the object of an ail ministration action was really to obtain Hule 3
indirectly, what oujjht to be applied for under the provision of II
S. O. c. 40, 8. 75, et tit^i]. relating to sales, etc. of infants' estates, &^^l^}^^
decree was refused (Ffuwic.k' v. Fenwkk, 'JO (ir. 381 ; see also Uoixl- 1„. n",;
Appliia-
mil'
witlimit III'
coiisity
fellow V. Bannic, ilt 425).
An application must not be made unnecessarily even by a creditor.
Thus where a creditor was informed that there were no assets
applicable to pay his claim and this turned out to be substantially
correct, he was onlered to pay the costs (City Bank v. Scatcherd, 18
Gr. 185).
Especially where an estate is small, an application by beneficiaries
should not be made until reasonable means of avoiding suit have been
exhausted (Hutchinmn v. Sanjent, 17 Gr. 8 ; McAmlrew v. Laflainmc,
19 (ir. 193; Poster v. Foster, ih., 463; Reynolds v. Coppin, ih., GiiT ;
Rosebatrh v. Parry, 27 Gr. 193).
Costs will not be given out of the estate unless proceedings have Costs.
been commenced anil have resulted for the benefit of the estate
(Bartlett v. Ward, 9 W. R. 817 ; Blain v. Terryherry, 12 Gr. 221 ;
Croyijan v. Allan, 22 Ch. D. 101 ; Re Woodhall, 2 Unt. 456 ; see Re
Hiruns, 26 (ir. 211), but costs of any proceedings which have
resulted in benefit to the estate generally may be ordered to be paid
out of the estate generally, as between solicitor and client (Re
Hirons, Foster v. Hiron, 26 Gr. 211, where a l>x\^i- claim made by
the administratrix, as a creditor had been succe.i. fully resisted by
other creditors. (See also Bailey v. Birchall, 2 H. & M. at p. 379).
See as to right of trustee defendants to costs where estate is in-
sufficient to pay all costs (Dodds v. Luke, V N. 1864, 44) iucl as to
the right of a residuary legatee plaintiff' where estcte i; insufficient
to Tviy legacies (Re Harvey, W. N. 1884, 45).
" 468. The notice of motion is to be in thi- form or to the Chancery
effect set forth in Schedule U, hereunder written, and must Notice ut
be served ujjon the executor or administrator.
The following is the form referred to :
"Notice of Motion for Administration Order, under Order 4^S.
In the matter of the Estate of E. F., late of the Township of
Vaughan, in the County of York, deceased.
A. B. against C. D.
To C. D., Executor of E. F., deceased.
Take notice that A. B. , of the City of Toronto, in the County of
York, Esquire (or other proper description of the party), who claims
to be a creditor upon the estate of the above-named E. F., will apply
to the Court of Chuncery, in Chambers, at Osgoode Hall, in the City
of Toronto, on the day of , at the hour of , for
an order for the administration of the estate, real and personal, of
the said E. F. by the Court of Chancery ; and upon such application
will be read the affidavits of (state the materials upon which the appli-
cation is founded) this day filed.
If you do not attend, either in person or by your solicitor, at the
time and place above mentioned, such order will be made in your
absence as may seem just and expedient.
Dated, &c. G. H.,
Of tlie City of Toronto, Solicitor for the above-named A. B."
See also form 12 in Appendix.
motion
therefor
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142
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bole 3.
Chancery
Order 4t)!».
Order
thereon.
Chanueiy
Order 470.
Special
direutiona
therein.
Gen. Order 552 provides for the service of 14 clear days (see
Utimohr v. Marx, 19 C. L. J. 10) notice as follows : —
"552. A notice of motion under Order 467 is to be served upo\i all
proper parties at least fourteen days before the day named for hear-
ing the application. "
This Order would seem to be still in force. See Rule 88.
" 469. Upon proof by a.^ davit of the due service of the
notice of motion, or on the appearance, in person or by his
solicitor or counsel, of the executor or administrator, and,
upon proof by affidavit of such other matter, if any, as the
Court re(^uires, the Court may make the usual order for the
administration of the estate of the deceased, with such
variations, if any, as the circumstances of the case require ;
and the order so made is to have the force and effect of a
deci'ee to the like effect made on the hearing of a cause
between the same parties.
After notice of motion given evidence may be taken by commis-
sion to establish any facts necessary to be proved [Farrell v.
Cruikshank, 1 Ohy. Ch. 12).
The personal representative of deceased must be a party, unless
there is virtually no personalty, so that an administrator ad Litem
may be appointed under R. S. O., c. 49, s. 9 (see note to Rule 95,
and Re Coltoii, FUher v. Culton, 8 Pr. R., 542;. An order will not
be made against an executor ^ lUrliat, 25 Ch. D. 1« ; Be
Prime. 48 L. T. 208); but this is not an absolute right, the Court will
take into account the object of the lirst plaintiff in commencing his
action, the amount of his interest and the nature of his claim, (Be
Mfllor, supra,) by whom the costs will have to be borne, and con-
se(iuently to whose advantage it is to keep down expense, {Br
Prune, supra) ; and ceteris puribus will give the conduct to the party
who has the greatest interest in conductnig them properly and econo-
mically. Thus parties intert stud in preserving a residue have been pre-
ferred to creditors, [Perrhi v. Perrin, 3 Chy. Ch. 4o2 ; Be Dra(j(jon.
8 Pr. R. 330 ; following P^nni/ v. Francis, 7 Jur. N. S. 248.) The
plaintiff in the lirst action may be shown to be disentitled by reason
of his action not being properly constituted (Be McBae, FoVftcr v.
Davis, 25 Ch. D. 16, where a joint creditor of a firm was held not
entitled to maintain an action for administration of the estate of
a deceased partner).
The conduct of proceedings may be forfeited by delay, anl may W-
committed by the Master to other parties under Gen. Order 212,
The administration of two estates may be consolidated ivhere in-
timately connected, by reference to the parties interested and the
one has claims against the other. (Be Adams, Adams v. Muirhead,
6 Pr. R. 283.) See also Chy. Ord. 59 in notes to Rule 102.
"471. An order for the administration of the estate of u Chy. Order
deceased person may be obtained by his executor or admin- tororadmm-
istrator, and all the provisions of the foregoing orders are ^*^'^'k,°'^ '"*'
to extend to applications by an executor or administi'ator.
An executor can only obtain an order upon showing some neces-
sity such as substantial difficulty in the administration of the estate ;
he is not entitled to bring the estate into Court merely to obtain an
indemnity by passing his accounts (Cole v. Glovtr, 16 Gr., 392 ;
White V. Cummins, 3 Gr., 602; Barry v. Barry, 19 Gr., 458), and
if it subsequently appears that an order has been obtained without
real necessity he may be refused costs (Graham v. Bohson, 17 Gr.,
318; Springer v. Clarke, 15 Gr., 664), or charged with the costs
[McQill V. Courtice, 17 Gr., 271 ; SuUi,van v. Sullivan, 16 Gr., 94).
Though he may nut come merely to get a discharge by the Court, an
application was held proper where one of the legatees was absent
from the jv.risdiction and the executor had taken proper steps with-
out success to find him, and thus could not be discharged without
coming to the Court (Be Wade, 18 Gr., 485).
There is some conflict of authority as to whether a personal repre*
sentativeis justitied in applying merely because the assets of the estate
m^ 1
) 1 •
> I
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J 44
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Eule 3. ^'■^ insufficient to pay debts. In the earlier cases the order was
granted {Swetnam v. Sivetnam, 6 Pr. R., 149; Be Ette, 6 Pr. R.,
loO) and ex parte (Re Dunleoy, V. C. Esten, Ord. Bk., 11 fo. 778) ;
but in the later, refused (Re Shipman, 24 Gr., 177 ; Marsh v. Marsh,
7 Pr. R , 129 ; Re Jack, 13 C. L. J., 358). In Re Bromley (V. C.
Blake, 28 Jan., 1878) an order was granted wliere assets were insuf-
ficient and one creditor had sued the applicant in the Division
Court, and another had written urging the applicant to apply.
See also Re Draggon, 8 Pr. R., 330, where, a creditor and adminis-
tratrix both applying, an order was made, and the latter given the
conduct of the proceedings.
If the personal representative is also a creditor, as such he may be
entitled to an order (Re Marsh, 7 Pr. H., 129 ; Tiffany v. Tiffany,
9 Gr., 158).
Ohy. Order "472. No accounts Or inquiries in respect of the real
reai estatr^ estate are to be directed, unless notice of the application has
affected. been given to the heirs and devisees interested therein, or
one or more of them.
Where the heir at law is made a party, and the real and personal
estate are insufficient to pay debts, he is in the position of a trustee
of the realty for others, and is therefore entitled to his costs between
solicitor and client in priority to all other claims. (Hartrich v.
Quigley, 21 Gr. 287.)
If the executor is devisee of part of the realty, he sufficiently re-
presents those interested in it, (Stewart v. Hunter, 14 Gr. 132). See
also Fenny v. Priestman, 1 Gr. 133.
Chy. OniBP " 473. After inquiries directed in respect of the personal
mentaiorder ^s**^*^* ^^^ Court may, in a proper case, after notice given to
as to real those interested in the real estate, or to one or more of them,
estate. make a supplemental order in respect of the real estate, upon
such terms as the Court sees tit.
Chy. Order
474. En-
quiries by
Master.
" 474. In taking an account of a deceased's personal
estate under an order of reference, the Master is to enquire
and state to the Court, what, if any of the deceased's per-
sonal estate is outstanding or undisposed of; and is also
to compute interest on the deceased's debts from the date of
the decree, and on legacies from the end of one year after
tlie deceased's death, unless any other time of payment is
directed by the will.
Chy. Order " 475. Every advertisement for creditors affecting the
475 Adver estate of a deceased person, which is issued pursuant to an
tisement fi)r . » ' • i i i
>• defendant, or as
may be], the executors [or administrators] of A. B., late of ,
in the County of , deceased, and E. F., of, &c., solicitor,
severally make oath and say as follows :
I, the said E. F. [solicitor], for himself say as follows :
1. I have in the paper writing now produced and shewn to me,
and marked A, set forth a list of all the claims the particulars of
which have been sent in to me by persons claiming to be creditors
of the said A . B. , deceased, pursuant to the advertisement issued iu
that behalf, dated the day of , 18 .
And, I, the said C. D., for myself, say as follows ;
2. I have examined the several claims mentioned in the paper
Form of
affidavit.
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a;
N
■g
Cli
so
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ADMINISTRATION.
147
writing now produced and shewn to me, and marked A, and I have
compared the same with the books, accounts and documents of the
said A. B. [or as may he, and state any other inquiries or investigations
made], in order to ascertain, as far as I am able, to which of such
claims the estate of the said A. B. is justly liable.
.3. From such examination [and state any other reasons], I am of
opinion, and verily believe, that the estate of the said A. B. is justly
liable to the amounts set forth in the sixth column of the first part
of the said paper writing marked A ; and, to the best of my know-
ledge and belief, such several amounts are justly due from the estate
of the said A. B. , and proper to be allowed to the respective claim-
ants named in the said Schedule.
4. I am of opinion that the estate of the said A. B., is not justly
liable to the claims set forth in the second part of the said paper
writing marked A, and that the same ought not to be allowed with-
out proof by the respective claimants, [or, I am not able to state
whether the estate of the said A B. is justly liable to the claims set
forth in the second part of the said paper writing marked A, or
whether such claims, or any parts thereof, are proper to be allowed
without further evidence]. '
•
" Exhibit re/erred to in Affidavit No. 3.
(Short Title.)
Ijist of claims, the particulars of which have been seat in to E. F.,
the solicitor of the plaintiff [or defendant, or as may he], by persons
claiming to be creditors of A. B., deceased, pursuant to the adver-
tisement issued in that behalf, dated the day of ,
18 .
This paper writing, marked A, was produced and shewn to
and is the same as is referred to in his affidavit, sworn before me
this day of , 18 .
W. B., &c.
First Part. — Claims proper to be allowed without
further Evidence.
Ba)0 3-
4
«
ao
Nanie8 of
Cluiiuauts.
Addresses
and
Desciiiptions.
Nature of
Claim.
Amount
Claimed.
Amount
proper to
be allowed.
« c.
« c.
Second part — Claims which ought to be proved by the Claimants.
T
Names of
Cluiinanta.
Addresses and
Descriptions.
Nature of
Claim.
Amount
Claimed.
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9 c.
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('4. ;
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148
ONTARIO JUDICATUKE ACT, 1881.
Chy. Order
482. Mas-
ter's action
thereon.
Bnjie 3- *r ij^Xf l^ripaHe' the Master thinks fit so todire'ct, themak-
Chy. Order *^S of the affiidavit referred to in the preceding Order, is to
J81. When be postponed tili after the day^ appointed for adjudication,
"* *■ and is then to be subject to such directions as the Master
* may give. • ■> .
" 482. At the time appointed for adjudicating upon the
claims, or at any adjournment thereof, the Master may allow
any of the claims, or any part thereof respectively, without
proof by the creditors, and may direct such investigation of
all or any of the claims not allowed, and requii'e such
further particulars, information, or evidence relating there-
to, as he thinks tit, and may, if he so thinks tit, require any
creditor to attend and prove his claim, or any part thereof;
and the adjudication on such claims as are not then allowed
is to be adjourned to a time to be then fixed.
As to the parties authorized tu attend on the adjudication upon
creditors claims. See Rule 114, *
When a claim is contested it cannot be maintained upon the un-
supported testimony of the claimant ; some materiiil corroboration of
his testimony must be adduced to satisfy sec. 10 of K. S. O. c. 62
(Be Finch 23 Ch. D. 267 ; Jie Jtos.% 18 C. L. J. 11.
Where a creditor claims as a partner of the testator, the Master
has power to entertain the claim under the )rdinary decree, take
the partnership accounts and make other par jers parties (Kline v.
Kline, 3 Chy. Ch. 137).
Notice of proceedings in the Master's office should be given to the
defendants, though they have not appeared on the hearing of the
motion for administration order (see Be Pattison Jackson v. Mat-
tliewH, 12 Gr. 47).
483. Notiees " 483. Notice is to be given by the executor or adminis-
to creditors trator, or such other party as the Master directs —
1. To every creditor whose claim, or any part thereof, has
been allowed without proof by the creditor, of such
allowance, and such notice may be in the Form No.
4, in Schedule V.
2. And to every such credito)- as the Master directs to
attend and prove his claim, or siic'i pnrt thereof as
is not allowed, by a time to be name' l.;:"*: notice
(which may be in the Form No. 5. i. ri-^tule V),
not being less than seven days aftev p h notice, and
to attend at a time to be therein i. ,itd, being the
time to which the adjudication thereon has been
adjourned ; and, in case any creditor does not comply
with such notice, his claim or such part thereof as
aforesaid, is to be disallowed, unless the Master
thinks fit to give further time."
" 48(i
out of (
secute s
(if any
the Iteij
AI>MINISTRA,TION.
149
The following are the Forma 4 and 5 i^efei;red.to in thip Order : n^e 3-
" No,' i—.Votice It) Orelitor that Claim Allowed, under Order 483.
(Short Title.)
The claim sent in by you against the ' estate "of A.' B., deceased, Form of
has been allowed at the sum o?$ , [with interest thereon at chyforder
i per centi per annum, from the day of ,18 , '
and $ for coats, or as the cane may />e]. :
ToMr. S. T.
// part only allowed, add. — If you cUim to have a larger sum'
allowed, you are hereby required to prove such further claim, and
you are to file [&c., an in Form A'o. •'>].
Dated this day of , 18 .
G. R., of, &c., solicitor for the plaintiff
[or defendant, or as may be.]
ToMr. P. R "
" No. 5. — Notice to Creditor to prove his claim,, under Order 48S.
(Short Title.)
You are hereby required to prove the claim sent in by you against
the estate of A.. B., deceased. You are to file such affidavit as you
may be advised in support of your claim, and give notice thereof to
, Master in Chancery [or as the case maij he], on or before the
day of , 18 ; and to attend personally, or by youi
solicitor, at his chambers, on the day of , 18 , at
o'clock in the noon, being the time appointed for adjudicating
on the claim.
Dated this day of , 18 .
G. H., of, &c., solicitor for the plaintiff
[or defendant, or as may be].
" 484. A creditor wlio has not before sent in particulars chy. Order
of his claim pursuant to the advertisement, may do so seven J^*- Tjraes
tor sdidins
clear days previous to any day to which the adjudication is in claims.
adjourned.
" 485. After the time fixed by the advertisement, no claim Chy. Order
is to be received (except as before provided in case of an ad- after time™
journment), unless the Master thinks fit to give special- leave, advertised,
upon application, and then upon such terms and conditions
as to costs and otherwise as the Master directs.
As long as there are assets undistributed, creditors may on special
application be allowed to come in and prove against the remaining
assets (Z?roM)rt v. Lake, 1 De G. & Sm. 144, 150 ; Re Metcalfe, May v.
Hicks. 13 Ch. D. 2.S6).
" 48(i. Where an order is made for payment of money Chy. Order
out of Court to creditors, the party whose duty it is to pi'o- for payment,
secute such order is to send to each creditor, or his solicitor *•"* carried
(if any I, a notice that the cheques may be obtained from
the Heijistrar ; and such notice may be in Forin No. 6 in
160
Bale 3-
Form of
notice to
creditors.
ONTAKIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Schedule V, and such party is, when required, to produce
any papers necessary to enable the creditors to receive their
cheques."
The following is the Form No. 6 referred to in this Order :
" No. 6. — Notice that Cfutjuen may be received uruier Order 486.
(Short TrrLE.)
The cheques for the amounts directed to be paid to the creditoi«
of A. B., (feceased, by an ordei* made in this [matter or] cause,
dated the day of 18 , may be received at the
Regintrar'a Office, in Osgoode Hall, Toronto, on after the
day of , 18 .
G. R., of, &c., solicitor for the plaintiff
{or defendant, or a« may he].
To Mr. VV. S., &c."
For " Registrar" in this Order and the notice " Accountant"
will now be read.
Chy. Order ** 487. Every notice by these Orders, required to be given,
487 Notices, [a unless the Master otherwise directs, to be deemed sutti-
may be sent .' , . , i •/. , .,,11 , . ,
by mail. ciently given and served if transmitted by post, prepaid, to
the creditor to be served, according to the address given by
the creditor in the claim sent in by him pursuant to the
advertisement, or, iu case the creditor has employed a soli-
citor, tv) such solicitor, according to the address given by
him."
Chy. Order .^ •< 589. In administration suits, reports are as far as pos-
' "^'""^ ■ sible, to be in the form given in the Schedule hereto."
The following is the form referred to : —
In Chancery.
Between A. B. and others, Plaintiffs, and
C. D. and others, Defendants.
Pursuant to the Order [or Decree] herein made, dated the
day of 1871, having caused an Office-copy
thereof . to be served upon {give the names of permnn nerved under
Ordfr 60, and alno the names of those upon whom service has been dis-
pensed with, ami the reason for dispensing with service^, I proceeded
to dispose of the matters referred to me, and thereupon was attended
by the Solicitors for all parties interested [or as the case may be].
[If the Master has appointed a Guardian ad litem for any of the
parties, this should be so stated, and the reason why such
appointment was made.]
and I find as follows : —
1. The personal estate not specifically bequeathed of the testator
come to the hands of the executors, and wherewith they are charge-
able, amounts to the sum of $ and they have paid, or
are entitled to be allowed thereout, the sum of % leaving
a balance due from them [or "tiithem," as the case may he,] of
f on that account.
Ufnc
h
2. Th
that bel
in the h
[I/no
ID
Pl
3. Th(
have be<
account 1
4. Tht
schedule
due to th
5. The
posed of
[In thii
sh<
sta
sh(
6, The
to, and t]
in the fou
7. The
the said
to $,
allowed t\
[or toj the
[If no
the
wit
8. I ha'i
compensai
said estat(
After m
not certify
unless call
Gr. 193).
It is not
Gargar v.
/•«
/
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467 or 4.
Master ii
County o
it is desii
and such
person or
notice of
istration
least expf
ADMINISTRATION.
1*1
[If no personal estate, say: No personal estate has come to the BtiKS-
hands of the executors, nor are they chargeable with any.]
2. The creditors' claims sent in pursuant to my AdTertisement in
that behalf (published in issues of the newspaper called
), and which have been allowed, are set forth
in the first Schedule hereto, and amount altogether to $
[If no creditors, say : No creditor has sent in a claim pursuant to
my advertisement in that behalf, nor has any such claim been
proved before me.]
3. The funeral expenses of the testator amounting to $
have been paid by the executors and are allowed to them i i the
account of personal estate.
4. The legacies given by the testator are set forth in the second
schedule hereto, and with the interest therein mentioned, remain
due to the persons named [or as the case may be.]
5. The personal estate of the said testator outstanding or undis-
posed of is set forth in the third schedule hereto.
[In this third schedule the personal estate specifically bequeathed
should be set forth separately from the other personalty out-
standing or undisposed of. If there is no specific bequest, it
should be so stated in the body of the report.]
6. The real jstate which the said testator was seised of or entitled
to, and the incumbrances (if any ) affecting the same, are set forth
in the fourth schedule hereto.
7. The rents and profits of the testator's real estate received by
the said executors, or with which they are chargeable, amount
to $^ and they have been paid, or are entitled to be
allowed thereout, the sum of $ leaving a balance due from
[or to] them of i$ i
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162
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bale 3k For form of judgment under this order see Form 171 in App. A.
This Order does not apply where administration is sought on be-
half of an infant, or where the deceased resided in the County of
York, or in any County in which there is no Local Master. In
such cases, if an action b^ not proper, an application must be made
in Chambers at Toronto undqr Gen. Order 467. The ordinary ad-
minstration order for accounts reserving Further Directions and
costs, would seem to be the only order wnich the Master in Cham-
bers has power to make ; but probably on application to a Judge in
Chambers a judgment may be made similar to that which a Local
Master may issue under this Order. The Referee in Chambers form-
erly and the Master in Chambers under the present system have
issued orders according to Form 175. but that there is the power to
do so has not been distinctly decided. He Arnott, 8 Pr. R. 39, deci-
ded under G. O. 640 seems to negative the jurisdiction.
As to the parties to be served, the cases in which an application is
proper, and other matters of practice see notes to Gen. Order 467,
supra.
In proceedings under this order there is power to direct service
out of the jurisdiction (Re Allan, 9 Pr. R., 277).
Powers of
Master.
" 639. Such Master shall have full power to deal with
both the realty and personalty of the estate, the subject of
administration, and shall dispose of the costs of the pro-
ceedings, and shall finally wind up all matters connected with
the estate, without any further directions, and without any
separate, interim or interlocutory reports, or orders, except
where the special circumstances of the case absolutely call
therefor ; and in so doing he shall be guided by the practice
heretofore had in the administration of estates upon an
application made in Chambers for an administration order.
Pi'ovided always, that all moneys realized from the estate
shall at once be paid into Court, and that no moneys shall
be distributed or ])aid out for costs or otherwise, without an
order of the Judge in Chambers or the Court, and on the
application for such order, the Judge may review, amend,
or refer back to the Master his report or order, or make
such other order as he deems proper.
This Order does away with the hearing on Further Directions
necessary where an order is made under Order 467. The Master,
therefore, besides making the preliminary inquiries contained in the
usual order under Order 467, should also deal with the matters for-
merly dealt with by the Court on Further Directions (except the
distribution of the estate). He should direct balances to be paid
into Court by the accounting parties ; get in outstanding assets ;
sell such portions of the real estate as may be necessary for the
purpose of paying debts and legacies ; settle conveyances to pur-
chasers ; ascertain incumbrancers and creditors, and the amount
of their claims ; fix and state the compensation to be allowed execu-
tors ; amount payable in lieu of duiver in lands sold ; amounts pay-
able to beneficiaries ; apportion among the parties the commission
in lieu of costs allowed by General Order 643, and tax their disburse-
ments. He should also adjudicate on questions of costs such ag
PARTITION. 153
would otherwise ai-ise on Further Direutinns.. Thua, if he ahould E«l«8-
consider that any of the parties are npt entitled to costs out of the
estate, or should bear the whole or any portion of the costs he should
so determine. The commission under G. O. U43 is only allowed to
parties entitled to costs out of the estate according to established
principles.
Though only one report should if possible be made, an interlocutory
report on sale may be made where the administration is likely to
take much time, so as not to delay a purchaser in obtaining his
conveyance.
The Master may, under the administration order, investigate
questions of wilful default and luisuoiuluct arising on the accounts
(Sullivan v. Harty, 9 Fr. R., 500).
Special matters, which may be '•eported by the Master, under an
order obtained under Order 4(>7, sho dd be stated, such as timber cut
by and chargeable against a party {>'>t':war/, v. Flftcher, 18 (ir. 21),
amounts expended by executors fcr .lie maintenance and education
of infants [Stewart v. Fletcher, 16 <'v, 235). :%
An order under this Order and Order 640 for partition of realty ^2>^
are sometimes combined, e. ij. when after jjiiyment of debts, or If'
debts and legacies, there is still a residue of realty which it is desired
to distribute. The Master, acting under Order 638 alone, could not
deal with such residue but could sell only so much realty as ;night ^'•
be required for payment of co^ts and del>ts, and legacies if chargeable
on realty.
Partition.
" 640. Any adult person, who has heretofore been ciiy. Order
entitled to a decree or order for th(; partition of an estate, forpartition.
may, on sei'ving one or inoi-e of the persons entitled to a
share of the estate of which partition is sought, with a
fourteen days' notice of motion, apply to the presiding Judge
in Chambers, or to the Master in the (>ounty (other than the
County of York) wherein the land sought to be affected by
the proceeding lies, for an order for the partition or sale of
the premises in question : whereupon such Judge or Master
may make such order for partition or sale, or such other
order as may be j)roper, and the Master shall thereupon
proceed in the least expensive and most expeditious man-
ner, according to the practice now in force, for the pai'tition
or sale of tlie premises, tlie ascertainment of tlie rights
of the various persons intej-ested, the adding parties, the
taxation and payment of costs, and othei-vvise. Provided
always, that where an infant is interested in the estate, no
order shall be made for partition, or sale, until such infant
is j'epresented by its guardian a// litem ; and provided also
that all moneys realized from the estate shall at once be
paid into Court, and that no moneys shall be distributed or
paid out for costs or othei-wise, without an order of the
Judge in Chambers or the Court ; and on the application
for such order, the Judge may review, amend, or refer back
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Bole 8.
Partition.
^
IF
. to the MuHter his re[)ort or order, or make such other order
an he deerriH proper.
This Onler only authorizes an application by an adult, and does
not apply where the lands are in the County of York or a County
in which there is no l^ocal Master.
The Master in Chambers has no jurisdiction under this Order (see
Re Arnott, 8 Pr. K. 3«)).
Proceedings on behalf of an infant under this order are irregular
{Brown v. Brown, 9 Pr. II., 245) ; an action must in such case be
brouglit (see Re Ilardmnii, Baane.U v. Biilfen, 16 Ch. D., 360 ; iVaitH
V. Binyley, 30 W. R., 6{»8). The correction of the report of Brown
V. Brown, (mipra), given 2 C. L. T., 329, to the effect that the pro-
ceedings were commenced by writ and were hehl irregular, does not
seem to have been quite full eiiout^h. The proceedings were regu-
larly enough commenced by writ but a judgment was then issued
under tltis Order in the action, by the Local Master, to make which
was held to be beyond his powers.
By analogy to proceedings for adminiutration, and under the Par-
tition Act (H. S. O., c. 101, s. 6), an application should not, with-
out special reason, ))e made until after six mouths from the death
{Grant v. a rant, 9 Pr. li., 21 1 ; 18 C. L. J., 99)
Upon special circumstances being shown in favour of the refer-
ence being to a Master other thau the Master of the County in
which the lands lie, the order may so provide. In such case the
application should be made to a Judge in Chambers (Br. Arnott, 8
Pr. R., 39).
The jurisdiction under this Order is only intended to be exercised
in simple cases. Where questions of title or the like are raised, an
action must be brought (MacdonneU v. AfcGilliett, 8 Pr. K. 339 ; see
Beiinetto v. Bennetto, 6 Pr. It. 145). Thus where one of the alleged
joint owners claims title by virtue of the Statute of Limitations (Re.
McMillan, 8 Pr. R. 546), or a stranger in possession claims title to
the lands ( Yonwj v. Wrhiht, 8 Pr. R. 198), no relief will be given under
this Order. Where the applicant knew when moving that the
defendant was in possession claiming title to the exclusion of the
co-heirs, the plaintiff was ordered to pay the costs of the matter
{Hopkins v. Hopkinn, 9 Pr. R. 71).
A tenant for life may have partition (Lalor v. Lai or, 9 Pr. R.
455). Aa to whether a dowress is entitled, see ib. and Body v. Body,
1 C. L. T. 546.
Partition of lands not patented was refused (Abell v. Weir, 24
Gr. 464).
A person against whom an account is desired should be served
with notice of the application (see Hopper v. Harrison, 28 Gr. 22.
Persons interested, but not served with notice of the motion,
should be served with the judgment or order under Gen. Order 244.
As to determining whether partition or sale should be directed
see Blasdell v. Baldwin, 3 Out. App. 6 ; Steven v. Hunter, 14 Gr.
541 ; Wood v. Wood, 16 Gr. 471.
A motion for distribution is made before a Judge in Chambers on
a Monday after the report has become confirmed ; and questions
arising on the report may be then reviewed without an appeal, such
as amount to be allowed in lieu of dower and the apportionment of
the commission (?ee Dodge v. Clapp, 8 Pr. R. 388).
APPEALS FROM MA8TEK8.
106.
"641. When, after an order huH been made under Order Bda S.
640, lands are discovered in another County, an application ciiy. Order
may be made to a Judge in ( *hjiinbers for the partition or ^^j^ ^"'
sale of such lands under the order formerly made, and, Hevurai
where two or more orders have been made by Mastera in^"'""
(iitrerent Counties, an application may be made in Chu,inbers
for an order as to the conduct of the future proceedings.
Thia Order was held to apply where lands in another County were
known at the time of the application under Order 640. and the costs
of the motion were allowed over and above the commission under
Order 642 (Clark v. ('lark, 8 Pr. R. 156).
See Teali' v. Teule, W. N. 1882, 8.3, as to consolidation of partition
actions. An application to consohdate two or more suits brought in
ilitferent Counties is under this 1 (il
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tf44
3nle8 3, 4. '' 644. When two or more suits are instituted for admin-
Chy. order istration, or partition, or sale, the Judge may, in his discre-
tion, disallow all, or any, of the costs of any suit or suits,
which in his opinion has or have been unnecessarily
prosecuted.
" 645." Printed in note to Rule 78, p. 213.
" 646." Printed in note to Rule 78, p. 213.
" 647." Printed in note to Rule 78, p. 214.
" 648." Printed in note to Rule 78, p. 214.
•'* 641). Every decree or order hereafter made by the Cpurt,
whether the service of the bill or other proceedings on the
defendant has been personal, by publication, or otherwise,
shall be absolute in the first instance, unless the Court shall
otherwise order.
Chy. Order
•«4».
Chjr. Order
460.
4
Other
proceedings.
" 650. The Local Masters and Deputy-Registrars shall
enter in a book or books, kept for that purpose, all decrees,
or orders, made by them, and they shall, on the conclusion
of every suit, or matter, annex together all the pleadings
and papers, filed with them in such suit, or matter, and
transmit the same to the Clerk of Records and Writs, who
shall duly enter and file the same."
4. All other proceedings in and applications to the
High Court may, subject to these Rules, be taken and
made in the same manner as they would have been
taken and made in any Court in which any proceeding
or application of the like kind could have been taken
or made if the Act had not been passed. [In case a
defendant is let in to defend, under the i ith section of
the Revised Statute respecting Absconding Debtors,
the actions shall proceed as in ordinary cases under
the Act, subject to the provisions in other respects of
the said Revised Statute.] (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875,
Orderi, R. 3; R- S. O. c. 68.)
The lirst clause of this Rule corresponds with the English Rule.
Proceedings commenced in Chancery by petition (see Be Gardner's
Trusts, 10 Ch. D. 29) and proceedings relating to arbitrations under
9 and 10, Will. III. c. 15 (Be Phillips & Gill, I Q. B. D. 78), and
motions to quash by-laws under the Municipal Act ( Turner v. O'Con
nor, Osier, J. 6th June, 1882, ) are not affected by these liules and may
therefore be brought as formerly. The practice of Mr. Justice Osier
has been, as stated in Turner v. O'Connor, to hear motions to quash
by-laws iDrought on, either by rule nisi, returnable four days after
service, or by two clear days notice of motion under Rule 407.
WRITS OF SUMMONS.
WJ
The practice and pleadings in replevin have been held to be within Bulw\ 6-
the exception made by this Rule (Campan v. Litcas, 9 Pr. R.
142), and a statement of claim filed in such an action was therefore
set aside and the plaintiff allowed to declare according to the old
practice.
The words "subject to these Rules" have the effect of applying
to all cases the practice under the Judicature Act in matters of
ordinary procedure e.g. length of notice of trial in a replevin action,
will be iO days as in actions commenced by writ of summons ( Wallace
V. Cowan, 9 Pr. R. 144). Motions will bo made and judgments
signed under the new practice in all cases {Campan v. Lucas, 9 Pr.
R. 143).
See further notes to Rule 5 and sec. 52 of the Act.
Where in an action against an absconding debtor a writ of attach-
ment had issued and by consent a solicitor entered a common
appearance for defendant. Held, the defendant having been let in to
defend within sec. 11 of the Absconding Debtors' Act, the plaintiff
might under this Rule plead as in an ordinary action ( Fenmck v.
Bc^er, 3 C. L. T. 42).
O R D E R 1 1.
WRIT OF SUMMONS AND PROCEDURE, &c.
I. Every action in the High Court shall becom-wnt.
menced by a writ of summons, which shall be indorsed
with a statement of the nature of the claim made, or
of the relief or remedy required in the action, and
specifying the Division of the High (^ourt to which
the action is assigned. (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order
2, R. I ; R. Sup. C. 187s, Schedule A ; R. S. O. c. 50,
ss. 3, 29 et seq. ; c. 6y, s. 8 et seq. ; c. 137.)
Corresponds substantially with the English Rule.
In case a mandamus, or an injunction, or a receiver is claimed,
the plaintiCT ought to endorse his writ accordingly, though, if the
necessity for such relief arises incidentally in the course of the
action, the Court has power to give the relief even if a claim for it
was not indorsed on the notice. (See Colehourne v. Colebourne, 1
Ch. D. 690; N'orton v. Oover, W. N., 1877, 206). By Rule 11, a
defective indorsement may be amended. A general power of amend-
ing proceedings is given by Rule 474.
In an action for administration, the writ should show that such is
the nature of the action, by being entitled ' ' in the matter of the
estate of" (Re Jones, Eyre v. Oox, 24 W. R., 317).
All actions at law formerly commenced by writ, and all suits for-
merly commenced by bill or information, are now instituted by an
"action" (Rule 1). By the present Rules such actions are to be
commenced by writ of summons.
In Robertson v. Coulton, 9 Pr. R. 16, Osier, J., expressed the opin-
ion that actions formerly commenced by writ of capias must now be
commenced by writ of summons. This view was not concurred in
by Cameron, J., in Vetter v. Cowan, 46 U. 0. Q. B., 435, 441, but
.
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Aalea6-7
6
Costs of
im proper
form.
7
Form of
Writ.
' he determination of the point was not necessary in either case,
t seems likely tbat under this Rule a writ of summons must be
employed to commence an action ; but it is clear that a writ of
capias may be issued aa formerly, either before ( Vetter v. Cowan,
supra) or after (RohtrtHon v. Cou/ton, unpra), action brought, as a
proceeding ancillary to an action, and not abolished by the Jud.
Act (see 2 (J. L. T., 69).
It has not yet been determined how far R. 8. O., c. 55, is affected
by the Jud. Act, or whether an action of dower is now to be com-
menced by an ordinary writ of ijummonr . As that action was, under
R. S. U., c. 55, commenced by writ of summons, it would seem
that this Rule applies as M'ell as Rules relating to pleadings and the
ordinary proce16 ; 47 L. T., 446 ; 18 C. L. J., 161.)
A writ for service on persons domiciled within was served on
them without the jurisdiction. Leave was given to issue nunc pro
tunc a concurrent writ for service out of the jurisdiction, and to
amend the copies served in accordance therewith {Metcalfe, v. Davin,
6 Pr. R., 275).
8
4 [Where there is jurisdiction in any of the .^^[.'j-yg",^^
Superior Courts to proceed with a suit on a service senile out
out of Ontario], the writ of summons to be so served uoii.
(a) shall be in form No. 2, in Appendix (A) hereto,
with such variations as circumstances may require.
[Where a defendant is not a British subject, and is
not in British Dominions, notice of the writ of
summons is to be served in lieu of service of the writ,
and] such notice shall be in form No. 3 in the same
Part, with such variations as circumstances may re-
quire. (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 2, R. 5, schd.,
forms 2, 3 ; R. S. O., c. 50, ss. 48-53 ; G. O. Chy., No.s.
90-102 ; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852, s. 19).
The first clause in brackets is not in the English Rule, but does not
vary the effect of the Kule. At («) the English Rule has the words
"or of which notice is to be given out of the jurisdiction." In
other respects the Rule correspontls substantially with the English
Rule.
The second clause in brackets ia adopted from R. S. 0. c. 50, s.
45, and is not in the English Rule. Under section 19 of the 0. L.
P. Act of 1852, in England service on a foreigner resident out of the
jurisdiction was directed to be made in a similar way, and that
enactment has been held to be in force in England since the Judica-
ture Act ( Wentman v. Akbithoiatjet, E. M. Suickarefahrik, 1 Ex. D.
237, Beddimjton v. Bvxldlnntun, 1 P. D. 426) ; and to apply to the
Chancery Division equally with the other Divisions {Re Howard
Fadley v. Camphaunen, 10 Ch. D. 550). As to the form of alfidavit
of service (see Bustros v. Buatros, 14 Ch. D. 849, and Appendix C,
Form No. 32).
Where a writ for service on a foreigner out of the jurisdiction wasi
served on him while within the Jurisdiction on a temporary visit, a,
judgment signed by default of appearance was held regular (Snow v^
Cole, 7 Pr. R. 162).
9
5. Every writ of summons and every other writ Date and
shall bear date on the day on which the same is issued, ^*="*'^"' W""**
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Rules 9, 10 and shall be tested in the name of the President of
the High Court of Justice, and shall require the de-
fendant to appear thereto in ten days after service, if
the service is to be made in Ontario. (Comp. R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order 2, R. 8).
Corresponds substantially with the English Rule. I'he writ is in
England tested iu the name of the Lord Chancellor ; or, if the office
of Lord Chancellor is vacant, in the name of the Lord Chief Justice
of England. In Ontario by section 3, subsection 7 of the Act, the
President of the High Court is ' ' that one of the Presidents of the
Queen's Bench, Chancery and Common Pleas Divisions, who, for the
time being, is first in order of seniority. "
Every writ must have the full title of the action, including the
names of all the defendants, but need only be directed to the par-
ticular defendant or defendants intended to be served with it.
Where different times have to be mentioned for different defendants
to appear, the proper course is to issue concurrent writs ( Traill v.
Porttr, I L. R. Ir., 60).
A writ issued after the cause of action accrued, but on the same
day is good. The issue of the writ is the act of the party and not
of the (Jourt, and the Court will in such case inquire as to the actual
time, and not refer the act to the first moment of the day (€larh v.
Bradlaiujh, 7 Q. B. D. 151, 8 Q. B. D. 63 ; see Lord Dorchester v.
Petrie, 3 Doug. 273 ; Rob & Joseph Dig. 3,750).
The form of writ ( No. 1 ) notifies the defendant to appear within
ten days after service "inclusive of the day of such service" and
the time is to be so computed (see Cornish v. Maviiiiig 18 C, L. J.
76, 143 ; 2 C. L. T. 105, and Rule 456).
See notes to Rule 10 as to irregiilarities in the teste of writs.
Ameiidnieiit 6. The Court or a Judge may, at any stage of the
of Writ. proceedings, allow the plaintiff to amend the writ of
summons, in such manner and on such terms as may
seem just, {^ee R. Sup. C, Feb.. 1876, R. 6.)
Identical with the English Rule.
The plaintiff will have to pay tho costs of the amendment. An
order to amend has been held to be necessary, even though the writ
has not been served {per Lush, J., Anott, 60 L. T. Jour. 32 ; 1 Char.
Ch. Ca. 34), and this decision has been followed by Mr. Dalton in
Chambers (see Glohe, 6th Oct., 1881, and form 75 in App. ); see
contra under tlie former practice Worthington v. Boultan, 6 Pr. R.
68.
When a statement of cLiim has been deliveretl an amendment of
the indorsement on the writ seems to be unnecessary {Large v. Large,
W. N. 1877, 98 ; Johnson v. Palmer, 4 C. P. D. 262 ; but see Cony-
heare v. Leivis, W. N. 1881, 31 ; 44 L. T. 242 ; 29 W. R. .391 ; see
also Pe Jones, Eyre v. Cox, 24 W. R. 317). An action may, by
amendment of the writ and statement of claim, be turned into an
action without prejudice to a pending motion in the action, the neces-
sary sanction of the Attorney-General being obtained {Caldwell v.
Pagham Harbour Reclamation Company, 2 Ch. D. 221).
INDORSKMENTS ON WRITS.
163
Further proviaioii for the amendment of the indorsement on the Bnlea 10, 11
writ is made by Rule 11. When a writ has been amended so as to
introduce a new claim it must be served in the same way as the
original (The Casdupeia, 4 P. D. 188).
Irregularities may be amended either on motion by the plaintiff,
or leave to amend may be granted where the defendant moves to set
aside the writ. The following irregularities have been allowed to be
amended : — A writ signed by a Process Clerk issued after the appoint-
ment of his successor (StKvennon v. Williams, 7 Pr. R. 358) ; a writ
issued without the signature of the Process Clerk (Lahadie v. Darling,
7 Pr. R. .355) ; a writ tested in the name of a retired Chief Justice
after the appointment of his successor had been gazetted, but before
he had taken the oath {Nelson v. Jioy, 3 Pr. R. 226) ; a writ tested
in the name of a Lord Chancellor after his resignation and the
appointment of his successor (Pleasants v. East Dereham, ivision, and in other cases,
the officer who issues the writ will issue the certificate of Uh peiidtnn,
in the manner provided in R. S. O c. 111,8. 49, and R. 8. O. c. 4U,
88. 85) anil 90. Where a /w pciiitciixia required tlie plaintiff" should be
more precise than iu ordinary cases and should by the indorsement
deline generally the grounds of his claim to an interest in the laud,
(Shcppardv Kemmbj, 20 C. L. J. 118).
Where the title to land is not in question in the action, e. g.
in an alimony suit ( White v. Wli'itc, (5 Pr. it. 208^ it is improper to
issue a /«.s pciuhtis ; and if this api»ears from the indorsement on the
writ, the registration may l)e vacated on motion before the Master
in ( 'hanibers (ShiKir^tloh v. Brmon^ Referee
in Chambers, 5 June, 1878), and need not be referred by the Master
in Chambers to a J ui\gti {S/teppard v. Kenneihj, Sup.). (See Hep-
burn V. FuUun, 26 Gr. 597 ; Robinson v. Fickei-iny, 50 L. J. Chy. 527.)
12 2. The indorsement of claim may be to the effect
imiorsemcnt of such of the fomis in Part II. of Appendix(A.) hereto
as shall be applicable to the case, or if none be found
applicable then of such other simil.irly concise .form
as the nature of the case may require. (R. Sup. C.
1875, Order 3, R. 3.)
Identical with the English Rule.
13 3. If the plaintiff sues in a representative capacity,
acUon is in or if the defendant or any of the defendants is sued
uvecaimi'ity i" ^ representative capacity, the indorsement shall
shew, in manner appearing by the statement in Ap-
pendix (A) hereto. Part II„ sec. V., or by any other
statement to the hke effect, in what capacity the
plaintiff or defendant sues or is .sueJ. (Comp. R. Sup.
C 1875. Order 3, R. 4).
Identical with the English Rule.
SPKCIAL INDORSBMBNTS.
165
In Worrai-er v. Prifer, 2 Ch. D. 109, it was held by Jesael, U.K., Rules 13,14
and in Be Royle, 5 (Jh. D. 540, by Bacon V.O., anil in Adcock v.
Ptters, W. iV, 1876, 139; 2 Charl. NO. (Court) 288, by Malina,
V. C, that in an ordinary creditor's action for administration of the
real and personal bstatu of a deceased debtor, the action must be by
the plaintiff on behalt of himself and all the other creditors ; and the
writ must be indorsed accordingly. In the earlier case of Cooper v.
Btisseft, 1 Ch. I). GDI, Hall, V. C, had taken a contrary view. In
the later case of Ni/re v. Cox, 24 W. K. 317, Jeasel, M. R., said
that when it appeared in the statement of claim that the plaintiff
was suing on bulialf of himself and other creditors, it was not neces-
sary to amend the writ by the insertion of those words.
Where a judgment is applied for by motion under the Chancery
Orders 4(37, (3:i8, &c., it has not beeii the practice to require the style
of the cause to shew that the suit is on behalf of all the creditors,
&c. See also Be Blount, 27 W. K. 865.
A sta^amjiit of the representative capacity in wliich a ;)laintiff sues
cannot lie supplied from allegations in plaintiff's affidavits on a motion
(Hi/neii V. Fisher, 4 Ont. 78).
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4. In all actions where the plaintiff seeks merely to Special
recover a debt or liquidated demand in money payable *'^''""'""*°*
by the defendant with or without interest — arising
upon a contract, express or implied, as, for instance,
on a bill of exchange, promissory note, cheque, or
other simple contract debt, or on a bond or contract
under seal for payment of a liquidated amount of
money, or on a statute where the sum sought to be
recovered is a fixed sum of money or in the nature of
a debt, or on a guaranty, whether under seal or not,
where the claim against the principal is in respect of
such debt or liquidated demand, bill, cheque or note,
or on a trust, — the writ of summons may be specially
indorsed with the particulars of the amount sought to
be recovered, after giving credit for any payment or
set-off. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 3, R. 6 ; Comp. R. S.
0. c. 50, s. 19.)
Identical with the English Rule ; and the Rule substantially cor-
responds with s. 19 of the C. 1. P. Act, R. S. O. c. 50, but differs
in two points ; First, the Rule includes the case of a liquidated sum
payable on a trust, which the former section did not ; Secondly,
there are no words in the Rule, as there were in the section, limiting
its operation to cases in which the defendant resides within the juris-
diction. It will be observed that the use of this indorsement is
optional ; but if used it will entitle the plaintiff' to final judgment
in case of default of appearance, and even notwithstanding appear-
ance, unless the defendant can satisfy a Judge that he has a defence
or ought to be allowed to defend (see Rule 80).
For forms of special indorsement see Appendix A. No. 7. Such
forms must be substantially followed to entitle plaintiff to sign
judgment under Rules 72 or 8'>, but a merely formal difference will
not prejudice (per Archibald, J., Anon, W. N. 1876, 53).
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Rule 14i Where a writ had been Herved before the comineacement of the
Act it was held that there could be no indorsement under this Rule,
so as to enable the plaintiff to si^ judgment under Rule 80 {Anon.
1 Oharl. Ch. Ca. 45). There are, however, two decisions to the con-
trary ; see W. N. 1875, 2(50, 1 Charl. Ch. Oa. 49; and W. N,
187G, 12, 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 55, and notes to Rule 80.
As the object of the special indorsement is to give the defendant
an opportunity of avoiding further proceedings by payment of the
debt, as well as to entitle the plaintiff to a summary remedy, the in-
dorsement must give sutHcient particulars to enable the defendant to
satisfy his mind whether he ought to pay or resist. In Anon. W. N.
1875, p. 220, Lush, J., said that it could not be intended that a list
of items, extending perhaps over three or four years, should be in-
dorsed on the writ. In an action ft tlie price of goods sold, the
dates and amounts of consignments were helil neccHsary (Parpaite v.
Dickinmn, 38 L. T. 178 ; 26 W. R. 479).
The following indorsements have been held insufficient :
Insufficient (1) " The plaintiff 's claim is £399 P«. 7•
23S ; 1 Charl. Oh. Oa. 36, it was presumed that, under the Judi-
cature Act, particulars of claim would be unnecessary, as the state-
ment of claim or the indorsement on the writ should give full par-
ticulars This view has not, however, prevailed, see Barker v.
Wood, W. N. 1876, 56, 2 Chad. Ch. Oa. 15, where Archibal.l, J.,
made an order for particulars, saying, " I can see great convenience
in allowing particulars before the statement of claim, as the defen-
dant may withdraw." Where the plaintiff, as a claim, gave notice
that the particulars were tho.se indorsed (m the writ, Lindley, J.,
made an order for additional particulars (Cotton v. Houseman, VV.
N. 187(), p. 22 ; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 36). The form of application in
such case would seem to be, not for particulars, but for a further
statement of claim (Schomheni v. ZoebeUi, W. N. 1876, 106, 2
Charl. Ch. Oa. 36).
Where the plaintiff 's claim was not a merely legal demand for an
ascertained sixm but an equitable claim which if successful would
only lead to an account being taken, and particulars where not neces-
sary to enable e furiiiaheil in an action of
seduction (Tiiruvr v. Kjih, '2 (J. L. T. 311).
As to particuliira of countur-clainis »ee notes to llule 127.
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Indoneiiicnt
in casus uf
delit or
liquidiitud
deinanl.
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5. Where the plaintiff's claim i.s for a debt or liqui-
dated demand only, the indorsement, beside .stating
the nature of the claim, shall state the amount claimed
for debt, or in respect of such demand, and for costs,
respectively, and shall further state that upon pay-
ment thereof within [eight] days after service, or, in
case of a writ ,not for service within the jurisdiction,
within the time allowed for appearance, further pro-
ceedings will be stayed. Such statement may be in
the form in Appendi;c (A) hereto. Part II., .sec. 2.
The defendant may, notwithstanding such payment,
have the costs taxed, and if more than one-sixth shall
be disallowed the p.aintiff's .solicitor .shall pay the
costs of taxation. (Oomp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 3,
R. 7; R. S. O., c. 50, s. 18).
This is the same as the English Rule (7) referred to, except that
the latter names four days ; and is to the same etFect as section 18
of the C. L. P. Act (11. S.'u., c. 50).
The indorsement must state clearly what is debt and what costs
(Truahve v. Whitechnrch, 8 Dowl., P. (J. 8.37) ; anre than three miles from Temple Bar.
The Ontario Rule corresponds with the enactment in the Revised
Statute, except that the latter names place of abode instead of place
of business.
Where the plaintiff is out of the jurisdiction his address ought to
be indorsed though he appears by solicitor (McOreadi/ v. Henessy,
9 Pr. R. 489).
Where the suit was on behalf of " the plaintiff and all others the
underwriters of a steamship Cid at the time of loss in 1873 " it was
17
IiiildrMiMiieiit
ill inortgnge
SUitH WlllTe
iiiiiiuHliate
IHIMSI'Hsiun
or im.viiii'nt
desired.
18
Address of
l)liti'>tin' and
of solicitor.
! .
m
170
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rules 18, 19 h^i'l ^ii^t there was only one plaintiff, i. "^^d that his address alone
need be given ; the other persons mentioned were not plaintiffs
(Lvnthktj ,fec., v. Mc Andrew, W. N., 1875, 259, 1 Charl. Ch. Ca
58).
19
Address of
plaiiititf in
person.
g. Where a plaintiff sues in person, there shall be
indorsed upon the writ of summons, or notice in lieu
of service of a writ of summons, his place of resi-
dence and occupation.
(a) If his place of residence shall be more than two
miles from the office out of which the first process in
the cause shall be issued, there shali be indorsed also
another proper place, to be called his address for
service, which shall not be more than two miles from
such office, where writs, notices, petitions, orders, war-
rants and other documents, proceedings, and written
communications [not requiring personal service] may-
be left for him.
(h) If the writ or notice is not so indorsed, or if
such address or place be more than two miles from
the office aforesaid, then the opposite party shall be
at liberty to proceed by posting up in such office all
notices, petitions, orders, warrants and other docu-
ments, proceedings and written communications re-
quiring service. (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 4, R.
2 ; R. S. O. c 50, s. 17 ; Pules of T. T. 1856, No. 138
Ont. ; G. O. Chy., No. 44).
The English Order names three miles from Temple Bar, instead of
two from the issuing office. The words ' ' not requiring personal
service" are not contained, though they are of course implied, in the
English Rule. The clause (/>) is not in the English Rule, but corres-
ponds with the practice of the Courts (Archho'd's Practice, p. 176,
13th ed. ) The 0. L. P. Act, Rev. Stat., c. 50, s. 17, required only
that the plaintiff suing in person should mention the city, town,
incorporated or other village or township in which he resided.
The present Rule corresponds nearly with the Reg. (Jen. Trin.
Term, 1856, No. 188 (taken from English Rrle 166 of Hil. T., 1853),
except that, instead of the information being indorsed on the writ
that Rule re(|uired a memorandum to be left with the Clerk or
De{)uty Clerk of the Crown upon issuing the writ. The Chancery
Practice was governed by Order No. 44, and required the plaintiff,
if suing in person, to indorse on his bill his name and place of
residence ; and also, when his place of residence was more than three
miles from the ciice, where the bill was filed, another proper place
(to be called his address for service) not more than three miles from
the said office, where writs, notices, warrants, and other f'ocumenta,
proceedings and written communications might be left for him.
ISSUE OF WRITS OF SUMMONS,
171
No one but a solicitor or plaintiff in person may issue a writ. Kales 19-21
Where a person not a solicitor, but purporting to be next friend of a
married woman issued a ;vrit, the writ and all subsequent proceed-
ings were set aside {Sivann v. Swann, 43 L. T. 530 ; 25 Sol. Jour.
134).
As to sufficiency of address see Smith v. Dobbin, 3 Ex. D. 338.
As to what retainer of a solicitor authorizes him to issue a writ,
see Wray v. Kemp, W. N, 1884, 13 ; 32 W. R. 334.
20
lO.
issue writs.
In any action whatever the plaintifif wherever Plaint'^ s
• 3 J. • -J. c ^ri.1- option as to
resident may issue a writ of summons out oi thepiaceof
proper office in Toronto, or in any County. {See R. '^'*"*"
Sup. 0., 1875, Order 5, R. i ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 10 ; G.
O. Chy., No. yy.)
This Rule corresponds substantially with the English Rule, and
with the former practice in this Province as respects transitory
actions. District Registries were established in England by the
Judicature Act of 1873, s. 60, to decentralize the business, as far as
consistent .vith the due administration of justice
The writ in an action of ejectment may under this Rule issue out
of the proper office in any County without reference to the locality
of the land, though the trial must, under Rule 254, be in the County
where the land lies (Canada Permanent, ) is the same in the English Rule,
Where a solicitor has commenced an action in the name of a
plaintiff without authority, the plaintiff may, on notice to the
defendant and the solicitor, move that the action be dismissed, and
RENEWAL OF WRITS.
175
that the solicitor pay the costs of the plaintiff as between solicitor Rule 29-31.
and client, and the costs of the defendant as between party and
ip&Tty {Newbiggin-by-the-Sca Gas Co. v. Armstrong, 13 Ch. D. 310;
Nurse v. Durnford, 13 Ch D. 764 ; Wray v. Kemp, W. N. 1884, 13).
30
2, Where a writ is sued out by partners in the name Sessos^of
of their firm, the plaintiffs or their solicitor shall, on }{l.^;"g„i'',^g''a8
demand i.i writing by or on behalf of any defendant parmerB.
declare forthwith the names and places of residence
of all the persons constituting the firm.
(a) If the pla.intiffs or their solicitor shall fail to
comply with such demand, all proceedings in the
action may, upon an application for that purpose, be
stayed upon such terms as the Court or a Judge may
direct.
(h) Where the names of the partners are so declared,
the action shall proceed in the same manner, and the
same consequences in all respects shall follow as if
they had been named as the plaintiffs in the writ ; but
all proceedings shall nevertheless continue in the
name of the firm. (R. Sup. (a, 1875, Order 7, R. 2).
This Rule is the same as the English Rule.
By Rule 100 post, any party to an action in which partners either
sue or are sued in the name of their firm may apply by summons for
a statement of the names of the partners, to be furnished in such
manner, and verified on oath or otiierwise, as may be ordered.
ORDER V.
RENEWAL OF WRIT.
31
I. No original writ of summons shall be in force ^»':'^'="cy "<"
for more than twelve months from the day of the date
thereof, including the day of such date ; but if any Renewal.
defendant therein named shall not have been served
therewith, the plaintiff may, before the expiration of
the twelve months, apply to a Judge for leave to serve
the writ after, and notwithstanding the lapse of, the
said period.
{a) The Judge, if satisfied that reasonable efforts
have been made to serve such defendant, or for other
good reason, may order that the service shall be good
if made within twelve months of the date of the
order ; and so from time to time during the currency
of the further period allowed.
i !
176
ONTARIO JUDICATUKK ACT, 1881.
I:
Rule 31. (b) The writ shall in such case be renewed by being
marked with the date of the day, month and year of
such renewal ; such renewal to be so marked by the
proper officer upon delivery to him by the plaintiff or
his solicitor of a memorandum in Form No. 76, in
Appendix E.
(c) In such case the original writ shall be available,
to prevent the operation of any statute whereby the
time for the commencement of the action is lirrited
and for all other purposes, from the date of the original
issue of the writ. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, (Jrder 8,
R. I ; R. S. O. c. 50, ss. 27-29 ; G. O. Chy., Nos.
93-98.)
The Eiiglisli Rule provides for the renewal being marked with a
seal.
This Rule introduced an important change. Theretofore the writ,
if not served, might, as of right, during its currency, be renewed for
six months from the date of renewal, and so on from time to time
during th* "irrency of the renewed writ ; so as to keep the action
ahve without service, and thereby defeat the Statute of Limitations
f< indefinite time ; whereas under this Rule a writ can only Vje
rt r.ew d b_\ leave, and if reasonable efforts have been made to serve
the defendant, or for other good reason.
It is only the original writ that casi be renewed. Where, there-
fore, a writ wliich had been once renewed was lost, the Court refused
to direct the ofhcer to seal a verified copy {Davien v. GarUwd, 1
Q. B. D. 250). Semblt a concurrent writ might have been issued.
The writ will expire at midnight preceding the anniversary of its
issue. See Fitch v. Walker, 7 I'r. R. 8.
Where a writ was renewed for six months from 6th April, 1881,
under the former practice and was served on 27th Dec, 1881, it was
held that the writ being in force on 22nd Aug., 1881 (when the Jud.
Act came into force), it was continued in force under this Rule for a
year, and service was therefore good (Mackelcan v. Bee.ke.t, 9 Pr.
R. 289).
The twelve months are calendar months ( Rule 454) and run from
the date of the writ (Re Joixn, Eyre v, Cox, 46 L. J. (Jh. 316 ; W.
N. 1877, 38) ; and vacation is included (see Rule 461, and Mulliu
V. Bonjor, 5 Ir. C. L. 475).
By Rule 462 a Court or Judge may enlarge the time for any pro-
ceeding, and although the prescribed time has elapsed. In lie
Jones, Eyre v. Cox, supra, Jessel M R., allowed a writ to be renewed
after its period of currency had expired, the plaintiif not having
been able to serve it. But where the Statute of Limitations had in
the meantime run, the Queen's Bench Division held that it could
not renew the writ (Doyle v. Kaufman, 3 Q. B. D. 7, affirmed in
Appeal, 340).
Where a writ was taken out in the C. P. Div. so as to save the
Statute of Limitations, but not served, and after the period of the
Statute had run, but before the expiration of the writ, an adminis-
tration action was commenced in the Chancery Div. , it was held
SERVICr: OF WRIT.
177
that the writ in the C. P. Div. did not keep the debt alive for the Boles 31-34
purpose of the administration suit (Manhy v. Manhy, 3 Ch. D. 101).
Where the writ has expired before service, the copy and service
of the writ may be set aside, but not the original writ (Fitch v.
Walker, 7 Pr. R. 8).
Where a defendant has been served with an unrenewed writ after
the expiration of twelve months from the date of its issue, he pro-
bably cannot treat it as a nullity, but should apply to set aside tlie
service for irregularity (see Rule 473, and Hemp v. Warren, II M. &
W. 103, 2 Dowl., N. S. 758).
32
2. The production of a writ of summons purporting Evidence of
to have been renewed in manner aforesaid shall be
sufficient prima f.icie evidence, for all purposes, of the
writ having been so renewed, and of the commence-
ment of the action as of the date of the issue of the
writ in manner provided as aforesaid. (Comp. R.
Sup. C. 1875, Order 8, Rule 2 ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 28 ;
Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852, s. 13.)
This corresponds in substance with the English C. L. P. Act,
18r)2, 8. 13, and with U. S. U., c. 50, s. 28.
i I
( ) R D £ R V 1 .
SERVICE OF WRIT OF SUMMONS.
1 . — Mode of Service. 00
1. No service of writ shall be required where the undertaking
defendant by his solicitor accepts service, and [under- seiv'ice.''*
takes to enter] an appearance. (R. Sup. C, Order 9,
Rule I ; G. O., Chy., No. 47.)
The English Rule has the word " enters " instead of the words in
brackets.
34
2. Where service is required the writ shall, wherever Personal
it is practicable, be served [by the same person and in stitutionai
the same manner as service is now made ; and where ''®'"^'<^^'
personal service is required] if it be made to appear to
the Court or Judge on affidavit that the plaintiff is
from any'cause unable to effect prompt personal ser-
vice, the Court or Judge may make such order for
substituted or other service, or for the substitution of
notice for service, as may seem just. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 9, R. 2 ; Ih , Order 10 ; R. S. O. c. 16, ss. 32, 33 ;
c. 40, s. 95 ; c. 50, ss. 20, 23 ; Eng. C. L. P. Act of
1852, s. 17; G. O. Chy.. Nos. 99-102; Eng. Consol
Orders, No. 10, R. 6, 7.)
12
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\ I
#
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i t
178
Bnle 34.
R. 8. O. c
50, a. SS6.
Personal
■ervice.
Who may
serve writs
Substitutt'd
Survice.
Ffirmerly.
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881,
Instead of the words in brackets the English Rule has the words
" in the manner in which personal service is now made ;" the sub-
sequent part of the Rule corresponds with the English Rule.
The modes of service had previously not been the same in
Chancery and in a Common Law action (see Chy. Gen. Orders, 87,
et. seq., and Rev. Stat. c. 40, ss. 92-94, and Rev. Stat.c. 50, 88.20-
24). Under section 20 of the C. L, P. Act (Rev. Stat. c. 50), service
of the writ was required to be personal wherever practicable, and
therefore leaving a copy with a female servant at the lodging of
defendant, has been held not to be good service (Price v. Thomas, 1 1
C. B. 543) ; though if the service were shewn to have come to the
knowledge of defendant, leave t<> proceed might be granted. The
above service, if of a bill in Chancery, would probably have been
held sufficient under Chy. Gen. Order 87 (see Elliot v. Beard, 2
Chy. (!h. 80). Where, however, the service had not been personal,
notice of motion to take the bill pro e.ovfenxo was required to be
served personally, or as the Court might direct (see Chy. Order 107
and 108).
See notes to Rule 42, as to service of corporations.
Pirsonal service may be by delivering the process into the defen-
dant's hand ; or by seeing him and bringing the process to his notice
(ThoviHon \. Pheiicy, 1 iJowl. 441); and shewing him the original
if he desires it (O'ofjijs v. Buiithiijtower, 12 M. & VV. 503) within a
reasonable time after service {'/ fioman v. Pearce, 2 B. & C. 701 ;
Petit V. AmhroHe, C Al . & S. 274; a quarter of an hour was con-
sidered reasonable time in West/ty v. Jonen, 5 Moo. 162) ; or if he
It fuses to receive the copy, after being told its nature and being
tendered it, then by placing it on his person (Bell v. Vincent, 7 D.
& R. 238), or by throwing it down in his presence (1 Dowl. 443).
The co|iy must, however, be left with tlie defendant and not merely
shewn to him ( Worleij v. Glover, 2 Str. 877), even though he refuses
t') take it (Piyeon v. Bruce, 8 Taunt. 410 ; Ervin v. Powley, 2 U. C.
U. 270).
By the practice iu the Common Law Coui'ts, anyone might serve
pr.ijcrs. But by R. S. O. o. 50, s. 335, "No n)ileage shall be taxed
or allowed for the service of any writ, paper or proceeding, without
an affidavit being made and produced to the proper Taxing Officer,
stating tlie sum actually disl)ursed and paid for such mileage, and
the name of the party to whom such payment has been made ; and,
except in the cases provided for in the 23rd section of this Act, no
fees shall be allowed for the mileage or service of writs of summons
« ■ other tnentie process unless served and sworn in the affidavit of
service to have been served, by the Slieriff'. his Deputy or Bailiti",
being a literate person (or f)y a Coroner when the Sheriflf is a party
til the suit), nor unless a return of the Sheriff or Coroner las the case
may be) is indorsed thereon." The practice was formerly similar in
(iiancery under Order 21)8, but that Order was rescinded by Order
GIG, and thereafter any reasonable sum paid for serving proceedings
might be taxed, ni matter by whom the service was effected. Under
tlie present tariff (item 14) the costs of service of a writ by a person
.other than a sheriff are only taxable where sheriff lias made default.
{See R. i5. O. c. 50, s. 24).
.Substituted service was not in use in the Common Law Courts.
The equivalent practice was that provided by R. S. O. c. 50, s. 20,
under which, if reasonable efforts had been made to effect service,
and either the writ had come to the defendant's knowledge or he
wilfully evaded service, an order might be obtained to proceed as if
SUBSTITUTED 8KRVICE.
179
pei-sonal service had been efteuted . In (.Chancery, substituted, service Jnle 34.
was allowed wherever necessary (see Hope v. Hope, 19 Jieav, 237 ;
4 D. M. & (t. 3*28), and this jurisdiction was enlarged by Statute
Rev. Stat. c. 40, s. i>4, (printed infra p. 181) :
The present Rule gives a wide discretion to the Court. It allows Prenent
substituted service to be ordered if, from any cause, the plaintiff is practice.
unable to effect prompt personal service, and applies to a case of
persons sued in the name of a firm when no person having control or
mauagenient of the buiiness can be found. (ShiUito v. (Jhild cfc Co.,
W. N. 1883, 208.)
Where defendant has an agent within the jurisdiction, su])stitu- When
tional service may l)e allowed on such agent, e. rj. a managing clerk allowed,
at his place of business {Annitinje v. FUzwUliam, W. N. 1875, 238) ;
general agents (Jones v (Jar(fdl,, II L. 'I'., N. S. 566) ; special agents
(Hohhouae v. Court net/, 1'2 Sim. 140) ; solicitor.^ who had acted for
defendant ( ffonihi/ v. Holmes, 4 Ha. 306 ; Watt v. Harnett, 3 Q. B.
D. 183, 3*53 ; Tottenham v. Barry, 12 (^.h. D. 7!)8).
As was said in Watt v. Barnett, 3 Q. B. [). 367, substituted service
may be properly ordered upon any persons with whom tlie Court is
satisfied that the party is in communication. The Court has a right
to consider that the copy of writ served will be sent on, and tlie
service will be good, though the service is not in fact communicated.
In cases decided under the former Chancery practice the agent was
required to be such in relation to the subject matter of the suit,
(Allan V Pjiper, 5 U. <1 L. J. 118 ; Cuppk-s v. Yorston, 2 Chy. Ch.
31 ; Vannlffe v. Taylor, 2 (irr. 617 ; Doremus v. Kennedy, 2 (ir. Qtr>1) ;
but under the present practice onUjrs have been made though the
person serveil has no connexion with the subject of the suit, if only he
is likely to communicate tlie fact of service to the defendant (see Watt
V. Barnett, xupra).
Wliere detendants wife or other relative or person is shewn to be or
to Ije likely to be in communication with him and is within the juris-
diction, service m:iv be allowed on such person (Dicker v. Clarke, 1 1
W. 11. 6;!.'); Bank of Wkitehaoen v. Thompson, VV. N. 1877, 45;
S unirnlU" v. Jo:/r,e, I Ciiy. (^ii. 35S) ; and even under the former
Chancery practice such service has been allowed though the relative
was not shewn to be at the time in communication with defendant
(Cameron v. Baker, 2 Chy. Ch. 281). Such service may be accom-
panied by advertising where the person upon whom substitute;!
service is made, may not be able to communicate with defendant,
(Bank of Whiteluiven v. Thompson, Cameron v. Baker, supra, Coul-
bourn v. Carshaw, 32 W. R. 33, ) or by mailing to an address at which
defendant is shewn to have recently been (C apples v. Yor.Uon, supra. )
Where a bill hvd been filed for foreclosure, and the defendant the
official assignee of the mortgagor absconded ^efore service effected,
service was allowed substitutiunally upon one of the Inspectors of
the estate (London Canadian Loan <{; Agenci/ Co. v. Thompson, 8
Fr. R. 91).
Substituted service will not be ordered under this Rule unless it When not
is shewn that prompt personal service cannot be effected, 'i'he face '^'••^w*"*-
of a defendant lieing out of the juris;lictiou is not alone a reason for
dispensing with personal service. He must be evading service, or
his whereabouts \!iX\.k.\\ow 11 (Rohert son v. Mero, 9 Pr. R. 510). Where
his residence can be ascertaineil by examination of relatives, that
course will doubtless be pr ip f as formerly in Chancery (see
. M
: " t
\m
I 1
h..
McMurrich v. Hot/an,
Chy. Ch. 282).
I Chy. Ohi. 307 ; McDonald v. McMillen 2
180
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 18tJl.
Enle 34. Substituted service will not be ordered, .'nder this Rule, of a writ
which could not have effectually been served personally — as a writ
against a colonial government (iSlomnn v. Ounernur of -\ tw Zealand,
1 C. P. D. 503).
Princii)le of. ''he principle upon which substituted service is granted is that the
service is likely to come to the knowledge of the party (Hope v.
Hope, siijira ; Furher v. King, 29 VV.K. .').S.')) ; where therefore the
defendant was shewn to have absconded from his residence and place
of business leave to serve him substitutionaliy, by leaving copies of
the writ .at those places, was refused and service was allowed by
advertising. ( Wolrerhampton A- StafordHhire liunkinq Co. v. Bond,
43 L. T. 72; 29 W.li. 599.)
Not confined The provision for substituted service has been held in England, by
to service of Denman, .J., in Chamlters, to relate only to service of writs of
writs. sunmious or notices thereof, and therefore substituted service of a
notice of application for a writ of attachmtnt was refused (Anon. W.
K. 1870, 105 ; 2 tJharl. Ch. ('a. 2{)\. It is presumed, however,
that notices under Rule 108 may he so served, and that, under their
general jurisdiction, the CJourts of this Province may order such
service of all papers not recjuired, to be personally served (see JUc-
Tai/i/art v. Merrill. 7 Pr. R. 405). .Substituted service has been
allowed of proceedings to set aside fraudulent conveyances under R.
S. (). c.49 s. 10 (DohKOH v. Mars/iall,\), Pr. R. I) ; and in England of
a notice of motion {Cook v. JJti/ W N. 1870, 122 ; Hamilton v.
DarieH, W.N. 1880 82 ; see Dan. Pr. 1442) ; an order for an interim
injunction ( )'(>H«,7 v. Ura.s.scj/, 1 (;h. D. 277.; a summons to shew
cause where defendant was evading service {Hunt v . Austin, \i\. p.
Ahmon, 9 Q. B. D. 598); a notice of .appeal {Ex. p. yVurhiir^, lie
Whallei/, 24 Ch. D. 364) ; and a notice of motion for an administration
order under (/'hy. (Jen. O. 038 [Jfe Allan, 9 Pr. R. 277); see also Jie
Morant, W. N. 1879, 144.
An order to proceed in absence of service, will not be made ; sub-
stituted or equivalent service must be obtained if personal service or
acctjptancc of service cannot be obtained (\V. >« . 1875, p. 202; 1
Charl. Ch. Ca. 37).
Substitution In Cook v. Dey, 2 Ch. \). 218 it was held by V. C. Hall, that the
of notice for gubstitiition of notice for service mentioned in the latter part of the
service. Kule is not intended to apply to ordinary cases of persons not able
to be found, but who were within the jurisdiction. He therefore
directed substituteil service of the writ by advertising, and by leav-
ing a copy at defendant's office and lodgings. In Leddell v. Mc-
Doiuiall, 22 Sol. Jour. 838, Manisty, .J. held the Court had power
to make an order for substitution of notice for service within the
jurisdiction. See also in Ont., R. S. O. c. 40, s. 94, infra, p. 181.
In such cases the time for appearance runs from the time the order
takes effect, that is, from the service of the writ at the place men-
tioned or issue of the advertisement, whichever is the later (Crone
V. Jullion^Ch. D. 220 ; see also Johnson v. Moffat, \V. N. 1875.
248, 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 39).
Where defendant gave his club as his address and an order for
substitutional service having been granted on an affidavit of a clerk
that he had been to the defendant's residence but had been unable to
effect personal service, and judgment by default was signed on the
substituted service, the affidavit was considered misleading and the
order for substitutional service was set aside though two years had
elapsed since signing of judgment (Johnson v. Memies, 72 L. T.
Jour. 348).
When ser-
vice set
aside.
Whitle,}
SUBSTITUTED SERVICE.
181
An order diructing substitutional service upon solicitors of ilefend- Eale 34-
ant in a former action was set aside, it being shewn that the solicitors
had ceased to act for defendant in such former action ( The. Pom-
meraiila, 4 V. I). 195).
Substituted service, when duly effected, is for all purposes ecjuiva- Practice,
lent to personal service ( Watt v. Harnett, 3 Q B. D. 'MY^).
When it is necessary to effect substitutional service on several
defendants at the suit of the same plaintiff, and the api)liuation is
based on the same facts, a single affidavit may bu used setting out
the necessary facts and entitled in all the actions (Orkney v.
Shanahan, 8 L. 11. Ir. I.^S).
(Josts of motion for leave to effect substituted service are taxable Costs.
in the cause (Eaijer v. Biicklei/, 8 L. R. Ir. 99).
Rev. Stat. Ont. c 40, s. 94, provides as follows : —
" 94. Where a defendant or respondent in any suit or matter is ab- Service by
sent from the Province or cannot be fouml therein to be served, the °*''®'' ™"<1'"
Court may authorize proceedings to be taken against him according
to the practice of th ■ "^'ourt in the case of a defendant, whose resi-
dence is unknown, Oi .n any other manner that may be provided or
ordered, i/ the (J )urt shaU, under the circumstances of the case,
deem such mode of proceeding conducive to the ends of justice."
28 Vict. c. 17, 8. 12.
This Act, which, it is apprehended, may still be applied, (see
Dohmn v. Marnfuill, 9 Pr. R. I ) was held to apply to cases where
defendants are very numerous or where they reside out of the juris-
diction at a very great distance, or where the residence is not known
at all, or where from any other cause it would be difficult or expen-
sive to effect a "ervice (Pearxun v. (Jamphell, 2 Chy. Ch. 25). Ad-
vertising has been dispensed with wliere it would be useless, and
service allowed by mailing to the address of defendant's brother
resident in the Province, though not in any way an agent of defen-
dant (Cooper V. Lane, I Chy. Ch. S(i3).
A combination of different modes of effecting service where
defendant's address is nob known or he cannot be found may 1)6
ordered, depending upon the circumstances of the particular case.
Examples. — Where the defendant was supposed to be within the
jurisdiction but had absconded or was evading service, service
allowed by leaving copies of writ at his last lodgings and place of
business and by advertising or mailing (Cook v. Dey, 2 Ch. D. 218 ;
Capes V. Brewer, 24 W. R. 40); by serving tenants of lands in
question in the action to whom the defendant had given notice to
pay rents to him, and advertisement (Crane v. Jullion, 2 Ch. D. 220) ;
by leaving copy of writ at defendant's only known place of residence,
a club, and serving solicitors who refused to accept service but hai
acted in other matters for defendant (Rafael v. Ontflej/, 34 L. T.
124 ; see Anon, 1 Char. Ch. Ca. 38) ; by mailing to his address and
advertizing (Hamilton v. Daoies, W. N. 1880, 82); by serving
defendant's wife, leaving copies at his residence and advertizing
(Mallows V. Bannister, W.N. 1882, 183; 31 W. R. 238). Where
defendant is out of the jurisdiction but his whereabouts i ^.l nown,
service may be allowed by advertising alone if no agent within the
jurisdiction or person likely to be in communication with defendant
(Hartley v. DiUce, 35 L. T. 706 ; Gordon v. HaniM, « Pr. R. 266 ;
Whitley v. Honeywell, 24 W. R. 851) ; or by advertising and mailing
to v.ii-ious addresses at which defendant has been heard of (Stimson
V. . 363).
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Married
Women.
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guardian
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2. — On partkuUtr Defendants.
3. A married woman shall be served in the same
manner as a party to a suit or matter, not under any
disability, is now served ; and tiic like proceedings may
be had on such service and with the like effect, as if
tiie married woman were a /cfne, auh,. (SfeG. O. Ohy.,
No. 613 ; K. S. C). c. 125, s. 20.)
This IJiile corresponds with tlie (Chancery Order No. 61.'{. The
Knglihli !!ule 11. S. (". 187"), Order 'A, Rule li, provided *-hat, where
the husbantl an Pr R. '200, un ler the former practice in a
redemption suit to which the widow an lendant.-}. 'i'he present practice is,
however, difTerent. In H^jdijliUi v. Hodifins (\lr. Dalton, March,
1882), the mother of infants defendants of tender years who was
also their guardian, appointed by the Surrogate for the purpose of
taking proceedings on their behalf for partition of the lands in
question under the Partition .\ct, applied to have a guardian other
than the official guardian appointed. 'I'here was no conflict of interest
and the action involved a partition of lands inherited by the infants
from their grandfather, but the Master in Chambers held that there
was no sufficient reason for acting under the power conferred by this
Rule, and that the policy adopted by the i.'ules of appointing the
official guardian was not to be tleparted fnui without some reason,
apart from the wishes of those who naturally have the care of the
infants' interests.
On an application at the instance of an infant of 18 who was
considered capable of exorcising a sounil discretion in managing his
own affairs and applied with the apjtrobation of his father, a guardian
nominated by the infant was appointed under above clause {<•) in the
place of the official guardian {McKemie v. Dwi(jht, 2 C. L. 1'. 3o9).
Where an infant resided out of the Province and his interest in Practice in
the suit was small, the official guardian was on motion allowed to be umler'u. 30.
served for him ( Wetherhead v. fVetherhead, 9 Pr. R. 96). It is now,
however, established that in the cases in which this Kule and Rule
37 do not apply the former Chancery practice is still to be followed
iRew v. Anthonii. 9 Pr. R. 515).
The following Chancery orders regulate the practice in such
cases : —
" 610 In any proceeding in the Court in which it may be neces- ehy. Orders
sary to appoint a guardian ad lUem for an infant, the person desiring 6 lO-tiia.
such appointment shall, upon an allegation contained in the prcBcipe
of the infancy of the person for whom such guardian is sought, be
entitled to an order fx parte from the Clerk of Records and Writs,
or, where the bill is filed or the proceedings are taken outside of
Toronto, from the I Jeputy- Registrar of the County where such bill
is Hied or proceedings are had appointing a guardian ad litem to such
infant."
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Bnles 36-38 The pruecipe order will now appoint the official guardian to be the
guardian ad litem [Rew v. Anthony, 9 Pr. R. 545) unless he is acting
in the matter for parties adversely interested, in which case a special
application will have to be made.
Chy. Orders "611. With the order appointing such guardian shall be served on
611, 612.
37
Service ou
infant
personally.
88
Lunatic.
the guardian one copy of the procee. ^r, 1 Chy. Ch. 393).
6. Where a lunatic or person of unsound mind not
so found by inquisition [or judicial declaration] is a
defendant to the action, service on the committee of
the lunatic, or on the person with whom the person of
unsound mind resides, or under whose care he or she
is, shall, unless the Court or Judge otherwise orders,
be deemed good service on such defendant. (Comp.
R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 9, R. 5 : R. S. O., c. 40, s. 70 ;
c. 220, ss. 49-51 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 517-520.)
Same as the English Rule, except the words in brackets. The R.
S. (). c. 40 s. 65, authorizes the Court of Chancery or a Judge to de-
clare a person a lunatic without an imiuisition.
Where a lunatic had no committee, service was in England directed
to be on the keeper of an asylum where the lunatic was living
(Thorn v. Smith, W. N. 1879, p. 81, 27 W. R. 617.) It is the duty
of the keeper of an asylum to allow the writ to be served, (Denison
v. HardinijH, W. N. 1867, 17,) unless the service might be injurious
to the lunatic.
By R. S. O., c. 220, s. 49 however, the Inspector of Prisons and
Public Charities is ex officio, and by his name of office, the committee
PARTNERS.
185
of every lunatic who has no other committee and who is detained in Bules 38-41
a public asylum, and it is presumed that in such case service may be
made upon the Inspector.
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7. No further proceedings are to be taken against ^JJ^J"*^'*" *"*
such a defendant who has no committee until a
guardian ad litem is appointed. {See G. O. Chy.,
No. 518.)
See notes to Rules 69 and 124.
3. — On Partners and other Bodies.
40
nami'offlnn.
8, Where partners are sued in the name of their firm, Partners,
the writ shall be served either upon any one or more
of the partners, or, at the principal place within
Ontario of the business of the partnership, upon any
person having at the time of service the control or
management of the partnership business there ; and,
subject to the Rules hereinafter contained, such service
shall be deemed good service upon the firm. (R. Sup.
C, 1875 Order 9, R. 6.)
Same as the English Rule.
Service on a person who is not a partner may be discharged with
costs on the application of the firm (Nelson v. Pantorhio, 49
L. T. 564).
41
Q. Where one person carrying on business in theP^.™"" .
name of a firm apparently consistmg of more than ness under
one person, shall be sued in the firm name, the writ ^
may be served at the principal place within Ontario of
the business so carried on upon any person having at
the time of service the control or management of the
business there ; and, subject to any Rules of Court,
such service shall be deemed good service on the
person so sued. (R. Sup. C , June 1876, R. 4.)
Same as the English Rule.
This Rule does not apply where tlie person so carrying on business
lias become a lunatic. Rule 38 in such case applies (Fore Street
Warehoiise Co v. Durrant ,i- Co., 10 Q. B. D. 471).
The power to partners to sue and be sued in the name of their firm is
new ( Rule 100) . In such cases, if partners are suing in the name of the
tirm, they must, on the demand of the defendant, disclose the names
of the partners ; and whether suing or being sued, they may be
ordered by a Judge, on the application of any party to the action,
to make such disclosure (Rule 30 and 100. ) If a firm is sued as such,
service may be eflfected either upon any one or more of the partners,
or at the principal place of business of the partnership upon any
person having the control or management of the business. The part-
ners are to appear individually in their own names, but all sub-
sequent proceedings go on in the name of the firm ( llule 57). .
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Bnles 41, 42 Where a partnership unregistered existed between A B and
under the style A &. Co. and A absconded, and three days later (' made
a secret assignment of his interest in the business to B, and two
days thereafter, before the announcement was matie public, C was
served with a writ in an action against the firm by its lirm name, of
which proceedings B was aware, it was held that the service was
good (Bank of Hamilton v. Blakealee, 9 Pr. R. 130).
Though the partners in such action are to appear individually
(Rule 57) the judgment is not against them individually, but mu8t
follow the writ antl be against the firm (Jackson v. Litchfield, 8 Q.
B. D. 474) ; (see discussion of this case iu 17 L. J. 324).
After judgment against the firm, execution may issue against any
property of the firm, or against any person admitted or adjudged to
be a partner, or against any person served as a partner with the
writ who has failed to appear. If the judgment creditor claims to
be entitled to issue execution against any one else as a partner in the
firm, he may apply for an order to that effect, and an issue may be
directed to try the question (Rule 340).
If a business is carried (jii l»v a single individual he may be sued
iu the firm name. Rule 41 jn-ovides for the service of the writ ;
Rule 57 provides for the defendant's appearance.
A person residing abroad, but carrying on business in this Province
under a firm apparently consisting of more than one person, maybe
sued here, and the writ may be served at his place of business in
this Province ((rNeil v. damn, 4fi \u J. Q B. 191).
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Corpora-
tiouH.
Form IT
lo. Where by any statute provision is made for
service of any writ of summons, bill, petition or other
process upon any corporation or any society or fel-
lowship, or any body or number of persons, whether
corporate or otherwise, every writ of summons may
be served in the manner so provided. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 9, R. 7 ; R. S. O., c. 50, s.s. 21. 22 ; c. 149,
s. 43 ; c. 1 50, s. 60).
The following sections of the ('. L. P. Act, Rev. Stat c. 50, ss.
practiceeon-21, 22, prescribe tlie mode of service of a writ of summons upon
corporations :
R. S. O. "21. ICvery such writ issued against a corporation aggregate, and,
c. 60, 8. 21. ill the absence of its api>earance by attorney, all papers and proceed-
ings in the action before final judgment may be served on the Mayor,
Warden, Reeve, President, or other hea I officer, or on the Town-
ship, Town, City or County Clerk, or on the Cashier, Manager,
Treasurer or Seci'etary, Clerk or Agent of such corporation, or of
any branch or agency thereof in Ontario ,• and every person who,
within Ontario, transacts or carries on any of the business of, or
any business for, any corporation whose chief place of business is
without the limits of Ontario, shall, for the purpose oi being served
with a writ ri summons issued against such corporation, be deemed
the Agent thereof."
The first part of this section applies only to corporations whose
chief place of business is within the Province. Service within the
Province on the President of a foreign corporation was held bad
where it was not shoM'ii that he transacted any business there
{Wil>*on V. Ddroit A- Milwank><' Rji Co., 3 Pr. R. 37). Where a
SERVICE OP CORPORATIONS. 187
foreign Insurance Co. had a bead office for the Province in Toronto BuJe 42.
service on the local agent of the Co. at Ottawa was hehl good
uiider'this section notwithstanding th« provisions of the Dom. Act,
40 V. c 42, s. 39 ( Wilson v. JiJfna lAfc Iimirance Co., 8 Pr. R 131 .)
" '22. Every writ of summons issuetl against a railway, telegraph, lb., s. 'J2.
or express corporation, and all subsequent papers and proceedings,
in the evenc of an appearance not having been duly entered, may be
served on the Agent of such corporation, at any branch or agency
there v)f, or on any Station Master of any railway company, or on
any Telegraph Operator or Express Agent, having charge of any tele-
graph or express office belonging to such corporation ; and any such
.Master, Operator or Express Agent shall, for the purpose of being
served with a writ of summons issued against such corporation, or
any i)aper or proceeding as aforesaid, in the event of non-appearance,
be deemed the Agent thereof."
Chy. (len. Orders 91 & 9.' prescribe the mode of service of a bill Ch. Ord. 91.
iipftn corporations. These Orders are as follows :
"91 . Service of a bill of complaint within the jurisdiction of the
Court upon a corporation aggregate, is to be eflFected })y personal
servicv! of an office-copy thereof on the Warden, Reeve, Mayor or
Clerk, in (uvse of a municipal corporation, or on the President, Man-
ager or other head officer, or the Cashier, Treasurer or Secretary, at
the head office, or at any branch or agency in Ontario, or on any
other person discharging the like duties, in the case of .any other
corporation. "
Thi.s order applies only to services of corporations within the jur-
isdiction and does not authorize service on an agent (CumpheUx.
Tni/lof, 1 Chy. Ch. 2). The next Order applies to foreign (corpora-
tions which may be served at any agency within the Province [Jnoin
V. Lnnriishiri', etc., 2 Chy. Ch. 291 ; Howland v. Griermn, 5 U. C.
L J. 19.)
"92. Where a foreign corporation aggregate, defendant to a bill /ft. 9-'.
of compLaint, has no branch or agency in Ontario, service of the bill
upon such corporation may be effected, out of the jurisdiction, by
personal service of an office-copy thereof on the Warden, Reeve,
Mayor, Clerk, President, Manager, or other head officer, or on the
Cashier. Treasurer, or Secretary of such corporation, or other person
discharging the like duties, as in the case of service in Ontario."
VoT the mode of serving companies incorporated by special Act Cos. by
and by letters patent, see Rev. Stat. c. 149, s. 43, and c. 150, s. 60, '''*'^<-'"^
as to companies incorporated by the authority of the Legislature of ''pgg|!ji°^gt
Ontario ; and 32-3 Vict. c. 12, s. 41, (U) and 40 Vict. c. 43, s. 61,
(D) as to companies incorporated by the authority of the Dominion
Parliament ; and 40 Vict. c. 42, s. 9 (1)), as to Insurance Companies.
See also White v. Land and Water, etc. Co., W. N. 1S83, 174.
It has been held that a foreign corporation, having a place of Foreign cor-
business and trading in England, may be sued there, and served in porations.
the manner pointed out in section 16 of the C. L. P. Act of 1852,
the officer being for this ]mrpose in England a head officer (Newhif
V. f'on Oppen, L. R. 7 Q. B. 293 ; Falniei-v. GoukVn Mannfacturimj
Co., W. N. 1884, 63 ; see also per Lord St. Leonards in The Carroti
Iron Company v. Alaclaren, 5 H. L. C. at p. 459) But service on a
mere booking clerk of a Scotch railway company at a station on an
English railway over which the Scotch company had running
powers was held insufficient in Mackereth v. Glasyoto and South
Wexterv Hallway Co., L. R, 8 Ex. 149.
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Eules 42-44 Where, by a Statute, service of a writ might be eflfectetl by being
left at, or sent by post to, the company's ortice, or given to the secre-
tary or, if no secretary, to a director, and the company had no otfice,
and was being sued by the secretary, service on a director was held
invalid ( Lawrenson v. Dublin Mt'tropoliidn .t-c, Raihoni/, 37 L. T. 3*2),
A colonial (xovernment (Sloman v. Governor of New Ziahtnd, 1. (.'.
P. I). o()3), and a foreign Government (Stromhenj v. Costa Bica,
29 W. R. 125) have been held, not to be corporations with tliis Rule,
It has been decided under the English Rule 03, and s. 100 of the
Act of 187i) [see s. 93 of Ont. Judicature Act and Rev. Stat. c. J, s.
8 (13)], that a foreign corporation, though it does not carry on
business within the jurisdiction, may, in a proper case, be sued there.
(See Wr-stman v. Aktwholivjct, '
Royal Wax. Candlv Co., 1 Q. B. D. 404. See also Royal Mail Steam
Packet Co. V. Brahaw, 2 App. Ca. 381.)
Such a corporation might hitherto have been sued in Ontario, and
the mode of service in such case was prescribed by Chy. (ren. Order
92 and Rev. 8t.it. c. oO, ss. 50 and 51.)
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4. — In Particular Actions.
1 1. Service of a writ of .summons in an action to re-
cover land may, in case of vacant possession, [when it
cannot otherwise be efferted] be made by posting a
copy of the writ upon the door of the dwelHng-house
or other conspicuous part of the property. (R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order 9, R. 8 ; Comp. R. S. O., c. 51, s. 8.)
Identical with the Rule in the English Judicature Act. The cor-
res[»onding provision in the English and Ontario C. L. V. Acts does
not contain the words in brackets.
Service by nailing a copy to a tree upon the lot which was a wiM
land, considered good service under the similar provisions of R. S.
O. c. 51, s. 8. (Burnimm v. .A)«»'.y, 32 U. C. Q. B. 83.)
Where service has been effected in this manner in ejectment,
judgment by default cannot be signed without a Judge's order as
heretofore. (See Rule T. T.. 1845, No. 92. Anon. GO L. T. Jour 34 ;
1 C!harl. (Ui. Ca. 40; see, however, L^aac v. Diamond, W. N.
1880, 75).
44
jndor.seinent \2. The pcrson Serving a writ of summons shall,
•of service. •^i-i, r i ■ • ^
Within three days at most after such service, indorse
on the writ the day of the month and week of the
service there' -if; otherwi.se the plaintiff shall not be
at liberty, in case of non-appearance, to proceed by
default [without the leave of a Judge, such leave to be
obtained at the cost of the plaintiff, and such cost to
be in no event charged against the defendant].
(a) Every affidavit of service of such writ shall
mention the day on which such indorsement was
made. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 9, R. 13 ; Comp. R.
S. O., C. 50, s. 25 ; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852, s. 15.J
a wrong
Ir. 35).
Holiday
This Ri
service, (i
N. 1875,
service, (8(
31 W. H.
8EUV1CE OUT OF ONTARIO.
The words in brackets are new, and not in the Order or Statutes
referred to. In llast'inys v. Hitrky, 16 Ch. D. 734, and in Sprout v.
hd-ett, VV. N. 1883, 7« ; 48 L. T. l^^y, the time for making the in-
dorsement was extended under Kulo 462.
An order to amend the indorsement of service was granted where
a wrong date was indorsed by mistake (Hi/ue v. Murphy, 2 L. K.
Ir. 35).
Holidays are not included in the three days. Rule 455.
This Rule has been held not to apply to cases of substituted
service, {Dinnotid v. Cro/t, 3 Cli. D. 512 ; Vrune v. Kuttinijvll, VV.
N. 1875, p. 250 ; 1 (Jharl. C;h. C'a. 40,) or where notice in lieu of
service, (see Rule 49) is given (Fixh v. Chatterton, W. N. 1882, 145;
31 \V. H. 87 ; 47 L. T. 328).
189.
Bole 44.
ORDER VII.
SERVICE OUT OF ONTARIO.
(Comp. K. S. O. c. 50, s. 48; R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
2, Rule 4 ; //;., Order 11, R. Sup. L., June, 1876, R.
5 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 90, 100, 102, 620.)
Previously to 2 William iV., c. 33, a writ from Chancery might Jurisdiction,
he serveil out of the jurisdiction ; l)ut unless the party served chose l>t'fore Jud.
to ai)pear, the suit could not lie proceeded with as against him. ^'^^'
The following Statutes and Orders Ijearing on the subject were sub-
sequently passed in England: — 2 Will. IV, c. 33 ; 4 and 5 Will. IV,
u. 82 ; 3 & 4 Vict., c. l»4 ; 4 & 5 Vict. c. 52 ; O. O., May, 1»45 ;
I.") & 16 Vict., c. 86, s. 3 ; Consol Orders, Order 10, Rules 6, 7, &c.
The practical efi'ect was that in Kngland the Court of Chancery at
the time of the passi'ng of the Judicature Act of 1873 coidd sanction
service out of the juristlictiou in any suit. By the Provincial Statutes
affecting the Court of Chancery, and the Orders maele by that Court
in this Province, the Court had a like jurisdiction. [See Consol. Ch.
Orders No. 101 ; 12 Vict. c. 64, s. 1) ; 20 Vict., c. 56, s. 21 ; Con.
Stat. U. C, c. 12, s. 74, (K. S. O. c. 40, ss. y.S, 04). J
In the Common Law Courts, the power of serving a defendant out At Law.
of the jurisdiction was governed in England by sections 18 and 10 of
the C. L. P. Act, 1852, and in this I'rovince by the ('. L. P. Act,
Unt., ss. 49, 50 and 51 . These sections cover two classes- — ( 1 ) British
subjects resident abroad, and (2) foreigners ; and their operation was
limited in several respects. The authority given by the 44th and
45th Rules is more extended than that given by the Common Law .
Procedure Acts. 'i hese Rules endjrace all the cases in which
it seems intended that the jurisdiction of the English High Court
sliould for the present be exercised ; and they will probably include
all which the (^'ourt in Ontario will ordinarily sanction. But look-
ing at the 47th Rule, the jurisdiction does not aj^pear to be confined
to the specified cases, though its ordinary exercise may be.
The statutory authority of the former Court of Chancery is to be In Chy.
found in the Chancery Act R. 8. O. c. 40, ss. 93, 94 (following Con.
Stat. U. C, c, 12, 88. 71, and 28, Vict. c. 17, s. 12. See also40 Vict.,
c. 7, Sch. (A), No. 50).
"93. An absent defendant or respondent maybe served at any cii. Ord, 93.
place out of the jurisdiction of the Court with a copy of any bill or
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Under Eng.
Jud. Act.
Rule 46. proceeiling withoiit an application being previously made to the
Court for the allowance of such service, ant any indorsement, however full, upon the writ
of the nature of the claim. (Siuniiiin'H v. Suiuini'rs, Mr. Dalton, (Jth
Feb., 1882.)
By Rule 400 no pleadings can l)e delivered during Vacation, ex-
cept by leave, so that where it is necessary to serve a writ in vaca-
tion on a defendant out of the juristUction an ai)plication for leave to
issue and serve the writ may lie conveniently combined with a motion
for leave to deliver a statement of claim.
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3. The preceding Rules of this Order arc not s*y'""' "i"
It- r ■ t rr i /-i existllij,'
mtended to mtertere with or affect the powers of the junsiiiotion
High Court or Judge thereof in the exercise of the
jurisdiction heretofore possessed by any or either of
the Courts hereby consoHdated, to direct on appHca-
tion in that behalf, that service in any other manner
may be good service, or that the time for defending
shall be other than the time above named, or to give
any special or other direction as respects proceeding
against a defendant out of Ontario. {>See R. S. O. c.
50, ss. 48-51 ; G. O. Chy. Nos. 102,621.)
See also liev. Stat. c. 40, ss. 93 and 94, in note to Rule 49.
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4. It shall not be necessary before serving the writ, senue
or notice of the writ, to apply to the Court or Judge "uMnrvums
to allow the service ; but in case proof is given to the ^^^,^[1,,'^^^
satisfaction of the Court or Judge that the service was
duly made and that the case was a proper one for
service out of the Province under the preceding Rules,
the service shall be allowed. (R. S. O. c. 50, ss.
49,51-)
This Rule does not preclude an application for leave to serve the
writ, though in ordinary cases a motion to allow a service already
effected will be sufficient. Rule 422, which excepts such applications
from the jurisdiction conferred upon County Judges and Local
Masters, speaks of both kinds of application. See also note to
Rule 46.
This practice supersedes the former practice, under Rev. Stat. c.
50, 83. 49-51, of applying for leave to proceed where service has been
effected out of the jurisdiction, (London, etc.. Guarantee Co. v.
ShieMn, Mr. Dalton, 1st Sept. 1881 ; Martin v. Lafferty, 9 Pr. R. 300.)
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Bales 48-51 Where ftn order for leave to serve the writ has been obtained it
would a[){)ear to be unnocossary t(» apply after the service has been
effected to have it allowed or to obtain any further liberty to sicn
judgment. A doubt on the point arose in En^'land owing to the
language of the form corresponding to Form No. 2. 'I he latter,
however, does not contain the words creating the doubt in England
(see Scott v. Boi/ol Wax Caiidte Co. 1 Q. B. ]). 4(t4 ; Bacon v. Turner,
3 Ch. I). '27r») ; but jterhaps on signing judgment an affidavit of
identification may be re
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Eules 55-57 the circumstances of the case may require. (Comp.
R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 12, R. 10 ; R. S. 0. c. 50,5.62.)
Vhe English Rule has the word " shall " instead of " may."
'I"he time for ai)peaiing is ten days after the service in the ease of
service within the juristiiction, and the day of service is inclusive.
See Form So. 1, and Cornish v. MauniiKj, 18 C. L, J. 7(5, 143; 2
C. L. T. 1(15. In ca£;e of service out of the jurisdiction the time will
be in accordivnce with Rule 46, or any special order in the action.
In case of service by advertising the time dates from the last publi-
cption [Crant' v. Jullion, 2 Ch. D. 220).
(rt) In case a defendant does not require the plaintiff
to deliver a statement of claim he shall so state in his
memorandum of appearance, and in that rase shall
serve a copy of such appearance on the plaintiff. [Sec
R. Sup. C, April, i88o, R. 6.)
56
Entry of
Ml nioran-
dm II.
Partners.
7. Upon receipt of a memorandum of appearance,
the officer shall forthwith enter the appearance in the
Procedure Book. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 12, R. 1 1 ;
>SVc Rules of T. 'I' , i>56, No. i, Ont)
The Book is in the English Rule named the Cause Book.
8. Where partners are sued in the name of their
firm, they shall appear individually in their own names ;
but all subsequent proceedings shall, nevertheless,
continue in the name o{ the firm. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 12, R. 12.)
Same as English Rule.
For the provisions fur ascertaining who are the partners in a firm
see Rule 1()(».
If one of several partners does not appear, judgment cannot be
entered against him separately. Judgment it recovered must follow
the writ and be against tlie lirni [Jackmn v. Litchfield, 8 Q. B.
D. 474). Execution, however, may be issued under Rule 346
against individual -'artners.
Where an act) ■ was brought against a firm, .ind or.e of the part-
ners individually, and the partner only appeared, but separate (de-
fences were aftt-wards delivcicd l)y the partner and the tinn, it was
held that the entered
may perhaps be usel'u) y adopted where it is desired to obtain from
ilefendant a waiver ol some irregularity (see LUirrirk v. Yumnj, Jac.
524), or t(» prevent a relitigation of tlie .latter in an action on tiic
judgment in another country. The plaintill' should re([Uost the de-
fendant's solicitor to enter the appearance before moving to attach
{Jacubn v. Mayniiji, 7 Jur. 326).
See also as to the enforcement of an undertiihing by a sidicitor
given out of Court, WooUfin v. IVray, 51 1^. J. Cliy. 427.
61
12. A defendant may appear at any time before .^,j,','",r„„gg
judgment. If he appear at anytime after the time \»''y^';«
limited for appearance he shall, on the same day, give whuu uotko
notice thereof to the plaintiff's solicitor, or to thegiveu!'"
iiking.
'Jr
I I
|}: 1
200
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bnlea 61-83 plaintiff himself if he sues in person, and he shall not,
unless the Court or a Judge otherwise orders, be
entitled to any further time for delivering his defence,
or for any other purpose, than if he had appeared
according to the writ (a) ; and if the defendant appears
after the time appointed by the writ, and omits to
give such notice of his appearance, the plaintiff may
proceed as in case of non-appearance. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 12, R. 15 ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 60).
(a) The rule up to this point is identical with the English Rule.
The remainder of the rule is taken from R. S. O. c. 50, s. 60, latter
part.
For the time limited for appearance see note to Rule 55.
A form of notice of £t|)pearance will be found in App. B. No. 13.
Appearance while the plaintiff is signing judgment is in time
(Harris v. Andrews, 3 U. C. L. J. 31).
If an appearance has been entered, but the plaintifl' nevertheless
proceeds as if none had been entered, the proceedings are not null
but merely irregular, and the irregularity may be waived (see Aluager
V. Crifip, 9 Dowl. 353 ; Strannc v. Freeman, 5 Dowl. 407 ; Maple
V. Woudgate, 1 B. & C. 79) ; but. under this Rule, where notice of
an appearance entered after the proper time was not given, judgment
signed disregarding the appearance was upheld (Smith v. Dobbin, 3
Ex. D. 338).
62
Appearance
by person
not named
as a de-
fendant.
63
Appearance
by landlord
1 3. Any person not named as a defendant in the
writ of summons for the recovery of land, may, with-
out leave, appear and defend, by filing with his
appearance an affidavit stating that he is in posse.'-sion
of the land either by hinself or his tenant (as the
case may be), and stating further, in case the posses-
sion is by his tenant, that the defendant, named in the
writ is his tenant.^ The affidavit may be in the form
of affidavit numbered 33, in Appendix C.
No corresponding English Rule. »
The intention would appear to be that in simple cases in which
leave would have been given under the former practice as of course,
and an attidavit in the form given can be made by the defendant, no
loave need be ai)plied for. Under s. 10 of the Ejectment Act (Rev.
Stat, c 51) it was often a (juestion whether a person could be said
to be in possession by himself or his tenant within the meaning of
that section ; for example, a mortgage out of possession in an action
against his mortg^igor (Mcl)vniiutt v. Keefiny, 7 U. C. L. J., 150, see
also Uorris v. Smi/the, "2 U. C. I-. J. 212). In such cases it will be
necessary to apply for leave under Rule 63, as heretofore.
14.
[Where such rffidavit is not filed] any person
fn actiorTVor not named as a defendant in a writ of summons for
the recovery of land, may, by leave ot the Court or
land.
APPEARANCE.
201
Judge, appear and defend, on filing an affidavit show- Bales 63-66
ing that he is in possession of the land either by
himself or his tenant. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 12, R.
18; R. S. O. c. 51, s. 10; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852,
s. 172.)
Except the words in brackets, the Rule is the uame as the Eng-
lish Rule.
For eases 1 ader the former practice see Harrison's C. L. P. Act,
518. See also notes to the preceding Rule.
The Court will not on the application consider nice (juestions as to
the light of possession (see Vroft v. Luviley, 4 E. & B. 614, and
Thompson y. Tomkinson, 11 .•!x.,442). In Lomjhouniev. Fiiher, W.
N., 1878, :J8, an equitable tenant for life was given leav«j to defend
an action of ejectment in the place of her trustees, using their names
and indemnifying them.
64
15. Any person appearing to defend an action forF"'™«fap-
.1 /-I 11 1? 1 • . r peaniuee by
the recovery of land as landlord in respect of property landlord,
whereof he is in possession fin person or] by his ten-
ant, shall state in his appearance that he appears as
landlord. (U. Sup. C, iecial indorsement or, though the writ
be not specially indorsed, to entitle the plaintiff to obtain tinal judg-
ment under the Rule in the Irish Judicature Act corresponding to
the present Rule {Kilynriff v. McUranc 8 L. R. Ir. .SM. )
The case of some defendants only nuiking default is not specially
provided for as it is in the ease of a specially indorsed writ. Probably
a statement of claim must then be delivered to the solicitors of those
defendants who have appeareil, ami under Rule 131 to the other de-
fendants.
Forms of ju7. In Rule 74 subsec (a) the word "satislit-d" is hereby sub-
stituted for the wonl " notified" in the third line thereof."
75
Where oiiiim J. Where the defendant fails to appear to the writ of
ofgcM.as.masumiiions and the plaintiff's claim is not for a debtor
Ealil"? liquidated demand only, but for detention of goods and
pecuniary damages, or either of them, no statement of
claim need be delivered, but interlocutory judgment
may be entered, and the value of the goods and the
damages, or the damages only, as the case may be, in
respect of the causes of action disclosed by the indorse-
ment on the writ of summons [shall be assessed as
hitherto, or at the County Court of the County in which
the action is brought if the solicitors for all parties
reside in such County] ; or the High Court or a Judge
thereof, may order that the value and amount of dam-
ages, or cither of them, shall be a.scertained in any
other way in which any question arising in an action
may be tried, (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 13, R,
6 ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 152, Eng. C. L. P, Act of 1852,33.
28, 94.)
DEFAULT OF AJ'PEARANCB.
209
This correapontU with the English Rule, exeunt that the latter Bales 76, 76
provides in the Hrst alternative fur a writ of imiuiry to asseHs
the (laniages, instead of the clause above in brackets. The practice
in actions at law formerly was, that the plaintiff, in the case
provided for by this Kule, filed and served a declaration, imlorscd
witli a notice to plead in eight days, and then if no plea were
pleaded signed interlocutory judgment for want of a plea. Then
damages were assessed. Under the present Rule, interlocutory
judgment may be entered immediately upon default of appearance ;
and the indorsement on the writ will govern the inquiry as to
damages without any pleading.
A form of interlocutory judgment will be found in Appemlix I.,
No. 152, and of judgment in default of appearance after assessment
of damages, in Appemlix I., No. 154.
It would seem that, under this Rule, where the action is brouglit
for the specific recovery of chattels, the plaintiff may, upon default
of appearance, have judgment for the delivery of the chattels ; and
may then enforce that judgment under Rule 342 (Imry y. Vrnkk-
ukank, W. X. 1875, 249, ^k/- Quaiu, J., at Chiimbers).
In cases where interlocutory judgment only may be signed, the
Rules do not provide for the signing of such judgment against some
defendants by default of appearance, where other defendiints appear.
In such case probably a statement of claim should be delivered to
those who appear, and be served under Rule 131, on those who do not
appear. Rule 73 makes provision for such contingency in cases
of sfpecially indorsed writs.
The former mode of assessment of damages was prescribed by R.
S. U. c. 50, 8. 152, which is as follows : —
" 152. .0 WTit of ini^uiry shall issue to a sheriff in cases of
judgment by default, but, except in cases where the judgment ia
final as aforesaid, the damages, when to be assessed by a judge or
jury, shall be asertained at the same time, and in like manner as if
the jiarties had pleailed to issue, and the entries shall be made in
the roll accordingly."
Probably under sec. 197 of R. S. O. c. 50, (p. 77) there may be
reference to compute.
Where a final instead of an interlocutory judgment was signed,
and was therefore set aside, it was held under the former practice,
that the plaintiff was not forthwith entitled to take out and tile the
order, and sign an interlocutory judgment. The final judgment was
held to be not set aside witliout an entry on the roll, and the defen-
dant without laches could not be deprived of the cariiage of the order
(Cavanaghv. Hastiimn Mutual, 7 Pr. R. 111).
Notice of inquiry before a master to assess damjvges, may it would
seem, be served under Rule 131. (See notes to that Rule.) As to
evidence on such inquiry see MacdonaUl v. Antthne, W. N. 1884, 72.
76
8. In case no appearance .shall be entered in anAetionfor-
action for the recovery of land, within the time limited '""^'
for appearance, or if an appearance be entered but the
defence be limited to part only, the plaintiff shall be
at liberty to enter a judgment, that the person whose
title is asserted in the writ shall recover possession of
the land, or of the part thereof to which the defence
14
it
t
m
) '
m
210
ONTARIO JUDICATUUE ACT, 1881.
R. 8. O. c.
61 H. 2u («).
Eulea 76-78 docs not apply. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 13,
R. 7 ; R. S. O. c. 51, s. 20 ; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852,
s. 177.)
This corrcHpoixls with the Englisli Rule, and is in subatance thu
same as thu furmer iiractioe. A form of jutlgnient which may be
aduptc-d to meet t>uch ca^e will be found in Appx. I., No. 14'.).
This judgmt^nt does not carry costs, but it i.s presumed that the
former practice applies under li. S. O. c. Al, s. 20, (2). That section
is as follows : —
" (2) In case no appearance is entered within the time appointed,
and in case the plaintiH' tiles the writ, and an attidavit of personal
service thereof, (or in case of service on a corporation, an afhdavit
of service in the manner authoriztd for service on corporations,) and
also tiles an athdavit that the party so served Mas at the time of the
'if»iw. of such writ in actual adverse possession of the land, or in-
stead of such attidavits obtains and tiles a rule of C!ourt or Judge's
order, allowinj^ him to sign judgment as well for his costs as for
recovery of posses.sion •)f tlie lanil, ])laintitf may at once sign judg-
ment that the pi rson whose title is assertetl in the writ shall
recover and have possession of the land, and also his costs (to be
taxed in the ordinary way), and the plaintiti' may forthwith issue
execution thereupon ; and such last mentioned judgment may be
in the words, or to the effect of Form No. 2, in the schedule to this
Act, with the wt)rds following or words to the same efl'ect added
thereto, namely : " diitl do nlso rfcorn- aijniimt t/ir .saiii (. £>. (the
defendant) $ /or /li.s t(w/.< of nidt.
77
AsHcssiiient
of tliimages
ill nciiDii
for laiiil.
78
Judgment
on i)ra;ciiie
in certain
casest
Q. When the plaintiff has indorsed a claim for mesne
prohts, arrears of rent, or damages for breach of con-
tract, upon a writ for the recovery of land, he may
enter judgment as in the last preceding Rule men-
tioned, for the land ; and nia}' proceed as in the other
preceding Rules of this Order, as to such other claim
so indorsed. (R. Sup. C, 1S75, Order 13, R. 8 ; R. S.
O c. 51, s. 70; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1856, s. 257.)
This is the same as the English llule. The former practice
confined this right to the suit of a landlord against a tenant.
^o claim other than tho.se mentioned in the Kule can, without
leave, be joined with a claim for the recovery of land (see Rule
11(5, pout).
A form of judgment which may be adapted to meet such cases
will be found in Appendix 1., No. 151.
10. Where the action is in respect of a mortgage,
and ihe plaintiff claims foreclosure or sale, or redemp-
tion, or where the action is for the administration of
an estate, or for a partition, the plaintiff shall be
entitled to a judgment or order on p/cscipe to the
Registrar, Deputy-Regi.strar, Local Registrar, or Clerk
or Deputy- Clerk of the Crown and Pleas, as the case
JUDGMKNTS ON PRECIPE.
211
may be, on such evidence (if any) and in such cases Rule 78.
(as nearly as may be), as provided for by the present
practice of the Court of Chancery in that behalf, (a)
in which, the rifcreiur. r/ten required bij the prarfire shall
he 10 the Mdster nr Loenl Master (G. v ). Chy. Nos. 3(S,
435, 436, 645-648).
The concluding wdnls from (rt) wore added hj' Rule 502 to pre-
vent any iloiiht as to the persona to whom tl»c reference should
bo directed, where a jiidgmeut ret^uiring a reference was issued by a
(!lerk or Deputy (Jlerkof the Crown and I'leas. It seems tolerably
clear that sec. 02 of the Act and Rule 417 worked the same result.
Where the action is commenced in a local ottice the judgment
s'l mil be outereil in the local ottice [Vlmniherlain v. ArniHtromj, 9
Pr. K. 212).
Where a reference is necessary as to incumbrancers the plaintiff 's
account of any amount payabje under defendant's covenant is
taken by the report and not by the Registrar, and defendant will 1>e
ordered to pay torthwith after the confirmation of the report (North
of Si'titfdiul V. Jii'dnl, 9 Pr. R. 54(5). The practice in J'lngland is to
order payment one month after the date of the (Jhief (jlerk's certifi-
cate {Lres V. Fii/ier, W. N. 18S0, (2; Faeri-r v. Larei/, 32 W.
U. .-{84 1.
Tlie ( ieneral Orders 38, 435 and 436, referred to as forming the
liasis of the Rule, only treat of cases of foreclosure, sale or redemp-
tion ; and the practice of the (^'ourt of Chancery diil not enal^le a
[)laintiff to obtain a decree or order on prmnpe in other cases. Orders
038 and 040 provide for administration and partition being obtained
in a summary way on motion. So forms of judgment on prifcipt- in
administration actions are given, though forms in cases of foreclosure,
sale and redemption are prescrilted (see Appx. Nos. 108, 170). It is
[tresumed tliat the intention of the Rule is, to enable a judgment to
be signed on prixeipi; upon the production of evidence similar to that
reciuired by the practice of the Court of Chancery under Orders .'iN,
435, and 430 in cases of foreclosure, &c., where no answer was
tiled, and that the judgment in administration and partition cases
will be similar to the form urovided by the practice in Chancery
where the application is maue to a Local Master on motion (see
Appendix, Forms 171 and 172). Except where personal service had
not been effected, the Chancery practice in cases of foreclosure, &c. ,
did not require any proof of the claim ; the order on pnecipe was
made on productiim of an office copy of the bill and proof of the
service ((.Jen. Orders 430 and 640).
This Rule, like the rest of the Rules under this Order, is only
applicable in cases where default lias been made in appearance.
Where an appearance has been entered in any of the cases referred Foreclosure,
to in this Rule, a judgment cannot be signed on pnncipe under this ^"'e and re>
Rule. If, however, a statement of defence is tiled admitting facts where ap-
sufficient to entitle the plaintiff to a decree under the former practice pearance
in Chancery, a decree on pr,'agee, or of any one under whom he claims ; and
when there has been any such occupation, the alHdavit is to
state its nature, the time it continutii, and the fair rentable
value of the property.
" 433. Upon producti(m of such proofs and documents, the Court
may at once determine tlie anu)unt due, and appoint the time and
place for the payment of the mortgage money, by the decree, with-
out a reference to the Maiter, or any further inquiry."
The proofs, &c. , referred to are retjuired where the account is to
be 'aken Vy the decree without a reference (see Chy. Order 43'-'), and
are also reciuired 'vhere the wiit has not been serveil personally (see
Chy. Order 040).
JUDOMKNTS ON PRAECIPE.
"434. In an ordinary suit of foreclosure or sale against an infant
heir or devisee of the mortgagor, or of the assignee of the mortgagor,
where no defence is set up in the infant's answer, the cause is not to
l)e sot down to l)e heard in Court by way of motion for a dfoice ;
l)ut after the infant's answer is filed, or after the time for tiling the
same has expired, the plaintitf is to file affidavits of the due execu-
tion of tlie mortgage, and of such other facts and circumstances as
entitle him to a decree, and is to apply for the decree in Chambers,
upon notice to the infant's solicitor. '
This Order was held to apply only where all the defendants were
infants. Where some were adults judgment had to be ol)tained on
motion in Court (Fulh'rton v. Kr-cii/, !> C. L. J. 541 To enable a
decree to be made in Chambers in all such suits where infants wt-re
defendants, Order (545 was passed. There is a further extension by
( >rder (541}, infra.
Order Gt5, is as follows : —
"()45 Onler 4S4 shall apply to cases in wiiich an adult is inter-
e.sted in the estate as w<;ll as an infant, and also to suits iov
redemption.
"435. Where the d^^fendant answers the bill, admitting the
execution of the mortg.ige and otluT facts, if any, entitling the
plaintiff to a decree, or wliere the ilefendant disclaims any interest
in the mortgage-! ]»romises, fir where no answer is put in to the l>ill,
the plaintiff is, on pr:i'cipe to the Registrar, ' > be entitled to such a
decree as would under the practice of the Court have been made
upon hearing of the cause jn-ii rau/'issu."
It has been held that since this < )rder, any lecree for foreclosure or
sale may be issued on pripciju' wijich the ( 'ourt could formerly make
on a hearing jtro CDii/rssu. and therefore a decree t'or sale with
]iersonal onlers in case of a deliciency against the mortgagor and
his surety was issued [Kirk/xitrir/: v. Hmrell, '2;! (ir 5*4) ; but wliere
an injunction is desired, the case will probably still have to be
brought before the (jonrt on motion for judgnu'iit (see Kini) v. Fri'i'-
iwin, \ Chy , Ch. 350
This Order governs lik' case where a disclaimer is filed, or a defence
atlinitting facts entitling the plaintiff to a judgment (Tnisl ,i- A mn
V. MvHtirthfi, suftrd).
Order 6H) extending this Order is as follows : —
"()i(i. Order 435 shall apply to reder.i; tion suits; and under
Orders 434 and 435 there may be gr.■vn^t■', where it is prayeil for.
arul notice is given in ]>ursuance of Order «)47. a decree embracing
the additiimal relief which this Court is entitled, under "the
Ailmmi.'stratiftn of Justice ,\ct, " to give, in nmrtgage ('iues, on the
hearing of the cause pro roiif'isso, ami such a decree may be granted,
notwithstanding that the defendant his been served by publication,
or otherwise, or is a Cf)rporation ; j)rovided always that wheie the
1)111 has not been iiersonally served the claim of the plaintiff shall
he duly verified by afiidavit."
A Deputy Kegistrar under Gen. Order 38, hail jtreviously, thcmgh
the Registrar had not. the power to issue redemption decrees on
pneci/te.
The power to give additional relief referred to. is that now pos-
sessed by all Divisions of the High ('ourt of granting in one sviit,
all the kinds of relief a mortgagee may l)e entitled to, such as
213
Rule 78.
Ch. Oiil. 434.
Jiidginunt in
Cli.iiiiliers
:iK.iiiist
infantR.
f If
■f
Ciiy.
045.
Onler
Cli.Ord. 4S5
Juilgiiii'nts
oil jiriiripe.
■A
Cliy. Order
ti4t3. Kxten-
siiindf Ordt-r
4.'I5.
.Iiiilnment
nil OiiV('ti:int
:ui. •
for immediate payment against a defendant, he must, in a
the notice required by Schedule 8, indorse upon the office copy of
the Itill served upon the defendant, the further notice :
( Where order for immediate jmsseasion prayed) :
' And the plaintiff will be entitled to an order for the immediate
delivery of possession of the mortgaged premises to him.'
( Where order for immediate payment prayed):
' And the plaintiff will be entitled forthwith to execution against
the goods and lands of you (ncinintj the defendant against whom the
phiintif in entitled to this relief ) to recover payment of the amount
due by you.' "
I'hese indorsements will now be made under Rule 17 on the writ
of summons (see Form 9, in App. A).
< )rders for payment and possession may be granted on a counter-
claim on a mortgage though not asked for by the counter-claim, as
this Order and Ruhi 17 do not in such case apply (Klein v. Union,
dr., 3 Ont. 250).
"648. Every Deputy-Registrar shall have the san j power, as to
tlie issue of decrees on precipe, as, by Order 646 and the Conaoli-
datcd (ieneral (Jrders, is given to the Registrar of the Court."
i'he Forms of judgment to be issued under Itulc 78 are to be
found in App. .Nos. 168 and 169. Where a reference is required the
form 168 will doubtless have the same effect as a decree under G. O.
441 and will be read as if it contained all the provisions of G. O.
442-454.
Order
Chy. Ordbr
648.
LEAVE TO SIGN JUDGMENT.
215
See, for further provisions in regard to forecloaure and reilempti()n Roles 78-80.
suits, Rules 332-337.
79
II. Where the action is for the foreclosure or •'"'•«"'«"*
. WlltTt)
redemption of a mortgage, or sale of mortgaged pinntiffnot
premises, if the plaintiff is not entitled to a judgment j*,"i|r,nent**on
or order on prcccipe or would not according to the i""^'^'!'''-
practice of the Court of Chancery be entitled on
piwcipc to such a judgment or order as he desires, he
shall be entitled to the prt)per judgment or order, on
notice or otherwise, according to the practice of the
Court of Chancery where a cause is heard on an order
to take the bill pro confes.so or otherwise. (»St!e' G. 0.
Chy., Nos. 113 e.f, srq., 432-434.)
It is presumed that this Rule liko the last refers only to cases
where default has l)een made iu appearance. \. judgment or order
ou pnecipe cannot be obtained in such cases —
( 1 ) Where infants are defendants ;
(2) Where some special relief is asked for, such as immediate fore-
closure or sale (see note to Rule 78) ;
(S) Where the writ has not l)een indorsed suHiciently under
Rules 1 1-14 and 17 to give the defendant the information contem-
plated by those Rules, .as by the former notice indorsed on tlie
bill and referred to in Chy. Order 436 nupra. (fSee PherrUl v.
Forbifx, S Pr. R. 408.)
Where infants are defendants a judgment will be obtained in
Chambers, as Heretofore under T'hy. (J. O. 434, and 04."), on
notice to the guardian ad litem. Where special relief is asked, or
full particulars are only given by statement of claim, the case will
have to be set down on motion for judguient (see note to preceding
Rule).
In cases where the writ miglit have been indorsed so as to enable
plaintiff to obtain a judgmen on priBcipe the extra costs of moving
for judgment will not be allowed.
The Chancery Orders referred to are 432-434, for which see note
to the preceding Rule.
ORDER X.
80
LEAVE TO SIGN JUDGMENT WHERE WRIT SPECIALLY
INDORSED.
I . Where the defendant appears to a writ of smmons Lr.we to
specially indorsed, under Order 3, Rule 4, [(./j and trie|uagi,i'"nt.
plaintiff is not entitled to a judgment or order, under
the preceding Order,] he may, on an affidavit (h) made
by himself, or by any other person who can swear
positively to the debt or cause of action), verifying
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Bale 80. the cause of action, and stating that in his bcHcf
there is no defence to the action, [serve the defendant
with a notice of motion] to show cause before the Court
or a Judge why the plaintiff should not be at liberty
to sign final judgment for the amount so indorsed,
together with interest, if any, and costs, A copy of
the affidavit shall accompany the (c) notice of motion.
Tiie Court or a Judge may thereupon, unless the
defendant, by affidavit or otherwise, (^0 satisfy the
Court or a Judge that he has a good defence to the
action on the merits, or disclose such facts as may be
deemed sufficient to entitle him to defend the action,
make an order empowering ihe plaintifif to sign judg-
ment accordingly. 'Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 14,
R. I ; R. Sup. C. May, 1877. R. 3, which repealed R.
Sup. C. 1875, Order 14, R. i.)
((f) Tlu'so words in brackets are not in the Knylish Rule, (h) In-
steatl of the words in brackets here tlie English Rule has the words
''call on the defendant." {<') 'I'he English Rule has here the words
''summons or." The Rules are otherwise the same.
'i'he words in brackets (A) have been ii'.troducod in conseijuence of
the decision in Ihink of Moutnal v. Cdtiicmn, '2 ii. B. 1) r^lUi, where
it was held tliat since, under the original Rule, the atlidavit was
required to be made by the plaintiff himself, the Rule could not
ai)])ly where a corporation was plaintift'.
((/) By reason of the words "or otherwise," it was held that the
reasoning in liutik of Moiitretil v. ('ami'rmi {.tiij).} did not apply, and
tiuvt therefore a plaintiff . ay apply for judgment under this Rule
where the defendant is a corjtoration (Shelfnrd v. Luuth <(; E. C. R'y
to., 4 Ex. I). 'Ml).
Leave to A power analogous to that conferred by this Rule was formerly ex"
sign juilg- ercistd in the Common Law ( 'ourts in < hitario since the Adniinistra-
ment. ^j,,„ ^f .Justice Act, in cases where pleas M'ere put in for time ;
and that ])ractice may in such cast s still be .appliecl. In such u case,
if l)y an examination of a defendant hin pleas were shewn to be un-
truu, an order migiit lie obtained in Chambers striking out the pleas,
so that th(! |ilaintitf" could sign juilgmeiit in default of plea (see Afr-
Afitsfi'r V. lifdltlc, () I'r. U. \{V1 ; Ihirix v. Coilr, 7 l^r. R. '2 ;
Jithuxiiii V. JofiiiHoii, /I). '288 ; fni/irrinl liiiiik v. SiDnnurfi'lt, Ih 3'20).
'I'lie ( 'ourts would not however strike out a [)lea )ij)on the plaintiff's
athdavit, liut reciuired a clear admission l)y the defeixlant that there
was no real defence (see Arcli. I'r. '2!t'2, I •2th ed. ; Turner v. }i('iU,
() Pr. If 'im-, PiiHt V Lnis, 7 I'r. R. 3.>7 ; The Qin'm Ins Co. v.
lioi/i/, fh 'M9). In an ejectment suit brought ))y mortgagees, though
the defendant admitted that he ajiptared and defended for time, it
was nevertheless held that the apjiearance and defence could not be
struck out, as the defendant was eiititleil to possession until tlie
plaintiff should prove his case {Mctrnpolitnn B. it- S. Soc. v. Jiodilcn,
G Pr. R. '2'M).
Under the present Rule the onus is thrown up(»n the defendant
of shewing that he has a defence, where it is sworn on the part of
the plaintiff that tiiere is none.
LEAVK TO SIGN JUDGMENT.
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As the remedy here given to a plaintiff is a new antl special one, Rule 80
the (lucstion arose whether it can only be given according to the
terms of the Rule, viz., where a writ is specially indorsed under
Order 3, Kule 4 (Rule 14) The Rule was hehi by Quain, J., not to
apply in the case of a writ served l)efore the commencement of the
Act {Anon, L. T., Dec. ISTt'i, I Charl. Ch. Ca. 45 & 46). An order
was however mjvdo in such a case by Lindley, J , in Anon, W. N.,
1S76, I'J ; 1 Cliarl. ("li. ('a. ;"»'», where it was held that sec. 22 of the
Act (Ont. Act s. 11) gave power to do so ; and by Huddleston, B. ,
in Anon. \\ . N., 1875, '21)0, 1 Charl. Vh. l.'a. 49,'where the defen-
dant did not a[»i)ear ; and in Ih'nixon v. Fnink'/i/n, OO L. T,
17(5 ; 1 Charl. i'A\. ('a. 51, where the writ had been reneweil sub.se-
(juently to the oommencenient of the Act. I'luler the Ontario Act
it was held by Mr. Daltnn, the .\lasti;r in ( 'hanil)ers. tlidC 'he Kule
apjdieil in a case where the writ was i.ssued uh''.. che forniv '• prac-
tice ( Wilson v Pi'ni/f'lli/, 1 Sept., 1881, ami CVi ii' v. O'lh-hn, 9 Sept.,
1881).
In iMigland it has been said that the jiower given V)y this Rule is Wlien Rule
intended to l)e exercised where it is shewn from an acknowledgment "Pl'iies.
by the defendant ot" the debt, or from other circumstances, that the
defence is only for time (///'>*/(/ s lidiikinn Co. v. 'iiilf, 1 Kx. I>. 202 ;
Tk>mimon v. '.Mar.sh^ill, 28 \V. R. •.>2(>).
Where tlie nature of the ciim iinoives the taking of accounts
between the parties, the ordei is not ajijdicabie ( Wol/inij/onl v.
Mutual Sociclj/, 5 .Vjip. (,'a. (585. M.. whtre sometliing beyond the
recovery of money i« sought {Fi-ll v. ]Villi(tni.<. ',\ C'. L. 'V. v)58 ;
Stamlurd Hank v. 'W\ goods supplied during covoiture, orders were made
directing Jiii oiKpiiry as to the existence of any separate estate charge-
able witii tile sum claimed and declaring the .same to be charged there-
with [Dn.rraid v. lUckeUs, 8 Q. B. I). 177 ; 18 C. E. J. 160, and see
Pike V. Fifzijibhon, 17 Ch. I). 454 ; and notes to Rule 97).
The .blaster in ( 'hambers or a (••iinty Court Judge under Rule
422 has jurisdiction to entertain aif^lications under the jjresent Rule
(Canada Landed Credit Co. v. McCa$-thy, Ist Sept., 1881, Mr, Dalton,
Master in ( 'hanibers).
In applications to a County Court Judge the procedure will be by
summons instead of notice of motion (Rule 425).
Time for No time is limitetl within which an application maj' be made, and
moving. it hag tiierefore been held fco he regular after statement of claim
dehvered {Hnfte v. Neil.l. I'Jth Sept., 1881, Mr. Daltim, ami see
Unnmer v. FlKjId, .% L. T. 27^). It is held in Indan*! uniy V. Cvoper, 40 L. T. 21); 27 W. It. 224, it was held Materials,
that the ni;iking of the plaintiff's affidavit was not a con (see Jiunnacles v. MvHquUa, 1 Q. B. D. 41G).
In the High C!ourt of Justice.
Q. B. [or "C. P."] Division.
Between A. B., Plaintiff, and
C. D., Defendant.
I, A. n., oi , the above-named plaintiff, make oath and say
as follows :
1 . This action was commenced on the day of ,
18 , by a writ of summons specially indorsed witli my claim herein,
iu pursuance of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Order 3, Rule 4,
marginal number 14).
2. My said claim so indorsed is for [here state the claim ax in the
indorsviiient].
3. The defendant appeared in this actioK on the day of
, 18 .
4. The defendant at the commencement of this action was, and
still is, truly and justly indebted to me in $ , in respect of the
matters in the said indorsement mentioned.
5. That [here stale an concisely as is consistent with clearness the facts
upon which the plaintiff's claim is foundid. Mere matters of evidence
need not necessarily be stated, but a good cause of action must be dis-
eloned, and the plaintiff's claim in respect of it verified, and in some
cases it may be advisable to state the evidence by which it is supported.
The form of the affklavit must necessarily vary accordinij to the fa/'ts
of each particular case. The statement of facts m,ay be confined to
one paraijraph or divided into several, as may be founil most convenient.
Each paragraph should contain, as far as possible, a separate alhga-
tiun of tact. The affidai-it should be made as strong as possible, and
(lint i'licti tendtuij to show an Oilmission of the claim by the defendant
should be distinctly slated].
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Eule 80- ^- Tn my l)elief there is no dofenco to this action, Jiutl the appear-
ance has V)een entered for purposes of delay only.
Sworn [&c., nit tMitul].
This alKdavit is tiled [&c. , as u.'tual ].
■Wliat (lefen- < >n such a motion the only question to he determined is whether
thall, 5 Ch. D. 877).
The Judge or Master does not pretend to try the action {AnUrcwfi
V. Strwar/, -2 Charl. Ch. Ca. .")U ; W. \. 1876, 7); though to a
certain extent the question of liability must l»o entertained in
scrutinizing the defence to ."vscertain if it is fair jvnd reasonable
{P/iillipM Y. Harris, W.N. 1876, 54; 2 Charl. (Jh. Ua. 20; Anrne v. Svel, \V. N. 1878, 215 1 ; or
grounds for fairly disputing the claim iRunnarlesv. Mes'juita, 1 Q B.
I). 416); or that the matter is so doubtful that it ought to be allowed
to go to a jury (Andrews v. Stewart, and Jierk'ini//iam v. Owen,
supra ; Anon. W. N. 187(5, 04; Berrid«'., 1870, 12) ; or only an affidavit stating that tliere is a
good defence without stating what it is ( Waltimj/ord v. Miilnnl Soc.
supra) ; though an opportunity of tiling a better affidavit may be
given (Paxcat v. Stone, ttnpra) ; or if no fairly arguable defence be
shewn (An(flo-Ilali(in Bunk v. Wells, 38 L. T. 197 ; Thome v. Seel,
W. N., 1878, 215; Anon, W. N., 1870, 23; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 18;
Emt Amim etc., v. Boehe, W. N., 1875, 238 ; I (Jharl. Ch. Ca. 40).
Judgment was onlercd to be signeroceedings in l>ankrui»tcy (Anon.
\\. N., 1875, 220; W. N., 1870, 23; Clifford v. Budds, W. N.,
lf>84, -10). So where in an action again.st two defendants one a«l-
initted the debt and let judgment gf> l)y default ami the other only
deposed that he was willing to pay his share anil that his co-defeu-
ilant was acting in collusion with the plaiutitl (East Assam Co. v.
Jt'uchc, \V. N., 1875,238). l:^xecution was stayed to enable defendant
to a{»]ieal in Anifto- Italian Bank v. IIV//*', 3^ L. T., 197.
(2) Leave t't defend uiieonditionaUij : — This will be the order where Leave to du-
the aHidavit shows what the ilefejice is, and gives reason for tliinking 'f.".'! uiuou-
that it is sul)Htautial, and may be sustained i)y evidence (liunnacles ' ' '""'' ^'
V. Mesi/iiild, I Q. 1>. I). 410). Wliere the defendant was a surety,
and had not aoknowltilgcd his indebtedness, and there was nothing
to show tliat tlie defence was merely for delay, he was hekl entitled
to put the plaintiff to proof of his claim, ami was admitted to tlefeud
(Ltoi/d's Banking Co. v. Oyle, 1 Ex. 1). 202).
So also where a set off was shewn exceeding the plaintiflTs claim
[Uruo-m v. A'athham , 41 L. T. 591 ; but see Branivhite's case, 40 L.
T. ()52) ; anil where it was allegetl that the plaintitt's affidavit
was untrue, and the defence was stated to be that the services for
which the plaiiitiO claimed remuneration had never been performed
{Ameiinij \. Nawah Nazlm of Beiujal, W. N. 1875, 239;, 1 Charl.
I'll. Ca. 47) ; and where the plaintiff' in an action on a promissory
iit/te allegoil, but diil not state in his affidavit, that he was a honajide
holder for value, and the defendant swore to the defence that the
bill was drawn in fraud of him, the defenilant was helil entitled to
defend unconditionally as the onus of proof was on the plaintiff that
he was a bona fide holder for value (Fuller v. Alexandtr, 47 L. T.
443 ; 52 L. J. Q. B. 103).
(3) Li-ave to defend on payment of money into Court withli. a. reason- On toiuui.
able time, or on other terms : — Where it is not clear that tlr;re is a
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Bale 80' (l<^f(^B) l»it the defendant shewn such a state of facts as leads to
the inference that at the trial he may be able to establish a good
defence (Itny v. Barker, 4 Ex. D. 271»).
In Anon. h. T. 4th Dec, 1875 ; 1 Churl. Ch. Ca. 45, Quain, J.,
f^ave leave to defend where a proper counter-claim was the defence,
>ut conlincd the defence to the counter-claim.
In It„herfa v. Gui-nt, W. .N. 1876, 10; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 53,
judgment was ordered to be siKued unless the defendant paid the
money into Court where the defence was a counter-claim for costa
in a, suit in Chancery, in which an order for the costs had not been
obtained.
See also Germnn Bniik v. Scfnnidt, VV. N. 1876, 10, and as to the
amount to be paid. Oriental Bank v. Fitzije.rald, W. N. 1880, 119.
Where tlie defence to an action by the holder on of a bill of
e.vchaiige was sworn to be that the acceptance was obtained by fraud,
CO wliicli tiio plaintiff replied that he took the bill for value and
without notice of any fraud, it was held reasonable to give defendant
leave to defend upon payment into C!ourt of the amount of the bill
{BriKiks V. Ai/lntcr, TA L. T. Jour. 80).
In an action by a company on a call a clerk of the company swore
that notice of allotment was duly posted to defendant. Defendant
^ swore tliat the letter was never received, it was held that this con-
stituted no defence (see HouHrkold Fire Innardnce Co. v. Grant, A
Ex. D. 210), but the dofeudant was entitled to cro.ss-examine the
clerk who swore to the posting, and leave was therefore given to
defend on i)ayment into Court (Carta Para Gold Minimf Co. v.
FiLsfrndije, liO \\\ 11. 880).
Where the defenilant shews what his defence is and his reasons for
thinking it substantial and it appears to be fairly in dispute, he
ought not to be ordered to bring money into Court {Jtunnncles v.
M<'.-<,,„ila, 1 Q. B. D. 416).
Where in a claim for payment of sums of money, the tlefence .set
up is that of a denial and contradiction of the accounts on which
the claim is fountled, it is erroneous to make an order under this
Kule refusing leave to defend, except upon the condition of the
defendant paying into Court, a delinite sum within a certain time,
an2), other-
wise it is held in Kngland that judgment may be obtained by
default, even though no statement of claim is eal against the Appeul.
discretion thus exercised will hardly ever be entertained (Papaifanni
v. CoutpuH, W. N. 1880, 109).
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2. The application by the plaintiff for leave to enter pro.wime.
(a) judp;ment under the last preceding^ Rule shall be
made (b) on notice returnable not less than two clear
days after service. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
14, R. 2.)
(a) The English Rule has here the word "final." (b) Instead of
"on notice," the English Rule has " by summons."
The Rules are otherwise the same. The application will be made
in Chambers. For form of the notice of motion see App. U, No. 11.
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3. The defendant may shew cause against such ^h'^'wUiR
application by offering to bring into Court the sum
indorsed on the writ, or by affidavit. In such affi-
davit he shall state whether the defence he alleges
goes to the whole or to part only, and if so, to what
part, of the plaintiff's claim. And the Judge may,
if he think fit, order the defendant to attend d be
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Bulea 82-84 examined upon oath ; or to produce any books or
documents or copies of or extracts therefrom. (R.
Sup, C. i«75, Order 14, R. 3)
Identical with the English Rule.
The affidavit must be made by the defendant himself, where he ia
a person who can make an affidavit (Muirhead v. Direct U. S. Cable
Co., 27 \V. R. 708 ; Shelford v. Loutk, dr., 7?'// Co., 4 Ex. D. 317).
Although a defendant, a corporation cannot make an affidavit, the
Rule nevertheless applies, and the corporation must show cause
under the words "or otherwise " in Rule 80, i e., Vjy some other
means than the affidavit of the defenilant (//>.) The defendant's
affidavit must disclose the defence (Paacal v. Stone, p.
20).
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to iiart.
mere affidavit that he has a good defence is not sufficient (per
Quain, J., Anon, 1 Char. Ch. Ca. 48 ; VV. N. 1875, 240, 2o0). The
affidavit will not be insufficient merely because it contains only
hearsay evidence (Harrison v. Bottenheim, 26 W. R. 362).
The application may be adjourned, if liccessary, for better par-
ticulars of the plaintiff's claim (Aston v. Hurwitz, W. N., 1879,
194). In Anon, 60 L. T. Jour 176 ; I Charl. Ch. Ca. 52, on an appeal
from a Master who had ordered money into Court, a fresh affidavit
not used before the Master being read, leave to defend uncondition-
i>.'^j wys given.
I he Judge may, in his discretion, allow the plaintiff to file alfi-
vo.\ *•-, i.i rev''y to the defendant's athdavit (Davis v. Spe.nce, 1 C. P.
0, 7''*, this case waa not approved iu Nort/t Central iVaifijon Co. v.
7 /( ' N Wales Waijgon Co. , 3d L. T . 628, but has been followed iu
Ci, vj.-i V. Grepe, 13 Ch. D. 174). The liiiug of an affidavit in reply,
uiv.ier this Rule, is however not a matter of right (Rotheram v.
l^riisl, 40 L. J. C. R. 104 ; VV. N. 1870, 100).
4. In any case if it appears that the defence seL up
by the defendant appHes only to a part of the plain-
tiff's claim, or that any part of his claim is admitted
to be due, the plaintiff shall have judgment forthwith
for such part of his claim as the defence does not
apply to or as is admitted to be due, subject to such
terms, if any, as to suspending execution, or the pay-
ment of any amount levied or any part thereof into
Count by the sheriff, the taxation of costs, or other-
wise, as the Judge may think fit. And the defendant
may be allowed to defend as to the residue of the
plaintiffs claim. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 14, 11. 4).
The English Rule has not the words " iu any case " at the beginn-
ing antl has the words "the amount" instead of the words "any
amount. " The two Rules otherwise correspond. See the Rule applied
iu Hannitr v. Fliijht, 24 VV. R. 346 ; 36 L. T. 270.
!See notes to Rule 80.
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Where 5. If it appears to the Judge that any defendant has
defeudaiits. ^ good dcfcnce to the action, or ought to be permitted
JUDGMENT FOR ACCOUNT.
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to defend the action, and that any other defendant Rules 84-36
has not such defence and ou^ht not to be permitted
to defend, the former may be permitted ro defend,
and the plaintiff shall be entithxl to enter fi»"'-i! Jdi,^-
ment against the latter, and may issue executi • i ipon
such judgment without prejudice to his right to pro-
ceed with his action against the former. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 14, R. 5.)
This Rule is new and corresponds with the English Rule,
See notes to Rule 80.
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6. Leave to defend maybe eiven unconditionally, p-'^'-t" de-
, . , ^ .' . . , -^ feiiil luav be
or subject to such terms as to giving security, or other- ui..s.)iutL-"or
wise, as the Court or a Judge may think fit. (R. Sup. '""""^''^"^^
C, 1875, Order 14, R. 6).
Identical with the English Ilule.
See notes to Rule 80.
Where leave is given to defend, see Rule 1G2, as to the time within
which a defence is to be delivered.
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APPLICATION FOR ACCOUNT, &c., WHERE WRIT IN-
DORSED UNDER ORDER III., RUI-E 6.
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I. In default of appearance to a writ indorsed under Actmu for
Order 3, Rule 6, and after appearance [in a case di '*'"'""
which the preceding Orders do not entitle the plaintiff
to a judgment or order on pntcipe or otherwise, then]
unless the defendant, by affidavit or otherwise, satisfy
the Court or a Judge that there is some preliminary
question to be tried, an order for the account claimed,
with all directions now usual in the Court of Chancery
in similar cases, shall be forthwith made. fComp. R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 15. R. i ; G. O. Chy. No. 467,
etseq.; R. S. O. c 50, ss. 189-197; Imp. Act, 15 & 16
V. c. 86, ss. 45, 47 ; Order 9, R 10).
Same as the English Rule except that the words in brackets are
mew.
Order 3, Rule (marginal number 10), provider for the indorse- iiuidrsenient
ment of a claim for an account in all cases of ordinary account, sucli of claim for
as a partnership, or executorship, or ordinary trust account, where '*^''^'"^'"^
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Rules 86, 87 ^^'^ plaintiff tlesires to have an acuount taken in the first instance.
The present Rule j»rnvir/fc V. Stown-H, W. N., 188:^. 174).
Bef(jre taking proceedings under this Rule, the plaintiff must tile
an atii, ■•iiipra.
Although Rule 8(5 should be considered to apply in some cases of
administration and partition, it is probable tliat nevertheless a judg-
ment or order will in sucli cases be most appropriately obtained in
the manner mentioned in this Rule.
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ORDER XII.
[Sec. R S. O. c. 50, ss. 73-83).
PARTIES.
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I. All persons may be joined as plaintiffs in whom who may be
the right to any relief claimed is alleged to exist, [Stiffs,
whether jointly, severally, or in the alternative. And,
without any amendment, judgment may be given for
such one or more of the plaintiffs as may be found to
be entitled to relief, for such relief as he or they may
be entitled to. But the defendant, though unsuccess-
ful, shall be entitled to his costs occasioned by so
joining any person or persons who shall not be found
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entitled to relief, unless the Court in disposing of the
costs of the action shall otherwise direct. (R. Sup.
C, 1875, Order 16, R. i , R. S. O. c. 49, s. 5.)
iSamc aa the English liule, the last elause of which is taken from
sec. 19 of the C. L. P. Act of 1852 (see Day's < '. L. P. Act).
The oliangfs introduced into Knji;huid hy the Judicature Act were
very material changes. Most of tlieni had in Ontario been alreaiiy
made part <>i the jurisdiction and ]iracticc of the Common Law
C(jurts by the Administration of Justice Act, Pk. S. U. c. 49, s. o,
which pi'ovided tliat—
"0. For the purpose of carrying into efl'cct the objects of this
Act, and for causing complete ami iinal justice to be done in all
matters in question in any action at law, the Court or a Judge
thereof, according to the circumstances of the case, may, at the ti'ial
or at aivy other stage of an action or other proceeding, pronounce
such judgment, oi' make such ordei or decree as the e([uitil'lo rights
of the parties respectivelj' re([uire, and may make such rule or order
as to ad its turn is l)oun, mav be made defendants. And the defendants need not all be
interested in all the rel ef claimed or all the causes of action. It is
not necessary that either plaintiff or defendant should be concerned
in all the nuitters in ((uestion in the saute capacity ; subject to a few
tpi.alifications, either may be concerned partly in a representative
cap.acity, partly personally.
The defendant may aiso bring Itefore the Court persons not already
parties against whom he seeks .any relief relating to or connected
with the subject m.atter of the suit.
In short, .all parties may be added that may be necessary to enable
the Court effectually .and completely to adjudicate upon and settle
all the questions involved in the action.
The present Kule, it will be observed authorizes the joinder as
plaintiffs, not only of perse ms claiming jointly or in the alternative,
but of persons claiming severally. Accordingly, where eight per-
sons brought an action of libel, it w.as held that they might rightly
join, though no joint injury was shewn, .and though they would
before the Act have had to bring eight actions (Booth v, BrUcoe, 2
Q. B. D , 496). In such case, of course there is no joint diimages.
Each has a separate cause of action, and the assessment of damages
or the award of any other I'elief should be separate. But in Booth
V. Briscoe, the damages having been jointly assessed, it was held
that the defendants could not complain .
Appleton v. Chapel Town Paper Co. 45 L. J. Chy. 276 does not
appear to be quite consistent with this. There the owners of two sep-
arate bleach works joined as plaintiffs in a suit to restrain the pollution
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Bales 89 80 '•^ '' stream used by both of their works, and the ease was tried by
consent, as if two separate bills had been liled, but it seems to have
been considered by the Judge that the ])laintitfs could not sue
together in one action for distinct nuisances.
One of several mortgagees may bring a foreclosure action, making
his co-mortgagees defendants, if they will not join as plaintififs
(Luke V. South Kemliigtoi} Hold Co., 11 Ch. 1). 121).
Where two or more plaintiffs sue for a joint claim, the defendant
may set up a separate counter-claim against each plaintiff {Manches'
ter, ii-r Ihi. v. Bruokn, 2 Ex. D. 243).
Where two plaintiffs join in an action and one is successful and
the other unsuccessful, the successful plaintiff is chargeable with the
costs of joining the unsuccessful plaintiff' (I)' HonnuKJee tSe Co. and
haacn d; Co. v. Orey, 52 L. J. Q. B. 192). One of several joint own-
ers of a patent may sue for a recovery of profits due for the use of
the patent without joining the other owners (Sheehan v. G. E. Ry.
Co., 10 Ch. D. 59).
00
Substitution 2. Where an action has been commenced in the
and addition ^ , i • < • r/- i • ^ •
of plaintiffs, name ot the wrong person as plaintin, or where it is
doubtful whether it has been commenced in the name
of the right plaintiff or plaintiffs, the Court or a
Judge, if satisfied that it has been so commenced
through a bona fide mistake, and that it is necessary for
the determination of the real matter in dispute so to
do, may order any other person or persons to be sub-
stituted or added as plaintiff or plaintiffs, upon such
terms as may seem just. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 16,
R. 2 ; Comp. R. S. O. c. 49, s. 5.)
8ame as the English Rule.
Actions have been inadvertently brought by the wrong person, as
by cestui que trust, instead of trustee ; by mortgagor, instead of
mortgagee. The same mistake has been made where it was matter
of real difficulty to say which of the two persons ought to sue : as in
the case of contracts made by agents, as to which it is sometimes a
question of much nicety to determine who ought to sue. Previous
to the Administration of Justice Act, 1873, in Ontario, and until the
Judicature Acts in England, though the Common Law Courts had
the largest powers of adding parties, or amending misdescriptions of
parties, they had no power to substitute one plaintiff for another,
such as chia rule confers (see De Geiidre v. Boffardm, L. R.
7 C. P. 4(»9).
An application under this Rule can only be made by a plaintiff
(Clowes V. HiUiard, 4 Ch. D. 413), and is restricted to cases where a
bona fide mistake has occurred, which has been discovered after
action brought : as where a new partner was brought into a firm
before the dealing in question ; but it is not intended to confer upon
the judge unlimited discretion to re-model the proceedings (per
Mellor, J., in Turquand v. Fearon, 4 Q. B. I>. at p. 282). In Smith
V. Haselthie, W. N. 1875, 250 ; 1 Charl. Oh. Ca. 56, Huddlestone,
B. , said : " You have to satisfy me of two things : 1st, that there
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"has been a bona fidt mistake in the issue of th; writ ; and 'ind, Rules 90 91
"that it is a necessary change" (see also Clowen v. HiUiard,
4(h. D 413).
In an action by assignees of insolvents the judge at the trial held
that the claim sued for did not pass under the circumstances to the
assignees. The defendants having been given time during the
sittings to ascertain whether they had any defence to a suit by the
insolvents, the latter were added under this Rule ;,8 plaintiffs, and
judgment was given in their favour, l)ut without costs ( Woodiuan/ v.
Shhlds, 32 C. P. 282. See Emden v. Cart<', 17 Ch. D. W,)).
For cases in which the Rule has been acted upon, see Vol d6
Trofffx Asphalte Pavim/ Co. (Limited) v. Londor Tramwuii Co-
{LhriifMl), 48 L. J. C. P. 312 ; 40 L. T. 133 ; W. ':<. 1879, 40, and
Mtrcantlle Riw Plate Co. v. Imiir., W. N. 187G, 104 ; 2 (,'harl.
<,"h. Ca. 23 ; Blarklnmi Union v. R)-ooh% 26 W. \l. H).
The hoiia fide mistake which must be shewn mty be one of law
{Duckett V. Cover, (5 Ch. D. 82 ; ilfa-son v. Harris, 1 Ch. D. 97).
A plaintiflf will not, in general, be added or substituted unless he
consents ( Turqiiand v. Fearon, 4 Q. B. D. 280, and see Rule 103).
Nor under this Rule unless the original plaintiff consents (Emcten v.
Carte, 17 Ch. D. 109).
An order will not be made on an e.c parte application (Tildenleii v.
Harper, 3 Ch. D. 277).
Where the present Rule is not applicable, plaintiff) may neverthe-
less sometimes be added under Rules 103 and 104, infra (see notes
under those Rules, and Emden v. Carte and Smith v. Haseltine, supra.
91
3. All person.s may be joined as defendants against Who may be
whom the right to any relief is alleged to exist, (°ef"ndantR.
whether jointly, severally, or in the alternative. And,
without any amendment, judgment may be given
against such one or more of the defendants as may
be found to be liable, according to their respective
liabilities (See R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 16, R. 3.)
Same as the English Rule.
This Rule whi^ih is the converse of Rule 103 must be read with the
latter {Edmard./toH//.srii/, 23 Ch. 1). (50). See also il/«<^/(i(t.y v. FeWs, 46 L. T. , 497,
Barnes v. Addij, L. H. 9 Chy. 244, 25"), 256 ; Barstall v. Beyfus,
W. N., 1884, 49 ; 32 W. R. 418, for what was formerly known in
Chy. as the Rule of the three A's, and for observations on the prac-
tice of making solicitors, agents and arbitrato^rs parties ';o suits,
alleging against the principal defendants' fraud in which the co-
defendants are not implicated.
In Head v. Bowman, 9 Pr. R. 12, the plaintiff sued in respect of
the flooding of land by a milldani. The (j. W. Ry. had turned the
waters of the stream into another channel, which was not deep
enough to carry off all the water, even though the defendant's dam
were removed, so that complete relief could not be given even though
the plaintiff were successful against the defendant. The plaintiff was
therefore allowed under this Rule, and Rule 10.3, to add the G. W.
Ry. Co. as defendants.
In Heatley v. Newton, 51 L. J. Chy. 225, an .action by purchaser
for rescission of a contract of sale and costs, auctioneers were made
co-defendants with the vendors, the plaintiff alleging that they and
the vendors had joined in a fraud whereby the plaintiff was induced
to pay too high a price. It was held that the auctioneers were
rightly joined and could not claim to be dismissed merely on pay-
ment of the deposit into Court and costs to the date of the order.
If alternative cases are alleged the facts ought not to be mixed up
but should be stated so as to shew on what facts each alternative of
the relief sought is founded ( D'Mvy v. Garrett, 7 Ch. D. 489).
92
Where
defendant
not interest- any
4. It shall not be neces.sary that every defendant to
action shall be interested as to all the relief
relief prayed thereby prayed for, or as to every cause of action
included therein ; but the Court or a Judge may make
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such order as may appear just, to prevent any defend- Rules 92, 93
ant from being embarrassed or put to expense by
beingrequired to attend any proceedings in such action
in which he may have no interest. (R. Sup. C, 1H75,
Order 16, R. 4.)
Same as Knglish Rule.
See Cox v. Barker, 3 Ch. D. 359, where this Rule was oonsidertMl
ami given a liberal Cfnistruction. The judgmoit of V. < '. Bacon, which
was artinned on appeal, contains the folio wnig passages ; — " 1 take
it that it was the intention of the Legislature, when any question of
anv'sort, or any set of f[uest'jns, arose, to endeavour by one hearing
and one decree to dispose 'A all matters in litigation between all the
parties who were interested in the subject, of the litigation. The
Act of Parliament, at the same time tliat it has enabled any ]jerson
stating a claim to bring before the Court all i)ersons interested in
tliat claim, and to include in the claim every (piestion that can
belong to it, or arise out of it, has, at the same time, carefully
provided that no one shall be prejudiced l)y the fact of his being
joined. The Rules are distinct on the subject."
93
5. The plaintifif may at his option, join as parties ah or any
to the same action all or any of the persons severalh', lha,i"'toone
or jointly and severally, liable on any one contract, |i',',ly','J,?*
including parties to bills of exchange and promissory .i'jmed.
notes. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 16, R. 5; l^ec G. 0.
Chy., No. 62).
Same as English Rule.
By Rev. Stat. Ont., c. 50, s. 134, it is provided that all the parties
to a bill or note maybe joined in one action ; but by sec. 135 the
non-joinder of any joint drawer, maker, indorser, or acceptor might
be pleaded in abatement.
By the present Rule it is optional with the plaintiff in actions on
bills and notes, as well as in actions on any other contract, to proceed
against any one or more of the parties jointly or severally liable (see
Re Arcedeckne, Atkin-i v. Arcedeckuc, 24 Ch. D. 709 ; Murray v.
(Mett, 18 C. L. J. 78).
Under Chy. (iren. Order 62, a plaintiff might select one or more of
several persons liable. Under the corresponding English Con.
Order (VII. R. 2), it was held in Smith v. Horsfall, 24 Beav. 331,
that if the plaintiff chose to sue all or some of them, and the suit
became defective or abated by reason of a transmission of the interest
of one of them, he could not afterwards proceed against the other.
This gloss on the Order was described as highly technical (Graij v.
Lewis, L. R. 8 Chy. 1035, 1052), and will not be imported by analogy
into tlae present Rule (Lloyd v. Dhmtiack, 7 Ch. D. .398). In the
latter case two of five defendants became bankrupt, and it was held
that the action might proceed against the other three \yithout bring-
ing the trustees of the bankrupts before the Court. For other restric-
tions upon the application of (t. O. 62, see Le.win, 6th ed. 807. See
also Wilson v. Rhodes, 8 Ch. D. 777.
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EnleB94, 9) 6. Where in any action, whether founded upon
94 contract or otherwise, the plaintiff is in doubt as to
defendlints ^^^^ pcrson from whom he is entitled to redress, he
in cases 1)1 may, in such manner as hereinafter mentioned, or as
may be prescribed by any special order, join two or
more defendants, to the intent thpt in such action the
question as to which, if any, of the defendants is
liable, and to what extent, may be determined as
between all parties to the action. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order ;6, R. 6.)
Identical with the English Rule.
This Rule is applicable to actions which have been already com-
menued, as well as to those in which the plaintiff is in doubt at the
commencement of action ( /wr Cockburn, C. J., in ffonUurati, ibc. v.
Tiu-hr, 2 Kx. D. .305). There the plaintiffs claimed against L.
speciSc performance of a contract alleged to havt been made by T.,
the authorized agent of L., they afterwards alleged that L. denied
that T. was his authorized agent, and were therefore in iloubt as to
who was liable, and tliey ol)tained leave to add T. as defendant,
claiming that if he was not the authorized agent of L. he was liable
as principal.
This Rule was applied in Harveif v. G. T. Rif. no., A G. W. Ri/.Co.,
9 Pr. R. 80 (affirmed on appeal, 7 Ont. App. 715) where injury was
rl/, 7 Pr. R. 446 ; but see now Martano v. Mmm, 14
Ch. 1). 4I1>, where it was helil that since the Judicature Acts the
( 'ourt hiis a judicial discretion to direct security for costs to be givtn
at any time, and that the old rule as to waiver by step taken ig
al)rogated (see also note to Rule 429).
I
If the next friend is not appointed in a reasonable time, a motion
may be made to limit the time therefor, or, in default, that the action
1)6 dismissed (MrPhcrson v. McCuhc. supra). The time limited is
the same as upon application to limit the time for furnishing
security for costs, as to which see Grant v. Winchester, 6 Pr. Pi. ,%.
A defendant cannot act as next friend of a married woman
plaintiff (Paipie v. Little, 1.3 Beav. 114 ; Bennftt v. Sprague, 4 C. L,
.1. N. S. 45 ; see Lvwi-'^ v. Nohhx, 8 Ch. D. 591); except perhaps a
merely formal defendant (Taijlur v. Taylor, 16 L. J. N. C. 66). 'Die
next friend must be a |)erson of substance, as he is liable for tlie
the costs (Hind v. Whitmore, 2 K. & .J. 458 ; Rann v. Lawless,
1 Chy. Ch. .333; Van Winkle v. Chaplin, 2 Chy. Ch. 98). If
not solvent, an order may V>e made on motion of defendants to stay
proceedings till a new next friend be appointed or security for costs
given (Storel v. Coles, 3 Chy. Cham. 421). Where such an order
iiad been made and, not being complied with, the action was dismissed
with costs, a second action by another next friend was stayed till
the costs of the lirst were i)aicl (Be Pa>/ne, Handle v. Payne, 23 Ch.
D. 288).
A next friend of a married woman plaintiff must be authorized to
act as such, otherwise the action may be dismissed on tlie
application of the defendant. Where a next friend's authority was
disputed by defendant, and not deposed to by the next friend, the
action was dismissed with costs, payable by the next friend (SclijotI
V. Srhjoft, 19 Ch. D. 94 ; see also Cook v. Fryer, 4 Beav. 16). A
writ issued by a next friend without employing a solicitor was set
aside with all the proceedings (Sioann v. Swann, 43 L. T. 530).
The next friend may lie changed by the married woman on notice
to the defendant (Eastman v. Eastman, 2 Chy. Ch. 183 ; Harvet/ v.
Boomer, 3 Chy. (^i. 11).
Effect of T'lifi present Paile folloAvs in a great measure, but is also an
present Rule extension of the Act of 1872. In alimony suits the right to sue
alone as formerly, is clear (see Vardon v. Vardon, 19 C. L. J. 229).
The Act of 1872 rendered a M^fe capable of being sued at law, as
before the Act she could l)e in equity, separately from her husband in
respect of her separate engagements, contracts or torts ; but it was
only in respect of her separate propertj' that she could sue alone. The
present Rule enables her to sue alone, not only in respect of her
separate estate, but also in cases relating to her separate engage-
ments, contracts or torts, or for alimony; and by leave in all other
cases in Avhich heretofore a next friend was necessary, upon giving
security for costs, if the Court thinks tit.
Under the corresponding English Rule a married woman in receipt
of a separate income of £1,150 was not required to give security for
costs on obtaining leave to defend separately (Noely. Noel, 13 Ch.
I). 510). So a mai'ried woman suing alone without a next friend,
and having sufficient separate property to pay costs of the action,
was not required to give security (Broivn v. North, 9 Q. B. D. M).
There is nothing in this Rule to preclude the Court from exercising
the power to give leave after action brought [Kimjsman v. Kinysinan,
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C} Q. B. D. 122, where refusal to stay an action was considered j^ie 97.
ei|uivalent to leave to sue without next friend).
After 1st July, 1884, "The Married Women's Property Act, 1884," M. W. Actof
(47 V. c. 19) comes into operation, and the capacity of a married 1®***-
woman to sue and he sued will be governed by sec. 2 of that Act,
and thenceforwartl a married woman plaintifl' will stand in tlie same
jiosition so far as security for costs is concerned as any other ]>lain-
titf (Thrcl/oV V. Wilsmi, 8 P. T). 18), even though the cause of
action may have arisen prior to 1st July. 1884 (-SV(Y'?Yf?(rc v. C'nnl
SiTvlcp Svpplii, 48 L. T. 485 ; James v. Barraiid, 31 W. U. 786 ;
49 L. T. 300)."
Section 2 of the Act of 1884 is as follows : —
"2. (1) A married woman shall, in accordance with the pro- Married
visions of this Act, be capable of acquiring, holding, and 'disposing ^)J"J""^j'*°j.^'*'
by will or otherwise, of any real or ])ersonal property as her separate iiuiding jn-o-
property. in the same manner as if she were a/fw .sol'', without the peity us a
intervention of any trustee. /«""' '"''^*
(2) A married woman shall be capable of entering into and render-
ing herself liable in respect of .and to the extent of her separate pro-
perty on any contract, and of suing .and being sued, either in contract
or in tort, or otherwise, in all respects as if she was a, feme sole, and
her husband need not be joined with her as plaintiff or defemiant,
or be made a party to any acticm or other legal proceeding brought
by or taken against her ; and any damages or costs recovered by her
in any such action or proceeding shall be her sepaiate property ; and
jiny damages or costs recovered against her in any such action or
proceeding shall be payable out of her separate property, and not
otherwise.
(3) Kvery contract entered into by a married woman shall be
deemed to be a contract entered into by her with respect to and to
bind her separate projjerty, unless the contrary be shewn.
(4) Every contract entered into by a married woman with respect
to and to bind her separate property, shall bind not only the
separate property which she is possessed of or entitled to at the date
of the contract, but also all separate property which she may there-
after acquire."
This section, which is in the terms of the English Act of 1882 (45
& 40 V. c. 75), seems to apply in the case of all married women,
whether married before or after 1st July, 1884, in all actions
instituted after that date, whether in respect of a cause cf action
arising before or after that date (James v. Barraud, 31 W. R. 786);
though under Set;. 22 of the Ont. Act the right to sue and liability
to be sued under the Act of 1872 is preserved.
Sec. 11 of the Act is as follows : —
"11. Every woman, whether married before or after this Act, shall Remedies of
have in her own name against all persons whomsoever, including married
her husband, the same remedies for the protection and security of ^'"I'"" '"''
her own separate property, as if such property belonged to her as a and security
feme sole, but, except as aforesaid, no husband or wife shall be of sej)arate
entitled to sue the other for a tort. In any proceeding under this Property,
section it shall be sufRcient to allege such property to be her pro-
perty ; and in any proceeding under this section a husband or wife
shall be competent to give evidence against each other."
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rev. Stat c. 125, sec. 20, has been held to affect proceiluie
only, and not to render a married woman liable in respect of her
the Act of
1884.
II! <
it]
Liability de
pendent on coiuracis excepc in me same way as sne was lormeriy iiauie m
possession equity, that is to say, her liability d^ijends uj^on the possession of
of separate separate estate ; and that fact must therefore be alleged (Darlim/ v.
f *f '^ ""4«'' /e*c, 1 Out. App. 46; Standard Bank v. Boulton, 3 Ont. App."y3;
see Field v. McArthur, 25 0. P. 167 ; 27 0. P. 15. See also per
Bramwell, L. J., Atwood, v. Chichester, 3 Q. B. D. 723 ; and
Durrant v. Ricketts, 3 Q. B. D. 177). These authorities have
been followed in subsequent cases, though not without expres-sions
of dissent on the part of some of the Judges (see Clarke v. Creiyhton,
45 Q. B. 514, 3« ; Grijfin v. Patterson, 45 U. C. Q. B., 536 ; Hesnin v.
Baine, 2 Out. 302 ; G v. B , 9 Pr. R. 174 and Anon., 1 V.
L. T. 730). See also Jone-i v. Elderton, W. N. 1884, 39.
BfTeotinthia The Act of 1884 may not substantially differ in its result, but,
respect of according to the cases thus far decided in England under the similar
English Act of 1882, a material change is made in the procedure.
The plaintiff, it would seem, need not aver the possession of separate
estate as the foundation of her right to sue. The married woman
may be sued " as if she was a, feme sole," and unless she by pleading
raises the question of separate estate or of its being bound, judgment
maybe " recovered against her. " Nevertheless, since " any damages
or costs recovered against her," are to be "payable out of her
separate property and not otherwise," execution can only issue
against, and therefore only in the event of her possessing, sucli
separate property (see GunMon v. Maynard, 75 L. T. Jour. 102 ; and
Perks v. Mjiirea, \\ . N. 1884, 64, in which the apparently conflict-
ing decision in Moore v. Mulligan, W. N. 1884, 34 is explained).
There are in England however, cases which ilo not see i consistent
with this view (aeeJonesv. Elderton, VV. N. 1884, 39; C jucestershire
Banking Co. v. Phillips, W. N. 1884, 72, 76 ; 76 L. T. Jour. 374 ; 28
Sol. Jour. 358) ; and it is to be observed that in Gunston v. Maynard,
sUf}., it was shewn that the defendant hail separate estate.
Where a wife has a separate business she may however under the
Act of 1872 be sued on contracts respecting it, without regard to
the possession of separate estate, {Berry v. Zeiss, 32 (J. P. 231).
Prior to the Act of 1882, in England the Form of order against a
married woman was for an inquiry as to the separate estate which
she had at the time of the contract, and still has, with a declaration
that the claim in question may be recovered out of it (see Picard
V. Hine, L. R. 5 Ohy. 274, McQueen v. Tamer, 30 W. R. 80 ; 30 W.
R. 428; Davis v. Bellenden, 46 L. T. 797 ; Robinson v. Pickering, 50
L. J. Chy. 527 ; Gallagher v. Nugent, 8 L. R. Ir. 353 ; Darrant v.
Ricketts, 8 Q. B. D. 177 ; King v. Lucas, 23 Oh, D. 712), and a
receiver of it might be appointed by the same order (Re Peace v.
Waller, 31 W. R. 899). A charge by a married woman upon her
separate estate was held sufficient evidence of separate i^s?t?tf to
entitle plaintiff to an inquiry {London Discount Alliuiice Co. "' ' .
1 Cab. & El. 5).
In Ontario under the present law the judgment is similar ( ' . ;: Hon
V. Laidlaw, 3 Ont. App. 91, 92 ; Wallace v. Hutchinson, 3 >S8) ;
but in the case of a contract entered into after Ist July, Ibdt, ijoch
separate property at the date of the contract and all separate pro-
perty thereafter acquired will be bound (47 Vict. c. 19, s. 2 supra).
Probably separate estate subject to a restraint on anticpation will
not be bound any more than it was formerlj'. (See Pike, v. Fitzgibhhon,
17 Ch. D. 454 ; Smith v. Lucas, 18 Oh. D. 531 ; Gloucestershire
Banking Co. v, PhiUippa, sup. , Gunston v. Maynard, sup. )
Form of
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The property liable may be reached in execution in the usual s,ale8 97, 98
way (Barker v. IVe-^tover, 3 C. L. T. 35 ; Lawnon v. La'ullaw, sup.; Kxecution
and see Perks v. Afylrea, W. N. 1884, 64).
In actions in this Province against a married woman for a tort com- Actions of
mitted by her, it has been held that since the Act of 1872 the bus- tort,
band is not a proper party, but the wife must l)e sued alone, and
that her liability is not dependent upon her possession of separate
estate (Amer v. Rogers, 31 C.P. 195 ; and Barker v. Wesiover, sup.
This seems to be in accordance with the opinions expressed by
Hagarty, C.J. in Stone v. Knapp, 29 C. P. (509, Spragge, C, in
McFarlane v. Murphy, and Wilson, J. in Wagner v. Jefferson, 37 Q.
B. 577, 578 ; and seems also to be the effect of the Act of 1884
(see Perks v. Mylrea, supra).
In actions by a married woman for a tort suffered by her uncon-
nected with her separate estate, her husband was even after the Act
of 1872 required to be a party plaintiff (see Amer v. Rogers, 31 C.
P. 199), but under the present Rule and the Act of 1884 it would
seem that the wife may sue alone.
See generally on the present law in Ontario, 3 C. L, T. 63.
08
10. Where there are numerous partie.s havine the where
.... .. _ r L parties are
same mterest m one action, one or more of such numerous.
parties may sue or be sued, or may be authorized by
the Court to defend, in such action, on behalf of, or
for the benefit of all parties so interested. (R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order 16, R 9 ; G. 0. Chy., Nos. 58-61.)
This is the same as the English Rule referred to, and corresponds
with what had long been the practice of the Court of Chancery (see
Dan. Ch. Pr. pp. 207, et seq., 1088, ed. 5 ; Thomson v. Victoria
Mutual Co., 29 Gir. 50).
A plaintiff suing under this Rule must indorse his writ accord-
ingly (see Rule 13, and Hynes v. Fisher, 4 Ont. 78).
In De Hart v. Stevenson, 1 Q. B. D. 313, it was held that one part-
owner of a ship might sue under this Rule on behalf of himself and
his co-owners for freight. So also one underwriter on behalf of all
(Leathley v. Mc Andrew, W. N. 1875, 259; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 58) ;
one of a number of co-owners of a patent (Shcehan v. G. E. Ry., 16
Oh. D. 59) ; or bondholders {Eraser v. Cooper, Ball .fc Co., 21 Ch.
D. 718) ; or policy holders in an Ins. Co. (Thomson v. Victoria
Mutual Co., 29 Gr. 56). See also Bergman v. McMillan, W. N.,
1881, 39.
The Rule was acted on in a case where certain charitable be-
quests in a will, if held invalid would go the next of kin, and four
of the next of kin besides the widow of the testator and the
Atty. Uen. as representing the charities had been served, and it
appeared that there were a large number of next of kin, many of
whom were unknown, and service upon others would be difficult and
expensive. An order was made declaring that the next of kin were
sufficiently represented by those before the Court (Gillies v.
McCmochie, 18 C. L. J. 179).
In suits by one on behalf of all others of a particular class the
other members of the class, if fairly represented, are bound by the
judgment (CQinmissioners of Sewers v. Gellatly, 3 Ch. D. 610 ; Leath-
ley V. Mc Andrew, W. N. 1876, 38; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 24; Burt
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Rules 98, 99 V. British Nation Life Asm. Assoc, 4 De(x. & J. 158, 174; Barker
V. Walters, 8 Beav. 97). Where one of the ckaa objects to the
proceedings, he may. on applying, be made a party defendant
(Wilson V. Church, 9 Ch. D. 502 ; Fraser v. Cooper, 21 Oh. D. 718).
That is the proper course if he is really not represented l)y the plaintiff.
He cannot otherwise ap^ioal from an order obtained by the plaintiff
( Watson V. Care, 17 Ch. D. 19), unless perhaps in a case where a
person has already been made a defendant in tlie same interest as
the applicant, and appointed untler this liule to represent that
interest (see Fraser v. Cooper, een originally
made a party to the suit : ami tiiat you {or, tfn' soid iiit'diit, or /ifr-
Hon of UHsoiuid mind) may, upon service of notice upon the plaintill'.
attend the proceedings under the within decree ; antl that you {or,
llie .lald iiiftint, or person of unsound, mind) may, within fourteen
(lays after the service hereof, apply to the (Jourt to add to, vary, oi-
set aside the said decree.
A. B., of the Oil)! of Toronto, in tht County of Yorky
PlaintifTs Solicitor.
" (51. In all suits concerning real or ])ersonal estate which is vested
in trustees under a will, settlement, or otherwise, the trustees shall
represent the persons l)enelicially interested un. 65, exercised a
similar power of dealing with the questions raised in a suit wherever
justice could be done to all parties notwithstanding misjoinder or
nonjoinder (see Lambert v. Hutchinson, 1 Beav. 277, '2S6). Where
necessarj'^ the decree expressly saved the rights of absent parties.
From the provisions for adding parties contained in. the sub-clause
of this Rule, it would appear that "misjoinder" includes "non-
joinder. "
Misjoinder, though it camiot defeat an action, may affect the costs
(Roberts v. Evans, 7 Ch. D. 830). .
Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties are not since the .lud. Act
grounds of demurrer. (See Blake <{r Co. v. Moore, 8 L. R. Ir. 95 ;
nerderninn v. Socidte Oenerale, kc, 19 Ch. D. 246 ; Hunter v Young,
4 Ex. D. 256 in notes to Rule 189 ; Yount/ v. Rohertson, 2 Ont. 434 ;
Scane v. Duckett, 3 Ont. 370).
Striking out The defendant's course is to apply under the present Rule to add
aad adding or strike out parties or require the plaintiff to do so ; and the defend-
parties. g^^^ should raise any objection of this kind that he may have, at the
earliest possible moment, (Sheehan v. Oreat Eastern Ry. Co., 16 Ch.
D. 59, where the objection was not allowed tlwugh taken Ijy the de-
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249
fciico ; see also Ifustunv. Tolnii, \V. N. 1880, 11); liuficrlx v. Ermm, Eule 103t
7 (Ml. I). HSO ; Sc'tnr v. Diirkftt, '^ Out. 'MO). Wliuro thudefomlant's
c iiitiJiitioii is that additional partiuH are nocc^sary to enable the
action to proijeeil at all, it would wjeni however that it is sufticient
for iiini to take the ohjeetion hy hia defence, leaving tlie plaintiti' to
aiiulv to add parties if 8(» ailviseil (see NohcVs Knploiii'r.s C'n. v.
JoiH's, 'J8 \V. I{. «.-)H; -42 L. T. 754; 4•<'!/, 4()nt. :«y).
103 a
fn) The Court or Judge may, at any staoe of the stiikin« out
1- VI J ^ vi .- 4.1 r ^- , ami adding
procceuings, either upon or without the application ol parties,
cither party, and on such terins as may appear to
the Court or a Judge to be just, order that the name
of any party, whether as plaintiff or as defendant,
improperly joined, be struck out, and that the name
of any party, (x) whether plaintiff or defendant, who
ought to have been joined, or whose presence before
the Court may be neccssar>- in order to enable the
Court effectually and completely to adjudicate upon
and settle all the questions involved in the action, be
added.
Same as the P]uglish Rule.
(x) i.e. person {Lonn v. CriMtlci/, 13 Ch. D. 391.)
This clause provides a cure for misjoinder and nonjoinder, by
striking out or adding parties. Applications under it may be made
by either party, or the Court may act iiiero motii. The power given
is very extensive, and may be exercised at any stage of the procee .. I
'i'fti i!
I 1
250
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Sale 103 Strikituj out parties. — Under the former practice, if a party was
Striking out improperly joined, the defendant might demur if the impropriety
parties. appeared on the face of the proceedings ; otherwise it was necessary
to defend and proceed to a hearing of the cause. The present Rule
enables the Court to strike out a party improperly joined, before
expense is incurred.
If a derendant is improperly joined, he should apply to have his
name struck out, at the earliest possible moment ; but a defendant
was struck out on his own application, though he had delivered a
statement of defence upon which issue had been joined, and delay
only iniluenced the decision as to the costs ( Vallancc v. Birmimjhnm
and Midland Land, ttr.. Corporation, 2 Ch. D. 369).
Where defendants did not move under this Rule to be struck out,
but took part in the defence, they were held jointly liable with other
defendants to the costs of the action (Twinharrow v. Braid, W. N.,
1878, 1(39).
The Court will not virtually try the cause, however, on such an
application. Where, therefore, a plaintiff, a builder, sued for work
and labor done, and made two persons defendants who occupied the
position of lessee and lessor, alleging that there was a doubt which
w^as liable to him. Lush, J., on the application of the lessor, refused
to strike him out on his statement that the lessee was liable to do
all repairs {Anon. W. N'., 1875, iOS; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 59). Under
an order striking out a defendant and giving the plaintiff leave to
amend, he may not ameml by striking out anoth*er defendant, even
though that defendant's interest was determined ( Wymer v. Dodils,
llCh. U. 4.^6; Mlwonv. Vawjhan, W. N., 1879, G9). A defendant
sought to be struck out is entitled to notice, that he may be heard
as to the question of his costs ( Wi/nicr v. Dodd.-i, sup.).
A defendant in ejectment, a tenant, whose landlord had obtained
leave to defend, and whose lease had expired pending the «Tit, v/as
not allowed to have his name struck out, as the plaintiff's security
would thus be diminished {Jofumton v Oliver, 9 Pr. R. 353)
On grounds apart from any question of personal responsibility de-
fendants on their own application may not be allowed to be struck
out (see Hmtleji v. Netvton, 19 Ch. D. 33<)).
Adding Adding Partifs. — This Rule is to be read with the preceding Rules
parties. 89, 91, &c., (Edward.'i v. Lowthn; 24 W. R. 434} ; ami any person
who might have been joined originally under the preceiling Rules
may be added under this Rule (see Smith v. Hnseltine, W. N., 1875,
250, 1 Chail. Ch. C:i. 56 ; fjomj v, Cros.ileij, 13 Ch. D. 388), subject
to the restrictions hereafter referred to, and to the power of the
Judge in his discretion to refuse to interfere if injustice is likely to
' e done in any way bv the addition (see Edwards v. Lowthe.r, 34 L.
T. 255).
The words "who ought to have been joined," in this Ride mean
"ought, in order to do complete justice, to have been joined ;" and,
as a general rule, "all parties against whom remedy or relief is
sought should, if possilile, be joined in the same action" (per Archi-
bald, J., m Edwards v. Lowther, 45 L. J., C. P. 419). There an
action was brought againsu a publisher of a newspaper for libel, and
after issue joined the proprietor of the newspaper was added as j'
defendant on the plaintiff's application.
A plaintiff assigned his interest to a third person, who obtained
an order giving him liberty to prosecute the suit in the name of the
original plaintiff. Held, on the applit-ation of the defendant, that
ADDING PARTIES.
261
the assignee was bound to set forth the assignment, by amendment j^je io3.
or otherwise, in the statement of claim, and that all proceedings Adding
after the order should be entitled in both causes (Seear v. Lawson, parties.
16 Ch. D. 121).
But the Courts do not interpret the Rules as empowering them to
acUl parties at the instance of a defendant to the same extent as upon
the plaintiff's application.
[n an action to restrain defendants from using certain premises a«
a small pox hospital, application was made under this Rule by the
plaintiff '- join another person wibh his consent who was an inhabi-
tant of the same neighbourhood on the ground that since the action
was commenced the plaintiff had given up his business and was
going abroad. An order was refuse i
252
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Bnle 103.
Adding
parties.
Adding
defendants.
Tn Beck v. Dmr, W. N. 1876, 40, 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 25, the
addition of a plaintiff was refused where the object was to bring a
counter-claim against him. (See also Bank of Commfree v. Bank of
B. y. America, 20 C. L. J, 130 ; ^^orr;s v. Beazley, 2 C. P. D. 80.)
See also Seear v. Lawson, 16 Ch. D. 121, {supra) where a plaintiff
was in effect added on a defendant's application.
In Emilen v. Carte, 17 Ch. D. 169, a trustee of a bankru])t
plaintiff was added as a plaintiff, and the conduct of the action given
to liim on his own application, he alleging that the interest in the
action passed from the plaintiff to him. A similar order was made
in Bird v. Matt/nivs, 46 L. T. 512 ; see also Woodward v. Shields,
32 C. P. 282, and notes to Rule 385.
In Staylor v. Cooper, 2 Ont. 398, where the equitable owner of
land sued in respect of a right of way of necessity implied by a grant
of land, he was jierinitted to make the owner of the legal estate a
co-plaintiff by amendment at the hearing.
Addinij Difendnnt'^: — Whether a defendant wiU be added or not
upon a defendant's ai^plication. depends upon whether the adjudica-
tion upon and settling of the questions arising in the action requires
the presence of the person proposed to be added (Harry v. Darey,
2 Ch. D. 721). In general a defendant will not be added against the
plaintiff's will, unless justice requires, it. In N'orris v. Beazley. 2 (J.
P. D. SO, a defenl(mves Co. v. Jones, 28 W. R. 653) ; or in some cases after judg-
ment if the party to be added dees not object (see i?e Mason, Turner
V. Mason, \V. N. 1883, 134, 147 ; sed iiuiere, see Heard v. Borgwardt,
W.N. 1883, 173 and 194). Where it becomes necessary to enforce a
judgment against persons who acquired title after it was made, an
action must be brought {Attowey-Oeneral v. Council of Birmingham,
15 Ch. D. 423). But see cases under Rule 178 and Morgan v. Day,
Uan. Pr. 463 note (o), and Campbell v. Hobjland, 7 Ch. 1). 166.
The application is made in Chambers (see Wilson v. Church, 9 Ch.
D. 552) ; and on notice ( Tildeslei/ v. Harper, 3 Ch. D. 277) ; but an
order nisi has under peculiar circumstances been made e.v parte, to
hecome absolute unless moved against within a time named in the
order (i?e Wortlet/, 4 Ch. D. 180 ; Wilson v. Church, supra).
The order, whether for adding, striking out, or substituting
parties, is in the discretion of the Judge ; and after trial it was held
too late to add new plaintiffs and make a new case (Xeiu Westminster
Breioing Co. v. Hannah, 24 W. R. 899).
255
Sales
104-106-
105
17. Where a defendant is added, unless otherwise Amended
ordered by the Court or l^i'.dge, the plaintiff shall sue ^^'"^ J'^f^^^.
out an amended writ of summons, and serve the new ant added,
defendant with such writ, or notice in lieu of service
thereof, in the same manner as oris^nnal defendants are
served. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 16, R. 15.)
This Rule is identical with the English Rule, and applies (it is
presumed) where a ilefendant is substituted, as well as added,
though the language used is slightly different from that of the
preceiling Rule. Where the person added is out of the jurisdiction,
the writ if originally issued for service within the jurisdiction,
should before service be amended according to the form for service
out of the jurisdiction {Keate v. Phillips, W. N. 1878, 186). The
directions for service of the writ on new defendants do not meet the
case of consolidated actions ( Re Wort lei/, Culleij v. Wortlei/, 4 Ch.
D. ISO, where the defendants were added to the consolidated action
without service of any writ being required).
Where a sole plaintiff died after delivery of statement of claim
and his executors took out common order to revive, copies of the writ
order to revive and order adding a defendant were directed to be
served on the added defendant (Atisten v. Bird, W. X. 1881, 129 ;
17 C. L. J. 365).
18. If a statement of claim has been delivered pre- Amended
viously to such defendant being added, the same shall, gj^j^'"®''* °'
unless otherwise ordered by the Court or Judge, be
amended in such a manner as the making such new
defendant a party shall render desirable ; and a copy
of such amended statement of claim shall be delivered
r-!'
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256
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Rules
108, 107.
107
Co..;.' I
tion ni- 11-
demnity
between ile-
fer.dants
and other
persons.
Third
parties.
:8cope of the
Ruleei.
to such new defendant at the time when he is served
with the writ of summons or notice, or afterwards
within four days after his appearance. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order i6, R. i6.)
Same as the English Rule.
19. Where a defendant is, or claims to be, entitled
to contribution or indemnity, or any other remedy or
relief, over against any other person, or where from
any other cause it appears to the Court or a Jude v. Teitnant, 20 C. L.
.1. 122 ; 4 C. L. T. 183. In H„rnl>!i v. Cardwe/I, 8 Q. B. I). 329,
more fully reitorted 4") L. T. 781, after the ipiestious between plaintiff
and defendant had been tried pleadings were in the same action
delivered between the defendant and third party, and the liability
of the latter to indemnify the defendant was determined. There are
also expressions of opinion in several other cases that the Kules have
a widersco])e (see llorwell v. The London Hen. (hnnihim Co., 2 Ex.
1). 374 ; Tlie. Cart.^lmrn, 5 P. I). 35, 5!) and 02. See also Butler v.
Butter, 14 Ch. D. 329; Sawijer v. Saivi/er, W. N., 1883, 181 and 212;
the issue directed to be tried in Biu/ot v. Ettston, 11 <'h. D. 392;
Plller V. Bobert.% 21 Ch. D. 198 ; and Sr/tneider v. Batt, 8 Q. B. D.
705 ; Steel v. Dixun, 28 W. R. 790). In NeahU v. Corktndale, 4 Ont.
317, it was laid down, these later cases shew the practice to be, to
settle the rights between the defendants and third party in the same
action in which the third party has been notifietl; and relief was
accordingly given to the defendant to the extent of protecting him
against the plaintiff's demand.
The English new Rules of 1883 expressly enable judgment to be
given against the third party (see Rule 174), but the scope of the
third party procedure is confined to cases of contribution or indemnity
(see Ponlifex v. Foord, 12 Q. B. D. 152 ; Sanders v. Peck, 32 W. R.
4t)2 ; Cattoii v. Bennett, W. N. 1884, 74 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 357).
Two classes of eases in which a third party may be brought in,
are provided for by the Rules.
17
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258
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Eule 107- (I) Where a defendant is, or claims to be, entitled to contribution
Cases of con and indemnity, or any other relief, over against any other person
tributioii or (Rule 107, first part).
These are the cases of the most frequent occurrence, and examples
of them will be found in the forms of the notice required to be given
to the third party (see Appendix Form No. 18).
The mode of procedure is provided by Rules 108, 110 and 111,
taken together. Defendant serves a notice on the thirclparty (Rule
108), the latter may appear, if he resists the plaintiflT s claim as
against the defendant who servf d the notice. If he does not appear
he is bound by the decision (Rule 110). If he ajjpears, before any-
thing further can be done in respect of the claim to contribution,
&c., directions must be obtained as to the extent to which, and the
mode in which, the claim is to be determined.
The claim which the defendant has against the third party, need
not be identical or co extensive with the plaintiff's claim against the
defendant himself. The object of the Rules is that "if there is a
substantial question which may be determined in the action, not only
between the plaintiff and the defendant, l)ut also between tlie
defendant and a tliird l)arty, then that cpiestion is not to be tried
twice ovar," pi: r Jessel, M. R., in Swansea Shippiuij Co. v. Duncan,
45 L. J., Q. B. (540 ; in such a case the third pers(m " is to be cited
to take part in the original litigation, and so to be bound by the de-
cision on that question once for all " (S. C. 1 Q. B. D. 649).
" The object of the Act was not only to prevent the same question
"being litigated twice, but to obviate the scandal which sometimes
arose by the same qiiestion being differently decided by different
juries" (Beneckc v. Front, 1 Q. B D. 422, per Blackburn, L. J. ; see
also 7^' Co/Z/c, 2 (h. D. 51.)
The third parties can only be joined before trial {Lockie v.
Teiuiant, 20 C. L. J. 122), antl will not be allowed to be brought in,
if the plaintiff will be prejudicetl (Bower v. Hartley, 1 Q. B. U. 652 ;
Wye Valley Jt'i/. Co. v. Hawes, 16 Ch. D. 489 ; see also Sivansea, tfcc,
V. Duncan, 1 Q. B. D. 648-9 and Rule 112 ; Hutchimn v. Colorado
United Mining Co. W. N., 1884, 40).
See notes to Rules 108, 110 and 111.
(2) Where from any other cause, it is made to appear that a qitea-
"quMti^nln tion in the action should be determined between the plaintiff", defend-
the action." ant, and any other per.son, or between any or either of them (Rule
107, last part).
The mode of procedure in these cases is provided by Rules 107,
109 and 111 taken together. The -defendant n^ust obtain leave to
bring in the third party by motion under Rule 100 ;, when an order
will oe made for the service of the "notice " mentioned in Rule 107
last part. That order will contain all necessary directiona as to
appearance and the effect of non-appearance. If the third party
appears further directions must be then obtained under Rule III.
This class will comprehend a great variety of cases in which the
plaintiff may or may not be interested, and it is therefore left
entirely to the Court or a Judge to direct what persons shall be
allowed to be notified, what questions may be raised, and what pro-
ceedings shall be taken (Rule 109), and to what extent the person
brought in shall be bound or made liable (Rule HI); and in consider-
ing how far the questions allowed to be raised should be determined
in the action, the plaintiff 's convenience, as in the former class of
cases, is to be consulted (Rule 112 and Swansea, Jkc., v. Duncan, 1 Q
B. D.
v. Wh
Oh. D
A
alleget
equitii
of Coi
t. 20(;
See
In
party
any o(
v. A'''
whom
won
whom
claiuit
settle-
208
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THIRD PARTIES. 259
B. D. 644 ; Bower v. Hnrth'ij, 1 Q. B. D. 652 ; AsHOciated Home Co. n^ieg
V. Whkhcord, 8 Oh. I). 457 ; and Wi/n Vnllei/ Jf'i/. Co. v. Ha wen, 16 107 lOB
(Jh. D. 48!>).
A person cannot be brought in as a third party because lie is
alleged to be the beneticial plaintiff, and for the purpose of raising
equities against him M'hich do not attach against the plaintiff (Bam
of Commerce v. Bank of B. N. Ameriea, 20 C. L. J. 136 ; 4 C. L.
t. 200).
See notes to Rules 109 and 111.
In Walker v. Balfour, 25 W. II. 511, it was held that a third Fourth, Ac,
party brought in Rule 107, waa not entitled uiuler tliat Rule to have pa't'ea-
any other person against whom he has a claim added ; but in Fowler
V. Knoop, 36 L. T. 219, W. N. 1877, 68, the third party against
whom indemnity was claimed, was allowed under the concluding
words of sec. 16, sub-s. 4, of the Act to bring in a fourth party, f r im
whom he claime
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260
ONTARIO Jl'DFCATURE ACT, 1881.
pi
Delivery of
plt'iKliU),' to
I'li-di'f't. it)
lieu of
notii'i'.
Rule 108. or if there be no statement of claim, then a copy of
tiiilapaity *'^^ ^^''^ of summons in the action. (Comj). R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order i6, R. i8.)
This in the Hiiine as the Eiiglisli l{ule, except that the latter
requiros tlio notice to he stainpeil with tlie seal with which writs of
Bunimons are sealed, anil inserts at (a) the words " hy the leave of
the ('(lint <»r Juilge. "
The notice referred to is ^ivcn wit)»out ajiy leave being first
obtained, and is confined to the first class of cases mentioned in
liule i(>7 (see notes to that Rule); namely, where the defendant
claims a rcm»'. 3t)'J, but
even in Kngland was held unnecessary in /y*///*'/- v. Butler, 14('li.
I). .'V2!>, and Ton'xe v. Lareridur, LT) Ch. I). 7t> Since the notice
provided by this Itule may under the Ontario Hides l)e given, with-
out order, to a person not already a party, so where contribution or
other relief over is claimed from a party to the cause, the delivery
to him of a pleading claiming sucii relief should be sufiicient notice
of the claim witiiout an order. (See Kule 104 in the case of a
counter-claim). It will then \n' o|ien to the jiarty served to move to
discliarge tiie service if the cise is not one of contriluition or
indemnity within tlie Hides (see 'J'mrsp v. Lori'rhhji', HU]>r. H. D. 705; Wije Vdllii/ L"i/
Cu. V. //((»r.s, IG Ch. 1). 489).
The procuring by a defendant of the ]ileadings of a co-defendant
who claims contriliution, &c., from him does not operate as a notice
to the former {Stcd v. JJixo)), -'8 W. R. 796 ; 4'2 L. T. 7()5).
Service uf 'li^ notice to the third party is to be served according to the
notice (Jilt of liules relating to service of writs of summons. Such notice may
juiiadiotiori. therefore be serveil out of the jurisdiction under Rule 45 (see notes
to that Itule, and SuHDi.sra S/iip}>hi(i Co. v. Dniicmi, 1 Q.B.D G44).
In such case the time for appearance (eight days) mentioned in Rule
110, will not be sufficient, and in Swansea, tir., v. Dnucan {su])ra)
this was used as an argument that the enactments as to notice to
third persons were not intended to apply to pei-s(ms out of the
jurisdiction. The answer given Ijy the Master of the Rolls to this
objection was, that the order giving leave to serve the notice out of
the jurisdiction is to name such a time for appearance as the
necessity of the case as to time and place requires (see English Order
11, Kule 4), and the Rule allowing eight days only must be taken to
be modified accordingly.
That Order has not been adopted in the Ontario Act, but probably
Rules 4G and 47 would be held in like manner to modify Rule 110.
It would be prudent to obtain leave to serve the person out of the
jurisdiction, instead of merely applying under Rule 48 to have the
service, when effected, allowed.
to a
or a
dctt
dcfcl
ant
the
ma
sha
sue
may
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THIRD PARTIES.
261
21. Where, under Rule 19 of this Order, it is made ^^^^'
to appear to the Court or a Jud^e, at any time before '
or at the trial, that a question in the action should bec,,ii,t may
determined, not only as between the plaintiff and ^''•'•'•''j''^t'f'o
defendant, but as between the plaintiff and the defend-
ant and any other person, or between any or either of
them, the Court or Jud^e, before or at the time of
making the order for having such question determined,
shall direct such notice to be t^iven by the plaintiff at
such time, and to such person, and in such manner as
may be thouq^ht proper ; and if made at the trial, the
Judge may i)ostpone such trial as he m.iy think fit.
[R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 16, R. 19.)
This Rule is identical with the Fuiglish l{ule, ami prescribes tl»e Nutiie in
procedure for thj second of tiie two clas-ses nieiitioncd in \i\\\v 107 ; ('ii^ies of
uaraelv, wliere a third party i« sought to be bronyht in for tlie deter- '"'".'i'""
* . (Ill I '.s I ion
miiiation of a i/iosfioii in f/if (trfiuu, not only as between tiie plaintiff
and defendant, l)ut as i)utween tiie plaintiff and defendant and such
third person, or i>etwe(!n any or either of them.
In that case, Rule 108 does not apply, and therefore it is necessary
under Rule 107, last part, ti) apply for leave to serve notice on tlie
tliird party. This motion for leave will be made in Chambers oa
notice not necessarily to the third party (see Peamou v. Lniu', W.
N. 1875, 248 ; Carrie v. Allen, 48 L. T. 464 ; VV. N. 1883, .15) ; but
notice to the plaintiff will be proper ( Wiie Valli'i/ lii/. Co. v. Ilawes,
16 Oh. 1). 489 ; Finlay v. Srott, W. X. i8S4, 8, though see Carrie v.
Allen, 48 L. T. 46t). If notice is not given to the plaintiff he may
if he considers himself prejudiced apply to discharge the order (see
Carrie v. Allen, 48 L. T. 467-8), but lie could as conveniently take any
objection he may have, on any motion for directions under liule 1 11.
On the motion for such leave, the propriety of having the question
go tried must be "made to appear," but probably it will be enough
as (in England) on an application for leave to serve a notice claiming
contribution or indemnity, if a " plausible" case is made out for
serving the third party (see Bei/non v. Godtlen, 4 Ex. D. "247) leaving
him to move to discharge the service ; and, if leave is granted, the
order will ordinarily direct the plaintiff' (Rule 109 ; Harwell v. Lon-
don General Omnihun Co., 46 L. J. Ex. 700 ; 2 Ex. D. lHht) to serve
notice on the third party, and will provide for the form of notice,
the mode of service, and the time for appearance, or pleading by the
third party, and any other directions that may be necessary (Steel
V. Dixon, 42 L. T. 765 ; 28 W. R. 796).
Where defendants wished to raise and to have decided a question
in the action, as between them and a co-defendant, they, instead of
the plaintiff, were allowed to serve a pleading on their co-defendant
raising the question {Steel v. Dixon, 42 L. T. 765 ; 28 W. R 796).
110
22. If a person, not a party to the action, who is Ai-pearanoe
served as mentioned in Rule 20, desires to dispute thcpLty.'
plain tiff's claim in the action as against the defendant
on whose behalf the notice has been given, he must
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262
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
108.
Role 110. enter an appearance in the action within eight clays
from the service of the notice ; in default of his so
doing, he shall be deemed to admit the validity of the
judgment obtained against such defendant, whether
obtained by consent or otherwise ; provided always,
that a person so served and failing to appear within
the said period of eight days, may apply to the Court
or a Judge for leave to appear, and such leave may be
given upon such terms, if any, as the Court or Judge
shall think fit. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 16, R. 20.)
This Rule is identical with the English Rule. It applies only to
the cases of contribution, &o., in which a notice under liule 108 has
been served.
Appearance As to the time for entering appearance in the case of a third party
by third out of the juriadiction, see note to Rul 108.
party served •" '
under Hule Appearance indicates a desire ' ' to dispute the plaintiffs claim in
the .action, n.H (ujainnf the defendant, on whose behalf the notice has
been given" (Rule 110).
By non-appearance the third party is taken to admit the validity
of a judgment obtained against the defendant who brought him in,
but it seems that no actual relief can be obtained against him (see
the form of notice in Ap})endix ; Treleven v. Bray, 45 L. J. Ch.
113; 1 Ch. D. 170, and The Carttihurn, 5 P. D. 59).
The third party may move to set aside the notice «erved upon
him. He should not in such cases, properly speaking, enter an
appearance (see fforwell v. London (Jenernl Omnihtus Co., 2 Ex. D.
at p. 300 ; and Corrle v. Allen, 48 L. T. 400), but it would seem that
the party would not be prejudiced by appearing [Benecke v. Frost, 1
Q. B. D. 421). Tn England a conditional appearance maybe entered
(see Dan. Pr. 5th ed. 45<» ; Pleamnts v. E. Dereham, 47 L. T. 439 ;
Nelson v. Pastoruio, 49 L. T. 504) for which, however, there is no
provision in Ontario.
Notice of an application to set aside the notice must of course be
given to the defendant who served the notice, and may also properly
be given to the plaintiff, who is interested in seeing that no cpiestion
is introduced into the litigation which may prejudice him (see Bower
V. Hartleii, I Q. B. D. 052 ; Wy Valley Ji'i/. Co. v. Haives, 10 Ch.
D. 489; Rule 112).
If the defendant who gave the notice cannot, from the nature of
the case, become entitled to retv. dy or relief over against tne third
party, the service will be set abide (Horivell v. London General
OmnihuH Co., 2 Ex. D. 305). See also Harry v. Davey, 2 Ch. D.
721 ; Rice v. Alliance, ,ea v. Duncan, Benecke v. Frost, supra.
Where
assist in
and the
from hii
Bradley
201 ; Hi.
lik
THIRD PARTIES.
263
Where the third party appears, ho may be allowed to actively
assist in resisting the action (Pcarmn v. Lnne, W. N. 187«'», 248) ;
and the plaintiff may treat him as a defendant and obtain discovery
from him {McAHinter v. Biiikop of ItwhPHttr, 5 C. P. D. 194 ; see
Bradley v. Clark, in note to Rule "'224 ; Pilkr v. Roherts, 21 Ch. U.
201 ; Hornhy v. Canlwell, 8 Q. B. D. 329.)
Bales
110, 111.
Ill
h.iU
23. If a person not a party to the action served J>Jf^^<'|^°'y^
under these Rules appears pursuant to the notice, tlieot aetermin-
party (living the notice may apply to the Court or a uons'in*'
Judge for directions as to the mode of having the *''"*"'•
question in the action determined ;
(a) The Court or Judge, upon the hearing of such
application, may, if it shall appear desirable so to do,
give to the person so served liberty to defend the
action upon such terms as shall seem just, and may
direct such pleadings to be delivered, or such amend-
ments in any pleadings to be made, and generally
may direct such proceedings to be taken, and give
such directions, as to the Court or Judge shall appear
proper for having the question most conveniently de-
termined, and with respect to the mode and extent
in or to which the person so served shall be bound or"
made liable by the decision of the question, [and as to
the costs of the proceedings.] {Sec R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 16, R. 21 ; Yorkshire WiKiffon C<>. v. Newport <(;
Ahercarne Coal Co., 5 Q. B. D. 268.)
The words in brackets are new, and inserted in consequeiue of the
decision above mentioned, tliat the Court had no jurisdiction to
impose any terms as to costs. (See other cases infra, pp. L66-7).
Otherwise this is the same as the English Rule.
In either of the two classes of cases mentioned in Rule 107, before
the trial of any issue raised against the third party can be had, the
direction of the Court or Judge must be obtained under this Rule as
to the extent to which the (question is to be entertained in the action
and the mode in which it is to be determined (Piller v. Jtoherts, 21
Ch. D. 198.)
This application in cases within Rule 108 is the first opportunity
the plaintiff has of examining how the introduction of the third party
will affect him, and notice of the motion must of course be given to
him (see Bower v. Hartley, 1 Q. B. D. 652 ; Wye Valley, d-c. v.
Hawes, 16 Ch. D. 489 ; Swansea, ctr. v. Duncan, 1 Q. B. D. 648-9).
In general the motion Mill be made as the Rule provides by the
party yhnny the notice ; but an appHcation seems to have been maertH, 21 V,\\. D. 198 ; Horwell v. London Omnihns, Ac.
«'o., 2 Ex. D. 374) ; and all proper pleadings will be ordered to be de-
livered and directions given as to the trial (see Withnni v. V^ane, 49
L. J., Chy. 242) ; or the looking at the circumstances, and notwith-
standing that the third party may not have moved to discharge the
service of the notice upon him, the (Jourt or Judge may determino
that it is not a projier case for citing a tliird partj% or that the giv-
ing of any directions will ])rejudice or delay tlie plaintiff and may
tiierefore refuse to give any {Schneider v. Batt, 44 L. T. 142 ; 8 Q. B.
D. 101 ; see Boirer v. FJartlcn, su/>. ; AHmciated Home Co. v Which-
cord, 8 Ch. 0. 457), in which case the third party must be considered
as dismissed from the action {Schneider v. Ball, 8 Q B. D. 70! ,
45 L. T. 370 ; 50 L. J. Q. B. 525 ; 30 W. E. 420 ; 18 C. L. J. 50)
Practice It seems to have been established in l']nglaud under the Rules
prior to Kiig- prior to those of 188!!, that the object of the Rules is that where the
llss'^and' i'n ■''•'^'"*^ question, of a substantial nature {Carrie v. Allen, 48 L. T. 464;
Ontario. ^^- ^- '883, 34, 65) though not necessarily the whole question in the
action (/io(wr v. Harlbii, 1 Q. B. D. 652) exists between several per-
sons, thatcjuestion shall be tried once for all, and tiiat if there are no
questions which can be determined between the jjlaintiff, the defen-
. dant and the third party at one trial the case is not a ])roper one for
citing a third party, and ho should be dismissed {Schneider \. Batt, 50
\u J. Q. B. 525 ; 8 Q. P>. D. 701); and this whether the third party is
cited under IJule 108 {Swansea, kc, v. Duncan, 45 L. J. Q. B. 640 ; 1
Q. B. D. 649 ; Corrie v. A lien, supra); or Rule 109, {Schneider v. Batt,
supra ; Marner v. Bright, infra, and The Bianca, 8 P. D. 91, where the
third party Wds il:"'"'ssed on the ground that (questions between the
defendant and the thiro party were totally ilitferent from those
between tlie plaintiff and defend.ant, which w ouhl be embarrassing to
tiie plaintiff). (See also Blaina Iron Co. v. Garbutt. 46 L. T. 162 where
a question of seaworthiness was not as between the plaintiff and de-
fendant and defendant and the third i)arty was not identical in point of
time). The .same view seems to have been taken in Diimla.'i v. GU-
inour, 2 < )nt 463, as the defendant and third party were not allowed to
furthe?" litigate between themselves, after a trial had disposed of all
questions so far as the jdaintiff was concerned. Th.at course was,
however, allowed in Hornhij v. Gardwell, 8 Q. B. D. 329 ; 45 L. T.
781 ; and there is a very distinct expression of opinion by the Court
of Appeal in England under the Rules of 1875 that it is competent to
the Court or Judge, after the matters in which the plaintiff is con-
cerned aredisposedof, togivedirectionsbywhichany subsequentques-
tion between the defendant and the third party might 1)0 put in course
of investigation {The Cartshurn, 5 P. D. 62). Probably the point
can not be said to be settled in Ontario. (See notes to Rule 107, p.
257 and Rule 112, p, 267).
In Nealil V. Gorki ndah', 4 Cnt. 317, accounts between defendant
and a third party were adjusted at the trial, and out of a balance
found in favour of the defendant, the third party was directed to pay
the defendant the amount of the plaintiff's claim against defendant.
Where
respect of
giving tht
defendant
Butler, 14
see also B
The Ei
indemnitj
of the lial
the trial
question
dant {Cai
If the
may be a
question
phi As.'i.
Todd, W,
Tn Bori
that tlie
sutficieut
L« .___.
THIRD PAKTIES.
265
Where a flefeudaut claims contribution from a co-defendant in g^le 111.
respect of the ])laintiff's claim, it seems that there is no difficulty in jnilKinent
giving the plaintiff judgment and adjusting the liabilities of the nKainst third
ilefeudants between themselves by a subsequent imjuirv (Butler v. l''"'>''^''"^'',^
Batkr, 14 Ch. D. 329 ; Sawyn'\. Sawi/er, W. N. 1883, 181, 212;ant
see also Boroiujh v. Jamen, AV. N. 188t, 32).
The English Rules of 1883 are limrted to cases of coutribution. Practice
indemnity, &:c., and expressly provide for the trial of the question ""''>•■'" t''^
of the liability of the tliird party to defendant (Rule 174), at or after onssa"
the trial of tlie action, which has l)een construed as meaning that this
question should be tried at the trial between the plaintiflf and defen-
dant (Cawier v. Chapman. W. N. 1884, 31).
If the third ])arty admits his liability to indemnify defendant he
may be allowed to defend. If he iloes not .admit his liability that
question may be determined at the trial {Oo/e.s v. Clril Sirrin; Siip-
phi Ass., W. N., 1884, 44 ; 32 W. R. 407 ; 50 L. T. 114 ; Flower v.
Todd, W. N., 1884, 47 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 301).
In Borouffh v. Jarrn's, W. X., 1884, 32, it was said that the fact
that tile third part}"^ has a counter-claim against the defendant is
sutficieut to prevent judgment being given against the third party.
These cases under t'le KnglisliMlule of 1883 will not be precisely
in point under the practice in < tntario but bearing in mind the differ-
ence in tlie scope of the Rules, they may be usefully consulted in
cases of contribution &c.
The following references will further illustrate this subject :^
d) Cases of contribution, indemniti/, liic, within linle 1 07 first part,
and 108.
In Beneche v. Frost, 1 Q. B. D., 419, an action was brought for Examples il-
not accepting goods, and the defence was raised (amongst others) li'stratiriK
that the goods were not according to contract ; the defendants were „jj^',.xj.|\'jl',g*
allowed to bring in persons to whom they haS'. Co. 1 G. L. T. 730, an
action was brought by D. against mortgagees to recover surplus
moneys in their hands after a sale. The mortgagees claimed to
retain part of the moneys as assignees of a judgment against D., and
the whole was claimed by X. On motion by the mortgagees, X. was
allowed to be brought in that the question between all parties might
be determined.
In an action for specific performance of an agreement to sell land,
persons claiming interest in the laud were allowed to be cited as
third parties to bind them on the iiue-stion of title (Harry v. Dairy,
24 W. R. 515), but an application afterwards to add them .as defend-
ants was dismissed (2 Ch. D. 721).
In an action foi- damages for breach of contract to supply a pump-
ing engine which had failed through the breaking of the crank shaft ;
third parties were allowed to l)e cited to be bound on the question
of a latent defect in the forging {Northampton •(.•c. v. Eanton, cited
Archibald, I'r. 136).
Where tlie third party was alleged to have sold goods to defendant
as of a certain (quality, and defendants represented them to be of
the same quality when they re-sold to the plaintiff's, this was held to
be a ground for indemnity without any special agreement on the
subject, anil the third party was directed to be l)ound by the decision
as to the quality {Jacobs v. Brown, W. N. 1884, 23.)
See also Sted v. Dixon, \V. N. 1880, 113 ; 42 L. T. 765 ; 28 W.
R. 796.
Where a defendant is sued in different Divisions by different per-
sons for the same money, the proper course for his protection is mat-
ter for the discretion of the Court (Associated Home Co. v. Which-
cord, 8 Ch. D. 457).
It was at one time held in i*]ngland under the corresponding
English Rule, that no power was given to the Court to impose terms
as to costs on the parties bringing in the third party (see Yorkshire
Watjiion Co. V. Newport Coal Co., 5 Q. B. D. 268.) This will not be
so under the present Rule, as the concluding words " and as to the
THIRD PARTIES.
costs of the proceedings" have been introduced to meet the objection.
Later English cases also affirm the jurisdiction, and where a third
party appears and obtains leave to defend, his costs may be ordered
to be paid by the plaintifiF ( Witham v. Vane, 28 W. R. 812 ; \V. N.
1880, 108; 1881, 79; 44 L.T.718); or defendant. (Z)aa«»on v. Shepherd,
49 L J. Q. B. 529; W. N. 1880, 110) ; or borne by himself ( WiUiawn
V. S. E. Rij. Co., 26 W. R. ;^52) ; or he may be ordered to pay the
plaintiflTs costs directly (PiUer v. Roberts, 21 Ch. D. 198) ; or de-
fendant's costs, and costs payable by him to the plaintiff may be
iven to defendant against the third party (Hornby v. Cardwell, 8
B. D. 329) ; see also Beynon v, Godden, 4 Ex. D." 246.
267
Snlea
111-113
112
24. A plaintiff is not to be unnecessarily delayed in Plaintiff not
recovering his claim by reason of questions between delayed by
defendants in which the plaintiff is not concerned ; between'
and the Court or Judge is to give such direction as iiefendants.
may be necessary to prevent such delay of the plain-
tiff, where this can be done, on terms or otherwise,
without injustice to the defendants,
Tliere is no express Rule like this in the English Act, but the de-
cisions of the Courts are to the same effect (see Bower v. Hartley, 1
Q. B. D. 652 ; Wye Valley R'y Co. v. Hatves, 16 Ch. D. 489).
Procedure has not been unknown in Chancery, by which in some
cases a matter in dispute solely between co-defendants, might be
litigated by them. In Cay ley v. Hodgson, 13 Gr. 433, that pro-
cedure operated so as to delay the plaintiff. It has, therefore, not
been followed in some later cases (see Blsroe v. Ward, 1 C L. T.
129 ; and Campbell v. Iiohhi.wn, 27 Gr. 634). A question of title
l)et\veen two defendants was decided at the trial in Wood>^ v. Wood.i,
IGGr. 471.
This Rule seems to recognize that there may be a determination
of more than a question in which all parties are interested, and that
issues may be tried in which the plaintiff is not concerned ; and there
does not seem to be any good reason why, after a judgment dispos-
ing of the plaintiR's claims has been pronounced, it should not be
entered, and issues between other parties, either at the same trial
or afterwards, disposed of without any new action, as was suggested
in The CarLihnrn, 5 P. D. (52, and Pitler v. Roberts, 21 Ch. D. 198 ;
and done in Hornby v. Cardwell, 8 Q. B. D. 329 ; 45 L. T. 781.
See, however, Schneider v. Batt, 8 Q. B. D. 701, and Dnndas v.
Gilmour, 2 Ont. 463, in note to Kule 111.
113
25. Where a person not already a party to a suit is Service on
to be served with notice of a judgment or order for lleraonof un-
the purpose of binding him as if he had been origin- ^"""*^ ""'''^•
ally a party, and such person is an infant, or person
of unsound mind not so found by inquisition or judi-
cial declaration, the notice shall be served in the same
manner as a writ of summon.s. (See R. Sup. C, April,
1880, R. 7.)
Same as the English Rule.
For mode of service in such case, see Rules 36, 37 and 45.
all*
il;''r
P '•
268
ONTARIO JUDICATURK ACT, 1881.
I i
Rules 26. In any cause [or matter] for the administration
114, 115. of the estate of a deceased person, no party (a) other
1^'^ than the executor or administrator shall, unless by
adniini'«t?a- Icavc of the Judgc, be entitled to appear either in
ceedim"s. Court or Chambers on the claim of any person not a
party to the cause ai^ainst the estate of the deceased
in respect of any debt or liability. The Judge may
direct any other party to the cause to appear, either
in addition to or in the place of the executor or ad-
ministrator, upon such terms as to costs or otherwise
as he shall think fit. (R. Sup. C, April, 1880, R. 8.)
The English Rule has not the words in brackets, and has at {a)
the words " to the cause." Otherwise the Rules are the same.
Mere liberty to attend proceedings does not necessarily entitle tlie
party to costs of attendance. The order should so provide if it was
tlie intention that costs should be allowed (Dcti/ v. Jieattii, 21 Cli.
' I). 830).
Only one ]>arty should in general attend to oppose a contested
claim in an administration action (Re Watts, Smith v. Watti^, 'r2 L.
J. Chy. 2(>!»)-
[518. Rule 114 is to extend to proceedings in the
Master's office, and the Master is to have the same
power as the Judge.]
114 a
Last Rule
extendi'ii
Master's
oflice.
to
115
Wliat fi»u
of a(^ti(iii
may be
joined.
Former
jpr.ictii'e.
ORDER XIII.
JOINDER OF THE CAUSES OF ACTION.
ses I. Subject to the following Rules, the plaintiff may
unite in the same action and in the same statement of
claim several causes of action ; but if it appear to the
Court or a Judge that any such cause of action cannot
be conveniently tried or disposed of together, the
Court or Judge may order separate trials of any such
causes of action to be had, or may make such other
order as may be necessary or expedient for the separ-
ate disposal thereof (R. Sup. C, Order 17, R. i ;
R. S. O., c. 50, ss. 84-S6 ; Eng C. L. P. Act of 1852,
s. 41.)
Identical with the English Rule.
Under the former practice (prior to the Administration of Justice
Act, at least, see 20 (ir. 57-i »), the Court of Chancery forbade
multifariousness, or the uniting of se])arate and distinct objects in
one suit ; but sought to deal with the rights of all parties interested
in the subject matter brought l)efore the Court. The Courts of
(^'oinraon
parties ; a
causes of
provided
saiiu' right
nu'iit. T
introduce!
plaintiff
vfiiit'nt CO
plaintiff is
by aildint
whether
(rriious ma
The pri
Common
llules ccm
is no long
and the ri
wliore the
this Ordei
The pre
it !>< appi't
same cons
('. h. V-
iiuist, tlu
Judicatar
rehiticms
indi'pt-'udt
Tuder
joined, ol
severally,
wide disc
iuvustigai
of plaint'
one actio
Juilges
joindp:r of causes of action.
2G9
W
w
'. I'
Cdiiimon Law limited the subi-;cts of litigation hy reference to
pjuties ; anil sec. 84 of the (.'. L. P. Act, K. S. (). cliap. aO, allowed
causes of action of whatever kind to l)e joined in the same action,
provided they were Vjy and against the same parties and in the
game right ; but this enactment did not extend to replevin or eject-
iiu'iit. The Commissioners who recoiiimemled tliis change, first
introduced in the English C. L. P. Act c»f IS.l'i, s. -tl, thought a
plaintiff might be trusted not to jeopardise his case by an incon-
VLiiicnt ci)nil»ination of claims. They said in their first report, "A
plaintiff is not likely to damage his claim for criminal conversation
by adding a claim which may direct attention to a (question of
whether he is entitled to the price of goods sold, or other incon-
gruous matter."
'I'lie i)rincipl(^s which formerly governed in Chancery and the
(j)iinuon Law (Jonrts on this subject have been superse:i). The Uule
nuist, therefore, as put by an able commentator on the English
.hiilieafare Act, be taken to include, not only ditl'erent legal
relations arising out of the same transaction, l)ut also separate and
independent transactions (Wilson's Jud. Act, p. 187, -nd ed.)
I'nder the preceiling Order any number of plaintiffs may be
joined, claiming relief ag.ainst any number of defendants, jointly,
sevorall}', or in the alternative ; and tlie ])resent Order gives a very
wide discretion to plaintiff, as to tiie subject-matters which may be
iu\ istigated in tiie action ; but it was iu)t intended that any numl)er
of plaintiffs should be at liberty by a number of separate trials in
one action to settle all the different complaints they might have
against all persons wiiatsoever.
Since the Administration of Justice Act, the view of some of the
Judges in the Court of Chancery has been, that a bill res])ecting
several distinct subject-matters was not open to the olijection of
multifariousness, provided all the defendants were interested in each
of the several causes of action (see Brown v. Vapron, '20 (iv. 574, «).
Under -the Judicature Act and Rules it is submitted that there
may be in an action :
(1) Several sul)ject matters ; in which case all the parties to the
action should be interested in e;ich of the different su)>ject matters,
though the relief claimed against different defendants may l)e on
distinct grounds and arising out of distinct legal relations of the
parties ; or,
(2) One subject matter ; in which case the plaintiff's may claim
relief separately in respect of the same or distinct grounds, against
one or more of the defendants, or two or more of them may claim
relief jointly against one or more of the defendants. See Smith v.
lUchanlson, 4 C V. D. 116, where Denman, J., said in giving judg-
ment : " There is much force in the argument used to support the
note to Order 17, Rule I, in the valuable edition of the Judicature
Act, '2nd ed., p. 187, by Mr, Arthur Wilson, who suras up his
reasoning thus. ' Order 16, dealing with parties, assumes an
Rule 115.
Under the
Judicature
Act.
f:: ; 11
; mi
MM
■i
A ,,:.
1 •
270
ONTARIO JUDICATURK ACT, 1881.
I 1
I
Enle 115- ascertained subject matter. Order 17, dealing with subject matters
assumes ascertained parties. There must, therefore, be either iden-
tity of subject matter, in which case Order 16 gives ample liberty
in the choice of parties, or identity of parties, in whicli case Ordor
17 gives a like liberty in the choice of subject matters.' "
Examples. I" Honduraa Rij. Co. v. Tucker, 2 Ex. D. 301, there was one sub-
ject matter, a contract made and broken. The plaintiffs claiiuud
relief against L. who made it, if T. was authorized to make it as
agent of L., but if not so authorized then against T, as i)rincij)al.
Both were held to be rightly made defendants.
In Child V. Stenniny, 5 Ch. D. 095, the i>laintiff claimed daniafres
from S. for a trespass, or in default from W. who had covenanted
for quiet enjoyment. Both were held to be rightly made defendants.
Tn Hoirdl V. We^t, W. N. 1870, 90, an action was held to l)e
rightly brouglit against two defendants for totally distinct causes of
action ; against defendant West for breach of a contract to persmi-
ally look after the plaintiff's son who was in delicate health at tlie
defendant West's school ; and against defendant Jones, a medical
man, for negligent treatment of the plaintiff's son in an illness
which resulted in his death at the school.
. ' >oth V. Br'iiicoc, 2 Q. B. D. 496, eight plaintiffs were held to
' ^ I'! cly joined in an action for li1)el, each having an independent
i,.ius>j nf action, but in respect of the same libel.
In Baijut
Muov were
feudal) I .
. EaMou, 7 Ch. D. 1, separate alternative causes of
^ ' to have been projierly joined against the same de-
In Dcaxilla v. Schunrk, ii:c., W. N. 1880, 96, it was held, that
separate causes of action against separate defendants might l)e
joined with joint and several causes of action, where all related to
the same subject matter.
The liberty given by the present Rule is, however, subject to tlie
limitations contained in the following Rules, and to the discretion of
the Court to interfere in order to prevent issues being raised wliicli
embarrass a fair trial of the action.
In Re Worssam, Hemery v. Worsnain, 51 L. J. Chy. 669, the Court
declined to entertain an action to set aside a transaction and in tlie
same proceedings inquire whether to do so was for the benefit of
infants or unborn persons.
The provisions of the Rules for preventing any of the parties
from being prejudiced are two :
Striking out (1) A claim which embarrasses a fair trial of the action may be
embarrass- sti'uck out (Rules 122, 123, 178). This was done in a case where a
claim was made for inconsistent alternative relief by different plain-
tiffs, (Smith V. JHchardion, (supra), where the vendor of goods and
indorsees of a bill given by the purchaser to the vendor for the
price, jointly sued the purchaser to recover the price, and also upon
the dishonoured bill.
ing claims
for diverse
causes of
action.
Separate
trials.
(2) The Court may direct the different causes of action to be tried
separately under the concluding clause of this Rule (see Bagot v.
Eaaton, 7 Ch. D. 1 ; Child v. Stenning, 5 Ch. D. 695, and Day v.
Raddiffe, 24 W. R. 844 ; Barker v. Cox, 3 Ch. D. 359). This course
might formerly have been directed under s. 85 of Rev. Stat. c. 50
(see Fitzsimmona v. Mclntyre, 5 Pr. R. 119).
JOINDER OF CAUSES OF ACTION.
271
2. No cause of action shall, unless by leave of the Eule 116.
Court or a Judge, be joined with an action for the 116
recovery of land, except claims in respect of mesne rerovciy°of
profits or arrears of rent in respect of the premises 'i»nd.
claimed, or any part thereof, and damages for breach
of any contract under which the same or any part
thereof are or is held [and except claims in actions
on mortgages for the recovery of the mortgage money
and for foreclosure or sale]. (R. Sup. C, I^75, Order
17, R. 2 ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 84).
Same as tbe English lUile, except the words in brackets.
In actions of ejectment and replevin, s. 84 of the C L. P. Act
did not allow the joinder of other canses of action. That exception
iu cases of ejectment is continued in a modilied form l)y the present
Kule ; but an action of replevin seems now to stand in no di He rent
position from other actions, no special provision having ))een made
by this Order for cases of replevin.
Formerly, no claim could l)e joined with a claim for possession in
ejectment, except a claim for mesne profits in the case of a landlord
against a tenant (Kev. Stat. c. 51, s. 70) ; and notliing was recpiired
to be stated in the writ or the issue to enal)le the plaintili' to claim
mesne profits ( Cli.
D. 'I'ii) ; F/ftc/irr v. Roddci}, 1 Out. IT);"), see also llenth v. Pin/li. (i
Q. H. I). .'Ui» ; 7 App. (Ja. 23")), but these cases may not affect the
construction of the present Kule.
In tile foreclosure actions of ordinary occurrence the question will
not arise as the concluding words of the Rule expressly meet tlio
case of an express claim for possession joined with the other usual
remeilies against a mortgagor. Those concluding words in brackets
were inserteil to prevent any doubt as to the continuance of tlie
existing practice, by which, in one suit, a mortgagee may sue iip^ri
covenants for payn\ent of the mortgage money and delivery of poa-
session on default in payment, as well as for foreclosure or sale.
In one case it was considered doubtful whether this concluding
clause of the Rule met the case where foreclosure was not asked but
merely possession ami payment and leave was for greater certainty
obtained {Trust d- Loan v. Hallonin, 17th .Sept., 1881, Mr. Stephens,
otHcial Referee). A separate action siiould not i>e brought for pos-
session where other remedies against the mortgagor are claimed
[Hdiiv. Mc Arthur, 8 Pr. R. 321).
Where a plaintiff claimed possession as the assignee of a lease
made by him to the defendants who assigned to a third party, who
assigned and surrendered to the plaintiti, and the defence was that
the lease was in effect a mortgage and fraud and want of considera-
tion were alleged, the plaintiff was not allowed to amend his state-
ment of claim and ask foi-eclosure of the land as mortgagee (J/c-
Ilhiirij('!i V. McO'iiuiis, S) I'r. It, 157).
Leave was given iu Trmt y, 7 B. & C. 444 ; Conicr v. S.'iciu, 3 M.
& W. 350; Bollmibroke v. K^n; L. R., 1 Ex. '22'2 ; Moxehy v. Bendell,
L. R. G Q. B. 338 ; Ahhoft v. Parjift, L. R. 6 Q. B. 346.
Seinhle that as regards claims by an executor, this Rule refers to
a case where the plaintiff's personal claim is in respect of the assets
of the testator (jiia assets ; the claim as executor and the claim per-
sonally are to be with reference to the same estate [Johnnon v. Bur-
fifcvA', 47 L. J. Chy. 552).
Tlie Rule does not apply to a counter-claim, so as to enable the
defendant to set up by way of counter-claim, claims against the
plaintiff personally and as executor, where he is only suing in a dis-
tinct personal character (Macdonald v. Carington, 4 C. P. D. 28).
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120-123.
120
Joint and
several
claitUH.
6. Claims by plaintiffs jointly may be joined with
claims by them or any of them separately against the
same defendant. (R. Sup, C, 1875, Order 17, R. 6.)
Same as the English Rule.
121 7. The last three preceding Rules shall be subject
or"iTa%ai-to Rulc I of this Order, and to the Rules hereinafter
ato trial. contained. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 17, R. 7.)
Same as the English Rule.
The words "subject to Rule 1 " refer, as the side note shows, to
the last clause of Rule 1 15, giving power to the Court or Judge to
order separate trials of the difiorent causes of action where necessary ;
and Rules 122 and \2'A make further provisions or prescribe the
modiiN operandi for carrying out the same o})ject (.See Cox v. Barker,
3 Ch. D., p. 'ATI, per Baggallay, h. J.).
122 8. Any defendant alleging that the plaintiff has
Application •. i • -i ,^- i c ,•
tostrikeout. united in the same action several causes oi action
which cannot be conveniently disposed of in one
. action, may at any time apply to the Court or a Judge
for an order confining the action of such of the causes
of action as may be conveniently disposed of in one
proceeding. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 17, R. 8 ; R. S.
O., c. 50, s. 85 ; Eng. C. L. P. Act of 1852, s. 41.)
Same as the English Rule.
Compare similar power given in Rule 127 and 168, in regard to
counter-claims, and see //((// v. Old Tnlarqoeh Lead Mining Co., 45 L.
J., Chy. 775 ; 34 L. T. 901 ; re Woodfine, 38 L. T. 753'; Bmjot v.
Easton, 7 Ch. D. 1 ; DesniUav. SchmJc, Ac, W. N. 1880, 96.
123
Order to
stvike out
pleadings
9. If, on hearing of such application as in the last
preceding Rule mentioned, it shall appear to the Court
or a Judge that the causes of action are such as cannot
all be conveniently disposed of in one action, the
Court or a Judge may order any of such causes of
action, to be excluded, and may direct the statement
of claim, or, if no statement of claim has been deliver-
ed, the copy of the writ of summons and the indorse-
ment of claim on the writ of summons, to be amended
accordingly, and may make such order as to costs as
may be just. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 17, R.9.)
Same as the English Rule.
LUNATICS, ETC.
276
ORDER XIV.
ACTIONS BY AND AdAlXST LUXATICS AND PERSONS
OF UNSOUND MINI).
Rale 124.
124
In all cases in which lunatics and persons of un- iihhih;
sound mind, not so found by inquisition or judicial ''''''"""'•
declaration, might respectively before the passin<^ of
the Act have sued as plaintiffs, or would have been
liable to be sued as defendants, in any action or suit,
they may respectively sue as plaintiffs in any action
by their committees or next friends in manner prac-
tised in the Court of Chancery before the p.issin^ of
the said Act, and may 'n like manner defend any
action by their committees or guardians appointed for
that purpose. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 18; R. S. O.
c. 40, s. 65, c. 220, ss. 49, 50.)
SaTne as the English Mule.
The practice atlopted by this Rule is that of the Court of
Chancery.
As Plaintiffs. — A lunat'^^ so found by inquisition (or judicial de- I-'inath^s a«
claration under Rev. Stat., c. 40 s. (io, ) and having a conimitteu, ''''''^"'
must sue by him. If he has no committee, or if tlie committee has an
interest in the subject matter of the action, adverse to the lunatic,
tlie suit in certain cases may be brought l)y the Attorney-(Teneral
(.1////. Gen. V. Piinther, 2 Dick. 748), but is usually by next friend
(L'l'iht V. Light, 25 Beav. 248) ; who may be any person who
chooses to act, just as in the case of an infant (S/iinnrr v. White,
19 C. L. .1. 115) ; and need not be a solvent person [Shai-pv. Sharp,
2Chy. Ch. 244; Gramleii v. Kingston, 3 C. L. T. .311) ; but a com-
mittee before instituting a suit on behalf of a lunatic or his estate
must obtain the sanction of the Court (Dan. Prac. 5th ed. 82).
If an action is brought in the name of a person, who was at the
time in a state of mental incapacity, without either a committee or
next friend, the defendant may move to dismiss the action, but not
if the plaintiff becomes imbecile after commencing an .action in the
ordinary way (Dan. Pr. 81, 83 ; Wartnaby v. Wartnahy, Jac. 377 ;
Blake v. Smith, You. 594),
Where an action is brought by a next friend on behalf of a person
alleged to be of unsound mind, but who is really of sound mind, the
action will on his application, shewing by affidavit his sanity and
ability to manage his own afifairs, be ordered to be dismissed with
costs against the next friend (Palmer v. Waleshy, L. R. 3 Chy. 732) ;
and the defendant may make a similar application (Skinner v. White,
19 C. L. J. 115).
The application must be to a Judge in Chambers, since if the affi-
davit was contradicted or doubtful, an inquisition in lunacy might
be directed and the Master in Chambers has no jurisdiction to enter-
tain such a question (Skinner v. White, s^ip. ).
If a plaintiff is found \ lunatic, and a committee appointed after
the commencement of »q action, an order should be obtained for
the committee to carry pj» the proceedings (Qreen v. Pratt, 41 L. T.
. 1 I
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Bnle 124.
Insane
Pei'HonH.
As defend-
ants.
ONf'ARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
.'{(>, ami see li-iiU v. Smith, L. 11. 9 C'liy. S"), where thu eHect
of tliu a|i|)()iiitmuiit of a coiiitiiittuo wan said to paralyzo a prcueiliug
action )iy a iiu.Yt friend). If during the action the committee dies or
is removed, and a now committee is ai)i)ointed, a similar order should
he olttained. If the plaiuciti's solicitor neglects to ohtain an order
in either of such cases, to carry on the proceedings, the defemhuit
m;iy. l>i;fore judgment, move to dismiss the action, unless the order
is ohttiined within a limited time ; after judgment the defendant may
ohtain the order himself. (See Dan. Koinis 55, 8rd ed. )
Tlie Court has no jurisdiction over the pro|M3rty of a person of
unsound mind, except to protect it, so that where more is desin
the proper course is to apply for the appointment of a committee
l»rosecute the suit {Skhincr v. White, hiij). ; see Junes v. Lluijd, L. U.
18, Kq. '-'05 ; Bealt v. Smitli, !.. 11. i» (Jhy. 85).
.•1.S Defendant!*. — A lunatic defends by the committee of his
estate, if he has one. If he has none, or the committee has an ad-
verse interest or the lunatic has not been so fouiul l)y incpiisition or
judicial declaration, he tlefeuds by guardian nd litem under this Rule.
(See also Howlett v. Willmiham, and Worth v. McKenzie, niipra.)
The committee of a lunatic's estate is a necessary party defendant
with the lunatic in an action relating to that estate, and may defend
without obtaining leave. (Dan. Pr. 5th ed. 82).
As to the mode iu wliich a lunatic defendant is to be served, see
Rule 38.
After service, nf) further proceedings are to be taken against a
lunatic wlio has no committee, until a guartlian (td litem is appointed
(Rule ;W). If tiie friends of a lunatic desire to defend for him, they
sln)ul(l cause an appearance to he entered for him (see Rule 09), a''
then apply in Chambers [Crawford v. Vntw/ord, U I'r. R 178)
have a guardian ad IH'in appointed. Any lit person who has
adverse interest may be such guardian (Dan. I'r. I <■()), but j)iobably
in general the official guardian or a solicitor should be appointed.
If no application is made on the lunatic's part the plaintift" may,
aftei- the time for appearance has expired, apply for the appointment
of a guardian by motion on notice ; in which case the official
guardian will be appointed, unless he be already acting as solicitor
for the plaintiflf, or unless the friends of the lunatic ask for the
appointment of some other person, in which case some other proper
person may be appointed (see Rule GO).
The defence of a lunatic or person of unsound mind shouhl be
expressed to be by his committee or guardian (Arch. Pr. 1048).
Where a person of unsound mind has to be made a party in the
Master's oihce after judgment, or to be served with notice of motion
for adunnistration order, a guardian ad litem must be appointed in
the former case on application to the Master (Chy. (len. Ord. 522,
587), and in the latter case on special motion in Chambers before
the application for administration order is made (Chy. Ueu. Order,
C22 ; Barnj v. Brazil, 1 Chy. Ch. 237).
Service of persons of unsound mini'i nii'-x
, .• , /.iiliiili»lit'd.
the Court ot
Pl-KAPINO.
OKI) E It XV.
I'LHADINC! CKNEllALLY.
I. The following Rules of pleadin
tuted for those heretofore used in
Chancery and in the Courts of Common Law. (Comp.
R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 19, R. i.)
Same as English lliilo.
For the definition of " pleading" aee sec. 1)1.
The former system of pleading at ( 'ommon Law retinired the
parties to set forth the legal result of the facts, and not the facts
tliemselves. Under the Judicature Act the facts must l)e stated,
and the Court decides what is the legal result ilfninmr v. Fliii/if. 'A'i
L T. Vll ) The new system is thus tn > ^reat extent similar to that
of the Court of Ciiancery ; and the ii. cis of ( hancery pleadings,
except in some points noticed heii after, (notes to U. 1*28, ) will in
general serve as guides (Ifi-ap v Mnrrin, 2 () B. 1). U.SO).
126
2. Unless the defendant in an action at the time ofHtat.tn.ntof
, . Ill 111 -1 clanii and
hts appearance shall state that he does not rcquwe tne.ietence.
delivery of a statement of claim, the plaintiff shall
within such time and in such manner as hereinafter
prescribed, deliver to the defendant after his appcar-
an e a statement of his claim and of iiic relief or
remedy to which he claims to be entitled ; [or a notice
in lieu of such statement as provided by Order 17 of
these Rules]. (R. Sup. C, I.S75, Order 19, R. 2. S-e
Rule 159).
(a) The defendant shall, within such time and in
such manner as hereinafter prescribed, deliver to the
plaintiff a statement of his defence, set-off, or counter-
claim (if any). (Id. R. 2.)
fb) The plaintiff may, in like manner, deliver a
statement of his reply (if any) to such defence, set-off,
or counter-claim. (lb. R. 2.)
(c) Such statements shall be as brief as the nature
of the case will admit, and the Court in adjusting the
costs of the action shall inquire at the instance of any
party into any unnecessary prolixity, and order the
costs occasioned by such prolixity to be borne by
the party chargeable with the same. (lb. R. 2 ; See
G. O. Chy., No. 71.)
(ff) The taxing officer shall have the like duty
where the Court has not made such order. (See Order
50. R. 8, post.)
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Rules This is substantially the same as in the English Rule ; the words
126 127. ^^ brackets, and cLiuse (d), are new.
As to the time and manner for delivering the statement of claim,
see Rules 158 and 131.
The provision as to costs [clause (c)] does not interfere with the
power of the Court to strike out pleadings for prolixity (see Mar,^h
V. Poiifrfmrt, il-c, W. N. 1870, 7; 1 Charl. Oh. Ca. 66; Ban/ v.
Onrreft, 7 Ch. D. 47.3).
As to the power of the Court to strike out scandalous matter see
BrU/ht V. Marnn-, W. ^. 1878, 211 ; Cracknall v. Janmn, 11 Ch. D.
1 ; see also Rule 1 78, and a.s to scandalous matter in affidavits, Warner
V. Mos.ir.i, W. N. 1881, 69; Kcnrkk v. Kenrlck, 12 W. R. 335;
Sad/in- V. Smith, 7 Pr. R. 409 ; Blakr v. Jlhion, 24 W. 15. 677, and
as to powers of taxing officers in disallowing costs of unnecessary
proceedings, Rule 435.
Nothing is scandalous which is relevant (Mlllington v. Lurhuj, 6
Q. B. D. 190) ; and the test is whether the matter alleged to be
scandalous would be admissible in evidence to shew the truth of any
allp^f.ition which is materi.'il vvitli reference to the relief prayed (Clirlstie
V. C/irLslir, L. R. 8 Cliy. 499 ; Ca.shin v. Craddock, 3 Ch. D. 376).
127
Set-off and
fiounter-
claiiii.
3. A defendant in an action may set-off, or set up
by way of counter-claim, against the claims of the
plaintiff, any right or claim whether such set-off or
counter-claim sound in damages or not. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 19, R. 3.)
(ti) Such s2t-off or counter-claim sh» a have the
same effect as the statement of claim in a c. ss-action,
so as to enable the Court to pronounce a final judg-
ment in the same action, both on the original and on
the cross claim. {Ih. R. 3.)
(d) But the Court or a Judge may, on the applica-
tion of the plaintiff before trial, if in the opinion ot the
Court or Judge such set-off or counter-claim cannot
be conveniently disposed of in the pending action, or
ought not to be allowed, refuse permi.ssion to the de-
fendant to avail himself thereof {lb. R, 3.)
This is identical with the English Rule, and is one of the I'ules
made in furtlierance of the provisions of sec. 16, sub-s. 4 of the
Act.
Part of the benefit given by this section has been discussed under
Rule 107. In adught in as defendant to a counter-claim against whom relief is
claimed in one of two inconsistent alternatives (see note to Kule 91).
A defendant is not entitled to set up in his counter-.claim a hypo-
thetical case for relief against a third party (Sackville v. Pao'i/, 18
C. L. J. 14).
A defendant may not serve a third party out of the jurisdiction
with a counter-claim (Potters v. Miller, 31 W. K. 858). See, how-
ever, Be Litckie, W. N., 1880, 12.
Where a defendant counter-claims against plaintiff as liable alone
tlie plaintiff cannot have added another person whf>, he alleges, is
also liable as to a part of the counter-claim {Ei/re v. Moreimj, W. N.,
1884, 58).
In any case, a counter-claim can only be set up where an action Connter-
miglit be brought. A counter-claim has therefore been disallowed ^'ll^"" ""'y
where it set up a debt alleged to have been mcurred by the plaintiff .^j.^^^ action
when an infant and not ratified under Lord Tenderden's Act (Rnwleij would he.
v. Rdwley, I Q B. !). 460.) So in an action by an administrator for
the balance of an intestate's Banking Account, a debt due from an
intestate on a note which became due after his death was not allowed
to 1)6 set up, because an administration order had been before action
ohtaitied, of which the defendants had notice ; and under 23 and 24
Vict. chap. 38 sec. 14, Equity, would restrain the defendant from pro-
ceeding on the note, leaving him to prove for it in the administra-
tion proceedings (Neivnll v. National Provincial Baitl of Em/land, 1
C. P. D. 496 ; 1 Charl Ch. Cn. 82). So also, where the claiiii set up
in the counter-claim had been extinguished by the obtaining of a
juilgment in another Division, which judgment the defendant was
not at liberty to enforce without leave {Birnumiham E/itaten Co. v.
.S'/)/i7/(, 13 Ch. D. 506.) See also BediWl v Mnlt'land, 17 Ch. D. 174,
will re a counter-claim for damages for forcible entry under the
Statute of Richard II. failed, because that Act gave no civil remedy.
(See also Re Milan Tramways Co., ex parte, Thu/a, 22 Ch. D. 122;
Gathercole v. Smith, 7 Q. B. I). 626; Beatty v.' Mair, 10 L. R.
Ir. 208).
Whether a counter-claim is to be considered merely as a defence,
or as something like a separate action, has been much discussed. By
the terms of the present llule it has the same effect as a statement
of claim in a cross-action t" enable judgment to be given on both
claim and counter-claim (see Lumsden v. Winter, 8 Q. B. I). 654) and
it was early viewed as in the nature of an independent action in dealing
with the question of the costs of it. (See Stooke v. Taylor, 5 Q. B.
D, 577 ; Baines v. Bromley, 6 Q. B. D. 695 and notes .mi)ra p. 279,
and to Rule 428. )
It has since been so viewed for other purposes. For instance in Counter-
Beddall v. Mnitland, 17 Ch. I). 174, it was held by Fry, J. that a '"•*''"' h"w
counter-claim is an independent action, and relief may be given upon ^Jnd'nt^
it in respect of a cause of action that arose after the issue of the action.
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282
ONTAIUO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
!
Rule 127 wi* "^ t^® original action ; and this view seems now established,
(See McGowan v. Middleton, 11 Q. B. D. 469).
In EIIm v. Mumon, W. N. 1876, 253 ; 35 L. T. 585, the Court of
Appeal had previously held that such a counter-claim should, under
Onler 1(5, state that it was founded on facts which had arisen since
the action was brought ; and in 1877, in Or'u/inal Hart/cpool VolUenex
Co. V. G'lhh, 5 Ch. IJ. 713, Jessel, M. R. had expressed the opinion
that damages claimed by counter-claim must be limited to the date
when the writ issued.
In accordance with the principle of Beddall v. Maittaml, it has
further been now decided that tlie discontinuance of an action ]»y the
plaintitf does not put an end to a counter-claim (McGowan v. Middle-
ton, 11 Q. B. D. 464, overruling Vavaaneitr v. Krupp, 15 Ch. I). 474) ;
that a counter-claim may be revived on death of the defendant, inde-
pendently of the revivor of the action by the plaintirt" {Andrew v.
Aitkrn, 30 W. l\. 701 ; 46 L. T. 689) ; and that a plaintiff may in
his reply to a counter-claim sot up a counter-claim against defendant
{Toke V. Andrcu's, 8 Q. B. 1). 428). See also 19 C. L. J. 162.
An order will not, however, be made upon the counter-claim until
the original claim is tlealt with {Aitkin v. Dnnhar, 46 L. J. (Jhy.
489) ; but whether issues raised by the claim and counter-claim shall
be tried together is a matter of convenience (Ifg [Voodjine, Thompson
V. Woodjine, 38 L. T. 753 ; 47 L. J. Chy. 832).
In respect of security for costs also, a defendant who sets up a
counter-claim l)ecomes to some extent in the position of a plaintiff
in a cross-action ( Wintcrfipld v. Bradnnni, 3 Q. B. \). 324) ; and
when out of the jurisdiction was in one case ordered to give security
for costs {The J. Fisher, 2 P. D. 1151 ; but a defendant will not l>e
entitled to security where his counter-claim is in respect of the same
subject matter as the plaintiff's claim {Mnplcson v. Masini, 5 Q. B.
D. 144 ; see also Shepherd v. Haiihall, 13 (ir. 681) ; and where he
admits the plaintiff's claim and sets up a counter-claim founded on
a distinct claim, he cannot demand security for costs from a plain-
tiff if out of the jurisdiction: qiuere, lujwever, where he sets up a
counter-claim for an amount greater than tl.'e plaintiff's claim. (See
Winterfield \. Braduuni, supra.) See also notes to Rule 429.
There is jurisdiction to stay proceedings in a cross-action and allow
the claim to be set up by counter-claim in another action, yet it
should only be done when the points at issue are the same {Adavi-
son V. Tnff, 44 L. T. 420).
Where two or more plaintiffs sue for a joint claim, the defendant
may set up separate claims against the plaintiffs severally [Manchester
cfc Sheffield Railway Co. v Brooks, 2 Ex. D. 243).
It is not necessary that the amount claimed by the defendant
should be ecpial to the claim of the plaintiff (Mostyn v. West Mostyn
Co., 1 C. P. D. 145).
Where the issues of fact in the claim and counter-claim were
identical, it was held that the plaintiff was not entitled to adduce
in reply to the counter-claim fresh evidence which would have been
material to the original case (Green v. Stvin, 13 Ch. I). 589). See
also, as to the evidence where claim and counter claim are tried
together, Be Woodjine, Thompson v. Woodjine, 38 L. T. 753.
A counter-claim may be set up by the Crown in a petition of right
. (Thomas V. The Queen, W. N. 1875, 218; 1 Charl. (;h. Ca. 71).
COUNTER-CLAIMS.
283
In order to prevent the abuse of the extensive powers of coiuitir- ji,jg i27,
claim given to defendants the Court may impose restrictions in two
ways :
(1) Under the last clause of the present Rule, by refusiiiij pernii.s- Kxclusidti
gjou to the defendant to avail liimselt of the counter-claim if in tlie "''.'"""*■''''"_
ojiinion'of the Court or Judge the same cannot conveniently be dis- jnmnve'-"^'*
posud of in the pending action or ought not to be allowe ; see also /Ii(fi;/„iis v. Tu-i'i'd, 10
Ch. 0. S")!*, and Rule 420). In general, however, in Ontario any
motion of i\\m kind, before trial, will be made in Chambers.
Hven at the trial it would seem to be not too late to object that
thi! counter-claim is one wliich ought not to be allowed {BurhiT v.
Blailxrn, 19 Ch. D. 478).
In Nnyfor v. Farrer, Jessel, M. R. , sfvid that, in his opinion,
under order 19, Rule li, a defendant might set up any number of
counter-claims. There was no limit laid down. in that Itule either
to their number or nature ; l)ut it was left to the discretion of the
Court or a Judge to do so, otherwise Hfty causes of action of the
most iliverse nature might be joined together and set up, and wit-
nesses of all kinds called in support of each. How Mould it be iios-
siltle for the Court to try all those in one action V There must also
be some limi^ to the character of the claim set up. Suppose, for
instance, an action for account brought by a surviving partner
again.st the widow, who was also the executrix, of the other, to
which the M'idow set up a counter-claim for damages for Itreach of
promise of niarriage, eouhl that be saitl to be a counter-claim which
could be conveniently disposed of in the pending action ? It was
impossible. The Judge must exercise the discretion given to him
by the Rule in aUowing or rejecting a counter-claim.
In that case, the matters set up by defendant were totally uncon-
nected with the partnership, the subject of the plaintitf' s claim. In
his Lordship's opinion they could not be conveniently disposed of as
a counter-claim, but were nt subjects for a cross action. xSo injus-
tice, he said, wouhl be done to the defendant by striking out the
counter-claim, because his Lordship would not be allowing the plain-
tiff, as in some cases, to get money from tlie defendant which he
migiit not be entitled to, and which the defendant might not afi'ord
to spare ; for the defendant would be able to get his money in the
cross-action before the plaintitf, who would only get an order for
taking accounts, couhl get any order for payment in the present
action.
('!) Under Rule 168, by striking out the counter-claim on motion, Striking out
generally made in Chambers (see Nay'or v. Farrer, aup. and Coe where im-
Prac. inCham. 78). " ' l"''!'"'-
In linrtholoDiew v. RatvliiKjs, W. N., 1876, 56 ; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca.
32, Archibald, J., said, " There is no doubt whatever that a defend-
ant is entitled to set up any counter-claim that is not so incongruous
as to be incapable of being conveniently tried with the original claim. '
The (piestion of the convenience of trial depends greatly upim
whether the subject of the counter-claim is germane to the subject of
the action. Hut though a counter-claim be not in relation to matters
foreign to the subject of the action, still the fact that if it will
necessitate a long account, and thus unduly delay the action, may
furnish grounds for excluding it (Gray v. Wabb, 21 Ch. D. 802). '
In Canadian Seciiritien Co. v. Prentice, 9 Pr. II. 329, Cameron, J.,
said : "I have assumed that allowing or disallowing a counter-claim
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Eule 127. where third parties are to be brought in, is matter of discretion, not
of course to oe exercised arbitrarily, but upon consideration of all
the circumstances, including rights involved in the counter-claim
and the question of delay and convenience of trial. In jury eases
there can be no question that much difficulty may arise by the mix-
ing up of different claims — if I may use the term "mixing" in
such connection— and cross or counter-claims in the same action •
and unless the clear legal rights of the defendant for his ]irotection
against the plaintiff's acticm would seem to require it, counter-claims
ought not to be favoured."
Counter- A counter-claim for damages arising out of the same sul>jfct
-claims matter or contract svs the plaintiflF is proceeding upon, is therefore
a 'owed. j,j general, proper. So also a counter-claim in the nature of a cross
demaml, pecuniary or otherwise, unconnected with the 8ul)ject
matter of the plaintiff's claim, provided there is no inconvenience
in having a trial of both in the same action.
ExampU'.'<: — Action by a stockbroker for price of shares. Counter-
claim for fraudulent misrepresentations as to the value of the shares
(Auo». 1 Chad. Ch. Ca. 73; Emus v. Gnnn, W. X. 1875, ]{)!); 1
Charl. Ch. Ca 70). See also Lve v. McMuhon, 2 Ont. (554.
Action for price of iron. Counter-claim for inferiority of iron.
(Anon. I Charl. Ch. Ca. 7.3), or non-delivery of part, {Midland lii),
Cv. v. Ontario Jiui!in;i MilU, 2 Ont. 1).
Action for price of coals. Counter-claim for non-delivery of
balance of cnals (Norton v. Mcrrlman, W. X. 1875, 219 ; 1 Charl.
Ch. Ca 80). See Fulton v. U. C. Furniture Co., .32 C. P. 422 ; 20
C. L. J. 11.
Action for negligent construction of ship. Counter-claim for
extras due beyond the contract price Clrinacria v. Riekardmtt, W.
X. 1875, 219; 1 (;hari. Ch. Ca. 74).
Action by builder. Counter-claim for breach of covenant in build-
ing contract ( Trevena v. Watts, W. N. 1875, 250 ; I Charl. Ch. Ca.
79).
Action by lessor for rent. Counter-claim for an alleged debt and
damages for non-})erformance of lessor's agreement {Atwood v. Millfr,
W.N. 187(5, II; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 82. See Atkinmn v. Ellison,
W. N. 187.5, 199 ; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 69).
Action of ejectment for non-payment of rent. Counter-claim for
rectification of lease so as to state terms by which no rent woultl be
due (Carew v. Christopher, 10 L. R. Ir. 38).
Action of ejectment by heir against widow. Counter-claim for
Dower (67rt.v.s v. Cla,in, 9 Pr. R. 14).
Action for recovery of land and mesne profits. Counter-claim for
damages for illegal distress against plaintiff and his bailiff (Dorks-
tader V. Phipps, 9 Pr. R. 204).
.A counter-claim was allowed claiming against an assignee a set-off
of damages due from the assignor ( Younij v. Kitchen, 3 Ex. I). 127 ;
Ecrhanf/e Bank v. Stinson, 32 C P. 158 ; .see Pellas v. Neptune Ma-
rine Ass. Co., 5C. P. D. 34).
Where A sued B on a bill and B defended by alleging that A was
really trustee for C who owed B money, B was allowed to bring in
C and claim set-off (Macdonald v. Bode, W. N. 1876, 23).
Action by executors to charge a married woman's estate with a
debt to their testator. Counter-claim by her and her husband, also
.a defendant, for money belonging to the wife, not part of her sepa-
COUNTEH-OLAIMS.
285-
rate estate, and for chattels in the possession of the testator at his juig i27.
death, and alleged to be the property of the husband (Hudson v.
MoM, 8 Ch. I). 569).
Action by centait (/ue trnsfent against a surviving trustee to make
godd purchase money of testator's share of a partnership business,
allowed to remain outstanding. Counter-claim to be indemnified by
all rfntuis /fs : — In an action of assault and battery, Quain, J., said
that he would not allow a counter-claim to be set up for seduction of
the defendant's daughter (Cappele.us v. Brown, VV. N. 1875, 231 ;
I Charl. Ch. Ca. 77).
.\i;tion for assault. .\ counter-claim for breach of agreement to
repair a house was struck out, though an endeavour was made to
connect the causes of action by shewing that the parties were talk-
ing about the state of the house at the time of the assault (Lee v,
Cuhin; W. N. 1876, 8 ; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 86).
.\ction for libel consisting in the circulation of a let:er by defend-
ant among the shareholders of a Colliery Company. The plaiutiflf
was one of the directors in the company, who were chargeil in the
letter with conspiracy and fraud. Counter-claim for damages for
loss sustained in respect of shares bought on false repre.-ir-
chase by him of certain patent rights. H. and N., who were made
co-defendants as claiming some interest in the subject matter of
the contract, alleged that the plaintiff had agreed to sell to them,
and not to S., and that they had afterwards agreed to sell to S.
Hy counter-claim H. and N. asked for specitic performance by the
plaintiff of his agreement with them, and by S. of his subsequent
as^reement with them. The counterclaim was excludecl (McLay v.
Uliarp, VV. N. 1877, 216).
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Enle 127. Action to recover land for non-payment of rent. Counter-claim
not connected with plaintiff's demand, in the absence of sj)cuial
circiunstances disallowed (//i"WiV;p V. 0'Fa7-ri'll, 8 L. R. ir. 158).
Action l>y A. against B. for trover of goods whicli C. assigned hy
bill of sale to A., and which B. had seized. Counter-claim by B.
alleging a bill of sale from (J. to him and claiming relief against (!.
"ui)()n it. f/i-ld, so far as claim against C. was concerned, not ssuf-
iiciently connecteply in many respects to a counter-claim as to a statement of claim
(see 'Hollowiu/ v. York, 25 \V. R. G27).
A counter-claim is subject to the same rules as a claim in respect
to the causes of action which may be joined, and therefore a counter-
claim for recovery of land with an independent claim for damages
was disallowed as contrary to Rule IIG (Compton v. Pre.Hton, 21 Ch.
D. 138).
By the express terms of the Rules, the relief prayed for by way
of counter-claim must be specifically stated (liule 133); and the
facts supporting each cause of action are, as far as mjiy be, to be
kept distinct (Rule 134); but a counter-claim under the Ontario Acts
and Rules is not governed by as strict regulations as in England.
Rules 10 and 20 of the English Order 19 have not been adopted
here. Rule 10 provided that "where any defendant seeks to rely
upon any facts as supporting a right of set-off or counter-claim, he
shall, in his statement of defence, specifically state that he does so
by way of set-off" or counter-claim. " Under this Rule a defendant
is not allowed in England to mix the facts supporting his counter-
claim, indiscriminately with those constituting his defence. Where
a pleading was headed "statement of defence and counter-claim,"
and set forth in thirteen paragraphs facts on which the defendant
relied for his defence without making any reference to counter-
claims, and concluded in the fourteenth paragraph with a claim by
way of counter-claim for damages," it was held by Fry, J., to be
not a proper counter-claim and was dismissed (Crowe v. Barnkot,
6 ('h. I). 753 ; see also Hillman v. Afayhew, 24 W. R. 485); but the
same Judge afterwards qualified his decision in another case, and
held that it is not necessary that a set-off or counter-claim should
have a sepafate heading, or be separated by a marked line from the
defence, or that paragraphs containing the facts relied on should be
.separately numbered (Lees v. Patterson, 26 W. R. 399, 7 Ch. D. 866).
RULES OF PLEADING. 287
The necessity for strict compliance with Rule 10 of the English Bnles
Orders may have l)een partly due to the principle of the Eng- 127 128.
lish system in regard to admissions (see note to llule 148) and to
Rule '20, which required the plaintiff to deal specilically in his reply
with each allegation in the counter-claim of which he did not admit
the truth.
The result under the English Act is, therefore, that though the
statement of defence and counter-claim may be combined in the same
document, they are quite distinct pleadings. The paragraphs of the
document, may be numbered consecutively ; and the counter-claim
need not be separated from the defence by any marked line or se\tii-
rate heading ; but it is necessary that all the facts which the defend-
ant relies upon by way of counter-claim should appear in that part
of the document which in fact constitutes the counter-claim ; audit
is not enough if the facts be found scattered through the defence and
counter-claim. If the facts relied on by way of defence are also relied
upon to support the counter-claim, they may be incorporated in the
counter-claim by reference to the paragraph in which they are set
forth in the defence {Birmiwjhnin E.sfatcs Co. v. Smith, 13 (^h. D,
506).
The result under the Ontario Act would seem to be, that it is not
necessary, by separate numl)erii3g of paragraphs,' headings, or other-
wise, to distinguish the defence from the counter-claim. It should
be sufficient if the facts on which the defen'oper,
not lieing an allegation of facts. See 7" Ij '!'• .(our. 31-3.
l^arlkulars. — Tiie defendant is entitled to have the plaintiffs case ]';ii-fi(Mil,irs
pri'si'iited in an intelligible form (IhirLord v. J/o;)/;,38 L. T. 411); .and "I'l'lciulings.
it' the cliargos arc not suHiciently explicit, particulars may be orde?'ed
(s«! Anon \\ . N., 1875, 202, 220) ; or an amendment of the claim may
bo applied for (Schomhnt'ij v. Zoi:hi;Ul, W. N., 1870, lOt) ; 2 Oharl,
I'll. Ca. 'M\).
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Rule 128. order was made for delivery of particulars of acts relied on witliiu
one month and confining tlie plaintiff's evidence t^ such acts ; and
though in that case it was considered convenient to order i)arti(;u-
lars, the decision shews clearly enough that the plaintiH's statenitiit
of claim was not properly framed to enable her to go into eviut the material facts upon which the issues
in the case will be raised niust be disclosed, (Ashley v. Taylor, 38 L.
T. 44, ) such as, in an action for dissolution of a partnership in tlie
practice of surgeons, occasions when the delendant conducted himself
in such a way as to make it impossible for the plaiutitf to practice
with him, (Lyoti v. Tweddell, 13 Ch. D. 375) ; and, in an action for
wrongful dismissal, instances of misconduct relied on to justify tlie
dismissal (Saunders v. Junes, 7 Ch. D. 435).
In an action for goods sold and delivered, a counter-claim for
damages for inferior (juality was set up. Particulars of the dam-
ages claimed were ordered (Anon. \V. N., 187'", 220; see also
notes to Rules 14 and 159).
In an action for damages for injuries occasioned by negligent
driving, particulars of negligence and damages were held proper
(O'Meara v. Stone, W. N. 1884, 72 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 359).
In an action for infringement of a patent the names of pensons
alleged to have used the invention prior to the patent must be dis-
closed (Birch v. Mather, 31 VV. R. 362 ; 52 L. J. Chy. 292).
In an action of slander particulars may l)e ordered of
to whom the slanderous words were spoken, or if sue'
unknown, or the words were spoken to the plaintif
of any person who was present and heard, or mig
words spoken (Thornton v. C'ap.ituck, 9 l*r. R. ■
Cooper, 12 Q. B- D., 94); hut particulars as to n
alleged to have been jjassing by when the slanderou.s wor
used, and particulars as to the alleged dauuiges have been
( Wiwjard v. Cox, W. N. 1876, 106 ; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 33. See also
Colonial [n.surance Cornoration v. Pru.iser, W. N. 1876, 55 ; 2 Charl.
Ch. Ca. 35 ; Bestellv. Steward, W. N. 1875, 231 ; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 87).
the lersoii
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COPIES AND DELIVEKY OF E'ROCEEDINOS.
Tlie practice in the Prf)bate Division in England is not to order
particulars of undue influence charged {Loril SaHsbiiri/ v. NiKjent, {>
p, |). 23) 1 ; or of allegations of a testator's unsoundness of mind
[HnntcUtmn v. Barninijhnm, 53 L. J. I'ro. 16).
In an action of seduction defendant was held not entitled to par-
ticulars of times and places unless he made atHdnvit denying the
seduction so as to shew that he did not know the nature of the
charges brought against him, which otherwise would he deemed to he
matters withm his own knowledge {Thompmn v. Birkley, 31 W. It.
230; 47 L. T. 700).
An order striking out particulars complaine, KW.)
For proceedings on the deat\ of a solicitor, to compel the appoint-
ment of anotlier, see Di'an v. Lethbri. 512 ; Morton v. Miller, 8 C'h. D. 51() ; mil.iiinisv. O'ardwill,
25 \V.R.646, not following (JooXrv. JJey,\\' .S. 1876, 122) ;andnuistl)e
shewn to have l)een served '''her in tliis way or personally, on nintion
for iudgment whore the p'^' \' has not appeared (/i«r)v7< v. Mimijrk, >J
Pr. 11. 191). After interlocutory judgment signed in an action tor
tiniiquidated damages in "'et'ault of ajj^fearance, a notice of inijuny
to assess damages was held to be sufficiently served by filing under
the corresponding Irish Rule (O'Connor t. Htxjan, 10 L. 11. Ir. 202).
8. Every pleading in an action shall be delivered
between parties, and shall be marked on the face widi
the date of the day on which it was filed, and with
the reference to the Division to which the action is
assigned, the title of the action, the description of
the pleading, and the name and plice of business of
the solicitor and agent (if any) of the party filing the
RULES OF PLKADING,
293
Bnles
132-134.
133
Ueliff
riaiiiieil to
lie stated
siiecitieally.
same, or the name and address of the party filing the
same if he does not act by a soHcitor. (Comp. R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 19, R. 7.)
Substantially the aame as the English Rule, except that under the
latter, pleadings are to he tlelivered only, and need not be filed.
Filing is necessary here under Rule 150.
9. Every statement of claim shall state specifically
the relief which the plaintiff claims, either simply or
in tiie alternative, and may also ask for general relief.
And the same rule shall apply to any counter-claim
made, or relief claimed by the defendant, in his state-
ment of defence. If the plaintiff's claim be for dis-
covery only, the statement of claim shall show it.
(R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 19, R. 8.)
Same an the English Rule.
A claimant is not entitled to any relief unless it is specifically
prayed for, or can be given under a prayer for general relief ; and
if gei'.dral relief is not asked for, it will be considered that the party
(Iocs not want it (Ifollowdi/ v. York, ^2^^ W. 11. (527). Wiiere general
relief is claimed, a pleading will not be demurrable, if the facts
stated in it show that the plaintilf is entitled to any relief ( Watson
V. HdwkinK, '24 W. R. 881), unless the relief be foreign to the scope
of the claim (GamjJmn v. Sharpc, (5 Out. App. 417 ; Ounn v. Trust dc
Lijtin Co., 2 Unt. IVJ'.i). It is sufficient to set out in the statement
of claim facts whicii entitle to relief and pray for any relief that the
facts warrant {Plu-lps v. White, 7 li. W. Ir. 1(50).
It does not follow because a plaintitf has asked for reformation of
a document that a defendant is entitled to claim the same relief
though he has not asked for it ( Wolfe v. Hikj/ks. 18 C. T, .1. 177).
See as to asking two inconsistent kinds of relief Erans v. Davis, 27
W. it. "28"), referred to in note to Uule 178, p. 32;^, and Breslauer v.
Barwkk, 24 W. U. 902.
134
10. Where the plaintiff s-'cks relief in respect ofi'istim-t
several distinct claims or caust s of complaint founded I lefeuees'
upon separate and distinct facts, they shall be stated,
as far as may be, separately and distinctly. And the
same rule shall apply where the defendant relies upon
several distinct grounds of defence, set-off, or counter-
claim founded upon separate and distinct facts. (R.
Sup. C, 187s, Order 19, R. 9.)
Same as the English Rule.
Rule 115 enables the ])laintiff to unite in the same statement
of claim several causes of action. The present Rule refpiires such a
statameut of claim to keep the facts supporting one cause of action
as far as may bo t.>gether, and distinct from the facts suppoi ting
».)othcr cause of action. It is not necessary, however, to distribute
t :
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Bnles
134-136-
135
Effect of
document
maybe
stated.
136
Allegation of
ntalice, ko..
Fraud.
Malice.
the various facts so aa to show which are intended to support anv
particular prayer for relief {Watson v. Hawkins, 24 W. R. 884).
The same rule applies to a counter-claim.
11. Where the contents of any document are
material, it shall be sufficient in any pleading to state
the effect thereof as briefly as possible, without setting
out the whole or any part thereof unless the precise
words of the document or any part thereof are
material. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 19, R. 24.)
Same as the English Rule.
This does not dispense with the necessity of setting forth the precise
defamatory words in an action of libel or slander (Harris v. Warre
4 0. P. D. 125 ; Dradlawjh v. The Queen, 3 Q. B. 13, 607 ; see also
Davy V. Garrett, 7 Ch. D. 473).
12. Where it is material to allege malice, fraudulent
intention, knowledge or other condition of the mind
of any person, it shall be sufficient to allege the same
as a fact, without setting out the circumstances from
which the same is to be inferred. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 19, R. 25.)
Same as the English Rule.
Fraud should be distinctly charged as fraud {Davy v. Garrett, 7
Ch. D. at p. 489) ; and if "fraudulently," or words of similar im})ort
are omitted, there must be allegations of fact whicli necessarily and
perse amount to fraud {Byrm v. Mnzio, 8 L. R. Ir. 396, and see
Rule 147) ; and the facts constituting the fraud should be stated, or
no evidence in support will be received {Re Rica Gold Washing Co.,
II Ch. D. 36, 43, 47 ; R<;hjrare v. Hnrd, 25, Sol. Jour. 372 -^ Ark-
wrUjht v. Newbold, ih., 338).
A general allegation of fraud, however strong the words used,
where there is no statement of the circumstances relied on as cnn-
•tituting the allegeil fraud, is insutlicient even to amount to an aver-
ment of fraud, of which any Court ouglit to take notice ( Wallinijfonl
v. Mutual Society, 5 App. Ca., 685, 697, 701.)
In Herring V. Bisclu>[f'scheiin, W. M., 1876, p. 77, the statement onds through fraudulent misrepre-
sentations in the prosi»ectu.s of the company, and, on a motion to
strike out parts of the statement of claim as prolix, it was lield
sufficient to allege generally that the prospectus which was set out
was fraudulent to the knowledge of the tlefendants without specify-
ing the particulars and without going into either the motive wliich
led to the issue of the prospectus, or the particulars of the fraudu-
lent scheme of which the prospectus formed a part.
It will be sufficient under this Rule, in an action for malicious
prosecution, to allege that the proceedings were taken witlumt rea-
sonable or probalde onuse, without setting forth the circumstances
from which the same would be inferred {Aderis v, Ihriylei/, W. X.,
1870, 56 ; 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 43).
RULES OF PLEADING.
2!»5
As to obtaining more specific allegations of or particulars of fraud ^xHm
charged, see note to Rule 128, p 289. See Kaltenbach v. Lewis, SOW. 138.139
R. .3;)6 ; 45 L. T. 666, for allegations which were considered to
amount to a charge of fraud.
A statement of claim was held sufficient, which alleged that wh!'e Neshgence
the plaintiflF was using an hotel, of whicli the defendant was a pro-
prietor, as a guest for reward to the defendant, by the negligence of
defendant the ceiling of the room in which the plaintiff tlien was
fell upon and injured him i Sandys v. Florence, 47 L. J. C. P. 598).
137
13. Where ic is material to allege notice to any Aiiegati.mof
person of any fact, matter or thing, it shall be sufficient " "^""^'
to allege such notice as a fact, unless the form or the
precise terms of such notice is material. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 19, R. 26.)
Same as the English Rule.
138
14. Where any contract or any relation between imi'iie applies ( Titn^iKinit v. Fearon,
40 L. T. 54.3 ; see also Snujth v. Lt ■■.n/e, .S9 L. T. 579 ; Noad v.
Murrow, 40 L. T. 100 ; and Form 4.3 in App. D.)
Where an agreement to have any effect in law must be in writing,
it is sufficient to allege that there was an agreement without alleging
that it was in writing. That it was in writing is matter for evi-
dence at the trial (Panroe v. fiirhanU, 50 L. J. CJhy. ,340) ; and it lies
mton the party setting up the agreement to prove one sufficient in
law at the trial (Priretl v. Hay, Mr, Dalton, 4 March, 1884).
130
15. Neither party need in any pleading allege any Facts i.re-
matter of fact which the law presumes in his favour, ^.t'be "'^'^
or as to which the burden of proof lies upon the other "*''''''*•
side, unless the same has first been specifically denied.
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141
Bare denial
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
[E. (J. — Consideration for a bill of cxchanc^e where
the plaintiff sues only on the bill, and not for the con-
sideration as a substantive ground of claim]. (R. Sup.
C. 1875. Order 19, H. 28).
Same as the English liule.
16. If either party wishes to deny the right of any
other party to claim as executor, or as trustee, or as
assignee in insolvency, or in any representative or
other alleged capacity, or the alleged constitution of
any partnership firm, he shall deny the same specifi-
cally [or the same will be taken to be admitted]. (See
R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 19, R. 11).
Tlio Knglish Rule does not contain the words in brackets ; otlier-
wise tlie F^ules are the same.
See notes to Rule 148.
The rule was the same at law under Reg. ).
The effect of this Rule is, to require the defendant who wishes to
rely on the Statute of Frauds to plead the Statute specilically. Before
this Act there was a difference in this respect between the practice
at Law an4). In Clarke v. Callow, tiu//ra, the plaintiff
liy anticipation of the defence of the Statute alleged facts lo show
tliiit the contract though verbal was a binding one under the
Stat' te, and thedufcndant.s traversed these facts merely, not setting
u\) the Statute. It was held that defendant was not entitled to
rely on the Statute.
[n England it has been held that the facts which make the
Statute api)ly should be stated, and the particular provisions relied
upon should be pointed to. It is ^lot sufficient to merely make a
L'ciieral statement of reliance on the Statute (Pallen v. Sueltis,
4(1 1>. T .3(53).
The defence of the Statute cannot since the .Judicature Acts be
raised bv demurrer {Catlinii v. Kiwj, o Oh. D. 600; Mori/nn v.
Worthin'iiton, 38 L. T. 443; Tawle' v. Topliam, 37 L. T.' 308;
Dnirkins v. Lord Penrlnpi, 4 App. Ca. .51 ; S/iardloir v, Cotterill,
W. N., 1881, 2 ; Fntcher v. Fntcher, 2<> VV. K. 884, and see notes to
Rule 147), But where the objection of the Statute has been once
raised l)y demurrer and overruled, it may be afterwards insisted on
at tlie hearing without being pleaded {Johnanson v. Bunltote, '2 Ch.
1). 1298).
Rules
141-143.
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1 8. No plea or defence shall be pleaded in abate- ^/,'^'|I^;',\,i[J
ment. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 19, R. 13.)
Same as the English Rule.
A plea in abatement was one which showed some ground for
abating or (puvshing the writ, or the writ and declaration. Such
pleas were generally based on the non-joinder of parties, or the
jterson.al competency of the parties to sue or be sued. An instance
of an ineffectual attempt to raise what amounted to a ydea in abate-
ment, will be found in PreMon v. Latnoul, 1 Ex. I). 361.
'riiough the form of objecting by means of a plea in abatement to
tlie non-joinder of a defendant, who ought to lie included in the
action, is abolished, yet du application to have such pm-son included
as a defendant ought to be granted or refused upon the same
])rinciples on which a plea in abatement would have succeeded or
failed ; per Lord Cairns in [Kfiidal v. Haiiiillon, 4 App. Ca. 516).
A defence stating that plaintiff is a married woman and her hus-
l)and is a necessary party is in reality an informal plea in .abatement
and is no defence (Ahoitloffv. Oppoikeimer, 30 VV. R. 4'J9).
19. No new assignment shall hereafter be necessary^;; '
or used. But everything which has heretofore been
alleged by way of new assignment is hereafter to be
introduced by amendment of the statement of claim.
{See R. Sup. C, 1 8/ 5, Order 19, R. 14.)
Same as the f^nglish Rule.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bales
143, 144.
ii
144
Defence to
notion for
recovery of
laud
Sometimes, owing to the generality of a declaration, the defendant
was not sufficiently guided by it to the real cause of complaint, and
was therefore led to apply his plea to a different matter from that
which the plaintiff had in view ; for example, a plaintiff might have
been twice assaulted by defendant ; one of these assaults may have
been justifiable, as having l)een committed in self-defence, while the
other might be without excuse. Supposing the plaintiff to suo in
respect of the latter, the declaration from its general terms would
not necessarily inform the defenda' t that it was the second assault,
and the defendant might plead to the first, son as.vniU ilemcune. The
plaintiff then had no course but by new assignment to declare that
he brought his action, not for the first, but for the second assault (see
Stephen on Pleading 187). Such an occurrence is not easily con-
ceived under the present system, where the facts are stated, and not
the legal result of facts only. Sliould it happen, however, the state-
ment of claim may be amended. . This Kule is not to be construed
as rendering an amendment of the statement of claim necessary in
other cases than those in which a new assignment woidd have been
necessary under the (dd pleivding at law. In other cases, if new
matter is raised by defendant, the ])laintiff may either amend, or
may reply by traverse, or confession or avoidance, or both (see
Hall v. Eve, 4 Ch. D. 341, and Earp v. Ihnderson, 3 Ch. D. 254).
20. No defendant in an action for the recovery of
land who is in possession by himself or his tenant
need plead his title, unless his defence depends on an
equitable estate or right, or he claims relief upon any
equitable ground against any right or title asserted by
the plaintiff. But.exccpv in the cases hereinbefore men-
tioned, it shall be sufficient to state by way of defence
that he is so in possession. And he may neverthe-
less rely upon any ground of defence which he can
prove, except as hereinbefore mentioned. (R. Sup.
C. 187s, Order 19, R. 15 ; Comp. R, S. O., c.40, s. 87,
c. 51, s. 14).
Identical with the English Rule.
This Rule only applies to a defendant. In an action '^f ejectment
the statement of claim is as much sul)ject to the foregoing Rules as
any other action, and the pliiintiff must therefore set forth the
material facts upon which he relies to i)rove his title. The etFeci. of
a deed is not a fact and a statement of claim was therefore held em-
barrassing which merely alleged that by virtue of certain deeds, etc.,
plaintifl M'as entitled to jwssession of land and did not state the pur-
port of the deeds or set out the jdaintiff 's jiedigree, or show the de-
volution of title by which the land in (juestion became vested in the
plaintiff (PhUippn v. Philipps, 4 Q. B. D. 127 ; 39 L. T. 329 and SoO ;
Davis v. James, W. N. 1884, 44 ; 32 W. R. 40G). So also a state-
ment of claim which simply alleged that the plaintiff had lieen
wrongfully dispossessed of the land by the defendant was set aside
for not stating the fac^^s which shewed the plaintiff's interest in the
land (O'Connor v. O'Hara, 8 L. R. Ir. 249).
In several cases under the Irish Jud. Act a defence in actions of
ejectment for non-payment of rent has been set aside as embararass-
146
rifii of not
j!uilty by
sl.-itute.
RULES OF PLEADING. 299
ing, where it in effect merely denied that defendant was tenant, with- Rulea
out alleging anything as to the defendant's title, or saying that he 14A 145,
was in possession (see Hildiije v. O'Fnrrell, 8 L. R. Ir. 158 ; Barnes
V. Barnes, 8 L. R. Ir. 165 ; Bowlei/ v. Lafan, 10 L. H. Ir. 9).
Where the plaintiff's case depended on the heirship of A., and
that fact was stated simjdy, without showing how A. became heir,
the pleading was held sutiicient, (Ei'i'hjn v. Evehjn, 42 L. T. 248 ; 28
W. R. 531). The defendant relying on an equitable title must, in
his statement of No. 81.
of Parliament, he shall insert in' the margin of the plea the words
'by statute,' togetlier with the year or years of the reign in Avhich
the Act or Acts of Parliament upon which he relies for that purpose
were passed, and also the chapter and section of each of such Acts,
and shall specify wiiether such Acts are public or otherwise, other-
wise such plea shall l)o taken not to have been pleaded by virtue of
any Act of Parliament, an*, 6 H. & N. 388).
The plea of " not guilty" by Statute puts in issue not only the
defence whicli the Statute gives, but also all the defences which
were admissible under the general issue at Common Law (/?o.s's v.
cri/ton, 11 A. & K. G:n.)
An efjuitable defence is not admissible under the genercal issue by
Statute {liruwn v. Bluchvell, 35 U. C. q. B. 239).
The Court will not in general with this plea allow other pleas
(Ni'itk V. MfK,' iir.il', '2 Dowl. I*. C. 702 ; Fiiher v. Thames June. Jt'i/
Co., 5 Dowl. 1'. C. 773 ; U'lh-ini v. C/nnnif, 15 M. & \V. 435 ; Lp(je
V. Jioi^ii(t/ntc v. Mmjuire, 1 Pr. R. 131;
Dale V. Coon, 2 Pr. II. 160).
In lldzelfitot V. Ch"lmnf<>nl Local Board, (not reported but cited,
Charley 's.Jud. Act, 3rd ed. 503), an action for tiking gravel, ,Iessel,
M. 11., gave leave to defendants to plead the defence of sale by and
jiayment to the authorized agent of the plaintitl" in addition to not
guilty.
A plea of the general issue by Statute is not demurrable though
no Statute is ai)plicable (Cairns v. Water CommisHionern of Ottawa,.
25 U. C. C. P. 551).
22. Admi.ssions arc, in all cases where it is practic-
able, to be by reference to the numbers of the para-
graphs in the pleadin;^ to which they relate, With such
qualifications as may be necessary or proper for pro-
tecting the interests of the party making such admis-
sions: thus — "the defendant admits the allegations
made in the first, second and third paragraphs of the
plaintiffs claim." (S>:r, G. O. Chy., No.s.'i25, 151.)
Not in the English Rules. See notes to Rule 148.
See Rule 240 which requires each party to admit such of the ma-
terial allegations contiiined in the pleading of the o|)posite party as
are true.
23. Each party in any pleading, not being a petition
or a writ of summons, must allei/>:i v.
Crmoli'ji, 10 Ch. 1). ."^1, which was decided before the appeal in
Dmvkiiiii V. Lonf J'ciir/ii/ii, 4 App. Ca. .")!). Hut where thi! Statute
takes away the title, as in an action for recovery of land, itis clear tliat
the defence may be raised 1)V dennirrer ( />(r/<'/.'//(s v. Lurtl Piiirluin
OCh. D. .'}18; 4 Apj. Ca. ."/l, .IS, (it ; WillUw Eiui Hmrr, 50 I, .
J. Chy. 4). In Damhinx v. Ijonl Pciir/ii/ii, Lord (-aiiiis said : " The
analogy of tlu^ Statute of Frauds is not an analogy of any wei;:ht.
The Statute of Krauds must l)e ])leaded, bciiause It never can be pie-
dicated beforehand that a ilet'eiidatit wiio m:iy shelter himself undir
the Statute of Frauds, desires to do so. ile may, if it be a (|Mcsti(in
of an agreement, confi'ss the agreement, and then tin- Statute of
Frauds, will be iiuiiiplicable. \Vitii regard also to the Statnt<.' of
Limitations, as to peisonal actions the cause of action may remain,
even although si.\ years liave |)ass<'d. It (Munot be jiredieated that
the defendant will ajipeal to tiie Statute nl' Limitations for his pro-
tection. Many people, or some people at all events, dn ui't do so,
therefore you must wait to hear from the del« ndant wiietliei' he de-
sires to avail himself of the defence of the Statute of liimitations or
not. But with regard to real projurty it is a (picstion of tith'. The
jtlaintitt" has to state his title, the title upon which he means to i-c|y ;
and the Statute of Limitations with regai'd to real pro[ierty says,
that when the time hase.\i)ired within whii'li an entry or claim must
he made to real property, the title shall be extinguished and pass
away from him who might have hail it, to the person who otherwise
has the title by possession, or in whatever other way he ma} have it. "
(4 App. ( 'a. 58-r><)).
See also notes to Rule 14 L
Rules
14/, 148.
148
24. Save as above otherwise provided, the silence •'^i'' '"■'^ <'f
of a pleadmg as to any allegation contained in the aamusiou.
previous pleading of the opposite party is not to be
construed into an implied admission of the truth of
f M
will
i''.).
The English Rules under the Judicature Acts, in regard to admis-
sions differ from the above (see Order 19, Rules 17, 20, 22), the
effect of which is that, so far as regards statements of claim and
defence and counter-claim, and as regards parties who are not infants
or lunatics, the want of a specific denial of a fact will operate as an
admission, and will entitle the party whose pleading is thus admitted
to move for judgment umler Rule .S22 ; and thus upon a technical
construction of pleading, final julgment may be signed (see Thorpe
v. lloldsworth, 3 Ch. \). (W7, and liutt>r v. Tregent, 12 Ch. 1). TSb) ;
and the merits might sometimes not be reached (see TUdenh'H v.
Harper, 7 Ch. 1). 403 reversed however in appeal, 10 Ch. I J. 393 ;
Lumsden v. Winter, 8 Q B. 1). ().')() ; Caruli v. Hirst, W. N. 1883,
115; Thornton V. Church, 10 L. 11. Ir. 378; Williamson v. London,
d-c, 27 W. R. 724.
The rule of the Court of Chancery adoi)ted in the present Rule
has not been found in practice to render the arriving at an issue a
difficult thing, or to uudidy increase evidence.
By Rule 240 (which is founded upon Chancery O. O. 124) each
party is to admit audi allegations in the pleadings of the opposite
party as are true ; and if he does not do so, Rule 163 gives to
the Court or Judge power to make a proper order with respect to
any extra costs occasioned by the failure to admit.
25. No pleading, not being a petition or summons,
shall, except by way of amendment, raise any new
ground of claim or contain any allegation of fact in-
consistent with the previous pleadings of the party
pleading the .same. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 19, R. 19.)
This is the same as the English Rule, and the former practice was
substantially the same.
A second pleading may add a f. -'«•-'.
153
All.'!-
(lelivBiy I
del'uiKx.
3. Where any ground of defence arises after tlu:
defendant has dehvered his statement of defencr
(d), he may within eii;ht days after such f the Court or u Judge is reiiuircd under the Kngliali
liule. The same lil)erty is here given to a plaintirt' after the time foi'
ik'Iivering a reply has expired as is l»y the preceding Rule given toji
defendant after tlie delivery of his defence.
156
1;. In any such case the amendment of the pleadinp •^""•"''"!''''
J / _ r CI till /inniifie.
filed may be made without an order, on filinj^ a pru'cipi
and an affidavit that the matter of the amendment
arose within eight days, next before the day of the
making of such amendment. {Sec R. S. O. c. 50, s. 107.)
The affidavit here recjuired is similar to that re;{.) The atlidavit .should set fortii tlic new grounds of de-
fence or reply, and explain any delay (Haynes' L'h. I'ract. 88).
167
7. Where any defendant, in his statement of defence, Piiiiinii
[whether by way of amendment or otherwise] alleges rnnV'ssi'm''!
any ground of defence which has arisen after the com- '^*^""''"'
mencemcnt of the action, the plaintiff may deliver a
cf)nfession of such defence; which confession may be
in the Form No. 17 in Appendi.K (H) hereto, with sucii
variations as circumstances may require ; and he ma\-
thereupon sign judgment for his costs up to the time
of the pleading of such defence unless the Court or a
Judge shall, either before or after the delivery of such
confession, otherwise order. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 20, R. 3.)
i'his is substantially the same as the iMiglish Rule. Rules 22 and
2.1 f»f Iteg. (icn. T. T. 18.")(», wtjre to the same effect, but were not
' applicvldo whuri! a pleii raising such a defence was pleaded by one
or more only of several defendants.
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306 oNTAiuo juDicATinu: act, 1881.
Rule 157. rayineiit of nioiiuy into (Jourt is not a ''defence" v, itbin tlio
meaning of this llulo (Callaiiihr v. Hiiwkinx, 2 ('. P. I). 592)
I'n(l(!i-the llnles of T. T. 18i>(), tliough a ilefemlant |)lea(le(l with
sncli a plea otlier defences arising before action, tlie jtlaintitf was nevci -
tlieless entitletl to confess the plea and have liis costs, the other plciis
falling to the ground. And tlie present Itules seem to have tin
same effect (Fnnti-r v. b'nnxjn', 1 (}. H. J) (Uiii). Thero ia no difl'ii-
ence in this resjiect l)et\veen a jdea of Hankruptey and any other
plea [Fii'iter V. it'll itii/i'c, foiiirti). V [»lea that defendant was an adjinii-
oated hankrnjtt upon an act of I5ankruj»tcy which occurred after tlic
service of the writ, was held to lie " a grnund of defence which has
arisen after the commence-ment of tlie action ; "' and the plaintiff was
heltl entitled to confess and sign judgment for his costs under tins
Ihile i^J/iiiinploii V. Fnniilji, 7 <'h. D. '^~'^).
Sucli a confession is a determination of the matti-rs in litigatidii,
and precludiis a second action for the some cause (Ni'tniitititii v. A'/v/,
L. R. oC. P. ()(»7 ; <) ('. r. ]S(»).
For form of confession see App. (!>) Xo. 17 ; and of judgment for
cr)sts, App. (I) No. 1(5.").
These ilules apply to a counter-clnim in the nature of a pt^euniary
sct-oti' arising after action Wrougiit [E//i-i v. Mnii.om, '^7^ !,. T. .")S.")),
and the tendency of the later decisions seems to lie that these Uidcs
are api>licahle to counter-claims g^'uerallv {nw. licililull w Mdi/lnni/,
17 Ch. 1>. 174, and note to Itule 127 p. 2'!SI-2S2).
Where a judge refused to F CL.vlM.
A statement of claim is necessary wlu'ir
the defendant has not
dispensed witli it at thi^ time of appearance (.sec form 77 in .yj.pru-
dix and Uule l.'iS ; and even where no appearance is entered, if the
case is one in which the idaintill' can only ohtain judgment by motion
for judgi"-nt (see Million v. Mrtnilfr. 4() I.. .1. Chy. .'),S4 ; Uniitn- v.
]yiir,;rl-si,ii, 1» I'r. U. .SO.")).
No statement of claim is necessary where (I) the defendant does
not reiiuiri! one; or (2) the < 'ourt dispen.si's with it, [Lhnrllmi v.
Uh-kh' l.S ("h. 1). ItiO) ; or (.S> the defendant has not ajipeared, and
the iudgiiient can be obtained by default of appearance (see 'fides
7"» to 7i>j ; •>'■ (-^) " ilijfi-'ii'l"'"*' '""•■^ '""' '"^'^'" '■'■^*" ^'^'^ ^^ defend und(M-
Rule 80. ' So also apparently, where he hasckblained leave to defend,
and no or.ler is made as to delivery of pleiwlings [Alhiim v. '/''////"/•,
W N., 1H7(), II ; M'tnjitli' I'i'-r , that his claim ia that which .appears l)y tlie imlorsi'ineiit f^xile 158.
upiiii tiie writ. NVhuru such notice will not siifHctj, tiie statement of
cliini will l)e frameil in acconla'iee with the models given in Ai>peii-
,li\ I), No. H8, <'! .'<'''/.
The ])laintiH' may deliver a statement, even thoui^h the defendant
li;i- stated in his appearance tliat he does not reipiire on(f ( UuU' l.")S r ;
siiliject to the power of tlie Court ( llule I.'tS ). or tlie taxing' otiiet r
(l!ide 158 I'), with regard to costs occasioned therehy, if the delivery
lie unnecessary or improper.
/•'onn 0/ StaimiPut uf C'/nhii. — A statement of claim will, to some Foim.
c\tent. follow the writ as to the names of the parties and the
cliaraeter in whieii sued or suing. I'roWaldy. as fctrmerly. tlie
pLiintill' will not he conlined to the partieidars of Ids cause of action
hU 'I'ially in. ."):{|. The relief desired must hi; askeil for (Kule l.'Wi.
The place where the ])laintitr pi'o|Mi>es to try the action is to lie men-
tieiied in tlie statement of eiiiini ; and the plaiiitill' has an ahMiluio
light to have the trial at any [ilai'e !■ names in every kind of action,
exiipt ejectment (liule"jr)4i ; unless ))reponderance of eonveiiieiire
IS 'greatly in favour of smne other pi.iee, in- which case the pl.ice nf
trial will he chanm'd (see /'/iiiii v. Xuriinnildii /run, &'"., Cn. W. ^.
iSTt), lO.'i; \Vi>n,/v. K.iii. \V. N. |S7it, -'0(» ; ir.(//'; v. \Viiii, i';»
.'. L. .1. I.S(»). This, ill ellect. was the |n'actice formerly in * '!iai ■
ceiy [Xixtil V. aVoikI, () I'r. K. 4tS) ; hut as to the weight which is
to he given to the cause of action a.s an element in dtter:'> niiig the
|il,i<'e which is most convenient for the trial, the opii..,)ns of th ■
hiilges are eontlicting. .See note to Itule 'J.")4.
The signature of ( 'oiiimd. though iiiinecessarv (Rule I'-'S), has hetn
said to he desir.ahle i/htrki// v. Jitm'fi, \V. .\. lJS7t>, 17 ; ."{:{ L. T. 777i.
liid(U's(!m(;nts should he made of the matters mentioned in |{uli
i;VJ. For the time fiU" delivery, see Rules l.'iS and 4."i'.( ; and the
mude of delivery, Rules l.'tl and I.TJ. A copy should he tiled as well
as served (Rule 150).
I {
I. The delivery of .statements of claim .shall bo
a-i^nilated as follcjws : —
{(i) If the defendant shall not .state that he does not
rcciuire the delivery of a .statement of claim, the plain-
158
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vvliich t" lie
ili'livervil
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308
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Enle 158. tiff shall, utiless otherwise ordered by the Court or a
Judge, deliver it within three months from the time of
the defendant's entering his appearance. (Comp. R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 21, R. i (a) ; Order 8, R. 6 (n)
auL; ; Order 15, R. 2, ante ; R. S. O., c. 50, s. 93.)
Taken from the English Rule, except that the latter names six
weeks instead of three months.
As to obtaining further time ^or delivery, see Hujginbottoni v
Ai/iisle;/, 3 Ch. D. 288).
An order extending the time will not be made ex parte, ( Wiylc v
Harris, 9 Pr K 276).
A statement of claim filed after the time for doing so has expired
without leave, lijvs been held under the Irish Act to be not irregu-
lar, unless the defendant has served a notice of motion to dismiss
((yConiiell V. O'Connell and Snmpsi>n v. 0'J)(»niell, 6 L 11. Ir. 470,
471) ; but in Ontario it has been decided that a statement so filed is
irregular, and may be struck out unless circumstances are shewn
ju8tifyint.f an extension of time {Clarke v. McEwing, 9 Pr. R. 'J
See liule I.'jS (c). It cannot be treated as a nullity (Gill v Wvoiihu
W. N. 1884, 20 ; 82 \V. R. .S98). See also Gran's v. Tn-ry, in liote
to llule 173, and note to Rule IGO.
A guardian ad litem of an infant and a marrieil woman may Maive
delivery of a statement of claim. See Knatchlnill v. Fuwle, W. N
1870, 2; Fri/rrv. m.eman, W. N. 1870, 3.
The three months are calendar months (Rule 454) ; and in comput-
ing tlicui long vacation is not reckoned (Rule 4(51). For the mude
of lU'livcry, see Ruka i31 and 1 32.
See also notes to Rules 160 and 173.
(b) If the defendant shall state that he docs not
require the deliver}' of a statement of claim, the plain-
tiff shall file a copy of the summons with all indorse-
ments thereon within the same time.
Not in the Knglish lluio, as in Kngland a copy of the writ and in-
dorsement is tiled wiien tlio writ is issued.
Tlie defendant is in his memorandum of appearance to state
whether '.w leiniin.s tjie delivery of a statement of claim (see iluk
f)5 and form in Appeiidi.v .No. 77).
((■) The plaintiff nia\-, if he think fit, deliver a state-
ment of claim, with the writ of summons, or notice in
lieu of writ of summons, or at an\- time afterwartls,
either before or after appearance, and although the
defendant may have ai^ocanxl and stated tliat he docs
not require the delivery of a statement of claim ; Pro-
vided that in no ca.se where a defendant has appeared
shall a statement be delivered more than three months
after the appearance has been entered, unless otlur-
wise ordered by the Court or a Judge. (Comp. R. Sup.
C, 1875, Order 21, R. i [6].)
M
STATEMENT OF CLAIM.
309
If the plaintiff (leliv.rs a statement of claim though not required Rulea
to, the defendant must deliver a defence, but the plaintiff may be 153 jgg^
punished by })eing maile to i)ay costs if his action is improper (see
next clause of this Rule).
An applioation to enlarge the time will, in general, be by motion
in Chambers. Or the time may be enlarged by consent (I!ule458).
Tlie consent should be in writ 15;, and no order is then necessary
(Aiiihroisti \. Ecebjn, 11 Ch. D. 759).
Where by mistake of a clerk of the plaintiff's solicitor, the state-
ment of claim was served too latn by two tlays, furtlier time was
given. 'I'he Court thought it immaterial that plaintiff liad delayed
bringing the action till shortly before the .Statute of Limitations
would have barred the claim [CanndUm Oil Work^^ v. Haii, .S8 L. T.
.-)49 ; W. N. 1878, 1(»7).
(d ) Where a plaintiff tlelivers a .statement of claim
without beinf^ required to do so, the Court or a Judge
may make .such order as to the costii occasioned
thereby as shall seem just, if it appears that the delivery
of a statement of claim was unnecessary gr improper.
(R. Sup. C. 1.S75, Order 21, R. i [c\)
^ ime as the Pjuglish Rule.
' Jhe taxing officer shall have the same duty if
no order is made by the Court or a Judge. {Sen R. Sup.
C.Aug. [_', 1875, R. 18).
The I'ngliah Rule referred to contains a like provision.
When the jtlaintiffs in a foreclosure action delivered a statement
of chiim with tlio writ and t: ; defendants dii! not a])])ear, tlio coats
of the statement of claim were disallowed, it being heM tiiat tlie in-
dorsement on the writ aliould shew the lands in ([uestion and otlier
matters necessarv to enal)le ;' judgment of forcolo.sure to be drawn
up (Canada Lan'did Credtl C«. v. ('allaijhan,'2i\ Oct. 1881. Hoyd. C).
150.
2. Where the writ is specially indorsed, and the N"ti' <■ '"
defendant has not dispensed with a statement of claim, 1,'1'eiit'. '^^'^^^
it shall be sufficient for the plaintiff to [file a copy of
tlie writ with a copy of the si)ccial iu'lorscinent there-
on if not filed already, and] deliver as his statement
of claim a notice to the effect that his claim is that
which appears by the indorsement upon the writ, un-
l(.'ss the Court or a Judge shall order him to deliver a
further statement.
(a) Such notice ma\- be either written or printed,
T partly written and partly printed, and may be in
the Form No. i() in Appendi.x ^B^ hereto, and shaP
be marked on the face in the same manner as is required
in the case of an ordinary statement of claim.
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310
ONTAKIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rule 159- (h) When the plaintiff is ordered to deliver suci)
further statement it sliall be delivered within siuli
time as by sueh order shall be directed ; and if no
time be so limited then within the time prescribed
by Rule I of this Order. (R. Sup. C, iiisrL'vi(iiia liiini,' nf
sufii ('(ipv optional, instead of l>eini,' imperative as in lOngland. (St i
I In 1
A "M|ie(iallv imloised ' writ wonM seem to he oik; indorstil
\vithin till' meaning of iJnIe 14. Where a writ claims speeilie sums
ami also damages, ami ;in injunction, it is not speeially indorse!
witiiin the nK!ai.ing of tiiis Itule ( YKitiitnn v. S)ti>u\ '2H \V. 1{. 'u■^).
A writ spijeially imlorsed, and a notice given under this i!uK',
wore, in the t'arlier decisions on tlie Act, indd to togetlier constitute
a [(leading Mhi(;h might he dennured to {I'ohrrlxnn v. Iltrwanl, .'< ( '.
I*. I>. '-'SO), hut it is now decided tliat a dennirrer is not jnojier and
that tiie defendjinfs course is to apjily under the present liide fui-
delivery of a further statement of claim (/''(f*/v«,s v. C/iurlloii. 10 (,>
B. 1) r>M)).
In money cases the plaintiff ought to indorse his writ in s'lcii a
way that tlie notice may i(e given under tliis [{ule, and with the
view that (he indorsement may furnish all necessary information to
the defendant in regard to the ilaim (.see Anon \N'..N., ISTo. 'JO'J.
per iiUsh, .1.) NN'liere tiie indorsement is not sutliciently explicit,
[tarticulais may he ordered, and furtln^* time to put in a defence
giv(Mi if neoessarv (see
C„tf
lilt V
//
DIISIIKIII.
\\
187(
1 1), ■-".
•J < "harl. ( 'ii. Ca. lUi); hut tlie proper form of aiipiication in such
case would seem to he for a furthei' statonunt of claim {Srliomln n/
V. Znvhrlli, W. N., if>7(), KXi; I Charl. Cii. (a. :W). I'articulai's
of lump sums, for which credit was giv n, were ordered in (io'hiiu
V. f'or.'(. If none is then delivered he neeil not, i)iit may, ii
he chooses, deliver a statement of defence (Utile Uil i. Mut a state
ment of defence is necessary in all cases where tiie plaintiti delivers
a statement of elaiin (IJule UJO) ; anl) and l()'2).
The facts relating to the itefence must l>e stated in the same
manner .as is proviiled in n-spect of other jilcailings (Uules I'iS,
135 to 140). All facts not in the statement of claim, ou which the
STATEMENT OF DEFENCE.
:ni
(1( ftiixliviit means to rely sliould he Ret out (Jiule 147). Where tlis- RuI,, iqq,
tiiut firouiuis of (lefeiieo :ire relied on, foiunled on separate and dia-
tiiict faeta, siieh faets .sIkjuM lie stated separately and di;,linetly
(jiule I.S4). Thouj^li a defendant is not taken to have admitted
wliit he does not deny (see llule 148), lie siiould nevertheless make
all proper ailniissions (Kule -40); otlierwise lie may have to hear the
(■ip>ts rendered neeessary hy the failure to jidniit (Ihde Hi.S). The
rliaracter in whieh the jjlaintitl' sues (Uule 140), and tin? legality or
Hutlioiency of a eontiaet in j)oint of law, if intended to he disjiuted,
must he expressly traverseil ( l!ule 141). In an aetion for the re-
ciivery of land the defendant need only state that lie is in possession
{\U\\v 144), unless he has some e. ()!."). was ipiestioned). A de-
fendant may ))lea).
As to the form of a counter-claim see note to iiule I'J".
ill
lea
I. Where a st .tctncnt of claim i.s delivered to a de-J^|"'''^
fcndant he shall deliver his defence within eii^ht daysmnsi he.
from the deliver)' of the statement of claim, or from ^ "^'"*'''
tlu' time limited for appearance, whichever shall be last,
unless such time is extended l)y the Court or a Judj^e.
(e'onip. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order .?2, R. i ; R. S. O. c.
50, ss. 100, loi ; c. 31, s. 3 ; G. O. Chy. No.s. 88, 89,
408, 620; Eng. C. L. r. Act of 1S5J, s. 63.)
Same as the Knglish JJule. The eight ilays will he counted from
the time for appearance, where a statement of claim has heen de-
livered with the writ or hefore ajipearance (itule 158 c). l.oug
vacation is not reckoned in the I'ight ilays (Ruh^ 4(!1).
The time nuiy lie extended hy con.sent (Itule 4.")0). which should
lie ill writing [ A luhroinf v. Krili/n, 1 1 ('h. I). 7")0l. No order is thea
iu'<-essary ; hut if consent cannot he ohtained, the Courts will ]>ro-
lialily l)e liheral in granting further time. 'I"he motion foi- further
time is made in Chamhers on notice ( Wiijlr v. Harrin, l*r. I! l!7l)).
.\ defence put in, withotit leave, after the proper time hut heforo
iiiiigment,, cannot he treated as a liullitv i(); :VJ W, K. urn ; see also notes to Uules l.-)8 ain'l I7.S) ; hut
wliere it is delivered after service of a notice of juotion for judgment
tiy default of pleading, the motion for judgment may nevertheless
in
ill
..1
312
Rnles
160-163.
161
Where no
.statbiiieut
claim.
ONTARIO Ji^DieATURR ACT, 1881.
Ite i»n)cee(led with, aiitl it is incuinhont upon the defendant to niovi!
for leave to deliver the defence and stay the motion for judgment
{Pottti V. iJciuie, 11 L. R. Jr. 3%). Where the mode of trial hjul
been appointed and affidavits had been lilcd for the trial, a defence
so delivered was struck out on motion of the plaintiff, in Wi/mtii v.
Nohk, 11 L. 1{. Ir. -}U\.
By the practice in Thancery, as a general rule the coats of a first
application f<»r further time were coats in the cause, but those nf
subscfpient applications were ordered to be paid by the applicant
(Dan. Pr. (543, 5th ed.).
Wliere the time is extended a demurrer may be Hied within the
extended time (IIoi/(/es v. //ix/i/rs, '2 Ch. D. 112*. Formi rly, a
defendant who obtained further time to answer was not at liberty to
demur. (See note to llule 11)1).
.See also note to Rule 158 and 173.
2. A clcfendant .vho lias appeared in an action and
°' stated that he docs not require the delivery of a state-
ment of claim and to whom a statement of claim is
not delivered, may deliver, a defence at any time with-
in ei{^ht days after his appearance, unlei.s such time is
extended by the Court or a Judt,^e. (Comp R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order 22, R, 2.) {Ste Order 1 5, R. 2 Order 25.)
Same as the English Rule.
In Ilitrrixon v. Surrt'i/ MiiHonic Hall Co., an). It has been reaacuiably suggesteil by Sir W. 'P.
Charley (.5 id. .\ct 3rded., p .523) that the present Mule applies only
when a w--t has been s(tt'ci.ally imlorsed anu the defendant has di.-i-
pensed with a statement of claim, ntid that in other cases Rule 1(50
ajtplies. See ii-»te U) Rule SO. p. 223.
4. Where the Court or a judi^e shall be of opinion
that any allegations of fact denied or not admitted by
STATEMENT OF DEFENCE.
:n3
n
either or any party ou^ht to have been admitted, the Rules
Court may make such order as shall be just with ^^3, 164.
respect to any extra costs occasioned by their having
been denied or not admitted. (Comp. R. Sup. C,
1S75, Order 23, R. 4 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 124, 125, i(So,
234-)
I'or the words "eitlicr or any party," thu Engliali Rule has "the
Jffoncje ;" (itherwisc; the Kuks art! the same (see Rules 148 and 240).
Every party is suhjeetto costs if he fails to admit allegations of fact
which the (Vmrt or Jiitlge is of opinion that he ought to have
admitted.
'■'.'4
164
Ollll-
in
;. Where a defendant bv his defence sets up any ^ ''"■•■'
, . , . , . • . , , .' -•'-til •clan.,
counter-claim which raises questions between himseliairo.ts tiiird
and the plaintiff along with any other person or per- *""*'"'■
sons, he shall add to the title of his defence a further
title similar to the title in a statement of claim, setting
forth the names of all the ])ersons who, if such
counter-claim were to be enforce 1 by cross-action,
would be defendants to such cross-action, and shall
deliver his defence to such of them as arc parties to
the action within the period within which he is required
to deliver it to the plaintiff. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
22, R. 5.)
Same as the Knglish l{ule.
For the practice where ])er90ua not already parties to the action
art maile defendants to a counter-claim, see Rule l'J7.
Where defendant in an action on a note shewed that the note had
been transfcrretl to the plaintiffs to secure a tleht of the ]>ayee, one
T. N'.. to them, which deht had heen satisfied since the commence-
iiuiit of th a(;tion, and the defendant swore that ii»; had .■v urtod
(Iffciicc on the merits atrainst T. \. it was held thiit this Ruk had
III) api>lication. I)ut that the plaintift's admitting these facta were
entitled to theii' costs under itule ir>7. and the cause of action
having devoh'ed upon '!'. \., he was entitled to continue it hy tak-
ini; out an order under Rule ',\Hii (Oxfiawu ('iili'mcf Co. v. Xuh', 18 (J.
k .1. (;0).
A thinl person made a defendant to a counter-claim is not entitled
to enter an a])pearance until he has heen served with the Cf)unter-
claim ; and if he .appears without having heen .so served, the aj)pear-
aiice may he discharged on motion hy the plaintiti' in the counter-
claim (Fra-tcr v. Voojifr, '1'^ Ch. D. 08;")).
Where, in an action for tlie price cf iron, the defendant set up a
counter-claim for a deduction, which he had had to allow a pur-
chaser, owing to tlie inferiority of the (piality of the iron, it was
held unnecessary to adSanio as the Kiiglish lliile.
For tlu) Ivules in respect to service of writs of summons, ace Nos.
li^ and 4!).
7. Any person not a defendant to the action, who
is served with a defence and counter-claim as afore-
said, must a))[)ear thereto as if he had been served
with a writ of summons to appear in an action. (R.
Sup. C. 1.S75, Order 22, R. y.)
Same as tlie Knglish Rule.
See ftules HO, il sfi/., as to appearance.
8. An\- person named in a defence as a party to a
counter-claim thereby made may deliver a reply with-
in the time within which he miL^ht deliver a defence
if it were a statement of claim. (R. Sup. C 1H75,
Order 22, R. 8.;
Same as the Knglish Rule.
The time for delivery of reply will he eight d.iys from the
delivery of llie defence containing the counter-claim (see liule Kid).
A third party is limited to a " reply ;" he may not counter-claim
against a defeiulant who brouglit him in (Street v. C/oirr, '2 (^. li. I).
498).
9. Where a defendant by his statement of defence
sets up a counter claim, if the plaintiff, or any other
person named in manner aforesaid as party to such
counter-claim, contends that the claim thereby raised
ought not to be disposed of by way of counter-claim,
but in an independent action, he may at any time
within three weeks from the delivery of such state-
ment of defence, apply to the Court or Judge for an
order that such counter-claim may be excluded ; and
the Court or a Judge may, on the hearing of such
application, make such order as shall be just. (Comp.
R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 22, R. 9.)
STATKMKNT OF r)i:FKNCR.
Instead of "within tlirce wi-eks from the delivery of such st.itc-
niiiit of defence." tlie l^nglisli lUiIe htts "before reply ;" otherwise
till' Uules are the same.
An a|)i>lication under this Rule may, in England, lie made in Court
(sec Ih'iir V. Swiinlir. 4 Ch. I>. 47ut, as a geiitTal thing, shoiUd
!),• made in Chandlers (sfu Xni/lor v. Furrer, '-'(5 \V. K.. .S()i>). It is
to he made within three weeks t'roin the delivery of the statement
of defence ; ifiiirre, whether it may lie made after a rejily is delivered,
or whether a reply is not a waiver of the right to apply.
For the principles iipdn which the ( 'ourts act in excluding counter-
ilaiins, see notes to I'ule i'J7. p 17(1 (see also Xm/hir v. Furnir,
.^iipni ; Fiiihrh-k- V. Sroll. '1 V\\. h. 7.'{(> ; Dnir v. Sironfir, 4 Ch. I).
47t'i ; Ihirnt v. (•'iinili'r, (i Ch. D. 74S ; Itimi'niiiliniti E-()(»; liotlorhiim v. /'/•;..«./. -JS \V. It. 'J77l.
The decision of a Judge under this Kule, if apjiealed from, will
ranlv he interfered with ( //((.'/(/o//." v. Tu-mt. 10 Ch. I). '^'^\\).
315
Rules
168. 169.
169
10 Where in anv action a set-off or counter-claim •'•"''m.nt
liilaiire
is c.^tabli.shed a.s a defence a;^r;iin.st tiie plaintiff. s claims
the Court may, if the balance is in fa\-or of the defen-'
dant, ^ive iud<,aiient for the defendant for .such bahmce,
(M' may v)ther\vi.sc adjudge to the defendant such relief
as he may be entitled to upon the merit.s of the case.
(R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 23. R. lo.)
Same as the Knglish I'ule.
"The balance in favor of the defendant ;" these words mean the
hal.uice upon the hearing of the action [J'ol/'' v. .UcLarcn, '^ Ch. 1).
10t»). Judgment uj»on the counter-claim may give the di'fendant
complete relief as in an independent action, by ordering payMunt of
any halance found in his favor {S(a/)li;s v Voiiii;/, '2 Kx. D. .S24) ; or
hy awarding to him such other relief as he may be entitled to In
Jfiirrari-n v. h'i'fhil, 'JO \V. U. 714, a defendant, who had imrcliascd
tlic entirety of a leasehold, resisted a claim against him for speciiic
|Kiforniance of a contract for sale of a moiety o' the leasehohl ; he
was also nuirtgagee, and in the latter capacity, as .ilternative relief
hy way of counter-claim, he called upon the plaintitFto redeem him,
and it was /nlil that he was so entitled, with his costs as of a fore-
closure suit.
.\s to costs, M'herc a balance is found in favor of the defendant,
and in other cases of claims and counter-claims tried together, see
Stajilf.iv. Voini;/, supnt ; Ji/ab' v. Aj)i)lti/iir(t, 'A Ex. I), lit,") ; Pofffr
V. Chamhi 1:1, 4 C. I*. D. (H) and 4r)7 ; ChiUjii hlw Siiltjiinrk. ih., 4.")J) ;
liiiiii,'.^ V. /iruinin/, (5 Q. H. I). 197, t)!H, and notes to Rule 4'28.
Where the iJaintitl' claimed £V.) I'Js. and defendants admitted the
claim .and c(mntcr-claimed for C7"), and jiulgment was given for the
plaintiir in his claim and for defendant for t'4() on his counter-claim,
it was ordered that the plaintitl' shNTINL'AN(!i;.
I. The plaintiff may, at any time before receipt of
the tlefendant's statement of tiefence, or after the re-
ceipt thereof before taking any other i)roceecliniL,r in
the action (.save any interlocutory apjjhcation), b\'
notice in writing, [fileil and served,] wholly discontinue
his action or withdraw any part or parts of his ailej^cd
cause of complaint ; antl thereupon he sliall pay the
defendant's costs of the .ution, or if the action be-
not wholly discontinued, the defendant's costs oc-
casioned by the matter so withdrawn.
(ii) Such costs shall be ta.xed, and such discontinu-
ance or withdrawal, as the case may be, shall not be
a defence to any subsecjuent action.
Suhst.inti.illy tlin siiiin,' ,ih the Kiiglisli I Ink-, except the words in
bracki'ts, which jire new.
Uiuler the former Chaiu'ery praetice, the phiintiir iiiiglit dismiss
liis Mil against the ilet'iiidaiit at any time hefore decree, oil /irii-ri/if.
The dismissal was with eosts ; l»ut where no answer had been lileil,
no eohts had l»eiii incurred, unless perha])s instruetions to answer
(see /iii'M-fv. Sfnir/iitH, H I'r. K. 'Jll). « >n special applicatiiin dis-
missal might l)e without costs ; hut after decree the hill could only
be dismissed by cunseiit. In the ('(imnmn haw Courts, the plaiutiif
might di,laintitt' at liberty to comiucnic
another action foi' the same cause. Discontinuance was notefreetuul
until payment of costs (/•''/;////;//'-// v. Pntuthinni, I Dowl. I'. ( '. bVJ);
and if the costs were not paid, the defendant's only remedy was to
sigti judgment of iudi /mi.s.
The present Kule besides allo\\ing the plaintitf as formerly to dis-
continue the whole a<;tiou, authorizes the withdrawal of a part of
his eaus(? of complaint ; formerly, the discontinuance could oidy lie
of the whole action (liiiiton v. Pii/k-hKjhonic, 10 M. & W. S).
It has been held under the Irish Ju. 4G4, overruling VavuKxiur v. Knipp, IflCh. I). 474) ;
but can ajipcal will be thereby discontinued (Cuin/hidre v. Ltwin, I H ( 'h.
I). 4()1>)- Where, however, a jjlaintifi' who had given an undertaking as
to damages iliscontinued his action, it was ii. 704) ; and where a case had bem referred to arbitration,
ami the arbitrator found in favor of the defendant as to all but a
small part, the leave to discontinue was refused (S/nli/sr/iin'u/t v.
Witlhml, 4 Q. li. I). 217) Sec also Atdlln-wi v. Aiidohiis, 4!) L. .1.
I'liy. 80.
The wortls, "shall pay" give tlie defendant an absolute right to
all costs of the action, and thev are not in the discretion of the
.hidge under Kule 4-.'8 (see Thr'Sf. (Hiit\ '2 I'. I). ll.S). \u liollun
V. liitltoii, 'A rh. I>. •J70, these words were held to amount to a jui.g-
mcnt, upon which execution might issue without further order (sei-
n(jtc to Rule I7'2).
Costs of work in ])rcjiaring, brieling, or otherwise relating in
iitlidavits, &c., j)roperly and not pii'niatuiely done, ilown to the
time of dist;ontinuance. are ta.\able (Ihirriwit v. Lttitiitr, 10 (.'li.
1». "..')!»).
An ordir of a Master which stayed an action on payment of costs,
was v.iricd l)y .substituting tlie word '• disciintjiiuecl" tor '"stayi'd."
to |iiev«'nt tile possibility of the action being again iiroci'cded with
[Aiiun. W. N. 1870, -U) "; •_' Cliarl. (.'h. ( 'a :if>}.
If the statement of tlefcnee sets up matters arising after the issiic
of the writ, the truth of which the plaintilf cannot deny, and which
utioid a good answer in law, tlie iilaintitl's proper couise will lie,
not to discontinue, but to cntt.'r a I'onfes.sion of the defence under
liulc ir)7.
{b) Save as in thi.s Order otherwi.sc provided, it shall
not be coni[)etent for the plaiiUifif to w ithclr;i\v the
Record or discontinue the action without leave of the
Court or a Judge, but the Court or a Judge ma\-,
before, or at or after the hearing or trial, upon such
terms as to costs, and as to any other action, and
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ONTARIO JUDICATURK ACT, 1881.
Rules otherwise, as may seem fit, order the action to be dis-
170, 171. continued, or any part of the alleged cause of complaint
to be struck ouV
Same as in the English Rule.
At Common Law, a plaintiff who hail entered a cause for trial
might withdraw the record at any time before the jury were sworn ,
this was often a hardship, where the defendant was ready with lii^
witn(!sses and Counsel. Under the pi'esent clause the leave of the
sitting Judge is necessarj^ for tliu withdrawal of a record ; and in
Jj('(t nunoHt'li V. (JwU. 1 Charl. Ca. (Court) 100. Huddlestoa, H.
refused an application to postpone the trial iixed for a few days
thereafter, thougli Counsel for the plaintitf was not suriiciently
instructed in tlie case ; and he referred the plaintiff to the .Juii;'u
who was to sit on the day appointed for the trial, for leave to witii-
draw the record. [iCave was given where the consent of the
opi)(>site party was produced, without any affidavit (Anon. 1 Charl.
Ca. (Court) 9J)).
In a test action, the plaintiff asked for a postponement of tlK
trial, or that an order for discontinuance might he niade ; tlie Court
held that it could not regai'd the rights of the plaintiffs in the other
actions, but must act as if the plaintiff had not appeared at tlie
trial ; and dismissed the action ( Rob'mwn v. Chadwick, 7 Oh. D. 878).
1-,. (
out ci';_ ■!
{c) The Court or a Judge may, in like manner, and
with the like discretion as to terms, upon the applica-
tion of a defendant, order the whole or any part of his
alleged grounds of defence or counter-cl?iim to be
withdrawn or struck out, but it shall not be com-
petent to a defendant to withdraw his defence, or
any part thereof, without such leave. (Comp. R.
Sup. C, 1875, Ordci 21, R. i ; Reg. Gen. T. T., 1856,
No. 24 Ont).
Same as the I'^nglisli llule.
Under this IJule one of the defendants in an action for the
recovery of land was allowed to Avithdraw his defence after the
action had been in the paper for trial, but had been postponed till
another action relating to the same property should be ready for trial,
upon the terms of giving to the plaintiffs all the relief to wlii'li
they could be entitled at the trial, and paying the costs occasioned
by the defence, and the costs of a summons for leave to withdraw
(Hml and Personal Adnanc Co. v. Mr.Gnrthii, 14 Ch. D. 188). The
costs only which were occasioned exclusively by the defence were
allowed (lb).
171
Withdiawnl
.of reiMird
by
2. Where a cause has been entered for trial, it may
iis.Mit. be withdrawn by either plaintiff or defendant, upon
producing to the proper officer a con.sent, in writing,
signed by the parties. (R. Sup. C, Dec, 1875, R. 9.)
Same as the English Rule, whicl" was framed to obviate the
necessity of applying to the sitting Judge for leave under Rule 170
(see note to that Rule).
Rule 172.
172
CllNlS ..11
REPLY. :]\\)
3. A defendant may sign judgment for t' : costs of
an action if it is wholly discontinued, or 'oi the costs
occasioned by the matter withdrawn, if the action b ,u.s,.,.iitinu
not wholly discontinued. (R. Sup. C, June, 1870.'""'
R. 10; See Reg. Gen., T. T., 1856, No. 24, Out.)
Same as the Knj^lisli Rule, which was passed to oljviate the
necessity foi" the eonstnietion placed on Ilule 170 in lioltnn \.
Billion, 3 Ch. 1). 27H (see note to Rule 170). In that case, a varia-
tion of the ordinary form of writ of execution was settled ; the
alteration being necessary by reason of there being no juo. 1(54.
ORDER XX.
REPLY AXD SITBSEQUHXT PLKADlMiS.
At Common Law, no time was limited for reply ; but the de
femlaiit might compel a reply by giving with his plea notice to
rt'iily in four days, otherwise judgment, in Chancery, re]jlicatioii
was required to be tiled, or the cause set down to be heard on bill
ami luiswei' or motion for decree, within one month after the iilingoi
the last answer of all the defendants ((I. (). 152) ; otherwise the de-
feiidant might move to dismiss (H. O. 273).
At Common Law, the replication was either a sinqilc joinder of
issue, or set up special matter, according to the form of the previois
pleas. In Chancer}', the(ien. Ord. loO and lal made j)rov'-iion for
admissions in the re[)lication of facts set forth in the answer ; but in
pnietiee, admissions were .seldom, if ever, made in that way ; an '.
tlie replication was merely a formal joinder of issue which close i
tlie jdeadings. If the plaintiff wished to reply special matter, that
could only be done by an amendment of the bill (Co.i: v. Keating, (i
Pr. 1!. .^iV)).
In Williamson v. L. d: N. W. Ih/. Co., 12 Ch. D. at p. 7!>0 ; Hal!,
V. ('., said : " When the Rules were prepared, the view was taken
that, after defence new matter shoidd generally be introduced b\-
way of amendment, and that is in my opinion the more consistent
cuurse, but it has not been in fact always enforced as the rule under
the (Jeneral Orders." The tendency of the English authorities
seems, however, to be towards the Common Law plan of alleging
in a reply any new matter on which the plaintiff relies l)y way of
confession and avoidance (see Hall v. A'tv, 4 Ch. D. 341 ; 4C L, J.
(hy. 145 ; 35 L. T. J»2G ; 25 W. R. 177). Under the Ontario Rults
of pleading the plaintiff may either reply, or amend his statement
of eiaiiii. All the forms of reply given in the Appendix D are pre-
faced hy a note to the effect that the form of reply given is to be
used where the plaintiff does not introduce into his statement or
claim, by way ot amendment, the allegations necessary by way oi
reply to the defence ; and, in the cases in which forms of replies are
given, the mode in which the matter in reply might be introduced
into the statement of claim by amendment is also given (see Nos. 45,
!l-. '}•
320
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Knles
173, 1/4.
I r
*
173
Delivery of
reply.
174
Leiiv(> lor
siil)si(|iu'nt
l)leu(liiii,'d.
50, 61, 61, 68 ; also Tlule 152). Where a reply is used it may
traverse the allegations made in the tlefence, or confess and avoid
them or both (Hall v. Eoe, mipra, at page .34?).
A reply must not set up new claims ; or refer to an independent
document as containing fact% on which the pleader relies, without
properly setting out such document as part of the reply ; and, like
other pleadings, it must not state evidence, argument or conclusions
of law (see Rule 128 and Williamson v. L. <{; N. W. Rif. Co., 12 Oh
D. 790, and Collarnhell v. Flitjht, W. N. 1877, 125).
A reply is to be delivered within three weeks after the last of the
defences (Rule 173).
As to the reply to a counter-claim, see Rules 126 h and 167.
As to the further reply to a counter-claim founded on matter
arising after the reply, see Rule 154.
1. A plaintiff shall deliver his reply, if any, within
three weeks after the defence or the last of the
defences shall have been delivered, unless the time
shall be extended the Court or a Judge. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 24, R. i).
Same as the English Rule.
The last of the defences means the last defence of all the defences
(see Colktt v. Preston, 3 Mac. & G. 432 ; Arnold v. Arnold, 9 Beav.
206 ; Bcrtolarci v. Johnstone, 2 Ha. 633 ; Chy. G. O. 152 ; and
Ambroise v. Evelyn, 11 Ch. D., at p. 762).
Long vacation is not reckoned in computing the time (Rule 4C1).
As to extending the time, see notes to Kules 158, 160 and 462.
Where a reply was delivered loithont leave after the time, and
before notice of motion for judgment, it was held to have tiie etfeut
of pi'eventing notice of motion being given for judgment, under the
English Rules on admission of the defence by default of reply
(Graves v. IWri/, 9 Q. B. D. 170). See also notes to Rules 158 and ItiO.
Where the time to deliver reply would have expired on 25th .July
but was extended to 22nil August, and afterwards to 19th Septem-
ber, and on 2t)th September no reply having been Hied the defendant
took proceedings warranted by the Euglish, though not by the On-
tario Rules, to obtain juilgnient as on admissions by reason of the
default, and on the same day the plaintiff, by leave, served notice for
leave to deliver a reply ; leave was refused ))y the Judge of iiist
instance on the ground of unexplained delay, but was granted on
payment of costs, by the Court of Appeal (Eaton v, Slorer, 22 Ch,
D. 91).
2. No pleading, subsequent to reply, other than a
joinder of issue shall be pleaded without leave of the
Court or a Judge, and then upon such terms as the
Court or Judge shall think fit. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order
24, R. 2).
Same as the English Rule.
f leadings cannot go beyond reply without leave, except that the
defendant may join issue if he chooses. That however would not
seem to be essential, as the pleadings are deemed to be closed with-
CLOSK OF I'LKAUINGS. 321
« ■ "■
out joinder of issue, at the expiration of the time within which the Rules
delivery of subseiiuent pleadings is necessary (ilules 175 and 176). 175 175.
If the plaintiff rei)liL's specially, it may he necessary for a defendant,
either to amend his statement of defence or to rejoin, so as tc» set
u[) son i new feature in the case, in the nature perhaps of a confes-
sion and avoidance, or something destroying the effect of the reply
(see Wilikiiimm v. L. ,0 N. \V. R>i. Co., Vl Cn. D. 71)2-.^). In such
case a defendant is only allowed to introduce by amendment with-
out leave new matter where he has set up a counter-claim or set-off
(Itule 180) ; in other cases it will be necessary for him to apjily for
leave to amend or rejoin.
In N'orr'm v. Batzley, 35 L. T. 845, leave to rejoin was refused,
tlie proposed rejoinder being regarded as unnecessary, and only
amounting to a statement of matters contained in the statement of
defence in a more detailed way.
In Eraiis v. Gann, W. X. 1875, I!i9, leave was granted to add a
counter-claim after issue joined.
175
3. Subject to the last preceding Rule, every plead- Tiine for
ing sub.sequent to repl>' shall be delivered within four*^"''^*^"^^"
days after the delivery of the previous pleading, unless
the time shall be extended by the Court or a Judge.
(R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 24, R. 3.)
Identical with the English Rule.
ml
ORDER XXI.
CLOSE OF PLEADINGS.
176
As soon as cither party has joined issue upon any Wheu jUead-
pleading of the opposite party simply, without adding "''''''^*'''*'^-
any further or other pleading thereto, [or as soon as
the time for amending the pleadings under these
Rules or under any order made in the action or for
delivering a reply or subsequent pleading or demurrer,
has expired,] the pleadings as between such parties
shall be deemed to be closed [without any joinder of
issue being pleaded by any or either party]. (Comp.
R. Sup. C.', 1875, Order 25 ; Order 29, R. 12 ; R. S. O ,
c. 50, s. 117.) ■
The clauses in brackets are not in the English Rule, which is in
other respects the same.
Under this Rule, in an action in which there is no counter-claim,
the pleadings are closed when the plaintiff has delivered a joinder
of issue with the defence, pute between the
parties, he may direct the parties to prepare issues,
and such issues shall, if the parties differ, be settled
by the Judge. (R. Sup. C. 1H75, Order 26.^
Same as l*]nglish Rule.
Issues were (), s. '270.)
Tlic tendency of the lecisions umlei- that section lias been to hold
tliat tile amendments in the tirst two dan -^es are iliscretionary and tlie
last clause only mandatory (see (Jdinjl'''! v. (,'hirh, !• I'r. 11. 471 ; 3
Out. '2()!(); but if tlie Court comes to the conclusion that an amend-
ment is "necessary for tlic advancement of justice, the prevention
and redress of fraud, the determination of the rigiits and interests
of the respective [)arties, and of the real (jucstiops in conti'oveisy
between them, and l)cst calculated to secure the giving of judgment
according to the very right and justice of the case," the granting or
refusing of the amendment ceases practically to be a matter of dis-
cretion (F<'t''rl-i)i v. Mr Far lane, 4 Out. App. 4;") ; Llilliltinil v. Wuiltf-
icurt/i, 1 Out. App. S'J). I'nder JUile 178 i>i/ni, the < 'ourts are bound
ti) allow all such amendments as may be necessary "'for the purpose
of determining the real cpicstion or questions in controversy between
the parties" (Rule 178 and CoHi'ttc v. (loode, ~ VA\. \). at p. 847;
Biixinrott V. Iftirri.'i, W. N. 187(5, SI ; 1 ( "liarl. Ch. C'a. Do ; L-(/ v.
Br'Kjijf, 19 (yh. D. '22, 'J!)) ; but this is subject to the limitation that
the whole nature of the action may not be changed by amendment
{Hind-horn v. I'cnru.'ic. '_".» \V . K. •J;i7 ; 4M !.. T. G()8) anil subject also
to whether justice will bo advanced having regard to the nature of
the projiosetl amendment {Mrllhunjcii v. Mr.dinms, \) i'r. K. 157 ;
('(ucj/iill V. CtarL; {) Pr. II. 471 ; 3 Ont. -'()!» ; Hiudrh-k--^ v. MonUvju,
17 < 'h. I). (34'2j and the time when the application is made (see oases
iiif)-(i).
Under this Order certain amendments may oc made witliDiil h'ave.
The plaintiff may so amend his statement of claim before the ex])ira-
tion of the time foi reply (Rule 1 79) ; and a defendant may so amend
a counter-claim to which a reply has been made within the time
allowed fur pleading to such reply (Rule 180). Jn other cases leauc.
is necesxarij, and two classes of amemlments are provided for by
leave : — (I) On the application of the party jjleading, to enable him
to raise his real case ; {'!) on the application of the opposite party,
to have struck out or amended any pleading which i'- improper, or
framed so as to prejudice, embarrass, or delay (Rule 178).
Rules 338 and 474 also contain provisi(Ui for amendment of tlefects
and errors.
As to amendment of writs see Rule 10.
Amendments respecting the parties are treated of in Rules 90,
94. 103.
I. The Court or Judge may, at any stage of the ^'^®
proceedings, allow either party to alter his statemerit wltii'ieave"*
of claim or defence or reply ; or may order to be struck
out or amended any matter in such statements respec-
tively which may be scandalous, or which may tend to
prejudice, embarrass, or delay the fair trial of the
action. All such amendments shall be made as may
U
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324
Bale 178.
On n jiiirty's
own appli-
cation.
Wlieu
allowed.
Whc-ii
refused.
ONTAKIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
be necessary for the purpose of determining the real
questions or question in controversy between the par-
ties. (R. Sup. C, icS75, Order 2,, R. i. Comp. R. S.
O., c. 49, ss. 5, 8 ; c. 50, ss. 120, 270.)
Same as the Eiii^'lisli Rule.
Aniendineuts which require the addition of parties as well as the
restatement of alle<;atioii8 are made l)y the combined action of Uule
103 anil the present llule. The latter kind are alone here discussed.
( 1 ) A mendiHciif, on the (ippl'ication of a party to amend his own plead-
liif/, HO ox to propcr/i/ fniinc. /lii (v/nc ;
In Tildcsleii v. Hitrpcr, 10 Ch. D. at ]). .SOC) ; Hramwell, L. J., said
his practice in (Jhandicrs had heen to give leave to amend, unless
satisiied that the party apDlyini,' was acting vKi/djide, or that hy his
blunder he had done some injury to his opponent which could not bu
compensated for by costs or otherwise. 'Hiis rule has been subse-
(piently held by the (Jourt of Appeal to be the correct one to be
adopted until a linal judgment is obtained by one party. After
that he acquires a vested right, of which he is not lightly to be
deprived on account of Vdunders l)y the o))posite party committed
without fault on his side{('/ii:le,i, 13 V,\\. D.388 ; Green v. Serin, mp. ;
RHn.sell V. Canndu Life A-s.'turanre Co., 32 C. P. 256). In such a case
perhaps the opposite party may obtain costs incurred in respect to
the old pleadings (see Dan. Prac. 351-52) ; or if a plaintiff, he may
have an opportunity given him to consider whether he will discon-
tinue (see Edison Telephone Co. v. India linhber Co., 17 Ch. D. 137).
Leave to amend will generally be granted where there has been a
slip in pleading, but not in general so as to raise a fresh cause of
action (Clarke v. Yorke, 31 W. R. 62 ; 47 L. T. 381).
Leave to amend at th^ hearing may, however, be granted, though
the projwtsed amendments set up a case not raised by the claim, and
may require an adjournment to obtain fresh evidence (Budding v.
Murdoch, 1 Ch. D. 42. See, however, the remark as to the head-
note to tliat case. Re St. Yazaire Co., 12 Ch. D. at p. 92 ; Belts v.
Dowjhty, 5 P. D. 26). Such leave Avill in general be granted on
proper iterma so as to enable the real question between the parties
to be tried (Laird v. Brians, 19 Ch. D. 22) ;• but the Court has a
discretion as to the amendment (see Ashlei/ v. Taylor, 10 Ch. D.
772) ; and leave was refused at the hearing where no reason appeared
why the bill was not amended when the answer came in (Offord v.
< I ford, 1 Charl. Ca. (Court) 102).
Leave was refused where the Judge thought the amendment would
merely enable the defendant to raise, to the plaintiff's title to sue,
a technical objection which was not raised on the pleadings (under
AMKNDMKNT OI^^ P[jKAr)lN(;S.
325
H >.,11C11^V' .■. 1....... .... .. V..... ...... v..^ ^..v.,v. « U.U .,.^v,.. »
peiifU'iitly fif fi'aud i I/i'iKfrirk.'i v. MuntAU/n, 7<'li. D.
ir/'.sYf {J)inih(ir v. Afrck, li- C V. !!).'>) ; or rc()ui i; tliojidc
Rule 147), and which the defeiidant novel intended to raise, till he g^jg jiyg.
adroitly sought to avail himself of it at tin; hearing {('olhtlr v.
'JimIp, 7 Ch. I). 842 ; .see also Ciiinjh;// v. ( /nt. il.S")). So also where the effect would he to
rivise a new (|Ue.stion which would in vol' -e an estate in further
intricacies, and might more conveniently )e r.used in a separate
action (lie /iiii//it, liliijht v. Hitvtiioll, 45 L. I". i^'M) ; or to convert a
claim based on a sulisisting lease into on ; based . 175;
24 .So. Journ. 07) ; and when; tlie jtlaintill' had elected to claim
in a manner inconsistent with the propot-ed amendment ('uri/ill
V. liuwii; 10 Ch. L). 502 1 ; and where ihe etl'ect would l)e to
raise a new issue merely to determin*! how "lie costs ot the action
should be borne ( Wi'lihcr v. Wcdijiiniiiid, W . N. 1883, 8) ; or to raise
a charge -rfi>/>/ v. n/oseil amendment 1 think
the enlarged power given to the ( '.>urt by the Judicatur-e Act is one
nf the most useful and beneficial which has ovei' l)cen conferred on
the < Joui't. It is agaiivst justice that a. man slioidd not lie at liberty
to bring his case forwartl in the way he thinks best, andth.athe
should be precluded fi'om bringing befoi-e the ( .'ourt those materials
which he cousidei's necessary for the ])ropor prosecution of his case.
I do not think it w^as the intention of the Act that the old ipialifica-
tidu should a])ply. In this case, till a recent {lei'ioil the jdaintiirs did
not know of certain documents affecting tlie sut)ject matter of the
action. These documents liave been laid before Counsel, and on his
advice application is made to the Court for leave to amend. Is not
this a ground on which the Court will exercdse the discretion which
it takes under the Act? With the rest of the case I have nothing
now to do. "
The Oour-t would seem however, to have power in its discretion to
consider the ameirdinent and refuse to allow .•in amendment w-hicli
does not appear to be true or capable of being substautiatiid (see
Mcllhiirf/''!/ y. ifrffinnis, in note to Itule 181). or which would set
up an uumeritoi'ious defence where the time for raising it without
leave has expired (see GanrjhlU v. Clark, 9 I'r. \\. 471 ; 3 Out. 269 ;
Oor'-.s v., Forexterx, 4 Ont. 535).
i!fi:.s
fl%!fe
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326
ONTAKIO .MDICATIKK ACT, 1881.
On applii'n-
tioM of tlie
oppiisitu
party to
atriku out.
Rule 178. •■^** *■•' 'ilil'i'iiliiig from indiTsyrjuitiiig rufusiiijj: leave to amend, sec
itifni p. 3'_'7 .
An action may, l)y amcnilment of tlie writ ami statement of elaim,
l>e turned into an action hy the Attorney-* ieneral at the «nit of a
relatf)r without ])rejudice to a jiending motion in the action ; tlu-
in^ceHaary sanction of th(! Attorney-(;eneral hein;^olitaiiied {('tilihnll
V. Paiilidiii Hiirliniir, kc, '2 ("h. D. '2'2\ ; see Sltmii^i-ji v L'url m'
r.'>n.s,lali', !.. I!. (> Chy. 141).
Ci) A niPudinciil liji Mr'thiinj mit a p/i'in/lu;/ (i.i improper or iiidnir-
rusfiiiHf, on the appUatlion of' /he opposite /xir/;/. — An cmljarrassini,
jileadinj,' lias been delincd jis one in wliieh matter is pleaded wliicji
tile party is not entitieil t(» make use of (Ilenijli v. ( hiDiilier/aiti, •_'")
W. 11. 74'i, \V. N. 1877, 12S) ; e. ij., in an action to enforce a con-
tract for tlie sale of a patent witliout warranty, a defence putting in
issue tlie validity of the patent ( Lidrdef v. Ihunmoiul Electric Lii/li/,
31 \V. II. 710; \V. N. IS'^.S, OG).
•
The power is not so exercised as to enahle one party to dictate to
the other how he shmild jdcad {Uo/fc v. McLtiren, M C!h. D. KKi,
108); but |)ortioiis of ])leadings have been struck out which are not
in accordance with l!ule I '28 ; e. y., where they contained irrelevant
allegations of fr.aud, to tlie ell'ect that in ti'ansactions other than the
one in (piestion the defendants had been guilty of fraud (Hlahi- v.
A/liioii, &c., IVi \j.'\\ '2(i!>); .st.'itements in the nature of a deiiiuritT
(Sto/ces v. 'Irant, 4 (J. I'. D. '2") ; Me»hiuirk- v. Turner, W. N. lS7t;,
55; '2 ('harl. Ch. (Ja. 4'2); immaterial facts set-out with proli.xity
{J)(iri/ V. (I'lrrett, 7 (Jh. 1). 47^^); admi.ssions (Askeir y . y. E. /i\/ Ci,],
W. .\. 1875. -238; 1 ("Iharl. (!h. Ca. !»0 /hiri/ v. (htrrett, '.siip.) ■
evidence (Jo,'/f',s v. 'J unwr, \V. N. 1875, '2.S!t ; I'charl. Ch. Ca. ill);
scandalous statements whieli were immaterial (/^(o/c«h v. Vereker,
W. X. 1870, 04 ; -2 (Jharl. <"li, Ca. 44; see Cr(iri:ini//. v. Jdiison, II
Cli. D. 1 :Sn,l/eirv. Smith, 7 I'r it.' 409; Chri.slle v. Christie, I.. K.
8 Chy. 49!) and notes to Mule 1'2()) ; but nothing is scandalous that is
relevant to the merits (Dan. Prac. 2i)0). So general statements of
title may be struck out (/'hi/ijtps v. Philippn, 4 Q. B. I). i"27, Itnlu
144); allegations so prolix as to be obscui'e (Mar.-le, (> Ch. D. 748.
Where allegations are properly pleadable uniler Rule 1'28, tiie
Court has uo power to strike out the iiaragrajjh containing theiu,
unless soandalous or tending to prejudice, embarrass or delay,
witiiin the meaning of the present Rule {MiUiiKito}! v. Loriixf, Q.
B. I). 190).
Where the plaintitT asked for an injunction an (lemur, livit a motion to j^yg yjQ^
strike out the pleading or pai'.iu'ra))h may he made. 'I'ims in Scmii'
V. I)ii('lc-tt, 3 • >nt. M7n, the omission in a claim l)y a simple eon-
tract crtrditor to state tliat he sues on l)ehalf of all creditors to set'
aside a eoiivoyanee as fraudulent aijainst creditors was lield not
matter of demurrer. So wlien; a claim for i;jectment all">^tM! tinit
prior to 1874 defendant was tenant and had jtaid rent, hut since
1S74 had not paid rent, it was h(dd to he emharrassing as not
sho^ving any sul>sistin^ tenancy (.If'i'/o// v. L''ii'n:-i. 1*J fi. It. Ir. Ii!> ;
sec also Riiu'li^ji v. Liif/Uii', ](» li, 11. Ir. !)).
In Fhii'li y. Tin- (iiKirilhtiix at' Yorh Union, 'M) I,. 'I'. odO, a motion
to striice out the w'lole statement of defence was lieid to he miscon-
ceiveil, as tlie defence was not so frivolous as to justify its l)eing set
aside, and tlie jplaintirt' ought to have demurred. In iViir v. /inniiU,
W. N' . 187.'), -JIS ; 1 (Miarl. Ch. ('a. {)3. a defendant aiiplied to
compel the [)laiatill' to jimcnd, in an action for false representations
ill I'cgard to dehentni'cs stated to have been made in a letter and
prospectus, and Huddleston, 15., refused to oi'der an amendment of
the claim, so as to show which of the false representations were in
tlic letter, and which in the [jrospectus.
Where pleadings are such as should he struck out, they ought to
l)e struck out hy the Judge, and not to he left to he dealt with as a
cpiestion of costs ( IViif.toii v. Kodwill, 'A Ch. D. 380).
Oi'dinarily, instead of altogether strikinifout a pleading or part of
a jileading, the i)arty wliose ;)li'ading is defective will lie given an
oiiportunity to amend I Mour/ioitnc v. Colr/'/lc, W. N. 187*), I'i ; 1
Cii.irl. Ch.Ca. 95 ; Anon. W. N. 1870, 24 ; 2 (Jharl. Ch. Ca. :W).
Applications under this llule to strike out pleading are under the
practice in Ontario made to the Mastt'r in Chand)ers. (See Marriott
v. Mii.rriotl. '2() \V. II. 41(5, for the practice in lOngland in this respect
and as to the costs of such motions).
The striking out of pleadiuiis is in the discretion <»f t!ie Judge , A; t'>'i*'^-
and, as a general rule, an ajjpeal from his order will not be enter-
tained, unless a ([ue.^tion of principle is involved (see (iolilin(/ v.
Wharton SaUworLi Co.. 1 Q. R. D. 374; n'dt.son v. Rodwell, 3'Ch.
D. 380 ; Ru.-iton v. Ti.lnn, 10 Ch. D. r).")8, oBo ; Rv Martin, Hunt v.
Chainhcr.s, 20 Ch. D. 3(55). Such an a))peal was entertained in Davi/
v. aarrctt, 7 Ch. D. 473; see also Laird v. lh-hj(j.'i, )ractice warranted the addition, under an
order of course to amend, of a jdaintiff ( />/////( v. McLdiii, (> I'r. K.
97) or defenihuit (Adonin/O'i'iimi/ v. i\ct here oat. 2 M. & Cr. (;((4),
but not the Htrikinii out of ;i defendant or of a plaintiff', if any of
defendiints had answered ( />««;* v McLfun. xii]).) As, however,
this liule relates to tlie amendment <■!' ,i pleading only, and as an
action is not now commenetid by a pleading l)ut liy a writ, it would
seem that no alteration in the frame of the action as to parties (;an
be mad(^ ))y amend neiit under tliis llule. It is to be observed alsi>
that ilules 10.") and 1(H) ]M)int to the service of added defendants with
a vrU. Mules 10 and 10.'] ft kc'i. would soem to apply where amend-
ment in res])ect to the parties is desir^^d.
It has been helil under the similar provisions of the Irish .ludica-
ture Act that a itlaiatiff amending without kiave may not cadd a fresh
cause of action not covered by tlie indorsement of tiie writ and that
such an amendment is liable to bi' moved ag.ainst under llule ISi
(Moore V. Almll, 8 L. K. Ir. 'JW).
Such an amendment may affect the costs of prior pleadings, ami
3n a motion under Kule 181 such costs may be iti'ovided for, but
under the English j>ractice it is not the rule that the statennMit of
claim must be no wider than the claim indorseil on tho writ (see
Johnaoit V. Pdhnrr, 4 C P. I). 'ioS, and liourke v. Alexandra Hotel
Co., \\ . N. 1S77, HO), and there seems to lie no reason why the
plaintiffs should not, except as to ]):',rties, make under this Itule as
large amendments as by the foimer Chancery practice might have
been made inider an order of course (as to which see Med'iU'ii-rdii v.
Mc/'onki I/, 6 I'r II. oC)). The provisions of liule 181 will enable the
defendant to obtain tlie imposition of any terms that may be .just.
No amendment can be maile pending a demurrer (see Ifule 19()).
Where tlie plaintill" amends after a statement of defence has been
put in, the defendant may amend his statement of defence under
Hule 182, or put in a new defence, or may proceed with his original
defence [Botbiy v. Wall, 7 Ch. D. 1()4, not following Durlinq v.
Lawrence, 4«) L J. Cliy. 80.S ; W. .\. 1S77. 182). If he neither
amends or puts in a new defeii ;e. it is presumed that the original
defence will stand as a defence to the amended statement of claim.
180
Amendment 3. .\ defendant who has set up in his defence any
Mfituout '*" set-off or counter-claim, may, without any leave, amend
leave. such set-off or counter-claim at any time before the
expiration of the time allowed him for pleading to the
AMENOMKNT OF PI.KADINOS.
329
reply, and before pleadinjjj thereto, or in case there be Rnlw
no reply, then within twenty-eij^dit days from the 180-182.
filinj^ of his defence. (Conip. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
27. l<-3.)
Siilwtantially the same .ih tlic Knglish Hulo. Tho jtraotice is new.
Tlie time for pliiuliiig to rfi)ly i?'. four ilays (llulo 17.')). For the
course to he [iursiied by iilaiiitiil' if tiie defcnilant aineruls, see Utiles
ISl aiitl liS'J, and limUlii v. WnlL in/mi.
181
4. Where any i)art\' has amended his plcadinc^s i>'^'""w-
under either of the last two preceding;; Rules, the op- mnondment.
posite party may, within ei;;^ht days after the delivery
to him of the amended pleadin;^, apply to the Cou/t
or a Jud^e, to disallow the amendment, or anj' part
thereof, and the Court or Jud^e may, if satisfied tiiat
the justice of the case requires it, disallow the same,
or allow it, subject to such terms as to costs or other-
wise as may seem just. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 27, Rule 4.)
Sir ao at the Enjilish Rule. The giving of security f'li costs has
been imposed as a term where a new case was raised by tiie amend-
ment [Northauiptoii Coal, Iron <0 Wik/i/hh Co. v. MhllamI W(ty the jdaintiff asking in the
alternative foreclosure of the land as mortgagee was disallowed on
motion under tiiis Rule (,\frl/hn7-(ji'i/ v. McGlniiU, i'r. 1{. 157) .
Where a ])laintitt" strikes out allegation so as to make the answer
of (lefendiiist useless, the defendant may apiily under this Uule for
the costs uuno<'e8sarily incurred. See McHUih^raii v. McCnukey, G
Pr. R. 5() ; Strirkhind v. Sfrirkfdml. li Reav. •24'J ; Maror v. />/•»/, 2
S. & S. 118: M'HOi.^t'ii v. Hnnikam, \ Ha. 'I'l ; Dan. Rr.. 5th ed.,
182
5. Where any party has amended his pleading Leave to
under Rule 2 or 3 of this Order, the other party may .^''.'jJInVafter
[without leave amend his former pleading within four*"'^"'^""*'**-
days after the delivery of the pleading so amended
under such Rule : or he may] apply to the Court or
a Judge for leav^e to (a) amend his former pleading
within such further time and upon such terms as may
seem just. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 27 R. 5 ;
Order 24, R. 3 ; G. 0. Chy., Nos. I53-I55-)
The English Rule has not the words in brackets, and inserts at (a)
the words " plead or to." Tn other respects the Rules are the same.
u
m
330
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 18S1.
Rules 6. Either party may amend his pleading at any
183-185. time without order on fih'n[y the written consent of the
Aimn.imt,:. opposito part}' or his solicitor.
by I'Dnsent.
New.
ApHhttioii "• ^" •'^" cases not j. -ovided for by the precedin^^r
for leave to Rules [numbered from 2 to 6] of this Order, applica-
tion for leave to amend any pleadin^^ may be made
by either party to tlie Court or a Judge in Chambers,
or to tne Judge at the trial of the action, and such
amendment may be allowed upon such terms as to
costs or otherwise, as may seem just. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 27, R. 6.)
Tlie I'higlisli Kiili! lias not thf woi'ds in Imickots ; hice ixcoed two folios, the ('lerk of
Uecords and Writs liad discretion to rehise to file the bill without
a reprint, if the amendments were numerous and complicated.
187
10. Where an\' pleading is amended, such pleading Marking of
when amended shall be marked with the date of the jXadrngs
order, if any, under which the same is so amended, and
of the day on which such amendment is made, in
manner following, viz : " Amended day of
(R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 27, R 9.)
Same as the Kuglish Rule.
'((y Where a pleading is amended the amendment
shall be written in ink of a different colour from that
used in the original pleading.
188
11. Where a pleading is amended such amended D>>iiv(ny of
pleading shall be delivered to the opposite party pleadings,
within the time allowed for amending the same. (R,
Sup. C, 1875, Order 27, R. 10.;
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V\h
I
Same as linalish Rule.
ORDER XXI V.
DEMUIUIER.
189
I. Any party may demur to any pleading of the Demurrer
opposite party, or to any part of a pleadmg settmg aiiow.d.
up a distinct cause of action, ground of defence, set-
off, counter-claim, reply, or as the case may. be on
the ground that the facts alleged therein do not show
any cause of action or ground of defence to a claim
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332
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Enle 189 or any part thereof, or sct-ofir, or counter-claim, or
reply, or as the case may be, to which effect can be
given by the Court as against the party demurring.
(R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 28, R. i.)
Same as the English Rule.
Where a ph'ading on its face clearly shews no ground of action,
the opposite party may, and generally should, demur. (ISee Ciin-
ninijton v. G. N. IVy Co., 49 L. T. 39'J ; Attuntcji-anuml v. Blr-
ininiihain, 17 Oh. D. 685 ; Griffiths v. Ijonduii 77 ; 51 I,. .1. q.. li. '255 ; 40 L T. 5:« ; Vokjkj
V. Rolnrtson. '_' Ont. 4.S4).
Illustrations In an action against the owner of a tug by a shij) owner for iiri-
proper navigation, the defence w;is, that the liability of defendant
was limited under sec. 54 of the Merchant >Sliipping Act, 18G2, to
$8 per ton of the tug's toniuige. On demurrer l)y the plaintiil", the
Court held (tiiough it overruled the demurrer) that the defence was
properJy ])Ieaded as a distinct defence pro tanfo, a statement of
defence being the only mode in wliich it could be set up ; and that
if so properly pleaded as a distinct ground of defence, it was a
proper subject of demurrer under the present Rule ( \V«vioii8ly
demurred to a statement of claim was held entitled to dennir to part '"'''*'^''^"*
of the statement of claim in his amended statement of defence
{Powell V. Jeweubnry, 9 (!h. D. 34). This was not formerly allowed
(Attoriu'if-General v. Cooper, 8 Ha. IGG), unless the nature of the
case made by the bill had been changed by ameiuUneut (Cresy v.
Bevun, 13 Sim. 354).
As to demurrer to part of a pleading see note to li. 1 90.
The Court need not on demurrer decide a doubtful question, but Doubtful
may require the case to be brought to a hearing in the usual way que-stionH
[Cochrane v. IKtZ/w, 10 Jur. N. S. IG2 ; C'o.c v. Barker, 3 Ch. U.359). '";*;!\ ""* •»•
Where a Judge has considered that the (question ought not to be jyll'u^.rer"
decided on demurrer, his decision will not ordinarily be reviewed in
appeal (Sheffield Water Works v. Yeomans, L. Li. 2 Chy. 8).
As to raising the question of the Statute of Limitations or Statute
of Frauds by demurrer (see notes to Rules 141 and 147 ; and Vane
V. Vane, L. R. 8 Chy. 383).
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
dciiiurriii''.
Rules Where a point which will dotermine tlie suit is apparent on tlie
189 190- ^^^*^ '^^ *''*' plaiutifPs statement of claim, so tliat it niiglit l)e raisuil
_ ^ , by demurrer if the aotion l)e dismissed on tiiat point, the :iragra!ih
look at an> otljer paragraph hearing on tlie .same matter, and '''^ ''■
lili'iiiiiiit;.
if w lien taken together they disclose a .sulhcient defence the demurrer
must he overruled {AttoviKii-dcinrdl v. Mhlhnul, H (hit. f)}] ; see
also Hiiinohr v. Marx, 'J9 (ir. 17!) ; and Fknrer v. LuniJ liixird, 5
I'll. I), oul ; Nathan v. Batchelor, W. N., 1870, 172).
In Watson v. Haivlciiix, "24 W. R. 884, it was held th.at a party
need not distribute his facts so as to show which are intended to
support particular prayers for lelief Lord Coleriilge said, "so long
as a paragraph sup[)orts some one or more of the claims in the prayer
it is not demurrable. 'J'he plaintiff is not bound to assign sucli and
such paragraphs to such and such prayer. He states all the facts
he deems material, and then asks for sucli and such relief ; and if
each of the facts set out tends to sliow that he is entitled to some
relief, and that relief is asked for by one of the prayers, the para-
graph setting out that fact must stand." In the opinion of Mr.
Justice Lindlej^ in the same case if there was a prayer for general
relief, and the pleading showed the plaintiff entitled to any relief,
the statement was not demurrable See also Viiuikj v. Rol'crt.'ion, 2
Diit. 4.S-4, where it was held tliat a demurrer did not lie if in any
aspect of the case the jdaintiff was entitled ti) some relief.
On the argument of a demurrer, any document referred to must
he taken to be truly stated, and cannot ))e looked at to contradictor
alter the averments in the pleading, even thougii there be a reference
to the instrument for greater certainty as to its contents {LoiKjliead
V. Slulih.s, 27 /n, 4 A\>\). Ca. ol).
If no ground or a frivohius ground was stated, a demurrer niijilit
under the Connnoii Law l'rai:tice have ))een struck out in Chainljors
(see Arch. Prac, p. 920, I'itli ed). However frivolous, it could not
be treated as a nullity, even though no ground was stated {Li/on.'i v.
Cuhcii, o Dowl. 24."-!). In an action for breach of an agreement to
pay deposit money, the statement of claim, instead of asking for
daniiiges, asked for the deposit money as a del>t. Archiliald, .1 , at
(!hanibers would not strike out the demurrer as frivolous, but gavu
the plaintilf leave to amend ( W'ilks v. J'arkfr, W. N. 187(5, 74).
3. A demurrer shall be delivered in the same man-
ner and within the same time as any other pleadinij
in the action. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 20, R. 3.)
Same as the lOnglish llule.
As to the manner of delivering pleadings, see Rules 131 and 1.S2.
For time of delivery, see Ivules IGO, 161, 162, 167, 173. A defenda.it
who has obtained an order extending the tin : within which to y
the proposed demurrer are good and valid objections in law.
Leave was given by Lindley, J. to plead and demur where the
ground of demurrer was that the statement of claim disclosed no
cause of action (Anon, W. N., 1876, 37, 2 Charl. Oh. Ca. 46).
Where defendants had cond)ined with their defences demurrers to
the whole claim, i)ut the dcmuirers were not filed soon enough to
enable them to be argued before the tiial, the (^ourt acted under the
concluding clausf of this Kule and Rule '256, and gave leave to tlie
ElaintifF to enter the action for trial, and directed the demurrers to
e argued at the trial {Bank of Montreal v. (Jousin«, 3 (.'. L. T.iOo
See also Rule24<>).
Where a (|uestiou of law has been decided on ademurrer on a pre-
liminary objection and an appeal is brought, the Court will nut in
general stay the trial of issues of fact pending the appeal {lie J. B
Palmer, 22 Ch. D. 88).
After a demurrer had been overruled, the bill was amended and
the defendant answered, not stating in ins answer the object on
which had been raised on the demurrer. It was' held that the
defendmont might at the hearing renew the objection without
pleading {Johnasnon v. Bonhote, 2 Ch. D. 298).
7. Where a demurrer either to a whole or part of a
pleading is delivered, either party may enter the de-
murrer for argument immediately, and the party so
entering such demurrer shall on the same day give
notice thereof to the other party.
EflVctofaot [a) If the demurrer shall not be entered and notice
entering, th^.j-eof given within ten days after delivery, and if
the party whose pleading is demurred to does not
within such time serve an order for leave to amend,
the demurrer shall be held sufficient, for the same
purposes, and with the same result as to costs, as if it
had been allowed on argument. (R. Sup. C. 1875,
Order 28, R. 6 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 121, 146, 418.)
This is the same as the J*]nglish Rule, and the iirst clause is s>d)-
stantially the same as (»rder 71 of the U. C Chancery (General
Ordej-s 1853. Under that Order it was held reasonable that the
plaintiff should have an opportunity of submitting to a demurrer,
and that a party who sets down his demurrer on the same day as lie
files it, must be considered as waiving his right to taxed costs on a
submission to the demurrer within reasonable time, which was con-
sidered to be the next four days both inclusive (Baldwin v. Borxt,
1 Chy. Ch. 82). Within such reasonable time the plaintiff might
amend on the payment of $4 as costs (Baldwin v. Burnt. «upra, and
Martin v. Beid, 6 L. J. 143).
195
Entry lor
arf:iiuit'nt.
DEMUUKKK.
A demurrer will under clause («) of the present Rule be allowed
if the party whose pleading is demurred to does not amend or set
down the demurrer for argument within ten days. 'I'he course of
the demurring party will in general therefore be to wait till the ex-
piration of the ten days.
For form of entry of demurrer for argument, see Appendix (H)
No. 8(5; and of notioe of entry, Appendix (B) No. 'J8. As to
service of an order for leave to amend, see Rules 179, 180 & 185.
Where there are oross-demurrers, and the Ijurden of proof is ou
defendant, so that if he fails his cross-demurrer becomes immaterial,
he will be entitled to begin (Clarke v Jiradlaiujh, 7 Q. B. L). 88).
339
Rnles
196-198.
196
8. While a demurrer to the whole or any part oi a No amend
iTient pend-
pleading is pending, such pleading shall not beiugde
amended unless by order of the Court or a Judge ;"'""'"•
and no such order shall be made except on payment
of the costs of the demurrer. (Comp. R. Sup. C.
1875, Order 28, R. 7 ; Reg. Gen. T. T. 1856, Nos. 14,
15, Ont.)
Same as the English Rule.
Heretofore »t Common Law, an amendment was allowed as of
course on payment of costs, and sometimes even without costs (see
Tomlimon v. Bollard, 4 Q. B. 642 ; 2 Arch. Pr. 927, I2th ed.)
107
9. Where a demurrer to the whole or part of any costs of
pleading is allowed upon argument, the party whose demurrer,
pleading is demurred to shall, unless the Court other-
wise order, pay to the demurring party the costs of
the demurrer. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 28, R. 8.)
Same as the Knglish Rule, and as the English Chancery Order 14,,
Rule 13 ; Dan. Prac. 5th ed. 515 (see Morgan, 4th ed. p. 448).
The words "unless the Court otherwise order," imply that, in
some cases, the Court ought to otherwise order (Duckelt v. Goirr,
46 L. J. Chy. 407 ; 25 W. li. 455). In that case, as fraud was
charged, Jessel, M. I'., considered that, if the fraud was proved, it
might not be just to order the plaintilJ" to pay the costs of the
demurrer, and the costs were therefore reserved till the hearing. In
Hallimellv. C'ounsell, 38 L. T. 176, a demurrer was allowed, and
leave to amend given without costs.
Where a party fails to appear, judgment may be given for the
party appearing, without argument (Turner v. Saimom, W. N.
1876, 163).
198
10. If a demurrer to the whole of a statement of costs nt
claim be allowed, the plaintiff subject to the povver of sut.' "ssf"i
the Court to allow the statement of claim to bepSiff-s*'
amended, shall pay to the demurring defendant the ***^^^ '^'''""
costs of the action, unless the Court shall otherwise
order. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 28, R. 9.)
Same as the English Rule. See note to preceding Rule.
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340
ONTAIUO .Il'DfrATURK ACT, 1881.
Rules
199-201.
100
EflVi't of de-
IIUIITIT to
jxirt Ufiii^'
llllllWl'lI.
Where a ileinurrer having been allowed, the plaintiff was ordered
to i)ay the costs, and faileil to do ao, the defendant obtained an order
to stay proceedings till payment. Five months after that order, the
costs iieing still un]»aid, the Court ordered the action to be dismissed
unless tiie costs were paiil within a month ( White v. Bromitje, 2t;
W. K. .'112).
1 1. Where a demurrer to any pleading or part of a
pleading is allowed in a case not falling within the
last preceding Rule, then (subject to the power of the
Court to allow an amendment) the matter demurred
to shall as between the parties to the demurrer be
deemed to be struck out of the pleadings, and the
rights of the parties shall be the same as if it had not
• been pleaded. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 28, R. 10.)
Same as the English Ilnle.
For the mode of signing judgment in such case see Rule 204.
„ . , 12. Where a demurrer is overruled, the demurring
Costs of . ' fc>
unsuccessful party shall pay to the opposite party the costs occa-
sioned by the demurrer, unless the Court shall other-
wise direct. (R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 28 H. 1 1.)
Same as the Knglish lUile, and as English Chy. Order 14, Rule 12
(see Dan. i'rac. othed. ol!>). Where a demurrer on two grounds
succeeds as to one, but fails as to another, no costs are given
(Beimoti V. Iliii/jif lil, iS Jieav. 546 ; Paine v. Clutpnuiii, G (uri:itm v. Lun/ Pcnrln/ii. 4 App. ('a. fii ; 'I'l/hr v.
Bill '1 M. & CI. 8!> ; Spi'ix'ir v. Hart, '.»<>' Sol. Journ. 140). Where a
demurrer is overruleil, the same objection may be raised at the hear-
ing without being pleaded {Johnanmii v. Ihinlmtf, 'J ( 'h. I). 'J!>S).
341
Rules
201-203.
11
202
14. A demurrer shall be entered for armimcnt bv •■'""" ''^
* i_'iitrv for
delivcrinfT to the proper officer, a niemoranduin of lugunieuu
entry in the Form No. 86 in Appendix (E). (R. Sup.
C. 1875, Order 28, R, 13).
Same as the English Rule.
As to demurrer-books and notice to the opposite party see note to
Rule 1!)1.
R D E R X X V .
DEFAULT OF PLEADIN(}.
The old Chancery procedure for taking bills pro ronffnuo is super-
seded by this Order (see Pror. P. Bdi/.S. v. Gree.nhiU, 1 Ch. D. G24 ;
Gardiner V. Hardy, W. N. 1876, 185).
203
I, If the plaintiff, being bound to deliver a .state- Dis'iii^sa' of
r \ • \ T 1- 1 • 1 • 1 aL'tion on
ment of clarni, does not deliver the same withm the iiiaintiff's
time allowed for that purpose, the defendant may, at ifiaun'fo'r'
the expiration of such time, apply to the Court or a '^'^^''*'
Judge to dismiss the action with costs, for want of
prosecution : and on the hearing of such application
the Court or Judge may, if no statement of claim
have been delivered, order the action to be dismissed
accordingly, or may make such other order, on such
terms, as to the Court or Judge shall seem just. (R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 29, R i.)
Same as the English Rule.
Rule 158 regulates the time within which the defendant is bound
to deliver his statement of claim, viz., three months after appear-
ance. The time by the English Rule is six weeks.
The practice in this Province has been to make such application
in Chambers. In England, it appears to be a matter for the option
of parties, whether they will move in Chambers or in Court ; and,
if the motion is made in Court, it is a question to be decided by the
Court in each particular case, whether the motion was under the
circumstances proper to be made in Court [Evelyn v. Evelyn, 13 Ch.
D. 138). But moving in Court instead of Chambers is disapproved
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342 f)NTAUI() JUDIOATUIII': ACT, \HH].
Rule 203. "f {('hi'st^rjii'lil v. Hlitrl-, ]'A Ch. D. \'AH, noti' ; FniLion v. /,i,i,
lit) \V, H. i.SS). The ii|)|»lic!itii>n iiijiy lit; Hiippurtol by an atlid.ivit
ttiiit .'I Htiituinuiit of eliiirn Iiiih iidt liceii lUHpiiisi'il with ami has not
hetMi delivered, and a c«'rtilicat.i' of th»! Clerk or Keyistrar in whose
ofHci) tin; action is, that an appcaranre has lieen entered by the
applieant, with the date of entry.
Where the plaintill' made default in delivering; Imh (ilaiin, and had
heeome bankrupt, it was held that notiee of motion to dismiss under
this Itule must be served upon the trustee in bankruptcy ( iyriij/il v.
Suuii'loii It'll Co., 4 ("h. 1). I()4). In Ifliji/hihiif/inii v. Ai/iis/ri/^ 'A Ch.
\). 'J88, on a motion to dismiss under this I'ule. Mall. V. (,'., ^^ave a
week's time to take further proeeeilings, observing that each ease
was to depend upon its own merits. The jdaintin' was ordered to
my the costs of the motion. Probably the plaintiff will in general
)e given a short further time upon payment of costs.
It has been said that, if a plaintiff' desires to avoid the cost of the
hearing of the motion, he should tiiiider to the defendant the costs
of the notice, and give the usual undertaking to go on {/•^rr/ifti v.
En-/,,,,, 18 Ch. I). 1.S8; Freamu v. Lne, 2(5 W. H. 138); but it may
be tbmbted whether this is the pr.actice in Ontario, even where the
motion to diamiss is merely for a default under this liide (see note
to Kule 'I'm).
Where bef(»re statement of (slaim an action was stayed until the
plaintiff should give security for costs, and the time for delivery of
a statement of claim expired without security having been given, it
was held that the stay did not j)n'vent the action from being dis-
missed under this Rule {La Oruiiyc v MrAiidirin, 4 Q. H. D. 'iiO).
Where an order had been made dismissing an action, unless a
statement of claim should be delivered within a week, and this was
not done, it was held that the action was at an end, the order hav-
ing neither been comjdied with nor appealed against, and an order
could not afterwards be made extending the time for delivering the
statement ( Whifitlcr v. Hnncurk, ^i Q. !>. I). 83 ; see also Khxj v.
Dui'eupurt, 4 Q. H. I). 40'J). But if an order to dismiss is made,
further time may be given ft.r appealing against that order (see Itule
427 (h) (r) ; liurkc v. Hooney, 4 C. P. I). 226 ; Cartn- v. Stnhha, t>
Q. H. D. MO) ; or if the time has not expired so th.at the action is
not gone, tluorc is jurisdiction to vary or rescind the order for dis-
missal on proper grounds ( Welplji v. Buhl, 'A Q. B. D. 80, 253 ; Carter
V. Stuhhs, sup. ) See also notes to Rule 4(52 The practice in Ontario
in similar cases has hitherto been to obtain a further order ex parte
dismissing the action siiewing that the previous order has not been
complied with. (See Burns v. Chithohn, 2 Chy. Ch. 88.)
It would seem that an order dismissing an action does not take
effect until it is drawn up and served, and that the action under the
English practice is not (lead until that is done {Metcalfe v. Britinh
Tea Association, 4G L. T. 31).
The dismissal of an action for want of prosecution is not a bar to
a subsequent action in respect of the same matter (Be Orrell Colliery
ct Firebrick Co., 12 Ch. D. 681), but the second action is liable to be
stayed until the costs of the first are paid (see note to Rule 429).
See Sutton v. Huggins, W. N. 1875, 235.
The plaintiflF sued the indorser of a bill of exchange. The debt
was afterwards paid by the acceptor, and the indorser applied to
dismiss the action for want of prosecution. Lindley, J., said, "I
shall certainly not let the action go on simply to determine who is
ItKKAII/r IN I't.KADINU.
til pay the ooatH. All further proi-ci'diii^n in tho actimi tu ln' staytil,
tln' (Iffuiulaut to pay the costs of the writ." (Amm. W. N. 1870,
;i7i, See also Ellh>ti \ iinrilinr, H \'r. 11. 40!».
I'hoiigh no motion to , c. (it)
8. 10.
:U3
Rnleg
203. 204.
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I
204
2. If the plaintiff's claim be only for a debt or liqiii-jurigmont
dated demand, and the defendant does pot, within the |j';|j',J,'j^'^l^^'„
time allowed for that purpose, deliver a defence or de- '» 'ia"" f*"-
imirrer, the plaintiff may, at the expiration of such
time, enter final judgment for the amount claimed,
with costs. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 29, R. 2 ; R. S.
()., c. 50, s. 150.)
Identical with the Knglish Kule, and in accordance with tho ''. L.
r. Act, K. s. ()., c. 50, 8. I no.
.\ defendant must "deliver his defence within eight day.s from
tlie delivery of the statement of claim, or from the time limited for
appearance, whichever shall be last, unless such time is extended by
the Court or a Judge " (Hule H)0).
It is held in I'higland that if in an action on a replevin bond, the
plaintitt', instead of claiming damages, claims tho amount for which
the bond is given, and becomes entitled to judgment l>v default,
his proper course is to enter final judgment under this IJule, and
not interlocutory judgment under Rule 200 {iJix v. (irouni, ;") Kx.
\). !H). But this will piobably not be so in this Province,
as he is not entitled in such case to claim the whole amount of the
bond, it being provided by H. S. O. c. o3, s. '28. that " In case the
plaintiti l)ecoraes entitled to sign judgmejit by default, he shall be
at liberty to sign final ju«Igment for the sum of live dollars, and
costs according to the proper scale, but shall not be entitled to
recover a larger sum, except upon an assessment before a Judge or
jury, or upon tiling the written consent of the defendant or his
attorney, and an atKdavit verifying the signature to such consent."
It has been laid down by the Judges of the Chancery Division
that where a writ is specially indorsed and there is also a claim for
aa equitable demand, or a demand in respect of which a motion
for judgment is necessary, the plaintifl' cannot obtain judgment b/
default on the claim specially indorsed, but must set the case down
nn motion for judgment as to all the claims.
Where a demurrer to a claim is overruled and no leave to plead is
given linal judgment may be signed under this Rule if the time for
(Itlivery of defence has expired.
The same course will be pursued where a demurrer to a defence is
allowed and leave to amend refused. By Rule 199 the pleading
demurred to is deemed struck out and the rights of the parties the
same as if it had not been pleaded. ,
:
344
Bnles
204-206.
i
205
Where
several
(lefendantf.
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Wliere a defence has V)een struck out, for instance for disobedieiK c
to an order for discovery, judgment may be signed under these Ivuks
(see Fisfirr v. Hiiijhc^ 25 W. U. o'iS).
Tn Hooper v. GUch (W. N., 1870, 10), Lindley J., in Chambers,
held that a defendant is not bound to deliver any defence where Ik
has given notice that he does not require a statement of claim, and
no statement of claim has been delivered (see Wilson's Jud. Act, L'ml
ed., p. 208; Baxter's Jud. Act, 4th ed., p. 227). Some support to
this view is given by WUhnott v. Youmj, 44 I-. T. 331, a fore-
closure action, in which the defendant had appeared and dispensed
with a statement of claim, and l)n motion for judgment the defendant
objected that the case shoidd go to trial as there had been no default
in delivery of defence or demurrer. .Tessel, M. H., in placing tin;
case in the witness list said " 1 see no Rule applicable to the case as
it stands. If I could make the defendant pay the costs of the dav
I sliould do so. " Attention (hies not seem to have been called in
that case to Jiarrison v. Sumij Aftticer held that by taxing the gen-
eral costs against L. , the ])laintiti' had waived the right to recover those
costs from K. To remedy this an order was made in Chambers ejc partr
setting aside the judgment as to costs against \j. ; upon shewing
that he was worthless and no steps had been taken to enforce the
jutlgment against him.
4. If the plaintiff's claim be for the detention of
goods and pecuniary damages, or either of them, and
206
Interlocu-
tory .jndf4-
f.mitinciiiim the defendant makes default as mentioned in P.ule
fordamagoh. j.j^^. plaintiff may enter an interlocutory judgment
against the defendant, and the value of the goods, and
the damages, or the damages only, as the case may be.
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DEFAULT IN PLEADiyO.
shall be assessed as hitherto. But the Court or a
Judge may order that the value and amount of damages
or either of them, shall be ast crtained in any other
way in which any question arising in an action may be
tried. (Comp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 29, R. 4.)
This Rule is substantially the same a? the Englsh Rule, except that
tlu' latter provides in the lirst ])art of the Fiule for a writ of inquiry
issuing to assess the value of the goods, instead of providing "that
...e same shall be .assessed as hitherto. "
See notes to Rule 204 as to default.
In Ivory v. CVuils/innk, W. N., 1875, 249, the action was for
rent, and for the return of certain chattels ; the defendant had
failed to appear ; fu-/d that the plaintiff was entitled, under this Rule,
to have judgment for the rent and for the return of the goods.
Jiee Dix V. Groom, in note to Rule 204.
5. Where in any such action as in Rule 4 mentioned
th jre are several defendants, if one of them makes de-
fault as mentioned in Rule 2, the plaintiff may enter
an interlocutory judgment against the defendant so
making default, and proceed with his action against
the others. And in such case, damages against the
defendant making default shall be assessed at the
same time with the trial of the action or issues there-
in against the other defendants, unless the Court or a
Judge shall otherwise direct. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
29, R. 5-)
This Rule is the same as the English Rule, and is in accordance
with the former practice in the Common Law Courts.
See notes to Rule 204. '
6. If the plaintiff's claim be for a debt or liquidated
demand, and also f detention of goods and pecuniary
damages, or pecuniary damages only, and the defen-
dant makes default as mentioned in Rule 2, the plain-
tiff may enter final judgment for the debt or liquidated
demand, and also enter interlocutory judgment for the
value of the goods and the damages, or the damages
only, as the case may be, and proceed as mentioned
in Rule 4. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 29, R. 6.)
Same as the English Rule.
See notes to Hulo 204. , . •
If there are several defendants, and some only make default, the
plaintiff should proceed against them under Rule 212.
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Rules 7. In an action for the recovery of land, if tlie
209-211. defendant makes default as mentioned in Rule 2, the
209 plaintiff may enter a judi^ment that the person whose
defendant in title IS asscrted in the writ of summons shall recover
kuJr *^"' possession of the land, with his costs. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 29, R. 7.)
Identical with the English Rule.
210
When) claim 8. Where the plaintiff has indorsed a claim for
for land and /, , '■ ^ , , r l i ,-
damages, mesne pronts, arrears ot rent, or damages for breach of
contract, upon a writ for the recovery of land, if the
defendant makes default as mentioned in Rule 2, or if
there be more than one defendant, and some or one
of the defendants make such default, the plaintiff may
enter judg;ment against the defaulting defendant or
defendants, and proceed as mentioned in Rules 4 and
5. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Ord. 29, R. 8.)
Same as English Rule.
The judgment where it is for a liquidated sum for arrears of rent,
may, it would seem, be final iu the first instance and not inter-
locutory as under Rules 206 and 207.
Where some only of the defendants make default it is not quite
clear whether the plaintiff can enter judgment against them for re-
covery of the land, but it would seem that at any rate he may pro-
ceed as to that part of the claim under Rule 212 (see Gosset v. Camp-
hell, W. N. 1877, 134).
211
Other
aotioQB.
9. In all other actions than those in the preceding
Hules of this Order mentioned, if the defendant makes
default in delivering a defence or demurrer, the plain-
tiff may set down the action on motion for judgment,
and such judgment .shall be given as upon the state-
ment of claim the Court shall consider the plaintiff to
be entitled to. (R. Sup. C, 1875, R. 10 ; G. O. Chy. No.
270.)
This Rule is identical with the English Rule. The motion for
judgment is provided for by Rules 315, et seq.
Notice of this motion was held by the Master of the Rolls not to
be necessary in Oillott v. Ktr, cited, 6 Ch. D., 695, and by V. C.
Malius in WUlkitns v. CardweU, W. N. 1877, 140. The contrary
was afterwards held by Hall, \'.C., in Parsons v. Harris, 6Ch. D. 694,
which has been followed in this Province iu Burritt v. Murdock, 9
Pr. R. 191. See note to Rule 315.
Two clear days notice seems all that is necessary (see Parsons v.
Harris, 6 Ch. D. 694 ; Daubney v. Shuttkworth, i Ex. D. 53 and
note to Rules 315 and 407)
Where a defence is struck out for non-compliance with an order
to produce under Rule 236, the defendant is in default under this
Rule [Fisher v. Hughes, 25 W. R. 528).
DEFAULT IN PLKADING.
347
Proof by affidavit of the allegations contained in the stcatement Enlea
of claim is unnecessary ( WiU'mms v. Brisco, 29 VV, R, 713 ; 17 C. L. 212-214
J.47S).
212
Where
sevi-ral de-
fendants,
and one
makes de-
fault.
10. Where, in any .such action as mentioned in the
last preceding Rule, there are .several defendants, then,
if one of such defendants make such default as afore-
said, the plaintiff may either set down the action at
once on motion for judgment against the defendant
so making default, or may .set it down against him
at the time when it is entered for trial or set down
on motion for judgment against the other defendants.
(R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 29, R. 1 1 )
This is identical with the English Rule.
See the Rule applied in Ii<' Smith, Bridnnu v. Smith, W. N. 1876,
103 where one defendant made default and the others admitted
the plaintiff's claim by their defence.
See National Provincial Bank v. Evanx, 51 L. J. Ohy. 97 ; 30 W.
K. 177, where dofaulting defendant was an infant, and the action was
set down under English Order li> r. 17 (not adopted in Ontario) for
trial as against him, and motion for judgment against other defend-
ants. The practice in Ontario is without express provision the same.
See also Re Fitzwater, 52 L. J. Chy. 83.
Where a defence is put in before the moticm iinder tliis Rule is
made, though irregular, it cannot be treated as a nullity (Gill v.
Woodfin, W. N. 1884, 20 ; Graves v. Terry, 9 Q. B. D. 170 ; iiSL's and
what tiniu
O R D E R X X V I .
PAYMENT INTO COURT IN SATISFACTION.
I. Where any action is brought to recover a debtor
lit damages, any defendant may at any time after service
of the writ, and before or at the time of delivering his
defence, or by leave of the Court or a Judge at any
later time, pay into Court a sum of money by way of
satisfaction or amends. Payment into Court shall be
pleaded in the defence, and the claim or cause of action
in respect of which such payment shall be made shall
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215, 216.
PLEADING PAYMENT INTO COURT.
be specified therein. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 30, R. i :
R. S. O., c. 50, ss. 108- 1 10 ; Ih. c. 56, s. 5 ; Reg. Gen
T. T., 1856, Nos. 11-13, Ont.)
This Rule ia identical with the English Rule. It makes several
changes in the previous practice. (1) It permits payment into Court
in any action brought to recover a debt or damages ; whilst formerly,
that course was not permitted in actions for assault and battery,
false imprisonment, liliel, slander, malicious arrest or prosecution,
dtbauchiug the plaintift's daughter or servant ; or in actions for
Ebel, except in certain cases provided for by Lord ('ampbell's Libel
Act, G & 7 Vict. c. 96, s. '2[\X. S. O., c 56, s. 5). (2) Another change
is, that, formerly, money could only be paid into Court at the time
of pleading ; while under this Rule it may, without leave, be paid
in at any time after service of the writ, and before or at the time of
delivering the defence, or by leave at any later time, (3) Formerly,
one of several defendants had to obtain leave to pay money into
Court ; though a sole defendant, or all the defendants jijintly, could
pay into Court as of right. The present Rule removes this distinc-
tion.
In general, a defendant may now, by his statement of defence
deny the plaintiff's causes of action, and at the same time plead i)ay-
ment into Court in respect of the whole or any part of them (Berdan
V. Grei'iitvuod, 3 Ex. D. 251 ; Hawkedty v. Bradshatu, 5 Q. B. D. 22,
302). This Rule is of general api^lication, and applies to actions for
libel (Haivkeskij v, Bnulshaw, .supra, and see note to Rule 161).
Ijluery, however, in some case'^ " ich as actions to try a right or where
frauil is charged {Berdan v. Greenwood, 47 L. J. Ex. 628.) The
principle is, that the Court ought not "to preclude defendants in
actions from saying ami doing that which, as practical men, before
the action they might reasonably say and do, viz., say that they en-
tirely deny a jjerson's right to s\ie them, yet pay, or offer to pay, a
sum of money as the price of peace, autl for the prevention of further
litigation" [Berdan v. Greenwuod, 3 Ex. D. 259). In Spiirrv. Hull.
i Q. B: D. 615, an action for nuisance, the defendant was not allowed
to plead payment into Court together with a denial of the right of
action ; but the subsequent cases make the propriety of that decision
at least doubtful. (See also Potter v. Home and Colonial Ins, Co.,
cited 2 Q. B. D. 622.)
Where the plaintiff' claimed for distinct items of work and labour
alleged in separate paragraphs of the statement of claim, and the ,
defendant paid money into Court, it was held unnecessary to specify
in the statement of defence hoM' much was paid into Court in re-
spect of each head of the claim ( Faraire v Loibl, 49 L. J., C. P.
481).
216
2. Such sum of money shall be paid [as hitherto, How paid,
into the proper bank or] to the proper officer, and the
proper officer shall give a receipt for the same. If
such payment be made before delivering his defence,
the defendant shall thereupon serve upon the plaintiff
a notice that he has paid in such money, and in re-
spect of what claim in the Form No. 2i, in Appendix
(B) hereto. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 30, R. 2 ;
H. S. O., c. 50, ss. 109, 121.)
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Rule 217.
This Rule is substantially the same as the English Rule, except
as to the passage in brackets, which is not in the latter, 'i'h,. j,rg.
sent method of paying money into the Common Law Courts is
regulated by U. S. O., c. 50, s. 121, which is printed in a note to
Rule 476.
217
Payment
out.
3. Money paid into Court as aforesaid may, unless
otherwise ordered by a Judge, be paid out to the plain-
tiff, or to his solicitor, on the written authority of the
plaintiff, {a) No affidavit shall be necessary to vcrifv
the plaintiff's signature to such written authority un-
less specially required by the [officers of the Court, or
one of the officers, whose duty it is to sign or counter-
sign the cheque]. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 30
R. 3; R. S. O., c. 50, s. 109 ; Reg. Gen. T. T. 1856, No!
II, Ont.)
This is the same as the English Rule, except that, instead of the
passage in brackets, the English Rule has merely the words "Officers
of the Court."
(a) With the exception of the words ' ' unless otherwise ordered
by a Judge" (as to which see Coughlan v. Morris, 6 L. R. Ir. 405),
this Rule is down to (a) the same as the enactment on the same
subject in Rev. Stat. Ont., c. 50, s. 109.
The practice in the Accountant's office is to require the affidavit
here mentioned, unless satisfactory reasons are given to dispense
with it.
Where a defendant traversed the causes of action and also paid
money into Court in satisfaction of the whole of the plaiutifFs
claim, the plaintiff was held entitled to draw it out of Court,
though not accepting it in full satisfaction and to proceed M'ith the
action (Cowjhlan v. Morris, supra ; Emdvn v. Carte, 19 Ch. D. .Sll ;
45 L. T. 328 ; 30 W. R. 17). The same was held where defendant
pleaded payment into Court with a counter claim(J/?t/caAy v. Perry,
8 L. R. Ir. 147). If the plaintifif fails in the action he is neverthe-
less entitled to retain the money [Emden v. Carte, supra ; sue also
Berdau v. Oreenivood, 3 Ex. D. 251).
The practice under this Rule is, therefore, unless a Judge other-
wise orders, similar to the former practice at law. The English liules
of 1883 make different provision (see Eng. Rule 260) ; so tliat the
cases decided under those Rules will not apply in Ontario.
By the former Common Law practice, money paid in with a plea
of payment into Court belonged to the plaintiff in any result of the
action. He was entitled to it though he was non-suited {Elliot v.
Callow, 2 Salk. 597 ; see Cox v. Bohiiison, 2 Str. 1,027 ; Emden v.
Carte, sup.); or though defendant died during the action, (Pdlmer
V. Reiffenstein, 1 M. & (jr. 94) ; and if the plaintiff died his executors
were entitled to it {Knapton v. Drew, Barnes 279). It has been said
that the defendant can in no case recover it back (See per RuUer, J. in
Malcobnx. Fullarton, 2 T.R. 648; see Cox y.Robitison, sup., Vawjhan
V. Barnes, 2 B. & P. 392. ) To this, however, there is an exception in
case it is paid in under a mistake, and if the defendant can clearly
and satisfactorily shew that it was so, the Court or a Judge might
order it to be refunded to him (Arch. Pr. 1,093-4). The Court or a
it
so that the
PLEADING PAYMENT INTO COURT.
361
.hiilge might also, it" the plaintiff failed in his action, impound it Unjj 2I8.
to answer defendant's costs (see Anuii, Barnes 280, and Green v.
CoiKjhkin, I Jones Rep. Ex. (Ir. ) 283).
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4. The plaintiff", if payment into Court i.s made Acceptanm
before delivering a defence, may within four days after ^"onf"'^'"''
receipt of notice of such payment, or if such payment
i.s first stated in a defence delivered then, may, before
reply, accept the same in satisfaction of the causes of
action in respect of which it is paid in ; in which case
he shall give notice to the defendant in the Form No.
22, in Appendix (B) hereto, and shall be at liberty, in
case the sum paid in is accepted in satisfaction of the
entire cause of action, to tax his costs, and in case of
non-payment within 48 hours, to sign judgment for
his costs so taxed. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 30, R. 4;
K. S. O., c. 50, s. I ii.j
This Rule is identical with the English Rule, and its provisions
are the same in substance as those heretofore in force in the Common
Law (Jourts.
Where a defendant denies the alleged cause of action, and also
pays money into Court, and it is found in the action that the money
paid in was enough to satisfy the claim, the plaintiff should have his
costs of the action up to the time of payment into Court, and the
defendant his costs after that time (BucMon v. Wujija, 4 Ex. D. 174 ;
886 also Gretton v. Meex, 7 < -h. D. 839). In B nekton v. Hiyrjs, a
previous decision of Lanyridije v. Campbell, 2 Ex. D. 281, was
referred to, in which the defendant had been allowed the whole
costs of the action. The Judge at the trial has, however, a discretion
to give defendant costs as well before as after payment into Court,
and where judgment was simply for defendant with costs, the Taxing
Officer was held to have no alternative but to tax to defendant all
his costs (.'^matl v. Lyon, 20 C. L. J. 114 ; 4 C. L. T. 198).
In case the plaintiflf does not accept the amount paid within four
days, his absolute right to costs is gone, but he may still apply for
costs under Rule 428 ; and the Judge will have a discretion in the
matter, having regard to the particular circumstances (Greaves v,
Flnniny, 4 Q. B. D. 226).
In Broadhurst v. Willey, VV. N. 1876, 21, defendant sent a
che(iue for £33, which plaintifi' refused to accept, demanding £43,
for which he issued his writ. He afterwards took the £33 paiil into
Court. Lindley, J., disallowed the costs, holding that he was
empowered to do so under Kule 428, for good cause shown. '
In Phospho-Guano Go. v. Fitzgerald, 6 L. R. Ir. 461, where £86
was claimed and the defendant said £42 only was due, and obtained
leave on payment of that sum into Court, to defend as to the
balance, and the plaintiff accepted the sum paid in as part payment,
and pleadings had been delivered, but issue not joined, the Court
refused to order the defendant to pay costs up to the time of pay-
ment into Court.
In Nichols v. Evens, 22 Ch. D. 611, it was held that these Rules
only apply in the case of an action for a debt or damages ; that
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where an account waa claimed, these Kules not applying, the Court
had a discretion under Rule 4'J8 as to the costs even thougli the
plaintitF accepts the money paid in in satisfaction of the wliole
cause of action. Upon the application of defendant (after receiving
notice of acceptance of the money in full) to stay the action and for
payment of costs by the plaintiff, Fry, J., holding aa above, gave
the plaintiff costs to delivery of defence, and ordered him to pay
the subaequent coats.
Where the plaintiff's solicitor by mistake accepted money jiaid
into Court and signed judgment for coats, the judgment, upon apjili.
cation of the plaintitl was set .aside upon payment of costs, and the
plaintiff allowed to proceed with his action {Emery v. Wcbskr, •)
Ex. 242).
Where payment in is pleaded as to part only, the plaintiff cannot
proceed at once to tax the costs as to that cause of action (Cautif v.
Gyll, 5 Sc, N. R. 819.
ORDER XXV II.
DISCOVERY AND INSPPXTION.
In general discovery is obtained by interlocutory proceedings as
ancillary to the main object of an action, but an action for discovery
may, in a proper case, still be brought (Orr v. Diaper, 4 Ch. I). 1)2 ;
Anderson \. Bank of Bril'iKh Cuhiinhia, 2 Ch. I). 644.) For the
grounds of objection to such an action see Maddock's Chy. Pr. Srd.
ed. 268.
The Judicature Act has made no alteration in the right of the
parties to discovery by examination, (see Atti/. Gen. v. Gnnkill,'20L'h.
D. 519; also Hunnimjs v. Williamson, 10 Q. B. D. 459, where it was
held that in an action for penalties the plaintiff could not administer
interrogatories as he had not the right before the Act).
The general rules as to privilege in eridence apply in examina-
tions for discovery and in the production and inspection of docu-
ments .
A party has the right to examine for discovery not only for tlie
purpose of obtaining information from the opposite party as to
material facts which are not within his own knowledge, and are
within the knowledge of the opposite party, but also for the purpose
of obtaining from the opposite party, admissions which will make it
unneceaaary for him to enter into evidence of the facta admitted
(AtUj. Gen. V. Gaskill, 2()Ch.D. 5\{);Hellier v. Ellis, W. N. 1884, D.)
The old modes of procedure by oral examination in the diflerent
Courts are not necesaarily inconsistent with the Judicature Act or
Hules, or with each other, and therefore may continue to be used
and practised in the High Court in such and the like cases and for
such and the like purposes as those to which they would have been
applicable in the former Courts. (See s. 52 of Act and Hank of B. N.
A. V. Eddy, 9 Pr. R. 396, 399 ; Davis v. Wickson, 9 Pr. R. 219.)
The old practice in Chancery was for the bill to contain interroga-
tories, to which the defendant was bound to give full answers uiion
oath ; and, on the other hand, the defendant could only avail him-
self of the plaintiff's oath l)y filing a cross-bill containing like inter-
rogatories. This practice was changed in this Province by the
General Orders of the 3rd of June, 1853, which substituted an oral
examination of each party at the instance of hia opponent. The
DISCOVKHY.
363
tlie
the
im-
Orilers for this pur|M)se were afterwards embodied in the ( 'onsoli- r^Ij 219.
(lateil Orders I.S8-148, printed hifni. V>y the Ailiniiiistiiition of
Justice Act, a siniihir praetioe was provided for tin- < '(niits nf Cuiu-
miiii IjHW ; and the practice in tliose (!ourts is now rcgiilatid Ky I!.
S. (). c. 3(1, sec. lot), ft Mcq., as amended I)y4l Vict. c. S. hw.h. S. iV ;».
Hut in .sonic particulars the Orders ditler from the .statute; and as
the Rules leave the old practice on this sul)ject to rci,nilatt' tUv ruture
practice it is necessary to refer to })otli the Statute and tin- (Jnlers.
The chief dillerences appear to he these :
(1). By tiie Statute an allidavit i.s recjuired from tliv exaiiiininf^ I'lilVienccH
party, his attorney or agent, statiny tiiat the ileponcnt, l)elieveH that '"i"'',''"/"'''
the party purposing to examine will derive material hunetit from the I,',',,] ^.' ^'
examination, that there is a good cause ol action or defence ujioii tlie iimtici!.
merits ; and, if the application is ni.ide on the part or tiie defind-
ant, that the examination is not sought f(»r the i)urpiis(,' of dilay.
Xo affidavit was re^uireil in Chancery. In the kind of cases over
which Chancery had fin'inerly exclusive jurisdiction it was found
that an affidavit can he safely dispensed with, whiht the cuntrai-y
has been thought to be the case in reference to the cascb usually
brought in the other Courts.
(2) By the Statute where the attorneys for both ])artie3 reside in
the same county, an order for oral examination miglit be made by
the Judge of the C'lmnty Court. The Chancery Orders eontiiin no
such jtrovision. Under the Judicature Act the authority ol
County Court Judge in the matter jirobably applies to all
Divisions (see Rules 4'2'2 (a) and 4'2.S).
(3). The Chancery Orders provide that a person for whose
mediate benefit a suit is prosecuted or defemleii, is to be regarded as
a party for the purpose of the Orders. The Statute does not con-
tivin this provision. Rule 2'24 (infra) makes such a provision witii
respect to the production of documents. It will i»robably l)e held,
that the Chancery practice on this point is applicable to all the
Divisions.
(4). The Chancery Orders provide for the examination of a plain-
tiff at any time after answer ; and of a defendant at any time after
answer, or after the time for answering has expired. The examina-
tion under the Statute referred to is after "issue joined."
According to Dans v. Wivkson, 9 Pr. I!. '219 as I'cported, exami-
nation may be had in the ( 'hanccry Divisicm at the same stage of the
cause as foi-merly under Chancery OrdiT 140.
That was sufficient to decide that case, Ijut the opinion exi)ressed
by the Master inChand)ers was wider, viz.: that the Chancery j)racticc
under 0. O. 140 would now prevail in every action as it applied to
an earlier stage of the proceedings ami was best fitted to elicit the
whole truth in the matter in ([uestion. It would seem at any rate
in accordance with sec. 52 to hold that the ('hanccry practice in this
respect applies in actions of the kind formerly brought in Chancery,
but that iicvertheless the examination may be held under an order
as a more convenient mode of proceeding than by subpa-na. (See
notes to sec. 52).
The following is the text of the sections of the C. L. P. Act i-e-
gulating the practice in the Common Law Courts.
" 156. Any party to an action at law, whether plaintiff or de- Ro\. Stat. e.
feudant, may at any time after such action is at issue, obtain an ^^' *• '^^•
order for the oral examination upon oath, before a Judge or any
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Exam, of
piirtieii fill
dlsuuvcry.
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Rule 219. "thoi- person Hj)t'ei!illy iiiiiiied by the Court or a Judge, of any party
adverno in point of interest |or in o;v.se of a hody corjxn'ate of anviif
the otticers of Hueh body corporate, 1 touehing tlie matters in (jiustion
in tlie action ; and any party or otHccT examined, may lie furtiicr
examined on his own l)elialf, or on hehalf of the i)ody corjjoratt! of
which lie is an ollicer, in rehition to any matter rcspectinir wliich hu
has ))een examined in chief ; and when one of several phiintilfs or
v !' t'lu relief lie seeks, he may examiuo
a defendant upon them, though there is no issue between that
defendant and himself (/I /^j;a//(T'-r v. Dimuoml, 9 Pr. 11 274) A
defendant whose interest is identical with that of the jjlaintiff is a
party aa-
rate property (Standard Bank v. McGuaitj, 7 Pr. 11. 35G).
The examiner's office in England is not a public court, which any
person may enter. By Imp. Act, 15 and 16 Vict. c. 8(j, an examina-
tion was to be held in the presence of parties, their counsel, solici-
tors, or agents ; that •was held to mean that all other persons are
excluded (per Jessel, M. R., in Re Western of Canada OH Conipam/,
25 W. R. 787). See also Be Cambrian Co., 51 L. J. Cliy. *2'2l ; Re
Greifa Brewer ji Co., 25 Ch. I). 400. See in Ontario as to excluding
parties who are to be witnesses, Sivewrhjht v. Sivewriijht, 8 Pr.
R. 81.
"2. Such explanatory examination shall be proceeded with imme-
diately after the examination in chief, and not at any future \ieriod,
except by leave of the Court or a Judge ; and for the purposes of
this section, when the officer of a body corporate has been so
examined as aforesaid on behalf of such body corporate, such body
corporate shall be deemed to be fully represented by such officer."
Key. Stilt. (•
50, 3 150,
sub-s. 2.
Exam, of
officera of
.corporatiou.
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355
( '• ruiMoiiH who liave wased to lio otHoera of a, corporation may be j^jg 219.
exiiiiiiiitiil uiiilcr tlie loGth section of tlie Coniuion l^avv I'rocedure 4^ vict. c. 14
Act, in the saniu manner aa otticers." [4'2 Vict. c. 15, s. 7. |) i'he ». 7.
t'liiiiieery OnlerM do not provide for tiiiti case.
The examination of an olHccr or pant otllcer, or meinher of a cor-
ponvtion in iMighind in obtained under a iiiile (Ord. Ml, r. Ct) not
aildpted iiert', anil sometimes by making him a defendant (.see Man-
clicfirr Viililc Tniririi PiffVo. V. Slaii(f, \V. N. Iii6'2,l'21 ; /ifik-fley
V. Dixroinit ., VAVAx. I). !>!>).
I inler tiie practice in Ontario, umler the above sections, or (Jhy.
(i. (>. (5H, a mendier of a Co., not being an othcer or ex-otlicer, cannot
lie examined unless a party, and it is improper to make an otHcer of
iiCo. a party merely for the purpose of discovery, 8ee Oiy. (J. U,
();< (■"/'/•(( p. ;^iiO.
liiiler R. S (). c. 50, s. 15(5, the suli-editor or assistant editor of
11 newspaper has been held to be an olHcer examinable for discovery
ill an action of libel (MuitUuid v. Uluhi: Frinliuy Co.. U I'r. U. 'AH)} ;
so also the chief engineer (Oakley v. Torontu (J. d- B., (i Pr. It. '2~)',i] ;
a station master of a Railway Co. in an action for not delivering
goods shipped (Hanisai/ v. Midland Jii/. Co., 19 C. L. J. .'5r»'2 ; M (J.
[j. 'l\ 50;^) ; and in an action for price of goods which a defendant
rffused to accept as beiuL'' worthless on their arrival (Milin'r v. (Hark
anil It. T. li'ji ('o., 'A C. L. T. 215) ; but not an eutjine driver or pay-
muster (McLean v. G. W. R'tj Co., 7 I'r. R. 358) ; or a tie inspector
[Datud V. (.'. T. Ji'y Co., 6 Pr. R. 307).
An order was made to examine the agent of a Bank where the
contract in (juestion was alleged to have been made by him on the
Hank's behalf (Vonmlidated Bank v. Neilon, 7 Pr. R. 251).
It would seem that several officers of a corporation may be exam-
ined where different matters are peculiarly within the knowleilge of
ilitferent officers. (See Cumpaynic. FinancUre, (i-c. v. Peruvian
Gaano Co., 28 Sol. Jour. 410).
" 157. Where the attorneys of the plaintiflP an i defendant reside
in tlie same county, an order for oral examination under the pre- j, ''jq 'j, "| j^
uediiig section in any action pending in either of the Superior Courts
of Law may be made by the Judge of the County (Jourt of the said
county but this section shall not apply to the (!ounty of York." The
Chancery Orders do not contain any corresponding provision. For
ihe authority of the County Court Judge under the Judicature Act,
see Rules 422, 423.
" 158. The order for the examination of a party adverse in point
of interest, or of the officer of a corporation, referred to in section ^^^- Stat.
156 of this Act, shall be granted as of course upon the production, ^' ^^' *"
by the party purposing to examine, of an affidavit of such party, or ^xHiiiiue"
of his attorney or agent, stating that the deponent believes that the
party purposing to examine, whether plaintiff or defendant, will
derive material benefit in the action or other proceeding from such
examination, that there is good cause of action, or of defence, upon
the merits, and, if the application is made on the part of the defend-
ant, that the examinaticm is not sought for the purpose of delay."
This order was not required by the Chancery practice.
"159. The examination may be had before a Deputy Clerk of the
Crown, or Special Examiner or Local Master in Chancery, without an Rev. Stat,
order, but m such case the Deputy Clerk or Special Examiner or «• 60, s. 15».
Local Master, upon the affidavit hereinbefore required being filed with
him, may issue an appointment for the examination of the party, and
he shall return or keep (as the case may require) the said affidavit
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ONTAHIO JCIUCATUKI: Ad'. I HS I
Rule 210.
I'firtieM out
of tlio Jiiris-
iliction.
.•iiiil in
with tlif ilcpoi^itioiiM tiikfii imhIlM' tin; i^aiil ii)i|iiiiiitini'iit ; iiinl tlic
piiitv purposinj^ tocxiiiiiiiH' iimy sci vc the (nirty t<> Im' tMiiniiuil with
a Hiiiiixi'iiii hikI n copy of the ii|>|ioiiitiiient.
See us to fees where cXiiiniiiatioii is lielnre a Coiiiitv
Kllle r)4.'<.
41 \'ict. e. M H. !> (Oiit. i, iscc |i. ;{."•!») proviiK's tlmt Mh
may order the ex.uiiiiiatioii ol' purtiis reMidiiiu out ot neitai i<>
such cases tlie exaiiiiiiatioo may l>< oi'.U'it'il to take place at simIi place
ami in siieh iiiamier as umy seem just ami convenient. See almi
Ml, nil \. Miirrhiw, •> Pr. It. •_'!(».
A party out ot" tiie jiirisdii'tion Imt in the Province of' (^^tlel)e(^ mnv
hy virtue of ( '. S. (' c. 7!* ». 4, 1»' '•umpelhMJ hy snl)p(emito affeiiil
for (vx.-iminatioii in Ontaiio, at sncli |>lace as in the opinion of tliu
Court is most expoilient, ami not neiissariJv that which is nearest to
his place of aho.le (.Vw/V/i v. Itnixorh, «» IV. I!, !»7 ; H. „l li. .\ . i
V. AV/r///, !» I'l-. |{. :mi).
Where the party is out of the jurisdiction elsewlieru than in (^tu, -
hec, a Special Kxaniiner may l)y order l>e appointed to take the ex-
amination (see 41 V. C.8, ». H, ■-■«/'<•") or a commission may i)e issued
(liiiiK/Kc FmDCo-Einiptit'HUv . /.i'(.<'-/,ii\ \V. \. l.S71>, I.S:^ ; 41 I.. T.
4r»H ; 'J8 W. J!. I3:V; see also Xm/hi v. n I'r. 1.'. ]> .S!»!»).
( )rdinarily tlie party can oidy he rt(piired to atteid ht foie siiiiie
othcer ill the county in which he resivUs, but for special reasons nn
an a})|)lication in (!ijanibers. he in.iy l)e ordereil to attend elsewlieru
(see t'tnaphell v. TurLrr, 7 Pr. It. l.S." ; h'lilltKilii'r v. (Uiirdner, 'J
Cby Ch. 480; McDcrwidy. Mdhnuhl. 'IV.hy. Ch. ;{7-2).
" HJO. The party so exauiiidnf.' as afnrcsaiii, shall cause u copy of
f. 50, 8. 160. the onler and appointment (or of the ap|)oi!!tnient where no order
^"i'l^ '."V'.*^ is recjuired) to be served upon the person so to be exiunined, and
"" *"' ^' upon his attoniey.where he has appeared by attorney, at least forty-
eight liours before the Inmr appointed for the examination, and shall
pay to the person so to l>e examined the proper charges for conduct
money."
In computing tlie forty-eight hours, Sunday dues not count under
Rule 455 (Loirltto^ v. /iarnni/tun, 2(» C. L. .1. i;U;4('. 1,. '!". l!l!»).
Service on the S(dicitor at D.SO p.m. on Saturday for Tnestlay at
'2 p.m., was hehl insulticient, the service having to be treated as if
efiected on Moiuhiy (tSeuu v. Heuift, 8 Pr. II. 70).
In actions which formerlj- wouid have been brought in Chancery,
or at any rate if now brought in the ( 'liy. I dv., the former Chancery
practice is still in force and forty-eight Iniurs notice only is neces-
sary to be given to the solicitor under ( hy ( J. (). '2<)7. The party to l;e
examined, may be sann;i;>ned under a subpoena as formerly and is
only entitled to rea.soiialjie notice according to circumstances ( l\"iL/. Co., 4 ('. ij. '1'. 98) ; but where a party
who has no solicitor is recjuired to attend, he shouM liave forty-
eight hours notice ( Wafnon v. Ham, I (hy. (^h. "298).
A party taking out an onler to examine and failing to appear on
an appointment thcieunder, loses the l)eneHt of the order and must
obtain a new one (Ferguson v. Elliott, 7 Pr. li. 7). When an ex-
amination is adjourned sine die re-service of an appointment and
payment of conduct money is necessary in order to compel attend-
ance ( Whitehead v. Harte, 22 June, 1882, GloheJ.
Rev. 8tat.
IHSCON KKV
357
" U5I. Any jtivrty <>r pTHftii to Ih- cxaiiiiiifd oriilly umltir tin; pni- j^jig 219.
viHioiiH of tliis Act slmll lir hu txiimiiud l)t;f()ii' tlio .Fiiilyu or othur i{,.v, stat.
peisKii spociiillv n.uncil in tin; onltr for fXdininfition, of, win re no r. '>0, •. 181
(inli'i'
is rr(|iiirfil, liffnif the Di'piity ( 'Icrk of the ( 'fown or Sjn'ciiil oiUcith i
Hx.iniiner or Lonil MimttT in ( 'hanriry ; iind shall, if so rf(|niicil l»y '"''
iiti<'0, prodnci! on tlif fxaniiniition all hooks, papers ami ilomnnentx (.(i^,.,, ^,.,
ti> bo
whiili he vvoulil lie iioniiil to proiluec at the tiial under a stiliinrntt
(lures tern III ; and the party or person so examined urallv shall he
sulijeet to (rross-exainination and re-exatuination ; and sueh examin-
ation, cross-examination lunl ri'-examiiiation shall he eoiidiieted as
iieaily as may he in tie' ni'"!' i.ow in use in Courts of ( 'oiunion Law
(in a trial at Nisi I'riiis. nr in < 'h.uicery at the hearing of a cause."
Where an examinntion pursuant to this section takes jilace hefore
till' l>''puty < 'Icrk of the ( 'rowii, though not ilesignateil in the order
M> acting in his otliiMal capa<'ity. ili" fees for sutdi examination were
fdiinci'iy payalilc ui stanijis and not in money \ l)i miinrk v.
MrCiiiiiiiilii/ H I'r. I!. IMtii; l»ut, in the case of a Deputy Clerk not
paid hy salaiy, this is not the case since the .lud. A(^t (S'jc s, (54,
suh-sccs. r> ami Itt. .<«///>' p. lI'Jl, See also Kule r>4li.
" ]&!. Any iiarty or peison rifusing ov neglecting to attend at the Hev. Stat,
time and place apiiointed for him examination, or refusing to he sworn ''■ ***• •■ ^*
or to answer aii\ la« ful c(uestion put to him iiy the examiner or hy .'^'!'^'"",'' '^
any party entitled sn to do, or his "ounsid, .ittorney or agent, ■■'hall ',,,j^^yj;y
liL' deemed guilty of a conti'iiipt of ( '..urt and proceedings may he
forthwith had hy attachment.'" (See sec. \'i) d/i ; H \'. c. 8, s. D,
and Chy. Order 144. in/'ni.)
It has hcen hehl that proceedings to attach must he taken hefore
the Court and not before a Judge in Chun hers (.)/(';'(7Kn//.s' Hmikx,
P'urnoiu 8 I'r. R. 12M); hut this decision (h)es not seem in ]>ractice to
have heen adhered to. The niotiim is made to a .Indge in Chandiers
in a case of non-compliance with .'i piMcipe order, or order in
Chambers ; and an application to the < 'ourt is only necessary in case
of breach of an order or rule of the ( 'ourt.
The Master in Chaml)ers has not the jurisd.ietion in this res]tect
formerly possessed by the Referee in chaudxis i Ki-i/V \. IVnnl, IS
(' L.J. IU(i ;2C. L. T. 200).
" 1<)3. If the party or person under examination demurs or objects Rev. Stat.
to any question or (questions put to him, the (piestion or (juestions so •'■ ^''> •• ^W-
put, and the dennirrer or objection of the witness thereto, shall be nt'iaurrer or
taken down by the examiner and transmitted by him to the oftice of" ■'^*^""" *"
the Court, to be there Hied ; and the validity of such demurrer or
objection shall be decided by the Couit or a .hidge ; and the costs
of and occasioned by such denmrrer or objection shall be in the dis-
cretion of the Couit or .ludge." (See Chy. Ord. No. 148, hi/rii).
A i»artv may object to answer questions tending to criminate
[Fishn- V.' Otvc'iK 8 Ch. IJ. Mr^ ; Allhuscti v. Lnlnnirhvn', 3 Q. B. J).
6,i4). The objection must be made on oath ( Wihh v. Eiifit, 5 Kx. T).
23) ; but it is sutlicient if the j)erson swear that the ansM'er to the
(HKstion • might' tend to criminati' him ( Ldiiih v. Munntir, ' ), and Hunnbm v. Wi/liamson, 10 (^. B. D., 45«>, 462.
"1(54. The depositions taken upon any such oral examination a.i
aforesaid shall lie taken down in writing by tlie examiner, not orili-
narily hy tjuestion and answer, but in the form of a narrative u.v-
pressed in the first person ; anresence
of the parties, or of such of th(;m as may think tit to attend.
" (2). In case tlie pai'ty or person cxamine. Hvery Judge, officer, or other person taking examinations
under this Act, may, and if lu od be shall, make a special reiiort to
the Court in which such proceedings are pending, t(uiching such ex-
amination, anil the conduct or absence of an;, witiiess or other jier-
son thereon or relating thereto ; and the < 'ourt shall institute such
proceedings and make such order ujion such I'cpoit as justice may
require, and as may be instituted and made in any case of contt'inpt
of the Court." (Sec Chy. Ord. 144. KKi n and !♦!() h.)
See Mi'rchiint-^ lion/' v. Picrmtt,
41V. c. 8 s. 8.
Depositions
in short-
hand.
in noti
8, sees
to sec. I7<) tf.
8 and J),
introiia. Notwithstanding anything in this Act containt 1. where
an examination in a cau'sc or proceeding in any ( 'ourt is taken hy
the examiner, or any other duly authorized person, in shorthand,
DISCOVERY.
359
the examination may be taken by question and answer ; and in such j^jg 219.
cases it shall not be necessary for the depositions to be read over to
or signed by the person examined, unless the .Judge so directs,
where the examination is taken before a Judge, or in other cases,
unless any of the pai'ties so desires.
" 160 h. A copy of the depositions so taken certified by the person
taking the same as correct, shall for all purposes have the same
eft'ect as tlie original depositions in ordinary cases."
" 170 a. If any person fails without sufficient excuse to comply witli n v. v.. 8 ».',>.
an order for examination, discovery or ins{)ection, he shall, if a
ijlaiutift', be liable to have his action dismissed for want of prosecu-
tion, and if a defendant, to have his defence struck out, iind to be
placed in the same po.sition as if he had nut defended, and the Court
or a Judge may make an order accordingly."
This provision does not a])ply in case of disobedience to a notice
to jiroduce given under l>. S. U. c. 50, s. 1(51 {MerrhauCs Ii■.! i ,
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Rule 219 "141. A i».arty so examined may be further examined, on his own
Cli. Ord 141 hehalf. in relation to any matter respecting which he has been
examiiK'd in chief." So also by s. 156 of the Statute.
Cliy. ' )rd, 6;t ' ' (hi. Where a bill is filed against a corporati(tn aggregate, no officer
of the corporation is to be made a defendant for discovery only ; Imt
any otticir who niigiit by the former practice have been made a de-
fendant for the purpose of discovery, may be examined by the
plaiutirt' in the same way as a party after the answer of the corpo-
ration is liled. or after the time for tiling the same has expired."
See notes to 1'. S. (). c. 50, s. 150, supra.
Wlierc orticers are personally charged with complicity in wrongful
acts, and danuigea are claimed from them, tliey may be properly
made dctendant.s. This ()r4 (Jr. 5M1)."
Chy. onl. i.i "04. Where a bill is liled by a corporation aggregate, the defen-
dant may after filing his answer, examine for discovery such officer
of the cn, or refusing or neglecting to
obey an order for ]>roduction of documents, may be punished as for
a contemi»t |and tlie party who desires the examination, or jjro-
duction, in addition tf) any other remedy to which he may be en-
titled, may apply to tlie Court, upon nioti(m, either to have tlie hill
taken pro ci)iife,tst>, or to have it dismissed accorditiL' to circum-
stances |." The first part of this Order is to be found in Mibstance
iu sec. 102 of the Statute. The amending .Act 41 V. c. 8, s. 9, con-
tains provisions corresponding with the passage in brackets.
See notes to Rule 230.
Ch. Ord. 14.') "145. The Court uptm such application, may, if it thinks fit,
order either that the l)ill be taken pro cniif'e.s.io, or that it be dis-
missed, as the case may be ; or make such order as seems just."
Cli. Ord. I4ii " 140. Wliere the examining party uses any portion of the ex-
amination so taken, it shall be compet^jnt for the party against
whom it is used to put in the entire evidence so taken, as well that
given in chief as that in explanation." This accords with the
practice under the Statute. (S'ee sen. 101, ttupru).
But see now Rule 239, and note to that Rule.
Clu Ord. 147 " 147. A. party to the record who admits, upon his examination,
thai he has in his custody or power any deent., !»)()(/, .sapra, p. .V)S).
2. Ihe costs ot every exammation of parties or of co.sts of pro-
officers of corporations before the trial, or otherwise |j\",'-,".^[i*^,,''''"
than at the trial of an action, as authorized b)' the
present practice of the respective Courts whose juris-
diction is vested in the High Court, shall be costs in
the cause, but the Court or Judge in adjusting the
costs of the action shall at the instance of any i)arty
inquire, or cause inquiry to be made, into the pro-
priety of having made such examinations ; and if it is
the opinion of the Court or Judge, or the taxing master,
as the case may be, that such examination has been
had unreasonably, vcxatiously, or at unnecessary
length, the costs occasioned by the examination shall
be borne in whole or in part by the party in fault.
The taxing master may make such inquiry without
any direction. (Comp. R. Sup. C, Order 31, R. 2 ;
R. S. 0, c. 50 ; ss. 156-167 ; Order 50, R. 7 infra).
The tirst part of this Rule making the costs, costs in the cau.se i.t
new and 3U[)ersedes R. S. (). c. 50, s. 1()7. The remainder of the
Rule is the same in principle as the English Hule on the same sub-
ject, varyiiiiz chieHy by referring to the examination, instead of re-
ferring to interrogatories, which are the method of examination
under the JOnglish practice.
221
3. It shall be lawful for the Court or Judge at any 0'''ti t'v
time during the pendency of any action or proceeding, otdcM ' "
to order the production by any party thereto, upon ""'"'"
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RnleB oath, of such of the documents in his possession or
221, 222, power relating to any matter in question in such action
or proceeding, as the Court or Judge shall think right ;
and the Court may deal with such documents, when
produced, in such manner as shall appear iust. (R.
Sup. C. 1H75, Order 31, R. ii ; S, &c., will therefore iu)t apply here.
Nor does the English Rule permit the order to be obtained on pneci/if,
l)ut retpiires an application, though not necessarily an affidavit,
which, however, the Judge may re([uire, if he sees lit (Jolinnon v.
,S'm(7/(, 3t; E. 'I\ 741).
Tlie English Order 31, R. 1 (not adopted by the Ontario Act) pro-
vides for the examination of the 'opimsite party or parties" ; and
it has been held, that a person whom the defendant, by his couuter-
cl.aim, had made a defendant, was not "an opposite party" as be-
tween him and the plaintitt', so as to entitle him to examine the
plaintiff' under that Rule {Molloij v. KUhii, 15 Ch. 1). 162). The
Ontario Rule 222 entitles any party to production from "the adverse
party ;" and R. S. O. c. 50, s. 15(5, enabled a party to examine for
discovery " any party adverse in point of interest," and it is pro-
bable that production may be obtained under this Rule from any
party who nught so be examined. (See notes to R. S. O. c. 50, s.
I06, .s«//r«. p. 354 ; iinA Hamilton v. Noit, E. R. Hi Eq. 112 ; Kennedy
V. Wakefield, 30 E. J. Chy 827 ; 22 L. T. 645 ; 18 VV. R. 884 ; and
Hr'niham \. Jironson, 3C L. T. 311, where a defendant obtained
•production f 10m a co-defendant a. .• McAllister v. The Bishop
of Rochester, 5 < '. W \). H>4).
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Kde 222-
By wlidrii
aflidiivil to
be made.
'Infant ami
Lunatic
plaintitl's.
Affltlavit.
Affidavit
where no
documents
rroduced.
Prodnction
before Ket-
■erees.
Under an order for production by the plaintiff, the plaintiff on tie
record is the person to make the affidavit, and an affidavit from soni';
t)enofioial plaintiff is not a c()m[)liance with the order ( WU.soii v
Riijlhlorir/i, 7 Q. B. D. 5o3).
AVhere a plaintiff of unsound mind sues l)v a next friend, th«;
defendant is entitled to an affidavit of ilocuments made hy the next
friend, or l)yaome one aocjuainted with the facts (///'/(/('/(.sow v Ha/I.
10 Ch. D. 2.'jr> ; Trnri^s v IMI, 8 I'r. II. o50) A 'motion l)y the
defendant was granted, that the next friend of an infant idaintiff
might be ordered to make an affidavit ]•• \;ierenoe to documents in
his possession {CroivfY. Bnnk of Ireland. 5 Ir. IX., Ecj. oTS ; Ch,
App. ) liut see Imiraw v. LHth'. 11 (^). W. D. 'J;">1 ; and He CnrtieHU.
LawUni v. A7*w.^, 48 L. T. 425, W. N. 188.S, (50; ."yj L. J. f'hy. .399
decided under the English Rules (Ord. 31, r. 12) not adopted here
but wliici) provides tliat any ' party ' may apjdy to a Ju(lge for au
order directing any other ' ]>arty' to tlie action to make discovery on
oath of the documents which are or have been in his possession, etc.,
relating to any niiitter in ([uestion in the action.
Where it is sought to remove a next friend of an infant he cannot
be compelled to give discovery under tliis Rule for this purpose {Re
CorsclUx, Lni'jtoii v. A,V»v.s 31 'W. R. 414).
The next friend of a married woman is not bound to make the
affidavit {Jiroum v. Capron, 6 Rr R. 203 ; Dan Pr. 1G82).
In other Bes, where a plaintiff cannot make an affidavit, some
pr>pp'' person must do so for the plaintiff, and proceedings will be
staj, . . iiieanwliile (Ri-pnliHr nf LVxria v. //o//-', 1 App. ('a. 139 ; see
Prhih'ai; V. U. .S". America. 1j R. 2 Va\. (559 ; U. S. America v.
Wanner. L. R. 2 (Ihy. 582 ; Princess of Wales \. Earl of Liverpool,
1 Sw. 114; see also notes to Rules 221, 225). But it has been held
that proceedings could not be stayed by a defendant in an action on
a marine p(dicy until the plaintiff had o])taine I an affidavit of docu-
ments from his assignor, who was not a party to the suit, nor under
the jdaintiff's control, nor within the jurisdiction (/^^/'aa'f^;' v. Burrowa,
2 Q. B. D. ()24).
Rule 228 infra, refers to the form of the affidavit to be made in
pursuance of the order to produce. See notes to thit Rule as to
what documents a party is bound tn produce.
An affidavit must be made, thougli the party has no documents
to produce It sliould not be made before the order to produce is
issued {Kenneth/ v. Koi/al Ins. Co.. 3 Chy. Ch. 489 ; see Dohson v.
Dohson, 7 Pr. R. 258,) and it should not in such case refer to
schedules containing no documents (see Boi/ers v. Crookshank, 4 (',
I;. J. 45).
Where a claim has been ordered to be tried before a Referee, under
the Act, the Court or Jmlge has still jurisdiction over discovery {lie
Leiijfi, Hmoclifie v. Lehjh, 4 Ch. D. 661 ; DanviHiers v. Mi/ers, 17 Ch.
D. 34i)). Qutvre whether the Referee has anv such p^wer. See note
to Rule 245.
Where an action and all matters in difference had been referred
by consent and the plaintiff afterwards ap2)liet superseiled hv it and theiefore proper {China Tr discovery of documents is not enlarged by the Judi-
cature Act, and where as a bill of discovery would not formerly
lie, discovery of documents cannot now be had, r.r). in an action to
recover statutory penalties (Httnniiif/s v. Williamson, 10 Q. B. D.
459).
Documents produced, may be ordered to be deposited ordinarily Doposit of
in tlie office in which the proceedings are being taken (and tlie '''"'""""nts.
form of order issued in the C'li.ancery Division so directs), but not in
the case of books in in the case of books in daily use ; Prestney
V. Colchester, 24 Ch. D. 370, old records and books ; Waijner v.
MaMm, 6 Pr. K. 188, documents in which other persons were inter-
ested).
As to restoring to parties documents left for inspection in the
office of a Master, see Darling v. Darling, 19 C \j. J. 329.
Probably orders to produc* under this Rule, as under Chy. C 0.
134 are for the purposes of the trial only, and will not be enforced
for tlie purposes of a reference. In tlie latter case the Master to
whom the reference is may l)e applied to for a direction for produc-
tion (Hihkrhroom v. McDonald, 8 Pr. U. .389).
As to discovery in interpleader proceedings, see notes to Rules 221
and R. S. 0. c. 50, s. 156, supra pp. 354, 302,
223
5. A third party who has been served by a P"S'."'"» »'
defendant under Order 12, Rule 20, and has entered served by a
an appearance, shall, for all purposes of, and incident ''''^'""**"*-
to the production of documents, and to examination,
be as between him and such defendant in the same
situation as a defendant, and the defendant serving
him shall, for the same purposes, be in the same situ-
ation as a plaintiff; the time for taking out an order
for production or for examination shall be after the
party so served has delivered a reply, or where the ap-
plication is on behalf of the defendant so serving such
third party, the time shall be after the time for deliver-
ing the reply has expired.
The object of this Rule is to place a third party who has been
served by a defendant, in the same situation as a defendant, for the
purpose of the 222nd Rule. There is no corresponding Rule in
England. As to the position of the plaintiff in regard to third
parties see McAllister v. Bishop of Rochester, 5 C. P. D. 194, and
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ONTAKIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1H81.
Boles
224, 225.
noto t.) Rule '2'2'2. See jvlso limdln/ v. (Unrb-, 9 I'r. R. 410, where
tliongli there was no direct issue between the plaintiff and a third
j)artv, yet as the latter had all the rights of a defendant, and virtu-
ally took his place, the plaintiff was allowed to examine him under
Rule '224.
6. A person for whose immediate benefit a suit is
[)rosccuted or defended is to be regarded as a party
for the purpose of examination or production of
224
PorBoii for
wliosti bone-
tit suit \a
coii(li;rt('(l II
pio'ly foi'
™" '""-documents.
kSame as G. O. Chy. No. 139 ; it is not among the English Rules.
A person to be so examined, etc., must be directly inti^rested,
(Menziea v. Toronto (6 Ottawa, (ilobe 1st. Oct. 1H81). An order was
made where it appeared on affidavit that the plaintiff was agent for
his wife as to part of the subject matter of the suit (Bowman v.
Sutherland, Globe 10 Sept., 1881).
In Joliitston V. Mc/ntosh, li C L. T. 313, J. L. was trustee for the
E. estate for twenty years when the plaintiff was appointed in his
place. The action involved the consideration of matters during the
trustoeshij) of J. L. , and as to which the plaintiff was ignorant, and
the M estate was indebted to J. L., so that if the plaintiffs suc-
ceeded J. L. would be benetiteil. An order was made under this
Rule for examination of J. L.
See also Bradley v. Clarke, in note to Rule 223.
Au order under this Rule for the examination of the plaintiff's
daughter, in an action of seduction was refused, but under special
circumstances was granted under Rule 285 {Turner v. Kyle, 18 C.
L. J. 402 ; 2 C. L. T. 598). See notes to that Rule.
225
Affidavit (in
byiu'oipoi'i- is a corporation ag'gregate, the affidavit shall be made
tiun.
7. Where the party required to produce documents
a corporation ag'gregate, the affidavit i
by one of the officers of the corporation.
This Rule is not among the English Rules, but is in conformity
with what was the practice in Chancery (see 2 Dan. Prac, 5th ed.,
p. 1677, and cases there cited).
A form of the affidavit by the officer is given in Schedule A, No.
35. This affidavit must be made by the proper officer of the Co. in
compliance with an order in the usual form. That specially applicable
to a Co. under the f )rmer Chancery practice (see Lindsay Petroleum
d:c. V. Pardee, 6 Pr. R. 140) is not necessary (Harrison v. 0. T.
Ji'y. Co. 2 C L. T. 104). See also Cooke v. Oceanic Steamship Co.
W. N. 1875, 220.
Where a bill was tiled by a Republican government, the defend-
ant, having put in a sufficient answer, was held entitled to the usual
affidavit of documents to be made by one or more of the Ministers or
officers of the Government (Republic of Liberia v. Imperial Bank, L.
R., 16 Eq, 179).
The chief engineer of a R'y. Co. was held to be an officer within
similar words in R. S. O. c. 50, s. 156 (Oakley v. Toronto, Grey de
Bruce R'y. Co., 6 Pr. R. 253), but not the tie inspector of a Railway
(Dalziel v. G. T. R'y. Co., 6 Pr. R, 307). (See notes to R. S. 0.
c. 50, 3. 156 mcpra p. 355).
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS.
It was held unreasonable to require a defendant Co. to answer in-
terrogatories through a former director who was interested in tlie
plaintiffs Co., the (!ourt intimating at the same time, that such per-
son might be made a defendant ami discovery thus obtained (iV/nn-
cheater Val de Tnirers Paving Co. v. Slugg, W. N 1882, 127).
8. The deponent shall be subject to cro.ss-exami-
nation, and his affidavit shall have the same effect
(as nearly as may be) as the affidavit of the party,
unless where the Court or Judge sees reason for hold-
ing otherwise.
Not among the English Rules.
9. Persons who have ceased to be officers of a cor-
poration may be examined in the same manner as
existing officers.
New.
]t would seem that a person who has ceased to be an officer can-
not under this Rule and 42 V. c. 15, s. 7, (see p. 355) be examined for
discovery unless the matters in resi)ect of which he is sought to be
examined occurred while he was an officer {Ma'Uland v. Globe, &c.,
9 I'r. R. 370).
10. The affidavit to be made by a party against
whom an order for production has been made, shall
specify which, if any, of the documents therein men-
tioned, he objects to produce, and said affidavit may
be in the Form No. 34 in Appendix (E) hereto, with
such variations as circumstances may require. (Comp.
R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 31, R. 13 ; G. O. Chy. Nos.
135. ^i7> and Sch. "G" thereto.)
Corresponds with the English Rule. The form referred to in the
above Rule is nearly the same as has been in use in the Court of
Chancery.
See notes to Rule 222.
The form given in the Schedule should be followed. "The
statutory form is the right form and is intended to be the common
form. The affidavit of documents is intended now to be exhaustive,
and the form given in the Act is so" (pei' Lindley, J., W. N. 1876,
39). In actions begun before the Act, as well as subsequent actions,
the affidavit should be in the form given (^«o?j. W. N. 1875, 240).
Courts of Equity have always compelled the production of docu-
ments. The Common Law Courts did so to a very limited extent,
but the practice was extended by Statute (R. S. O. c. 50, ss. 169,
170; 41 Vict. c. 8, s. 9). And now, under the Judicature Acts, the
right is regulated by the rules previously existing in the Court of
Cnmcery {Anderson V. Bank of British Columbia, 2 Ch. D. 644, 658);
and the (!ommon Law rules are entirely at an end (Cotton, L. J., in
Eade v. Jacobs, 3 Ex. D. 337 ; see also Bustros v. White, 1 Q. B. D.
423 ; Atherley v. Harvey, 36 L. T. 551).
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367
Rules
226-228.
226,
Cross- cxaiii
inutioii of
deiioiiciits.
227
Kxaiiiiiia-
tion of for-
iiKT iilficurs
of (;or|iiiiit-
tion.
228
Affidavit in
answer.
Wliat niu.st
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L T. 75G ; 2.S \V. K. 248). But it must be stated in the atlidavit
how these are privileged (Kain v. Farrer, su])) ; and in such case it
is for the heail of the dej)artment from which such documents are
l)nnight, not for the Judge, to determine whether the production
will be injurious to t'-e public service {Bradley v. iMcJntunh, 4 C.
L. T. 120).
2. l^ocuments the production of which would tend to involve the Involving
party in a criminal charge, or to subject him to a penalty or for- pinty iii
t'eiture ( IVchh v. FuhI, 5 Ex. D. 23 ; Fls/ter v. Owm, 8 Ch.
645; Allhusen v. Lnbouchere, 3 Q. B. D. G54 ; ///// v. Caiiij/hell,
L K., 10 C. F. 222; Boyle v. Wisemmi, 10 Ex. 647: see IVafn-s
V. Earl of Shaf'tenhury, 14 W. K. 250) ; but the objection must
be made upon oath ( Webb v. Ea.^t, siqi), and the penalty and for-
feiture clauses of the 13 Eliz., c. 5, and 27 Eliz., c. 4, cannot be
used to prevent production by parties to deeds which it is sought
to impeach under those statutes {Btinn v. Btinn, 4 l)e (i., J. & S.
31(5; see Society of Apothecaries v. Nottiiajham, W. \. 1875, 250).
Ueuerally when fraud is charged, no privilege can be claimed for
documents relating to the alleged fraud (Ferner v. Williniii.t, 11 Jur.
.V. S. 002 ; P/iilips v. Holmer, 15 W. R. 578 ; G/iarlton v. Coombex,
4Giff, 372 ; Morniiujton v. Mornington, 2 J. & H. 697).
3 Documents relating exclusively to the part3''s own title or case. Relating to
or to the evidence by which it is to be established (tJwen v. Wyim I'a'ty''* o>yn
9 Ch. D. 20 ; Daiv v. Eley, 3 H. & M. 725 ; Inyilby v. S/nifto, 3a «»««•
Beav. 31 ; Coinmi'isioners of Seivers v. Glaase, L. K. 15 Eq. ,302 ;
StovH V. ColcH, 4 Chy. Ch. 9 ; Green v. Amey, 2 Chy. Ch. 138). Ir
such case his opponent is not entitled to see his deeds, «&c., in order
to " pick holes in them {Owen v, Wynn, 9 Ch. D. 29) ; but it must
appear that they do not relate also to the title of the opposite party
{tieyg v. Edmonson, 22 Beav. 125 ; Lind v. Isle of Whjht Ferry
Company, 8 W. R. 540 ; Bishop of Winchester v. Bowker, 29 Beav.
4711; Fl.
Rnle 228.
ut till' trial.
I'lodiiL'tioii oaiiiuit lie refused merely on the gnminl tliat if the
l>1aiiitil>".'o cluiiit is iinfoumleil, lie has no interest in tlie doeiuiients
(lin.-'/i-ii V. MuuhUij, '1 Iv. k .1. "JtSH. I
I'roduetiiin was ordered when from the eirciim>tan(us of the ease
as stati.'d. tlie ( 'oiut tlionuht tliat tiie oases of the plaiiitilV and de-
fendant Wert' .so interwoven tliat nothing conid relate to the untj
witiiout also relating to the other [llnniillitu v. Strot, 1 (ir. .'{'JTi.
I'or what was held a hullieient description of the doenments and
entitling them to |Mdteetion on this ground, see liiirhk< v. (Inthitm,
7 (). 15. I>. 400 ; llvlifi-ts V. Oj)/,(„/irl„i, W. \. I)S.S4, iV_' ; and Siflnl
<(• C/iiiiiri, on Discovery, 'J0'.>).
Irreh'vnuttii 4. Documents having no }iearin<,' on the ((Uestioii ti ried.
H":,'l"^'^l';'" These need not ))e produced before 'the trial. {Mcirlunilx /iank v.
TimiIiiIp. (•» I'r. K. '>\ ; liriiv v. Mr/nli/rc, 7 I'r. 1!. I.'M ; l'itrbr\.
!r«7/.v, KS Ch. It. 477; \\'ol< ik \. K ; Rt Wovamiii, Ili'mirij v. \\'«r>is(iiii, ')! (i. .). Chy. (1(59 ;7l.' I,.
T. .four. 2'M). The Court doi'.s not distinguish too nieely. however,
between documents ridating to the ijuestion at tlie hearing and the
con8(!(]uenti;'l relief. (See note p. .SdS).
A party's c.'.ae for the purposes of discovery lonaists of everytliing
which it IS reasonable to sup})ose will directly or indirectly eiialile
him either to advance his own case or damage or 11 pel his aijver-
sary's (('oni/xn/iiit' Findiicicre laiiitiff"s business. See also liadi'rc v. f/nij/ii/, 4C. L. T. 741. See Oimi v. W'l/iiii, !)
Ch. I). •-'!»; Li/fll V. Kcnm'ihj, S .-Xpit. < 'a. 217 ; huniil v. Funl, W.
N. ISSM, xVl). This rule depends on the circumstance that where
claims to the same land in fee simple are maile hy two dillerent per-
sons, they must he hased on inconsistent titles ; it cannot thert-fore
he a[)plied to a case whert? the titles of the plaintiff and ilefendant
me not ahsolutely adverse hut "itiy to some extent he pi'oveil hy the
same evidence {Poiisinihi/ v. Hiirt/e;/, \V. N. 188,S, l.S ; 74 L. T. .Jour.
'20S ; alHrmed on appeal though on a ditierent qrouud W. N. 18S.S,
44) In that case the right to possession was ;ot disputed, hut the
right to minerals was claimed and the plaintilf relied on a reserva-
tion of them anil the plaintiff was allowed to inspect the title deeds
to see if they supported his case.
For a form of statement of objection on this ground, see S'lrlu I ,f
(J/uince, on Discovery, '210.
7. Mortgage deeds are privileged until the mortgagee is paid
what is due (ChkheMfr v. Donetjnl/, L. U., ") ("hy. 497 ; Patrh v.
Ward, L R., 1 Ec^. 436; Jaiien v. Joncn, Kay, Ai>p. vi. ; liridf/e-
Witter V. DulViiUon, 12 W. R. 40; Howard v. Ru/tiu-^oH, 4 Drew,
at p. 526; Weeks v. Stourfon, 13 VV. R. 489; Freeman v. Butler,
33Beav. 289; Smith v Barnes, L. R., I Eq. 65; Anon. 2 Charl.
Ch. (!a. 61 ; VV. N. 1876, 23 ; Fisher on Mortgages, 340, 2n. fiUioff, .3.
Production was not ordered in an action of trespass againsb a
defendant, wiio was coniniittoe of a lunatic, of documents relating to
the lunatic's estate, the documents not lieing in the custody of tiie
party, but in the custody of tlie Court having jurisdiction in luiiai'y
{Vhiian v. Lilfle, 11 i). )',. J). .S7i)).
For a form of statement of objection in the affidavit on. this ground,
see Sirliel <{.■ Clunirc on Discovery, 210.
10. Documents wliich are ])rivileu'ed as being communications
passing Ijetween the jiai'ty and his cfmHdential professional adviser
or agents.
Of this kind are all cnmniunications betwt i i i)arty aTid his
solicitor or other leg;il ad\iser whetlier made mile jmst litem )iiofitiii.
It is en7 ; On
poratioii of H(i.Mii)(is v. trail, ib., 1017 ; Mucfnrlav v. lliAt, L. IJ.
14 Eq. aSb; Haiiu'hin v. Whijte, Pr. K. 143 ; Mosfi/u v. West Most ipi
34 L. T. 531 ; Wilson v. Xorthamptun, L. R. 14 Imj. 477 ; Eadie'w
Aildisoii, 47 L. I". 543 ; .see Ljiell \\ Keinieihj,') .\\\Y. Ca. 81); includ-
ing communications witli a former solicitor (Tlioimts v. Stc. of' Stale
for lialla, 18 W. R. 312; Marriott v. Aiir/,nr dc. ^ V,ii\\ 'MU ;
WiL^oii V. lirun'ared with a bona fide.
Cotnmunipii-
tioii between
solicitor anil
client.
PKOUUCTION OK DUCIMEN'TR.
373
intention of being laiil before a solicitor in a con tern] >l<'ite(l action "B^nh 228.
{Stiiifhwitrf: v. (Jinri.; 'A (^ M. 1). 81") ; Whtrhr v. U Marrhant, 17
('li. D. 07") ; Kinudhi V. I,iif /irifl-/i Cnlini.hin, 2 ( 'li. I). 044) ; documents material
to the party's case procured l>y his solicitors of their own motion
for the ])Urposes of tlu; action ( '/'lie Pakrmo, !) P. D. ; Gnclph 0.
Co. V. ]V/ii/( /iid'l,'.) I'r. i;. oOOt docunieiits relating only to the con-
duct of the suit (/)ii/il/ii/ V. Slui/lo, 'XA Meav. 'M ; (iinnli'c v. Sfans-
ffelil, 4 Del!. & J. 1 ; 'J'nnio- v. Bnrhii-'hdii; 11 W. l\. 8")1) ; ])apers
relating to a fomu'r action and privileged therein (Biillor/: v. ('urn/,
3 *.». P.. D. :mi ; lianin v. Jlaraii, W. N. IS7<), !>0 ; Nurdnh v. Drfrii.f,
8 (,>. B. I). r)08 ; limnfiird v. liranford, 4 I'. 1). 7'2) l)ut not (ither-
wise (HiifrliiiiMoii v. Glover, I Q. B. D. 138) ; a doctor's report
of an examination at the instance of a party's solicitor (FrUitd v.
London. Chtithniii mid Donr ila'diatji Co., '1 l''x. D. 437) and rejiorts
of surveyors as to the condition oi a caigo, made solely for the case
of one of the ])arties or for the opinion of his legal adviser (Thi'
Tficudure Kiirncr, .S I'. JJ. lO'ij. .^ec ('o.-<.^i/ v. London, Jhiijhton, dr.,
I,';/. Co., Ij. R.o C. p. 140.
The giving of an extract or co[)y of an opinion of counsel procured
by the solicitor for his client on the subject niatter of a suit to the
solicitor on the othe.i' side does not prevent this opinion from being
privil.'ged (Cam/ v. r„f/,l„-rf, L. K. Ir. K^. ryJK).
Protection cannot be claimed ou tliis ground for comnmnications Coininunica-
niaile to a solicitor, but not in iiis character of solicitor {T/ioina-'i v. tiona not in
Rawlln'js, 27 Heav. 140) nor fov letters to a party's solicitor, not in- J^^aracfter"*'
duced by in(£uiries (.!/'•'' 'or'/'jo'/a/i' v. //'//, .sa/^ra). nor for statements
inido voluntarily or at Hif party's re([uest for his own inform.ation by
his unprofessional agents {/in.stros v. White, Andir.wn v. Bank, of
Bntinh CoJamhla, nu/ird) though made in contidence, and so marked
{ff()j>lcin.'ion v. Lord Bid'jhlei/, L \l. 2 Chy. 447. See Winion v.
Bradstreet, 2 T'hy. ('h. 77). In such cases an undertaking may be Of collateral
reijuired not to use the documents for any collateral purpose {Hop- '"formation.
khh-tou V. Lord Bnnjhlei/, unpen, h'ie/Ktrd.'^on \. H; Pariitv. Metro-
politan Tratnwaiix Cc, \V. N. 1888. 100 ; Orii/wal Hartlejtool Col-
lieries Co. V. Moon, 80 li. T. 1!)8, ")8.") ; see W<.sliii(ihou.if v. Midland
<{•'•.. 48 li. T. 98, 402 as to what constitutes lis motai, nor for profes-
sional opinions given partly for the benefit of the party re(|uiriug
protluction {liei/nold.s v. Uod/ep, 4 K. & •!. 88 ; Talhof v. Marsh flelit,
18 \V. H. 88") ; Wi/nne v. Huniln rtson. 27 Beav. 421), nor where fraud
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Sole 228.
CommuniDi-
tioiis with
unproft'S-
Bional agent.
Instances nf
conmiunioa-
tioiisnotini-
vi'.tfgcil.
;.
Form of iilli
davit cImIiii-
ing protecti-
on from pro-
duction.
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
is charged (see AfoniiiKjton v. Aforninytnii, 2 3. & H. 697 ; Charlton
V. VuDmheii, 4 (iiff. 372, 38-' ; Ki-ynell v. Sprue, 10 Heav. 51 ; 11 Reav
618).
No privilege can be claimed hy a trustee as .against his ceMtii quf
trust for letters passing between the trustee and the solicitor, relating
to tin- trust before action brougiit (h'e Ma.wn, Mason v. Cattle)/,
48 L. 'I'. 631 ; Talhot v. Mar.i/ijield, sup.)
1 1 . (Jonimunications with an unprofessional agent in anticipation
of litigation and with a view to the prosecution of, or defence to, a
claim to the matter in disjjute were held to be privileged in Jfo.'^s v.
Gihhs, L. II. 8 Ef[. 522, (see also Anderson v. Bank of British
Cofiiinlna, 2 f'li. D. at p. 658) ; but the documents there were for
the ]juipo.«e of being laid before a legal adviser and would come
within Soiitfnrark, '()«//(-
wark; dr. v. Quirk, 3 Q. B. D. 315, see supra) ; corres]iondence
between a vendor ami a vendee relative to the subject matter of the
action by a sub-vendee but which could not be said to lie contideii-
tial connnunications with a view to litigation {Emjlish v. Tottie,
1 Q. W. 1>. 141); letters from a party's unprofessional agent to
defendant, relative to the subject matter of an action, not sent in
order to be laid before the party's solicitor (Ainlerson v. Bank of
British Cidunihia, 2 V\\. D. 644) ; an agreement of ctunpromise
between the defendant and a third person relative to the sul)ject
matter of an action (Hutrhin.-ion v. Clorrr. ] Q. B. 1). 138 ; Birhord.'<
V. Afonjan, 4 F>. & S. 641 ) ; or papers obtained from experts by arbi-
trators for their guidance [Pon-iford v. Swaine, 1 .J. & H. 433).
Corre.'iijondence between co-defendants after suit is not as a general
rule pi'ivileged {Hamilton v. Nott. L. 11. 16 Kq. 112; see also
Sankei/ v. Alr.rander, 8 I.. U. Jr. 241).
\\ liere a diary tliat would not have been protected from i)roduc-
tion has been lost, extracts made from it since the commencement,
and for the purposes of the litigation are not protected [Land Cor-
por, K(|. ll'J) ; but letters may be so de-
si':ibeil with sutticient description to identify tliem ( Wnlh'rw l*oiili\
51 I-. J. Ciiy. 840) 'I"oo prolix and voluminous an atHdavit was
ordere.l to lie taken ofi" tlie tiles {ih. W. N. 1882, VMS).
The atlidavit nmst also (see clause ',^) assign a reason for objecting to
|)roduce the documents and verify the facts upon which the claim to
protection is based. It lias been held suliicient to swear to tiie best
of the defendant's knowldge and belief ( Miiifl v. Muri/dii, siijtra, but
see Mniihi/ v. Bi'ioirki-, 8 I)e(i. M. & (i. 47<))- It is insufficient to
swear generally that the documents are privileged fWanhn'r v.
Irrin, 4 Kx. I>." 49).
An aliidavit of documents had been iiled, setting out the number
and the dates, but not t\w parties to title deeds. //.A/, that, as
the deeds were [triviitged, the IJourt would not order the names of
tlie parties to tlie deeds to l)e set out [Taiflur v. Olurr, 4.1 I.,. J., Ch.
774 ; U L. T. y02).
The following statements have been held to sutticieiitly disclose Ex^miiles
some ground of privilege: "The said documents relate solely to ''^'''^'j'V*'".''
the case of the defendants and not to the case of tlie plaintiff', nor j*^, produce'^
do tliey tend to sup^)ort it, ami they do not to the best of our know- on ground of
ledge, inff>rmation and belief, contain anything impeacliing the case I'livilegu.
of the said defendants, wherefore, we object to produce the same
and say they are privileged fjom jjicxhictioii " [Ih irirhv v. drftlnDit,
7 (j. H. D. 400. vSee a discussion of tiiat case, I(> 1.,. J. '2iV,i ; see also
Rohirt.i V. Oppeiiheiin, W. N. 1884, 52 ; 50 I.. T. 117 and linlmni, v.
Dixuii, 49 L. T. 73(). " T object to produce the documents set fortli
in the second i)art of the first Scliedulc on tlie ground tliat l>eing
commiinications between solicitor and client they are privilegeii
[fliinu'li/H v. \V/i!/f<\ (5 Pr. i; 14H. See al.so Mih-i'iir/uiir v. /.'«.//, L.
R. 14 K([. 580). l'\)r a description held not sutticient to jirotect on
the ground of joint interest, see Fm-sn- v. Hoim- /ii.s. Co., G Pr. II. 45.
Tortious oi bo 'ks produced, containing entries not relevant to tlie
matters in iiuestion may bi! allowiii to lie sealed up (AV I'lrhrhnj,
25 Ch. \). 247 ; //cwj/i'v. G'orrrtt, W. .\. 1874, 22!) ; 1875, 2()).
Where tlie documents are properly ideiitilied and de.seril)ed and .'Mtidiivit in
e ground of protection suthciently stateil, if it is a valid ground the l"'"P[?i' form
Hdavit is priimi. t'ni'ic conclusive as t. 1) 5.')(3i; but the Master or
Judge may see from the nature of the case that the i)arty has mis-
conceived tlie effect of the documents ami may therefore disregard
or refuse! to act upon his atHdavit (Attonicy Ccnrral v. Kiiiir- ; ro)is„nl>i/ V. HartU'ji, \V. X. 188.S. 13,44 ; Ljiell v.
Ki'uw'ifn, 31 \V. R. ()18 ; Franerv. Hum,- Ins. Co., G Pr. 11. 45 ; AV
I'ickrriuji, 25 Ch. |). 247) or if fnnn the atlidavit itself [Joiii'.i v.
I 'mm
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376
ONTAUIO JUDICATUUE ACT, 1881.
Rales
228, 229.
II. Every party to an action or other proceeding
Muiilf Viiho, (I'r., sujH'd ; Wntistafi^ v. AmlcrKDu, .S9 L. T. ,s:vi_
where the words " never have had " were omitted), or from the docu-
meats r»;t'erred to or an admission in tlie pleading of tlie ])arty [Ihi.s-
tiiiii'<\. Irull, L. U. 8 Chy. 1017; Imp. Laml Co. of Mar.si'tlbs \-,
MdMcnnaii, ~- NV. It. 6(5 ; "JS) L. T. SoU ; Joiifs r. Monte V'ulai G'n.s
Co., .siipni.), or in liis ex/imination (see Diih.vni v. Doh^on, 7 I'r. I;.
l2o()), or the alii'l/ v. McArtlttir, 7 I'l-.
K. 40) the Master or .Judge is of opinion that the uflidavit is insiitH-
cient a further alKdavit may be ordered (see also /»'o.v.s- v. JJiihUn
UuUi'il Tntiincniiti Co., 8 L. H. Ir. 213 ; Coin/iniiuic Fiuaiickn v.
Penir'ian Giunto Co., 11 Q. B. D, 5.5; Cciitnil Seirx (Linutid) v.
Ili (.'o., '28 S(d. Jour. IVJO \ liohiii.ion v. liiu/i/ctt, \V
X. 1884, 94 ; 28 Sol. Jour. 411).
Cross examination upon the atlidavit was not allowed by the for-
mer Chancery Practice in Kngland {Manhi/ v. livirickc, 8 De(i. M. &
(3f^ ^q ^j^g Hoticc in Writing" to any other party,
in whose pleadings or affidavits reference is made to
any document, to produce such document for the
inspection of the party giving such notice, or of his
.solicitor, and to piM^mit him to take copies thereof;
and any party not complying with such notice shall
not afterwards be at liberty to put any such docu-
ment in evidence on his behalf in such action or
proceeding, unless he shall satisfy the Court that
such document relates only to his own title, he being
a defendant to the action, or that he had some other
sufficient cause for not complying with such notice.
(R. Sup. C. itS75, Order 31, R. 14.^
Corresp(mds with the English Rule.
See notes to llules 222 and 228.
In Weh.'iter v. Whewall, 15 Ch. D. 121, remarks were made l)y
Denman, .1., to the eS'ect that "sufficient cause" for not complying
with a notice by defendant under this Rule would be that the defence
had not yet been deliveied. This dictum was not approved in
Quilter v. Heiifl//, 23 Ch. I). 42, where it was hehl that a defemhiut
was, />niiiii fnc'ic, entitled to at once inspect a document referred to
in the pleadings, and the burden of shewing cause is on the party frcni
whom inspection is demanded ; also that the Rule applies not only
between tlie plaintitt' and a defendant, but also between co-defend-
ants. Tlicre Lindley, L. J., said, " There is a material distinction
between ordinary discovery, and discoverj' of documents referred to
in pleading
01' iiffldavits
377
Rules
229-231»
INSPKCTION OF DOCUMENTS.
in the pleadings or attiilavits." And Jessel, M. R., said, "The
defendant may say ' Your case depends ]>aitly on a set of doemnents
whi^h you may have set out ineorreetly, I wisli to see them. It may
be that I have made admissions which will put me out of Court. I
wish to see the documents to know whether I have nuide such
admissions and it is important for me to see them before 1 jtut in my
defence.' It is reason enougli wliy the defendant should he allowed
to see them that the plaintitl' has made them part of his statement
(if claim."
The documents need not be particularly identified or referred to ;
hut if more compendiously described by general wyrds, they fall
within this Knle, and inspection may be ordered {Snilf/i v. Harris,
48 L. T. 8t)!(). A letter referred to in particulars of jdaintitt's claim
is a rought under the old procedure (Mdtth'ms v. Dclcac/io, 1
Ciiarl. ( 'a. (Court) 123). Inspection of a mortgage deed was refused
to a i' 'endant, who wished to Hnd from it the amount in order to
redeem, the [)laintitf undertaking to give in a week a statement of
principal, interest and amount of costs and of the particulars of all
other subsetjuent incuml)rances {Anon 2 Charl. Ch. Ca. 01 ; W. N.
1876, 23). See Eninmts v. Middli-mUs 8 Pr. H. 320. In Lcd-c v.
PooU'ij. W. N. 1870, 54, an {iction ftir breach of covenant in a lease,
the defenught depends
on the determination of any issue or question in dis-
pute in the action, or that for an)' other reason it is
desirable that any issue or question in dispute in the
action should be determined before deciding upon the
right to the discovery or inspection, may order that
such issue or question be determined first, and reserve
the question as to the discovery or inspection. (R.
Sup. C. 1875, Order 31, R. 19.)
Same .aa English Hule.
Tliu right to the di.soovery or inspection of documents may ile-
peuil, for example, on a disputed allegation of partnership ( Li/oii v.
Tn'cdifi'll, IS Ch. D. .S7o) ; and. in such case, the Court or a Judge
may order that question to be determined iirst, reserving the ques-
tion as to discovery or inspection.
In an action for an account of profits made by the defendants as
the plaintiff's agents, the defendants denying the agency, the Court
ileclined, until after that (piestion should he tried, to order produc-
tion of the invoices of goods sold V)y third persons to the defendants,
and re-sold by the tlefendants to the plaintiffs ; the defendants
having sworn that those invoices had nothing to do with the point
at i^siie, and that tlie disclosure would be injurious to the defen-
dants if the plaintiffs failed ( Venniurk-v. Edwards, 29 W. R. 189).
In 7>V Lciif/i, Bowrliffe v. Lehjh, (3 Ch. D. •JSU, where an executrix
disputed a horse dealer's account, and the dispute was whether or not
certain horses Avere stdd on commission, the Court refused to order
the liorse dealer to disclose tlie prices, as being immaterial until it
had been decided tiiat the horses were sold on commission. The
questiou of liability must l)e one which is severable from the ques-
tion of damages. (See Elkin v. Chtrh-, 21 W. R. 447K
In a suit by an alleged next of kin to an intestate, against tlie
solicitor to the Treasury, to wlu)ni administrati8 ; also Juinu v
Jamo.'^, 13 Oh. \). 370 ; Euijli^h v. Totlle, 1 Q. B. D. 141.
nn
236
Consequen-
ces of dis-
obeying an
order for
discovery.
I
1 8. If any party fails to comply with any order for
discovery or inspection of documents, he shall be
liable to attachment. He shall also, if a plaintiff, be
liable to have his action dismissed for want of prosecu-
tion ; and, if a defendant, to have his defence, if any,
struck out, and to be placed in the same position as if
he had not defended ; and the party who claimed the
order for discovery or inspection may apply to the
Court or a Jud^t^e for an order to that effect, and an
order may be made accordingly. (Comp. R. Sup. C.,
1875, Order 31, R. 20; G. O. Chy., No. 144.)
Same in effect as the English Rule, except that the latter refers
to answering interrogatories. The Rule corresponds also in effect
with the Chancery Order referred to.
This Rule will not apply in case of disobedience of a notice to
produce for inspection, (see MerrhanVn Bank v. Plerxon, 8 Pr. R.
I'JSi ; an order under Rule 233 must first be obtained.
An order for production need not now bo indorsed with the
warning to the party, sometimes employed under the former
Chancery Practice (Thomas v. Palin, 21 Ch. D. 3G0 ; Wallaro v,
Graham, 11 L. R. Ir. 369).
For the proceedings on a motion to attach see further notes to
Eules 3()4 and 36.')
It is not imperative on the (!ourt to act under this Rule, {Kennedy
V. Lyell, W. N. 1882, 1.37). It Mas said in one case that the Rule is
a penal one, and only to >)e acted on in last resort, (Lush, .T. in Ttni-
croft V. Grant, W. N. 1875, 201, 229; 1 Charl. Ch. Ca. 115; see
Fisher v. Iluf/hes, 25 W. R. 528 ; Pike v. Keene, 24 W. R. 322 ; 35
L. T. .341).
Where the plaintiffs were husband and wife, .and the wife com-
plied with order for production, but the husband absconded without
complying, V. C. Hall refused to dismiss the action under this Rule
(Harf'fe;/ v. Owen, W. N., 1876, 193).
Where the Court was satisfied that a plaintiflF was withholding
information which he ought to have given, the action was dis-
missed ( /MHm//tVj- v. .}f!/ers. W. N., 1883. .'18).
For other cases in whicli the power has been exercised, (see Finher
v. Hui/hes, 25 W. R. 528 ; and Rep. of Liheria v. Roi/e, 1 App. Oa.
139). In the last case it was held that where any step ought to he
taken in a oanso, whicli in the judgment of the Court was necessary
to facilitate the decision of the cause, an
stateiiic'iits
of uppuneiit
ORDER XXVllI.
ADMISSIONS.
I. Each
IS
t party
allc (J. l\ m).
For notices wliieli may be given to enable secondary evidence to
be given of wills, registered instruments, telegrapliie messages,
letters, &c. see Uev. Stat. c. G'i ss. 41, 45, 48.
4. The production of any written admission.s pur- 243
porting to be admi.ssion.s in the action, and to be niadeai°„°gg"ong,
in pursuance of any notice to admit document.s or
otherwise, and to be signed by the solicitor of the
party by whom, or on whose behalf, they purport to
be made, shall be sufficient prima facie evidence of
such admissions. (Comp R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 32,
R. 4 ; G. O. Chy., No. 48 ; Reg. Gen. T. T., 1856, No.
159, Ont.)
The English llnle is the same as C. L. P. Act, 11. S. O. c. 50, sec.
17.S. The Chancery Prjictice in Ontario was to dispense with the
affidavit required ijy sec. 173, and the present Kule adoj^ts that
practice.
A notice to admit may be g'ven, even where the document is not
in tlie possession or under the coux, \ of the party (Hatter v. Chapman,
8 M. & W. 888 ; Comjer v. McKechnie, 1 Cham. i{. 'I'lO) including
a foreign judgment (u to 11 Mastur or other proper
otKcci', or to an olKcial llofuroe, unilur see. 47 of the Act. See
notes to that seetion.
An imiuiry was direeted in Wcsf. Limihin Jhiiri/ Soc. v. Ahbott,
2!> \V. U. ■)84 ; 44 L. T. ;i7t) aa to a (jueHtion of faet, leaving (juestioiis
of law for Hulisecjuent determination, anri)»in v. Mr Dimahl, 8 I'r. U. ;-t8!»).
The Court may make an order (See Id' Jji i/i, liowcliffv v. Luigh, 4
Ch. D. (JGl ; Danvillkr v. Majcrs, 17 Ch. D. 340).
3d6
Roles
245, 246
246
3. Where a reference i.s made by order to the award Provisions
of an arbitrator, the arbitrator .shall have all the powers Miturence
as to certifyinr^ and amendini^ of a Judf,a^ of the Hi^h !,',V,i",.ator]
Court of Justice; and shall make and publish his
award in writinr() p. 71.
The power to stay entry of judgment under clause (c) woulii not
seem to Ijc capable of being exercised by the Master in CMianil)ers,
(See notes to Rules '245, 420 and 4UI.)
247
Order to U'
read us
containing
atiovi'
provisions.
4. An order under either of the preceding Rules
.shall be read as if it contained the provisions set forth
in the said Rule, and shall not set forth the said i)ro-
visions, but may contain any variation therefrom, and
any other directions which the Court or Judge shall
see fit to make.
New. See notes to Rules 245 and 246.
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SPECIAL CASES.
387
Bole 248.
I'.'
248
ies may
conour in
ORDER XXX.
QUESTIONS OB^ LAW.
I. The parties may, after the writ of summons haspart
been issued, concur in stating the questions of lavVg^^tlng
arising in the action in the form of a special case for sreiiai case,
the opinion of the Court. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 34, R. i ; R. S. O. c. 40, s. 85 ; c. 50, ss. 181,
185.)
(a) The parties to a special case may, if they think
fit, enter into an agreement in writing, that on the
judgment of the Court being given in the affirmative
or negative of the question or questions of law raised
by the special case, a sum of money, fixed by the
parties, or to be ascertained by the Court or in such
manner as the Court may direct, shall be paid by one
of the parties to the other of them, either with or with-
out costs of the action ; and the judgment of the Court
may be entered for the sum so agreed or ascertained,
with or without costs, as the case may be ; and execu-
tion may issue upon such judgment forthwith, unless
otherwise agreed, or unless stayed on appeal. (SeeR.
Sup. C, 1875, April, 1880, R. 9 ; R. S. O. c. 50, s. 182.)
(h) Every special case shall be divided into para-
•j^raphs numbered consecutively, and shall concisely
state such facts and documents as may be necessary
to enable the Court to decide the questions raised
thereby. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 34, R. i.)
(rj Upon the argument of such case the Court and
the parties shall be 't liberty to refer to the whole
contents of such docu.nents, and the Court shall be at
liberty to draw froUi the facts and documents stated
ill any such special case any inference, whether of fact
or law, which might have been drawn therefrom if
proved at a trial. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 34, R. i ;
Comp. R. S. O. c. 50, ss. 181, 185.)
Thu several parts of this Ilule correspond with the Eiighsh Rules
rtforred to, except in omitting a provision as to stamp iluty.
Tlie power of stating a special case in the ('ommon Law Courts of
Ontario depeiuled upon It. S. O. c. ')0, sees. 185, 180 ; c. 51, sec. 24,
uutl th'- previ(»us statutory enactments to the same effect. The like
pDWor in Chancery is given by U. S. O. c. 40, see. 85. That section
WIS '.aken from '2S Vict. c. 17, sec. 1 (Canada), whicli had the effect
of introducing the Imperial Act, 13 & 14 Vict. c. 35, on the subject.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rttle 248. The Kulos authorize the stating of a special case before statement
of claim {MrtropofitcDi liwiril. of Works v. New lUver Co., 1 Q. H D
727 ; -2 Q. P.. D. 07).
The provision in the last part nf the Rule, enabling the Court to
refer to documents, is new as respects the Common Law Courts.
These Courts were contineil within tlie four corners of the case, so
that it Wivs oftou necessary to set out tlocuments, a part only of
which was likely ho prove material. 'i'he power to draw inferences
of fact also did not exist in Common Law ( 'ourts as of rij^ht •
though it was cummoidy specially reserved to the (^ourt in well drawn
cases. In cases stated in tlie Court of ('hancery, the Court had
both these powers under ss. 8 & 14 of J. '5 & 14 Vict. c. 35, (Imp) •
2S Viet. c. 17, &. 1 ; H. S. (). c. 40, s. 85.
A special case must l)e ujton a re;d state of facts, not a hyjio-
tlietical one, (RcpiihUc of /inllriti v. Bolinan NiirUidtiou Co., 24 \V.
II. 3()1 ; Briiiht v. Ti/ii'lall, 4 Ch. D. 18!> ; Pri/s,- v. Pn/se, L. 11. 15
Eij. 815; Smith v. c'lhs,,)/, 'Jo L. T. 55! > ; 20 '\V. H. 88; Snmye v.
Tiicrx, 20 W. 15. 817; liardwell v. S/ir[fu'l,/ iVcifpr \rork:-< Co., L. R.
14 Herformance ; C'eii. FiiKniCf Co. v. Lilx nifor, H. S.
10 Ch. D. 15, aqi'jstion of title in an action for recovery of land ;
Wiliion V. Dundns, W. N. 1975, 2.S2, a question as to tlie liability of
a garnishee; and Mdrshnll v. Aiijlci'-imil. W. X., Its81, .'!, a (iiicstion
as to the construction of a power of appointment in a svill.
ITpon the argument of a special case stated in replevin, the plain-
tiff has the right to begin ( Viijdr v, Dudnnin, 24 L. T. 734).
Where the answers to the special case dispose of the action, the
proper course is, to take the decision as a judgment making declara-
tions to the same effect ; and the answers ought to be followed by
the words : "and the Court doth declare accordingly." In such a
case the Registrar was directed to draw uptlie judginciit as answer-
ing the special case, on motion for judgment {Murri.iun v. t'oniinill
Miw.rah 11' y Co., 1(5 Ch. D. fiti).
389
Rales
248, 249.
u
249
2. If it appcar.s to the Court or JudL,^e, cither from I'lciiiMinary
the statement of claim or defence or reply, or other- law.**^'"" "^
wise, that there is in any action a question of law,
which it would be convenient to havt; decided before
any evidence is tjiven or any question or issue of fact •
is tried, or before any reference is made to a referee
or an arbitrator, the Court or Judi^e nia\' make an
order accord inijly, and may direct such question of
law to be raised (a) either by special case or in such
other manner as the Court or Juds^e may deem ex-
pedient ; and all such further proceedings as the de-
cision of such question of law may render unnecessary
may thereupon be stayed. 'R. Sup. C, 1S75, Order
34. R- 2.)
((t) The English Rule has here the words " for the opinion of the
Court." The Rule is other vise the same.
Rule "248 enables the paifcies to state a case by consent ; the
present Ride enables a Judge to raise a question of law by sjtccial
case or otherwise, without reference to consent, and to direct that
question to be ject to the power of the Court or a .Judge to
order it to be changed. The practice as to changing the venue was,
that either jjarty might a|>ply for an order for that jiurijosc. Tin!
plaintiff, if the application was tils, had to show reason.able ground
for the change, and if the application was tiie defendant's, the
defendant had to show distinctly a pre])ondirani'e of convenieiiee
in favour of trying where lie jiroposeii, instead of where the veiiuo
was laid (Church v, Bnruvtt, L. R. «), C. \.\ llfi).
Theiiresent I{ule, like the similar otu' in JMiglaiid, applies in all Divi-
sions (Redniuipir v, Vaiuihui, *J4 W . R. !(8.S ; ( 'lurkc v. ('nak-'iin, '1 Cli.
D. 746) and leaves the matter in the discretinn of the Judg<,', to be
exercised according to the balance of convenience, and it is for the
defendant to show a preponderance of convenience to oust the
plaintiff's right t(> Hx the place of trial iPlinii v. XornHUidoi ImiK
.t-c, Co., W. N, 1876, lOo; Wuorly (Xoad v. S'oiul. t)
Pr. H. 48). There is not unanimity aml;i<'e of
The rcportefl cases, and the opinions of the majority of the Judges, *""'•
seem to be in favour of ado])ting the former Chancery ]iractiee, and
of determining the convenience by a consideration of the expense
and the witnesses' facilities of travelling (see Dnvis v. Mtirrai/, 9
Pr. R. 222 ; Jfuhcrt.ioii v. Dafjaneau, 3 C I.. T. 20(5 ; Wal/o'n v.
Wideman, 20 V. L. J. 13«); 4 0. L. T. 198) but that the plaintiff's
right to select the place of trial is not lightly to be interfered with,
where it has not been vexatiously chosen by him. It is impossilde,
as a general rule, to enter into the investigation whether one class
of witnesses will be more injured than another by ab.sence from
home {Noad v. Noad, and Darin v. Mitrraii, niipra.), except in the
case of a pultlic officer {Fiskfii v. Sviith, 2 Chy. Ch. 4!>1). The ])re-
ponderance of convenience to be shewn by the defendant must be
considerable. A change will not be made on account f)f a trifling
difference in expense (see . S7^»''a»-< v. t/y/uiS^^HC, 4U. C. L.J. 21 ; Mooui'tj
V. Mooney, (J Pr. 11. 267, and Walton v. Wideinan, and other cases,
tupra).
The plaintiff cannot have the place selected by him changed, if
the defendant objects, except upon shewing cogent reason, if the
place ch0Hr{(//( v. Pror. Ins. Co.,
2 C. L. J. 104; Blackhnrn v. Cameron, 5 Pr. R. 341 ; see also
Davis V. Mtirrat/, 9 Pr. R. 229). Qiuvre whether the pendencj' of
otlier similar suits, and the fact that a large numl)er of persons are
interested in the county in the matters involved, and that in the
opinion of a numlier of residents a fair trial can not be hail, will l»e
sufficient (see J /'^// v. Li-adley, Ahell \. Kirk, 2 C. ii. T. oo"), 057 ;see
also Moor v. Boyd, 3 Pr. R. 374). See also where the .'Sheriff is a
party, Brannen v. Ja7'via, 8 I'r. R. 322 ; or the County Judge, Anon.
4Pr. R. 310).
The place of trial was changed in a collision suit in the Maritime
Court on the sole ground that the local Judge would be in a l)etter
f)osition to try the case from his ])ractical or easily obtainable know-
edge of the locality in which the collision occurred ( The Wiarton
Belle, 2 C. L. T. 360).
In an action in respect of the infringement of a patent the trial
must be at the place nearest to the place of business and residence
of the defendant, under s. 24 of The Patent Act of 1872 (Goldsmidt
V, Walton, 9 Pr. R. \i) ; Aitch'^son v. Mann, 9 Pr. R. 253, 473).
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bdes
254, 255.
Changing
place of
reference.
255
Notif'e iif
trial.
Order to dis-
miss for
want of
prosecution.
Notice of
trial
A reference to a Master is prima facie to the Master at the place
where tlie proceedings were instituted {Macara v. Oioynne, 3 Gr.
310 ; McNah v. Mclnnis, 4 Chy. Oh. 53), but the place is subject
to be clianged, upon, motion, applying the same principles as in the
case of the place of trial (see Jackson v. Harrivian, 9 C. L. J. 29 •
McNah V. Mt'InniH, supra). The policy of the Judicature Act in
decentralizing business introduces a further element, and as far ai
possible, local matters are to be sent to the local Masters ; a reference
was therefore changed and sent to the Master of the county in which
partners])ip business in (question was carried on (Aitken v. Wilson,
9 Pr. 11. 7o).
A reference was also changed where it became necessary to add
as a party the Master before whom the matter was pending ( WfUlon
V. Ttnnpleton, 1 Chy, Ch, 300), and where the Master's illness un-
fitted him from attending to business (Re Kirkpatrick, 18 C. L. J.
121 ; 2 C. L. T. 204).
2. After the close of the pleadings either party (a)
may give notice of trial for the next sitting of the
Court which shall be not less than ten days (h) there-
after for the place so named or ordered ; or if the
plaintiff does not give such notice of trial, and if the
pleadings were closed six weeks before the commence-
ment of such sitting ((') the defendant, instead of
giving notice of trial, may apply to the Court or
Judge to dismiss the action for want of prosecution (d)\
and on the hearing of such application, the Court or
Judge may order the action to be dismissed accord-
ingly, or may make such other order, and on such
terms as to the Court or Judge may seem just. (Comp.
R. Sup C. June, 1876, R. 13; R. Sup. C.,. Order 16,
R. 4 and 4. a; G. O. Chy., Nos. 161, 273.)
(a) The English Rule permits the plaintiff to give notice of trial
with his reply though it does not close the pleadings (Asquith v.
Mol'tneau.c, 49 L. J. Q. B. 800) ; but he may not enter the case
till the pleadings are closed (Metropolitan Inner Circle Kij. v.
Metropolitan Jii/. Co., 5 Ex. D. 190) ; and it does not permit the
defendant to give notice of trial, until the plaintiff has failed to do
so for six weeks after the close of the pleadings, or such extended
time as a Court or Judge may allow. The Ontario Rule, supra, is
in accordance with the Chancery practice G. O. Chy. No. 101.
One of several defendants may give notice of trial under this Rule,
and if he does so he should serve his co-defendants as well as tlie
plaintiff (McLean v. Thompson, 9 Pr. R. 553).
(I)) This is the period allowed under Rule 259 for the notice
of trial. The words " not less than " do not require a notice of trial
to be ten clear days ; this Rule is to be read with Rule 259 (see
Harper v. Marx in note to that Rule).
As to when the pleadings are closed see notes to Rule 176. Notice
of trial given before the pleadings are closed, within the meaning of
Rule 170, will be irregular (Schneitler v. Proctor, 9 Pr. R. 11). An
action of ejectment begun under the old practice was held to be at
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395
issue ou appearance being put in, though after the coining into force 5,^1^ 255.
of the Judicature Act (Laidlaw v. Ashbaurjh, 9 Pr. H. (5).
(c) What follows is identical with K. Sup. C. June, 1876, R. 13,
tnd is somewhat analogous to the mode of proceeding under section
246 of the C. L. P. Act (R. S. (). c. 50), but simpler, and corres-
ponds substantially with the existing Chancery pr.actice.
In computing the six weeks, it was held that it might be made
up of the time that had elajjsed before, as well as after the coming
into force of the Jud. Act (Francis v. Gracey, 17 C L. J. 454 ; 2 C.
L. T. 45).
There is a continuing duty on the plaintiff 's part to give notice of
trial until the case is tried ; hence, although he has given a notice, but
the trial for some reason is postponed, the defendant m.iy move to
dismiss under this Rule if "-he plaintiff makes default in giving notice
of trial for any subsequent Assizes (Chapman v. Smith, 32 V. V.
555 ; Hibernian Bank v. Hughes, 10 L. R. Ir. 15).
Where a case is made a re.mam't, no notice of trial need be given, Uemanet.
and the case need not be again entered. A case was held to be a
remauet where, by verbal order at the trial, it was " postponed till
the Autumn Assizes " (Donovan v. Bonlthee, 19 C. L. J. 852 ; 3 (J.
L. T. 501).
On a motion to dismiss, some excuse must be given for the defauU, Motions to
the sufficiency of which will depend upon tlie circumstances of each '''*'"'*^-
case. Chy. Gen. (Jrder 276 has been held to be still applicul)le to
such motions [Bucke v. Miirrai/, 9 Pr. 11. 495), and probal>ly will })e i
held to apply in all the Divisions of the High Court. Tliat Gen,
Order is as follows :
" 276. Where a defendant is entitled to give notice to dismiss, it f^'y. Order
is not to be sufficient answer to the motion for the plaintiff, after ''**•
being served with the notice to take out and serve an urder for
amending the bill or to file a rejilication, or undertake to speed the
cause ; but it shall be necessary for the plaintiff to shew that he has
prosecuted the suit with diligence, or that under all the circum-
stances the bill should nut be dismissed. "
The general rule therefore still remains, that an undertaking to
speed the cause is not a sufficient .answer to a motion to dismiss for
want of i>rosecutiou (though it is otherwise in iMigland, Ere/i/n v.
Ereh/n, 13 Ch. D. 138 ; Freason v. Loe, 26 W. R. 1.38) ; but' it is
still discretionary with tlio Judge to say whether, under all the
circumstances, the action should be di.sinissed (Bucke v. Murnn/,
su))ra).
The former decisions under tlie Chancery practice will tlierefore
probably serve as authoiities as to what is a sufficient excuse
(see cases in Robinson & Joseph's Digest, j)p. 2922 ct -vf 7. ; Fiinieijan
V, Kecnan, 7 Pr. R. 385 ; and as to what amounts to waiver of
objection to the delay, Cottoti v. liodgcrs, 7 Pr. M. 423). See also
Miles y. Roe, 20 C. L. J. 113.
Where an action was ordered to be dismissed unless notice of trial
was given by a given time, and by mistake of the solicitor's clerk
notice was not given, a Judge refused to extend the time and the
Divisional Court refused to interfere (Gilder v. Morrison, 30 W. R.
815).
See note to Rule 203.
Where one of several defendants in an action has delivered his
defence, and the time for the plaintiff to deliver his reply to such
defence has expired, but the plaintiff has, without the knowledge
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of that (lufciiilant, agreed in writing with the tither defendants to
extt'ud tiie time for delivering their defences, that defendant cainiot
move to dismiss tho action as against him for want of prosecution,
the pleadings not yet being "closed;" and it was said, that a
defendant's proper course is tu write to the plaintiff's solicitor, mu\
en(iuire how the action stands as regards the other defendants
(Ainliro'iHev. Evelyn, 1, <'h. I). 759).
3. Subject to the provisions of the Act and of the
111 preceding- Rules, the Court or a Jud^e may, in any
action at any time or from time to time, order that
different cjucstions of fact arising therein be tried by
different modes, or that one or more questions of fact
be tried before the others, and may appoint the place
or places for such trial or trials, and in all cases may
order that one or more issues of fact be tried before
anv other or others. fComp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order
36; R. 6.)
Same substantially as the English \\\\ e.
The present llule enables the (Jourt to direct one or more issue of
fact, which may decide tlie case, to be tried before the others.
Rule ;24!t enables the Coxirt to ilirect a incliminary point of law,
to be decided which may prevent the necessity for trial of issues of
fact.
Ride 194 contains provision of a similar kind for enabling a point
of law r.aised by demurrer to be decided at the same time as issue:<
of fact or at a ilifl'ereut time.
In Th>' EnniKi Silrn- Miaiwj Co. v. Grant, li Ch. D. 918. .lessel,
M. R. .said (]). y.SO), tliat a *' case to be brought within this I'uile
ought to be one of simple issues. I ilo not think it is convenient to
travel through a long record, and to get a number of complicated
issues, and except tliem, so to say, from the pleadings." He ex-
plained in what cases the Rule had theretofore l)een acted upon.
All had Iteen cases in which the .application was by the defendant.
He s.aid .at p.age 9'2G : —
"The tirst case that came before me w.as a case in which a lady
alleged that she w.as tlie legitim.ate child of somclxtdy, and th.at
as such she was entitlijd to take some very long and expensive ami
intricate accounts against some trustees, 'i'lie trustees showed by
affidavit that the lady was l)orn before the marriage of her p.arents,
and that there were very strong grounds indeed for supposing that
she was not a legitimate ciiild at all. I thouglit it a proper case,
in.asn\uch as the expense of taking the accounts would have beeu
enormous, and the whole suit would have ended in nothing but costs
if the plaintiff did not establish her legitimacy, for the issue of legi-
timacy (U" illegitmacy to be tried first under tiiis Rule. I so directed,
and, as I am informed, the result was that the lady did not succeed
in estaldishing lier legitimacy, and there was an end of the action,
which w.as exactly what 1 anticipated. .
" In a case of this kind, my opinion is, that the .Judge must have
some evidence which will nuike it at least probable that the issue
will put .an end to the .action. The plaintiff is not to be harassed at
the instance of the defendant by a series of trials, each trial taking
TRIAL.
397
issue on every link of the plaintiff's case. That is not the meaning K^ig 258.
of the Rule, as I understand it, Imt it may properly be applied in
sucli a case as tliat I have stated, wliere tlie .Indge has Hfrious reasdu
to believe that the trial of the issue Mill put an end to the aetiim.
" I have had a case in which the plaintiff alleged a very long title
to, and claimed an estate. He alleged himself to be the heir-at-law
of a person wiio was entitled to this estate. He wanted a great
(leal of discovery, and the pos8essi(m of a large property. The de-
fuudant said that the plaintiff was a pauper, that it was a mere
experimental action, and that there was not a shadow of ground for
his claim. In that case I felt no hesitation in directing an issno
wliether the man was heir-at-law. It turned out that he was not,
and, I believe, the case was abandoned and was never tried at all.
" There was a third ease I remember before me at Chambers (I
only give these instances as illustrations) in which a man brought
an action on behalf of himself and all other tenants of a manor to
restrain the inclosure of a common. The defendant Staid, ' This will
be a very expensive action to try ; it will involve the customs of the
manor as to rights of common,' and that, as usu.al, they had put up
a man, who although not technically, was really a pauper, to sue on
liuhalf of himself and all others, the only result of which action
could be that the defendants, if successful, would have to pay the
costs out of their own pockets. They alleged and proved 1)y ath-
(lavit that the person who was pl.aintiff, and who said he was
tenant of the manor, was not so, and that his name, or the name of
his ancestors, had never appeared on the court rolls of the manor.
The only answer that I could get from the plaintiff' was, that he
believed he was a tenant, but he could not show how. I thought
before the defendants were put to the enormous expense of a trial
of all the issues, it was right to put the plaintiff to the proof that he
was a tenant at the time when the action was brought. ...
"The defendant has of course a right to shape his own case and
to say to the plaintiff : ' You must prove every part of your case ;
if I can put my finger on one part of your case and shew that there
is no foundation for it whatever, it is quite wrong to subject me to
the whole expense of a protracted investigation, and especially when
you, the plaintiff', cannot pay the costs of it.' "
In the subsequent case of Piercij v. Yonw/, 15 Ch. D. 474, the
learned Judge stated that the Rule was intended to be applied in
exceptional cases only ; that the object of the Judicature Act was
to try all disputes together, and that it was considered a beneficial
object. " Separate trials of separate issues are nearly as expensive
as separate actions, and ought certainly not to be encouraged, and
they should only be granted on special grounds." It was there held
that a defendant in a partnership who had set up by counter-claim,
an agreement by the plaintiff for sale of his interest in the partner-
ship to the defendant at a stated price, was not entitled to have this
issue tried before the plaintiff's issues in the action.
In the Tasmanian Railway Company v. Clark, W. N. 1879, 106 ;
27 W. R. 077, the Court of Common Pleas refused leave to try the
Hability of a surety, before that of the principal ; and the Court of
Appeal declined to interfere with their discretion.
Where a reference would be ordered by the Judge as to a question
of account, it is proper that the question of liability should be tried
separately from the question to be so referred (Liverpool, Brazil. trial.
In Miliitiich V. Lloyils, W. N., 1875, 200, an action for li})el, an
application hy the defentlaut to have the question of libel tried hefore
the question of damages w.s refused by Lush, .!., who said : " 1 do
«lo not think that 1 could in this case separate the (lucation of dam-
ages from the (juestion of fact without injury to the plaintiff." In
Dent V. Soirreiijn Liff Anaurance Vuinpanii, \V. N., 187$), 33, the
validity of a life policy being the matter in dispute, an application
by the idaintitf that the issue, whether the deceased was a nmu of
temperate or intemperate habits should be tried first, was refused by
V. (J. Bacon, who said that "this particular issue could not be so
severed from the rest of the case as to admit of its being heard separ-
ately by a jnry."
The Rule applies not merely to questions of fact, but to mixBd
questions of law and fact (Tasmanian Ry. Co. v. Clark, sup.).
See also Tattersall v. National Steamship Co., in note to Rule 249,
and Pooleif v. Driver, 5 Ch. D. 458.
4. Every trial of any question or issue of fact by a
jury shall be held before a single Judge, unless such
trial be specially ordered to be held before two or
more Judges. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order ^6, R. 7.)
Identical with the English Rule. See sec. 28 of the Act.
As to the cases in which a jury may be had, see notes to 3. 45 of
the Act.
5. Notice of trial shall state whether it is for the
trial of the action or of issues therein, and the place
and day for which it is to be entered for trial. It may
be in the Form No. 27, in Appendix (B) with such
variations as circumstances may require. (Comp. R.
Sup.C, 1875, Order 36, R. 8.)
By the Englisli Rule the notice of trial is to state the place and
day in actions in the Q. B., C. P., and Exch. I), only. The above
Rule, otherwise corresponds with the English Order 30, Rule 8, as
amended by Rule 12 of December 1875. See Redmayne v. Vaiujhan,
24 W. R. 983.
Notice of trial of an action in the Chancery Division for the
Winter Assizes at Hamilton, was held good where no Chancery
Spring Sittings of Hamilton had been tixeJ [Rynial v. McEachern, 3
C. L. T. 106, approved in McLean v. Thompson, 9 Pr. R. 553).
Notice of trial was amended nunc pro tunc where given for trial at
Belleville, naming the day fixed for the Assizes at Picton, the
Belleville Assizes being over and the party served not having Ijeun
misled {Walker v. Terry, 7 Pr. R. 340) so where "September"
was inserted instead of "October," as the mistake could not mislead.
{Bank of Montreal y. Cameron, 7 Pr. R. 188).
Where after notice of trial given by plaintiflF, the defendant
obtained an order postponing the trial on payment of costs Held a
conditional order not staying the plaintiff's proceedings and one
which the defendant was at liberty to abandon without being liable
to pay other than the costs of the application {Allen v. Mathers, 9
Pr. R. 477).
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6. Ten days' notice of trial shall be pfiven, unless Bnlea
the party to whom it is given has consented to take 269-261.
short notice of trial ; and shall be sufficient in all ^^^
cases, unless otherwise ordered by the Court or an.'.ure?^
Judge. Short notice of trial shall be five days' siiort notice
notice. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, R. 9 ; Comp. R.fi^'^^i">''-
S. O., c. 50, s. 244; G. O. Ch., No. 163.)
This Rule is identical witli the English Rule, except that short
notice of trial is there declared to be four days, instead of five.
The ten days are computed in the usual way, exclusively of the
first day and inclusively of the last, under Rule 4r)() ; the words
" not less than ten days " in Rule 'J55 have not the effect of nuaking
the ten days mentioned in this Rule clear days (HarjMr v. Marx,
3 C. L. T. 309).
Where notice of trial is served on the Toronto agent of a solicitor,
he is not entitled to two days' additional time, as formerly under
Kev. Stat. c. 50. s. 58 (Luimden v. Dai s, 1? C. L. J. 363 ; 1 C. L.
T. 615).
Where by arrangement papers were served by mail, notice of trial
posted in time, but received one day short of the ten, was set aside
(McDonongh v. Alison, 9 Pr. R. 4).
On motion to set aside a notice of trial served a few minutes late,
service having been admitted, but immediately afterward repu- •
diated, it was held thot unless service of a good notice was negatived
the service would not be set aside ( Wr'ujht v. Way, 8 Pr. R. 3t28).
This Rule applies in actions of replevin ( Wallace v. Cowan, 9 Pr.
K. 144).
R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, Rule 13, provides, tliat no notice of
trial shall be countermanded except by consent or leave of the Court
or a Judge. This Rule has not been ado))ted in the Ontario
Schedule. By the former Common Law practice countermand was
permitted, but not by the Chancery practice. Since the .Juilicature
Act, notice of trial cannot be countermanded by either party
{Friendly v. Carter, 9 Pr. R. 41).
In the case of a remanet no notice of trial is necessary {Donoran v.
Bonltbee, 19 C. L. J. 352 ; 3 C. L. T. 501). A case postponed by
order at the trial on defendants' application is a remanet (ib.).
260
7. Notice of trial shall be given before entering the x.,titf must
action for trial. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, R. io.)|;'-,«';;,"„t,y
Identical with the English Rule. ol actioh.
261
8. After notice of trial is given either party may Entry for
enter the action for trial. If both parties enter the*""''
action for trial, it shall be tried in the order of the
plaintiff's entry. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, R. 15.)
This Rule corresponds in effect with the English Rule, so far aa
the latter relates to cases which are not to be tried in London or
Middlesex.
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The effect of tliis Rule aiul I'.ule 204 is to nipei'sede the fnniier
Conimnn Law practice, by which the 4. No olficer has now power to issue a rule for cost's,
and the Master in (,'hand)ers has no jurisdiction to entertain an
application for them ('fopkinn v. Smith, \) Vr. \\. 285).
9. On the day before the clay for hokliii<^ the Court
at which the action i.s to be tried, the party entcrini^r
the action for trial shall deliver f.o the i)roper officer
one copy of the whole of the pleadin_<:js in the action.
for the use of the Judj^^e at the trial, such copy \.c lie
certified as a true copy by the officer havinf,^ chari^c of
the i)leadin^s filed. (Comp R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
36, R. 17 ; R. Sup. C, Dec. 1875, R. 14.)
The Knglish ()rivision (15. Sup.
C, JJec. I87(), H. i). In this I*r )vince, all actions triable on circuit
are to be entered with the sanu otlicer, and tried without any dis-
tinction as to the Division.s in w lich the actions are l)roiight, mdiss
provision is made under Hule '- i.S, for the separate trial at any
County town of actions to be tried there from the Chancery Divi-
sion.
See Jii/iiKtl V. McEaclwru, in note to Uuli 258.
11. Actions in all the Divisions shall be entered
not later than the third day ne.xt befo'-e the first day
of the Assizes or sittings ; b :t the Jud^e may permit
any action to be entered after the time above limited,
if upon facts disclosed on affidavit, or on the consent
of both parties he see.s Ht to do so. This Rule shall
be construed to apply to County Courts. (Sec R. S.
O. c. ^o, s. 248).
By the i), L. P. Act, sec. 248, the record of nixi pritm was to be
entered at any time during the live days next before the commiBsiou
TRIAL. 401
(lay ; jukI "» tho said citininission day at any tiiiK- Iti'fmv noon, un- Rnlea
Kss till- ..'udgi; should uii atlidavit juTinit it to hu t'ntiriil al'tii'wards 264-266.
In Cliaiiuury (< >rdi;r !(»;{) c.isfs woru .sut ilkhis V. Siiiitli, \) \'r. W. '-'.S.'), in note to l!ul.' •-•»)!.
The provision tliat the Kidr shall li • eonstiued ;is applying to
I'oiuity ( 'ourts arises from the IJiile of the ( 'omity ('ourts ditl'eriiig
from the former Kule ot the Su|pi'rinr ( 'oiuts in this, that section 'J4S
of the ('. L. I'. .\et provides that tiie iccord of ni.si /trhiM shall he
filtered at any time iluiiuu' the live days next liefore the commission
(lay anil on said (.'ouMiiission day at any time liefore noon ; wiiile in
tlic < 'ounty ( 'oiirts, hy section ■_'•"•(), the provision is that the ]ilain-
till' is to enter the ri'cord on or liefore the lirst day of the sittings of
the Coui't witliout any restiictinn ;is to live di^ys or to the hour of
uiioii ;, and liy the l!Mlth Ituh' it is provuled ordy that the practice
fur file time tteing of the High Court is to apply where the present
jiractice of the County Courts corri^sponds with that ot the Sujierior
Courts.
(J. Where the DenutA- Clerk (;f the Crown aiul..^®^,.,
Deputy K(\L,nstiMr iii any County are not tlie saine^imni
person, all actionsshall be so entered with the Deputy '"'^'"**
Clerk of the Crown, except in cases under Rules lo
and l,^, hut the Deputy Kc.;istiMr shall attend the
tiial of actions brought in the Chancer)' Ui\'isiun, .iiid
sli.dl be entitled to he same fee as if the cause had
had been set down uilh him for he.irin^'.
No correspondinL' i'liiglish iiule. liy s. (i4, suli.-s. 4 of the .\et,
tile oliiees of Deputy Clerk of the Crown and iV-puty Registrar
(ii't Local .Master) are to he eonsolidatcd .is vacancies occur, unless
the Presidents of th( hivisions, or a iuiijorit\ ' them, recommend
(itlierwisc. The I'ct! |i:ivaiile to tiie l)epiiC\ ■ ''erk of the Ci'own is
S;{ (44 V. c !S, s. 1). '
13. In case of provision beini; made for tlie trial at . ^®®
;i separate time and placi: of actions broiiLj^ht in or i" i''"iii:"ie^
assi-ned to the Chancer\- Division, the actions shall n'u' "'**''"
be entered for trial with the Re^^istrar, or Depaty
Re.:;istrar, as tiic case may be, accortlin<.j to the pre-
sent practice of the Court of Chancery.
No eorresponding Knglish Rule. See Kule 'Jli.'l supra.
The former Chancery Practice as to the hMigtIi of notioe of trial is
not introduced by thia Rule, lluie L'j'J icgulatcs the length of
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Rules notice in all the Divisions. The present Rule only designates the
QQ7 oflo officer with whom entry of the f^ase should be made (Barker v. Furze
See Ri/mal v. McEachcrn, in the notes to Rule 258.
Separate H- The party entering an action for trial shall in-
lists of de- dorse on the copy of the pleadinluiiititt'.
15. If, when an action is called on for trial, the
plaintiff appears, and the defendant does not appcc'i,
then the plaintiff may prove his claim, so far as t' .^
burden of proof lies upon him. (R. Sup, C, 1875,
Order 36, R. 18).
Heretofore, in actions of ejectment, if tlie defendant did not a])-
pear at the trial, the plaintitl" was entitled to a verdict without any
proof (11. S. (). c. ")!, s. .S2). Hereafter, ejectment suits will boon
the same footint; in that resi)eet as otlu'r suits. See GulUeb v. Clark,
referred to and discussed in 72 L. T. (Journ.) 398.
In the cases dealt with by this Rule, it docs not appear necessary
that the plaintirt" should prove service of the notice of tv\i\\[Clwrlti'iii
V. Dickie, l.S Ch. I). KiO). This is in accordance with the practice
at Law. There had been a previous decision by Fry, i., the otiier
way (Curks/ioft v. Luii'luii (.'eiirnil C'lih C'<> , 'Jti \V. II. ;il ; \V. \. ls77,
214). See note to ne.xt Rule.
16, If, when an action is called on for trial, the tle-
fendant appears, and the plaintiff does not appear,
the defendant, if he has no counter-claim, shall be en-
titled to judgment dismissing the action, but if he has
a counter-claim he may prove such claim so far as the
burden of the proof lies upon him. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 36, R. 19.)
Same as the English Rule.
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TRIAL.
In such Cease the defendant is entitled to judgment dismissing the
action with costs (Furrell v. Willi', .S(> L. T. 95 and cases infrn. ). The
(Icrendant need not prove service of notice of trial on him (Juini's v.
Cniw, 7 Ch. 1). 410, and lie Palmer, Skipper v. Skipper, '.Vl W. R.,
8.S ; 49 \j. T. r>")3 ; following Ex parte Lou'm, 7 f"h. I). 100 ; not follow-
ing Cockle V. Joiice, 7 < "h. D. ")(). See Chorllon v. Dickie, l;{ Cli. D.
KJO). But where ntitice of trial had been given hy the plaintitl', and
he (iled a lii^uidation petition, umlcr which a trustee had been ap-
pointed, and no one ajipeare*! .at the trial for the j)laintiff or trustee,
])roof of service of notice on the trustee was held to be necessary
(Eldridije V. Jiitrijr.'is, 7 ('h. D. 411).
The practice in P^ngland, where the plaintift' does not ai)pt'ar, is
not to swear the jury, anil any costs whii'li the defendant may incur,
1)V having the jury sworn i)\ such case, the defendant may not be
entitled to get taxed (Lane v. Eve, VV. N. 187(5, 86).
Where a test action came on for trial, the piaintitt' was not pre-
pared to proceeil and applied for a postponement to which under the
circumstances so far as his own interest was concerned he was not
entitled ; lieli/, that the Court could not regard the rights of the
plaintiffs in tin- otiier actions, and must dismiss the action witli (^osts
(Jt'ohinsoii V. (J/iiiilirirk, 7 Ch. \). 878). See note to Kule 170 h.
403
Rules
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ly. Any verdict or judi^mcnt obUiined ^vhcrc one j^,.,(|„^,,j^i,,y
party docs not ajipear at tlic trial may be .set a.side by i'"'^'"""'' ''y
the Court or a Jud-^e upon .such terms as may seem
fit ; such appHcation may be made at the Assizes or,
(i() sittiiiLjs at whicli the trial took place, or in Toronto.
(Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order t,6, R. 20.)
(a ) Instead of what follows, the JMiglish Kule has the words " in
Middlesex." The I'lnglisii Rule also re(|uir.'s the ap|>lication to be
iiKule within six days after the trial.
Wiiere a defendant was iu)t represented at the trial of an action,
because his solicitor was ignorant of tlie fact tiiat the action had
witii others been transferred from one Judge of tlie ( 'iiaru'ery Divi-
sion to anotluT, l'"ry, .1., held that the solicitor had tiiercin l)cen
guilty of gross negligence, and that tlie plainti!!' could not be reliev-
ed. Hut it was held on ai)peai. that tiie judgnu'iit must lie .set
aside, (Ui paynu'Ut of the costs of the day. .lessel, M. I{., ob.-sfrvini' :
" Solicitors cannot any more than othei- men coniluet their i)usiness
without sometinu's making tlips : ai'd where a solicitor watches tlie
li.st, ami happens to miss the case, in constijuence of which it is
taken in his aiisenee, it is in accordance with justice, and witli the
course of practice, to restore the action to the paper on the ti rms of
tlif [larty in default paying the costs of the .lay ; which include all
costs thrown away by reason of the trial becoming abortive'' [.'hir-
ijtiiiir v. 'J'lii/liir, 9 Ch. 1). 4).
W'iiere tiie Court was satistietl tiiat the absence of the (h'fendant
and his counsel, was purely accidental a judgment by ilefaidt was
set aside on jiayment of plaintifl's costs of hearing, including reason-
able disbursements to counsel, and the costs of tin; ai'pli<'ation
( Hi;///;- v. /iuijli'.s, 17 c. L. .1. 4'27K On similar terms ,111 action tlis-
inisetd was restored to the paper where in conseciuence o;" the illness
oi the plaintill s solicitor, tlie necessary ariangemouta wur« iiot
ma.le {Birch v. M'(7/Ju/«^ W. N. 1870, 108).
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Boles
270-272.
271
Kvidi iicc
iiiiiitli'il Ky
iii'ciclclit nl
mi
W'lioic Olio lounsel head J)ueii unavoidaldy detained by u railway
ncricUiit, ami tliu other been i)reveiited by indisposition from eoii-
diicting tbf (.'ase (sue Viicklc v. Join'i, in llnnjo'iw v. T'ti/lar, 'J ( "li.
I), .'{i; auti wliere tlie defendant liad personally been gnilty of no
negligence, though his solicitor had neglected to attend to the
tlefiiiee and the defendant niaile an application within six days of his
liaving heard tliat the trial had taken place, the ( 'ourt granted an
extension of time, to enal>le liim to make api)lieation to set aside tlm
judgment (Mirln 1/ v. Wilson, 2') \V. I{. .'WO). So also where one side
ha.l trusted to a reasfiualile expectation of a settlement of the dispute
( IVrhj/it V. V/i/onl, •-'() W. K. IW.) ; 47 L. .1. Chy. .■.44).
As to delay in a])plying, see Mni/ v. Ilviul, \V. N., 1880, ^(i ;
U'llk'nis V. Iitilf\>ril, .S.") I.. 'V. iVl'l ; Wilistir v. Cmil Coiisitiin-rs Co..
I Charl. ('a. (("'ourt) \'A\ ; Attrow/ v. Chh-ln.-^tir, :-$ g. U. D. "rl'l, ami
notes to IJules 7- and '1\A.
iS. Where, throiit^h accident or mistake or other
)art\' oniit.s or fails to nroxe some fact
can
l)art>'
iutak.', materia! to liis case, the JiKJ^e may proceed with the
'I'ilud!"' trial, subject to such fact bein<; afterwards proved at
such time, and subject to such terms and conditions
as to costs and otiierwise, as the Judi^e shall direct ;
and if the case is bein;4 tried b}- a jur)', the Judi4"e may
direct tiic jury to fmd a \'erdict as if such fact had
been proved, and the verdict shall take effect on such
fact bein^ afterwards proved as directed ; and if not
so proved, judgment is to be eiitereti for the opposite
part)', unless the Court or a Judf^c otherwise directs.
This Rule shall not apply to an action for libel.
2s ew.
The alistaining by a party from jiroof untler an idea tliat his ae
nil I 'inure, \\) C. L. J. .Sol).
tSeo also B'kjuI'i/ v. Dickbinuu, 4 (Jh. I). 24 lu note to Kule 273.
19. Tlie Jud^^e, if he thinks it expedient for the
i^'j^ interest of justice, may postpone or adjourn the trial
for such time, and upon such terms, if any, as he shall
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Adjourn
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think fit. (R. Sup. C. 1S75. Order 36. R. 21, sV, R.
S. O., c. 50. .s. 259.
rileiitical witli the P^nglish IJulo. Whore tlie hoarinir of an action
\v '-i ailjournt'd to allow the plaintifl's to aiM pai'tics, the ])liuntirts
w re orili'i-i'il to pay all tin; i-osts iiictiiTuil hy the at'tion haviii;.' hi-cn
ill tilt! ]i.ip''r for lieariii;,' ; ancl not iiicri'lv a lix<'il sum for custs of
tlioplied to postpone, .see Allin v. Muflii- , i:. ( '. [..
J. 71».
405
Rules
272. 273.
273
20, Upon tlic trial of an ai tion, tlfc JikIl^c may, \ idcnct' in the
cause closes {/'unii'// v. (Iridt W'xtfni I'luhmni Coiii/Kiin/, .'14 L. T.
|--'t) ; si'f I (,>. H. I). ().S()).
In such a case the action heiiiL' for nei.;li<;ence the other tlcfeiid-
aiit called witnesses, the etlect of whosi; cviilfiice was to throw the
hlaine on his co-defendant, and they wtsre eross-cxamiiied l)y his
counsel, a verdict heiiij,' foiiinl against this defendant and in favour
of the other ; it was ludil that these eii'cumstanees did not .ntitle
the uiisuceessful defendant to ohject to the verdict. (//». 1.
Where there arc several distin-.'t issues to he tried, tlie.luilu\ may.
without tin; (•oiisent of the parties, accept the venlict of the jury
ujion those issues on wliicii they agree. ;iiiil disciiart'c tiiem upon the
others, leavim; the parties if they think tit to take ilown the un-
decided issues to a iii'W trial ; ami the Coui't will give judgment on
the ileeitleil issues, and has ptiwer to semi ilowii the umleeided
issues to a new trial ( Marsh v. /Mitat'.s, 45 L. .1., ('. 1'. .')(),")).
Where a party is taken l>y surprise Ity a point inatle against him
at the hearing, the dudge may. if he thinks right, at any stage of
the trial allow him to jirodncc relmtting evidence ; and if -^iicli jicr-
luissioii is refused, the <'ourt of .\()peal will, in a propei ea.~e. permit
til • fresh livideiice to he tak<'!n on the apjieal (/{ii/.iliij v. lUfkiiismi,
4( :. I). 'IW.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
ti
Bale 273. '" ^ ^"'* ^"'* "•" iJij'mction to restrain a nuisance caused hy a
chemical manufacturer, the plaintiff's counsel applied at the close of
his speech for lil)erty to adduce evidence to explain (as the idaintili's
witnesses ha«l hail no opportunity of doing) certain evidence of llic
defendant's witnesses as to various vapours arising from a matei ial
(asphalt) stated to be usetful whether the ptarty is entitled to put in such evidence as of
right(/y«'A/ v. Dai'imn, 29 W. |{. 192).
After a judgment hy consent has been jtasseil ami entered, it
cannot afterwards he varied on the ground of mistake, except for
reasons siitHcient to set aside an agreement (Altitnnii-iiimntl \,
Tiim/hif, 7<'h. I). liHH). As to apjieals in sucli east's, see s. 'A'2,
of the Act and i s.
When the .ludg does not direct judgment to he entered, this
Hule would seem to enable him, as formerly under Uev. Stat. c. oO,
s. 2()2, to indorse on the recortl or eoj)y of ])leiidings his judgment
uj)on which judgment may l)e entercfl as though the indorsement
ha l^). H. 1). 2('>.'i.
It would seem that when the jury dis.igiee .iinl ;ire discharged, a
motion to enter a verdict for defendant may be nuide {Hunk' uf II. A'.
A. V. tjilihi. i'iitterson, •!. .A.. .Nov., ISS.'Ji. In th.it ease tin- action was
upon jironiissory notes : the defence relieil on was the insolvency of
the (lefemlant and his discharge under a tieed <>f compnsition .'ind dis-
charge duly contirnied. In reply tlu' plaintitls attacked the discharge
on tlie grounds nt' tfaud and frauilulent preference. < >bjeetinns were
taken to tin; valiy giving to that (ireditor
a valu.ible sccnnfty. .\t the trial tiie defemlant objectiid that there
was nil evil' nee tu left to tin- jury by the
iTun the undisputed facts. ol»jec-
tions t;i.:al to the discharge were establi.-h.'d: the defemlant contend-
ing th,. tlie disi'harue was good as ■■ig;un>t such ol>jeetions, and tliat
there was no evidence proper to go to tbe jury on the issue of frautl
or frandulenr ])referenee. Moth motion^ were refused, though iippa-
rently lousidei-ed proper in point of form, the .hnlgc being of the
opinion that the issue ;is to the valiility of the discharge could not
jiroperly have !»«;"• withdrawn fp«the
originals at the trial or hearing ; and in cise of reserving judgment
Counsel's briefs were left with him.
2V Where any cause or matter, oranx- question in .„ .^7®
^ •^ . ' ^ I Ti'i.ii before
any cause or matter, is referred to a referee, he ma)-, n luree.
subject to the order of the Ccnirt or a Judge, hold the
trial at, or adjourn it to any place which he may deem
most convenient, and have any inspection or view,
cither by himself or with his assessors if any, which
he ma)' deein expedient for the better disposal of the
controversy)' before him. He shall, unless otherwise
directed by the Court or a Judge, proceed with the
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ONTAKIO .HDICATURK ACT, 1881.
Rules trial df die in diem in a similar manner as in actions
276-279. tried by a jury. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36
R. .30.)
Identical witli the English Rule.
It has been iield that an ai)[>lieation to review the finding of a iv-
foree under tlus .ludieature Act must he supported by evidence, du
atHdavit or otiier\vi:H', of the proceedings before him. (Jounael wlio
appeare4).
The provision as to a referee sitting dr die hi dii'in is directory only ;
and non-compliance with it is not a ground for setting aside his
tin.ling (/M'hisoi, v. /,',>/>! n-suii, 'A') L. T. .S;i7 ; '-'4 W. K. G7').)
277
Prori'cdiiij
at trial l..-
fore rcl'i re
24. Subject to any order to be made by the Court
or Jud^e orderini;- the same, evidence shall be taken
' at an)- trial before a referee, and the attendance of
witnesses may be enforced by subjxena, and every
such trial shall be conducted in the same manner, ;is
nearly as circumstances will admit, as trials before a
Judi^e of the Ili^h Court, but not so as to make the
tribunal of the referee a public court of justice. (R.
Sup C.. 1875, Order 36, R. 31.)
Identical witli the Knglish IJule. 'This Rule a])plies only whore
tlu' reference is to an ollicial or s])ccial Referee under this Act,
(I'liiimi/ V. Wh'iti'liii. \V. N., I88.S, 'J'Jol. For the practice on arlii-
trations umler the ( '. L, P. Act, R. M. ()., c. 50, see sec. 'I'l'l, ct si'n.
278
Rcforee li;i
autliority
Jiiilgi'.
2>
279
But tiot ti)
commit to
Iirisoii.
Subject to any sucli order as last aforesaid, the
' referee to commit any person to prison or to en-
force an>- ortler by attachment or otherwise. (R. Sup
C, 1875, Order 36, R. 33.)
Identical with the English Rule.
,L,
KVIDKNCK,
409
Kalea
280-282.
280
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siiUiiiit
27. The referee may, before the conclusion of any
trial before him, or by his report under the reference
made to him, submit any question arising therein for
the decision of the Court, or state any facts si)ecially '|;/,','''it'' "'*^
with power to the Cour? to draw inferences therefrom, 'i;"^tionH to
and in any such case the order to be made on such sub-
mission or statement shall be entered as the Court
may direct. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, R. 34 as
amended by R. Sup. C, March, 1H79, R. 5 ; R, S. O.,
c. 50, s. 211.)
Iileuticiil with the first part of Knglisli Uule .'U reft-rreil to.
28. The Court shall have power to require any ex- (.,,„j,^„„y
planations or reasons from the referee, and to remit '.init ciisf
the cause or matter, or any part thereof, for re-trial or"\iii",'iicu
further consideration, to the same or any other referee ; '"'*'■"■
or the Court may decide the questif»n referred to an)'
referee on the evidence taken before him, either with
or without additional evidence, as the Court may
direct. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 36, R. 34.)
Corresponds witli tlio ett'ect of the Kiii;lisli lt\iie referred to. The
powers given l)y these Kides are more extensive than those (•onferrelanations or reasons, or send the mattei' liaek for
re-trial or reeonsideration, and to anothei- referee if it tliiiik.^ lit : or
may itself deeide the (juestion on the same evidenee. or witli addi-
tional evidence.
See notes to sees. 47 and 48 of the Act. pp. ()4-ti!>.
O R D K R XXXII.
KN'IDHN'CK CKXKHALLY.
I. In the absence of an\' ai^reement between the
282
parties, and subject to these Rules, the witnesses at trial of
the trial of any action or at any assessment of dam-" ^"'""
a^es, shall be examined viva voce and in open Court,
but the Court or a Judge may at any time for suffi-
cient reason order that any particular fact or facts
may be proved by affidavit, or that the affidavit of any
witness may be read at the hearing or trial, on such
conditions as the Court or Judge may think reason-
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Bolo 282. able, or that any witness whose attendance in Court
ou^^ht for some sufficient cause to be dispensed with,
be examined before an examiner ; provided that
where it appears to the Court or Judi^e that the other
party hnna fuh desires the pro«luction of a witness for
cross-examination, and tliat such witness can be pro-
duced, an oriler shall not be made authori/.injr the
evidence of such witness to be j^jiven by affidavit.
rComp. R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 37, R. 1 ; G. O. Chy.,
No. 176),
The Knglish l!ulo provides for the uxainiiiing by interrogatories,
or otherwise, of a, witnes.s whose attendance ia dispenaed with. The
Hnles are otherwise tlie same. The autliority to permit the use of
a(h(hivits at a trial is new. so far as rehites to ( Common Law (^mrts.
Ill ('lianoerv. exhil>its miglifc formi'riy l>e proved at the liearing in
that way. S;'e also Chy. (!. O. ITti.
For the j)rocedure wliere evidence is to he hy affidavit aee Kule
.SOI. The Court has only power to order the evidence for the trial
of the action to he taken l>y athdavit. It has no |)ower on a motion
for judgment l»y default of pleading to receivt; evidence hy atlid.ivit
to prove till' allegations of the statement of claim against iufant.s or
ikhi roiii/xilis iiunlis, except where Itule.'Vi'i is applical)le. ^See Ellis
V. Jlal.hhi.s -}{) L. .J. .->!•_»; 17 />/i ))rove
a will in solemn fi>rm, Ilannen, P. refused to allow the execution
and attestation of the will to l»e proved bv athdavit (Cook v. Tom-
lin.-iill v.
Fowh-, 1 Ch. J). 004). The Court has no power to order the whole evi-
dence to be so taken without consent (0
order or leave of the Court (Fn/er v. ]Vijii, '24 W. R 3!)0, it was lield tiie ('.nirt
oiigiit not, under 15 and 10 Vict. c. 80, s. 4'2, or s. ."»7 of tiie .hid.
.\ct (Ont. .^ct, s. 48, p. 07), to make an order itefore trial, appoiiit-
inga scieiitilic person to report on a (juestion of fact.
Tlie .Fudge at any period in a case may allow further evidence to
1)1' called iiy either party for his own satisfaction, tiiougli it be
(louiitful whetiier it would lie ale, on the request of the party
(k'.siring it, as of riglit (limlil v. iJuriwu, '2!' \V. II. I0'2).
Ill Kngland, parties as well as witnesses may be e.vcludtd from
Onirt during the examination of otiier witnesses {Ontiuini v. Ontniin,
\V. .\. IS77, 75), but a witness will not be excluded during tiic read-
ing of atlitlavit evidence (l^miiimaii v. //(//, '24 \V. II. '245). See ahso
W. N. 1870, '207. In Ontario the exclusion of partiis is in the dis-
cretion of tiie .fudge (Sec Kev. .Stat. e. 50, s. '200).
283
2. Upon any motion, petition or.suiniiion.s, cvitlcncc ,.^j,,,,,„.j^,,
may be <.(ivcn by affidavit ; but f'r?^ any person having; i"]'!''."'- "•■
made an affidavit to be u.sed, or wliich shall be used
on any motion, petition or other proceeding before-
the Court, shall be bound to attend for the purpose
of being cross-examined, on being served with a writ
of subpcena (id fv^liftcKndiiin, but the Court, never-
theless, may act on the evidence before it at the time,
and may make such interim order, or otherwise, as
appears necessary to meet the justice of the case.
(Comp. R. Sup. C, icS75, Order 37, R. 2 ; G. O. Chy.,
No. 268.)
(a) Corresponds with the Knglish Rule to this point. Wiiat
follows is taken from ('hy. Order No. 208. The English Kule pro-
vides that the Court or .Jutlge may, on the application of eitiier
party, order tlie attendance for cross-examination of tiie jjcrson
making any such affidavit ; and under that Rule in Slon'i- v. Sli
mom, W. N. 1870, 40, an ap[)lication to cross-examine garnislie :
was refused by Lindley, ,]., he holding tliat the English Rule ajiplii-..
to an ordinary witness, not to a jiarty. Cliy. Ortler 'liSS and tliis
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Rules ''"'® ^VV^y *^ "'"y person who has made an affidavit ; but he can
183-285- ""^y ''^ eross-examineil u2)on it vvlien a motion upon which it may l)e
used is penr()i)er,
more especially as affi")), A defendant might formerly be exainiued
upon his affidavit on ])roduction under Chy. Ord. 268 ( Dolimn v.
Dohson, 7 Pr. 11. '2')6) ; but it has been held that that Order is super-
seded bv this ilule. under which the examination cannot l)e had
(Flrfh v. h'l/aii, 2(» C. L. J. 175).
The cross-examination is of right ; and where the plaintiffs in a
foreclosure suit lived in .lainaica and tiled their affiilavit to ])riivu
the mortgage debt, it was held that there was no discretion to
refuse a commission to .Jamaica to cross-examine the plaintiff on the
affidavit, l)ut leave was given to withdraw the affidavit and jjrove
tlie matter otherwise ( Towni'iid v. Hunter, .S C. L. T. 310). Under
tlie l"]uglish Rule cross-examination is in the discretion of the Court
(see that Rule and Foduii v. Cinnhcr/ci/;/'-, \V. N. 188.S, 116; 48 L.
T. 776, following Raiimoml v. T(t}mm, '-'2 Ch. D. 4.S0). Cross-
examination on affidavits filed on amotion not properly made may
be refused (/irtH^• o/ Cunimt'rv.e w /irkkers, 17 C. J. J. 476).
Parties to Chamber motitms may cross-examine on affidavits,
vithout order, according to tiie former CUiancerv practice f /iiirrom.'!
J"arem, 1 C. L. T. 615).
It has been lield that an afhdavit tiled cannot be withdrawn to
exempt the deponent fnnn cross-examination upon it [Re QikdIz
ffill, <(•'•., Co. <'.rp. YoiUKj. \V. X. 1882, l.S.S). See note to Rule 304.
284
Affidavits 3- Affidavits shall be confined to such facts as the
how fiiiiiieci. ^vitness is able of his own knovvledf^c to prove, except
on interlocutory motions on which statements as to
his belief, with the s^rounds thereof, may be admitted.
The costs of every affidavit which shall unnecessarily
set forth matters of hearsay, or ari^umentative matter,
or copies of or extracts from documents, shall be paid
by the party filing the same. {R. Sup. C, i(S75,
Order -i^j, R. 3 ; G. O. Chy., No. 259.)
Identical with the English Rule.
In proceedings which finally decide the rights of parties, eviilence
on " information and belief" is not admissible, though the form of
the proceedings be interlocutory (GiUx'rt v. Emlcan, i) Ch. D. 259).
Notwithstanding this Rule, the common affidavit l)y a practi-
Uoner verifying a petition is sufficient, though some of the alle-
gations in the affidavits are only as to the belief of the petitioner,
and although there are other affidavits in support of the petition
which shew the sources of the petitioner's belief {Re xVc»" Callao, 47
L. T. 175).
Costs of setting out the contents of written documents were dis-
allowed in Himt v. Procter, VV. N. 1882, 12.
Dep^Ls 4- The Court or a Judge may, in any cause or
matter where it shall appear necessary for the pur-
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413
poses of justice, make any order for thv. examination Rule 285.
upon oath before any officer of the Cour' or any
other person or persons, and at any p: ic, of any
witness or person, and may order any deposition so
taken to be filed in the Court, and may empower any
party to any such cause or matter to i^ive such depo-
sition in evidence therein, on such terms, if any, as
the Court or Judge may direct. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order i"], R. 4 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 266-269.)
Identical with the ilnglish llule.
This Rule has received a very liberal construction, and may be
applied at any stage of a cause, and though no motion is pending
(FUkcn V. Chanihcrlain, 9 l^r. K. -S3), wherever a case of justice is
made out (see Wdrner v. Musses, 16 Ch. D. 100). Under it, exami-
nation has been ordered of a defendant before defence tiled for dis-
covery (Flsken Cliatnln-rlabi, su/mi) ; of a witness on a pending motion
who luvs not made an atKdavit (MoiiatjlKin v. Duhhin, 18 C. L. J.
180 ; '2 C. L. T. 200) ; a witness, when it is desired to obtain inform-
tion, in order to serve a defendant with the writ (Si'dfjrr v. Barber,
-7 Aug., 1881, Mr. Dalton ; see note p. 170). Examinations for
the two last purposes can not now be had under Chy. Gen. Ord.
2G6, but must now be had by order under this Kule, which supersedes
the (t. O. 266 {MoiKUjhau v. Duhhin, aup.)
Tiiis Rule does not, however, authorize the making of an order
for examination before trial of a person not a party, where no
greater necessity exists than the convenience of the applicant in
presenting his case for trial (C'arne;/ie v. Federal Bank; 10 Pr. R. 32).
lu Turner v. Kyle, 18 C. L. J. 402 ; 2 C. L. T. 598, an action for
seduction, the defendant denied all knowledge of the plaintifl's
daughter on any occasion, and the plaintiil' on being examined did
uot know anything about the alleged seduction ; the d fendaut
having exhausted all regular and ordinary means of obtaining dis-
covery with effect, was held entitled to examine the plaintitf's
daughter under this Rule that he might know the case to be met at
the trial.
In Lanih v. Dodds, (Mr. Dalton, 8th May, 1883), the action was
to establish an alleged will, siispecteil by the defendant to have
been a forgery of the plaintiff's husband, who was not a party ;
the plaintiff having been examined had no knowledge of it, but the
circumstances under which it had come into her hands were sus-
picious, and an order was made, under this Rule, on defendant's
application for examination of the plaintiff's husband for discovery.
In applying under this Rule to examine a witness before trial, it is
not sufficient to shew that the examination will materially benefit
the applicant. It must be shewn that he has unsuccessfully used
the regular and ordinary means for discovery, or some other special
reason must be given why the witness should be examined, out of
the regular course, and not at the trial, for the first time (Hendrie
V. Neelon, 19 C. L. J. 18 ; 2 C. L. T. 599).
Under this Rule, also, orders are now made for examination of a ^xaiuinatl-
witness de bene esse, for use at the trial, or on a reference in the °^"j * ^^
Master's office (^e Dunsford, 9 Fr. R. 172). See also Rev. Stat. c.
63, 8. 21.
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Such examination is allowed where there is danger of loainj' tlie
testimony of a witness from death or absence at the time of the
trial. An order will therefore be made where a necessary witness
is 1,'oing abroad, or is from illness, age, or other infirmity, likely to
be unable to attend the trial ( Warner v. Mosses, 16 Ch. D. 100).
If the ground is that the witness is over 70 years, or dangerously
ill, or going immediately abroad, the apijlioation may be made fx
jxirte (Dan. Pr. 817 ; Olioer v. Dickeif, 2 Chy. Ch. 87 ; Grippal y
(fi/ilvi/, lb. ,S04 ; Blddir v. /iridfjes, W. N. 1884, 19 ; ;i2 W. R. 445'
but the Court in its discretion refused to apply this rule to the extra-
ordinary case of thirty witnesses over 70 years in Bidder v. lirldijes
isnp.)
Ande
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Waddf-ll,
In other cases notice should be served (see Anderson v.
1 Chy. Ch. 291 ; Spears v. Waddell, 7 Pr. 11. 260).
If the only ground is tliat the witness is the only witness as to
some fact this should be clearly shewn (Hope v. Hope, 3 Beav.
317 ; Jameson v. Jones, 3 Chy. Ch. 98).
That the witness is going abroad is a sufficient ground,
be going pevmanently or be the onlj' witness (Spears v.
7 Pr. R. 260).
As to what must be shewn at the trial before the depositions
when taken, can be used as evidence, see Dan. Pr. 819 (5th ed).
In consequence of the provision of Rule 289, requiring consent
to enable the evidence under a commission to be taken oiva roce
and of Rule 299 staying the trial until the return of a commission
the examination of witnesses out of the jurisdiction orally, or with-
out a stay, has frequently been ordered under this Rule.
It is not necessary to apply under this Rule for an order to ex-
amine witnesses on a reference after decree ; the former practice of
subjjfenaing without leave is not abolished (Rai/niond v. Tapsun, 22
Ch. D. 430).
Coiuiiiiasious
ou a refer-
ence to a
Slaater.
ORDER XXXIII.
COMMISSIONS TO EXAMINE WITNESSES.
(See Rules of April, 1880, Form H, 30.)
This Order is new. The English form of the order for a com-
mission, as well as the form in use in this Province give in sul)-
stance directions similar to those contained in this Order. Rut this
Order renders the long form unnecessary. The form to be hence-
forward used is given in the Appendix, No. 129.
The power to issue commissions is given by Rev. Stat. Ont. c. 02,
ss. 19-23. Where the person sought to be examined is the opposite
party in the action, the application must be supported by an alh-
davit stating the facts intended to be proved, and the Judge must
be satisfied that the application is made in good faith, and not for the
purposes of delay, (sec. ]9).
Chy. (>. O. 221 is as follows :—
221. Under an order of reference witnesses may be examined
before any Examiner of the Court ; and foreign commissions for the
examination of witnesses without the jurisdiction of the Court, may
on the certificate of the Master, be issued by the Clerk of Records
and Writs upon prcucipe."
COMMISSIONS TO EXAMINE WITNESSES.
415
Under this Gen. Order a Master has power to direct evidence, to be ■^^^[q 288.
used on an inquiry before him, to he taken before any other Master,
though not consented to {Jie Cdsi'ij, 1 C!hy. (Jh. 198 ; and the certi-
ficate will not be given ex parte (McLennan v. Helps, 3 (Jhy. Ch. 193).
A form of pr(P.c.ipe will be found in App. A. No. 90, and form of
commissions No. 103.
A commission may still issue under this Gen. Order ui)on the
certificate of a Master, liules '288 and 291 refer to such certiticate.
The cross-interrogatories should not be Hied in the M. O. but with
tlie Clerk of H. & W. or other proper officer to be forwarded with
the commission, (Dnrl'uujv. Darlimj, 8 Pr. R. 391).
The Court has a discretion as to whether a commission to examine
witnesses abroad shall be ordered [lie Imperial Lund Co. of Mar-
urille.'i, W. N., 1877, 236 ; 37 L. T. 588) ; and an order was refused
where it would cause delay, and the applicant had been dilatory in
trying to obtain it, (Stciiart v. Gladstone, 7 Ch. D. 394.) iSo where
the Court was not satisiied on the materials adduced, that the
evidence was material, (Lamjen v. Tate. 24 Ch. D. 522) ; and where
there was another action pending in the foreign country for the same
cause [Mair v. Ander.wn, 11 U. C. C.>. B. 160).
In Grant v.
p. 226 Brett,
Banqiie Franco- Eg ijpli<'nne, referred to in 27 W. R
J., said: "I apprehend that the granting of a
commission is a matter of discretion, and that the grounds upon
which a commission is granted or refused is always a matter of
comparison, namely whether it is more convenient that the commis-
sion should go, than that witnesses shouhl be examined before the
tribunal here, and the exercise of that discretion depends upon the
circumstances of each particular case."
Terms as to reading the depositions at the trial were imposed
where the plaintiff applied to examine himself bj' commission
(Nadin V. Basm'tt, 25 Ch. D. 21.)
In Re Boj/se, Crofton v. Croflon, 20 Ch. D. 760, it was held that
upon an application for a commission to take evidence abroad, the
('i)urt ought to be satisfied that the application is made ho)ui fide.
Where the Court thoir iit the witness should be sul)jected to a strict
cioss-examination on part of a claim in which he was interested, and
the French practice was to have the examination take place through
tlie Judge only, a commission was refused (see also Berdan v. Green-
u-ood, 46 L. T. 524 ; 20 (.'h. 13. 764 (note), where the case turned on
the fact that the person to be examined was the plaintiff himself, and
tlie Court was not satisiied he could not attend so as to be cross-ex-
aiuiued oira roce but, on the contrary, was keeping out of the way ;
see Lanqen v. Tate, 24 Ch. D. 522, SpiUer v. Parin Skutim/ Bink Co.,
W, N. 1878, 228 ; 27 VV. R., 225 ; Grant v. Banqiie Frdnco-Eijypti-
enue, supi-a).
In the absence of special circumstances making it desirable that
the plaintiff should face the (Jourt or jury in person, there is no
reason why his evidence should not be taken by commission where
he is residing abroad (Armour v. Walker, 32 W. R. 214 ; Banqiie
Franco Eqyptienne v. Lutscher, 28 W. R. 133 ; 41 L. T. 468 ; W. N.
1879, 183 ; see Price v. Bailey, 6 Pr. R. 256).
A commission to examine as a witness a person who has abscond-
ed from the Province will not be refused on the ground that he is
alleged not to be a credible witness, and that his cross-ex9,mination
in open Court is desired (Nordhelmer v. McKillop, 20 C. L. J. 120 :
4 0. L. T. 198).
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Boles
286, 287.
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As to commission to examine de bene esse, aged persons and wit-
ne'4ses about to leave thp Province, see Rev. Stat. c. 62, s. 21, ami
Uule 285.
In The M. Mo.cham, 1 P. D. 115, a commission to take evidence
in Spain as to the law of Spain, was refused, as it was not sliowii
that competent Spanish advocates could not attend the trial with-
out difficulty, and in the opinion of the Judge it would, under the
circumstances, l)e more satisfactory to have the witnesses examined
in Court. See also Jiussell v. G. W. R. Co., 3 U. C. L. J. 116,
and Atf}). Gen. v. Goodcrkam, 20 C L. J. 175, where the object was
merely to obtain scientific or expert testimony.
Where the application is to examine a witness who is travelling,',
it should be shewn that he will remain at the place to which tiie
commission is directed, a sufficient time to allow of its due execu-
tion (SiiKjer V. Williams Manufacturing Co., 8 Pr. R. 483).
A commission issues only jmrsuant to the order. Where there-
fore an order provided for examination of one witness M. rim
voce and others upon interrogatories, it was held that the connnis-
sion could not issue to examine M only, wit'iout amending tliu
order (Smith v. Bahcurk, 9 Pr. R. 175).
An objection to a witness affirming instead of taking an oath, on a
commission, ought to be taken at the time of his appearing before
the commissioner (Jfickards v. Iloutjh, 30 W. R. 676; 51 L. J. Q. 11.
361).
See Darlinii v. Darlimj, 8 Pr. R. 391, for irregularities which
were held not to invali).
It has been held in England that, affidavits in rejdy may bring
forward additional evidence in support of tlie original case, and are
not restricted by this Rule, to tlio points raised by the defendant's
evidence {Pedcuck v. Harper, 7 <'h. D. 048 ; see also Aditlr v. YoutKjy
\V. N. 1879, 8 ; Hoc v. Darh's, 2 I'h. D. 731).
'i
4. Where the evidence is taken by affidavit, any
party desirin^^ to cross-examine a deponent who has
made an affidavit filed on behalf of the opposite party,
may serve upon the party by whom such affidavit has
been filed, a notice in writing, requirin<( the produc-
tion of the deponent for cross-examination before the
Court at the trial, such notice to be served at any
time before the expiration of 14 days next after the
end of the time allowed for filing affidavits in reply,
or within such time as in any case the Court or a
Judge may specially appoint, and unless such depo-
nent is produced accordingly, his affidavit shall not be
used as evidence unless by the special leave of the
Court. The party producing such deponent for cross-
e.xamination shall not be entitled to demand the
expenses thereof in the first instance from the party
requiring such production. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order
38, R. 4-)
Taken from the English Rule.
This Rule applies only to cross-examination of deponents before
the Court at the trial (Re Knlucation,
calling on the opposite party to shew cause at the ex- ''°^^ '"''^'^®-
piration of four days, both days inclusive from the, service
of the order, or so soon after as the case can be heard,
why a new trial should not be directed. (R. Sup. C,
March, 1879. R. 6.)
The English Rule is to the same effect.
This Rule has been amended by Rule 625, so as to read as above.
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424
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Boles I
308, 309.
The motion referred to is not made upon a notice in the cases
dealt with in the present Order, viz. : motions for a new trial afttr
a trial l)y jury ; but the motion is in the first instance ex parte for
an order mai, and when this has been obtained, the motion may
b' placed in the paper for argument on application to the Registrar,
aiter the order and affidavit of service have been filed pursuant to
Rules 529 or 530. (Rules 310 a and 310 h infra.)
A new trial must be moved for by order nisi, in a case in the Chy.
Div. tried by a jury (Hcspeler v. leek, 4 C L. T. 41).
Where a motion is not merely for a new trial, but to enter a differ-
ent judgment (under Rule 510), or in the alternative for a new trial,
a notice of motion would also seem to be necessary, as that is the
mode of procedure under Rule 510 (Rule 316ft infra.) This notice,
however, has not always been given, or insisted on by tne Court,
where an onler nisi has been obtained in proper time.
300 [Rule SOD has been rescinded by Rules o^G & 527, and
the following suhsHtuted.]
300(1
Time to
move.
[3a. In the Queen's Bench and Common Pleas Divi-
sions. All applications under Rules 307 and 308, and
under Rule 510 when made to a i3i visional Court,
shall be made within the first four days of the Sittings
of the Divisional Court for hearing such applications
which may take place after the trial or judgment com-
plained of. (Rule 527 ; Comp. R. Sup. C. Dec. 1876,
R. 6 ; R. Sup. C, March 1879, R. 6 ; R. S. O. c. 50, ss.
284-286).
For Rule 510, see infin Rule 31 60.
fa) In case the decision of a question raised at the
trial, or the judgment, is reserved, and is not given
until the Sittings aforesaid, or in case of a trial during
the Sittings of the Divisional Court, any motion or
application respecting the same shall be made within
six days after the day on which the verdict or judg-
ment is given, if so many days expire in such Sittings,
and if not, then within the first four days of the ensu-
ing Sittings.
(d) In cases tried by a jury judgment shall not be
signed until the time for making such motion or ap-
plication as aforesaid has expired, unless the Judge
shall certify under his hand, that in his opinion execu-
tion ought to issue in such action forthwith, or at some
day to be named in such certificate, and subject or
not to any condition or qualification].
MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIALS.
This Rule is to the same eflFeet as the provisions of the ("ommon
Law Procedure Act, Rev. Stat. o. oO ss. 28.") & 286, except that 10
days was under that Act, allowed instead of (5 for moving where a
decision was reserved and judgment not given until the Sittings.
Probably the Court has jurisdiction to enlarge the time limited by
this Rule (see Rule 4G2, Funifll v. G. W. lf>/. Co. 1 Q. B. D. 636
and Pcchptt v. Short, 32 W. R. 123). As to the jurisdiction formerly
under the Statute, R. S. (►. c. 50, s. 28-4, see Jt'ooiici/ v. liooncij, 4
Ont App. 255.
426
Bnles
309, 311.
[Rnh' 410 has hen rescinded hi/ Rule
lowinr/ Hides 529-531 suhstifuteef.]
iG and the fol-
310
310 a
{^/i. The party who obtains any order nisi, or ^vho^^,^,j,.^, ^^^^j
serves any notice of motion may. on or after the liiinguf
fourth day inclusive after the servin<,r'such order n/.s/ajipucant.
or notice, file the same, toj^ether with an affidavit or
admission of service with the Rei^istrar of the Divi-
sional Court] (Rule 529).
The notice of motion referred to in tliis Rule is the form of pro-
cedure for an application under Rule 510 (IJule 316(( iiif'ra). Where
a new trial only is nioveil for the procedure is by order nisi.. See
note to Rule 308.
310 &
[^.h. The party served with any such order msi or Filing by
notice of motion may (if the same has not been already ',',!i}:ty''®
filed by the party who obtained or served the same), on
or after the fifth day, both days inclusive, after the
granting of the order or service of the notice, file the
same, together with an affidavit of the fact and time of
such service with the said Registrar.] (Rule 530).
See notes to Rules 318«, and 308.
[4('. In case the party to whom such order ni'-'^i i"^ s^Aect o(
crrauted shall neglect or delay to draw up and serve ■'ppiiwiut to
", , ^ . •' .'■,,. , (haw up and
the same, the opposite party may, on or after the third st-ne.
day after granting such order, and upon filing with the
Registrar an affidavit that the order has not been serv-
ed, enter a ne rccipiutitr with such Registrar, after which
the Registrar shall not receive or enter such order ;
and such order shall be deemed to be abandoned, and
the opposite party may proceed as if no such order
had been moved for or granted, unless the Divisional
Court sha'l otherwise direct.] (Rule 531;.
311
5. A new trial shall not be granted on the ground lustrictiom
of misdirection or of the improper admi.ssion or re- t"iau.*
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Eule 311. jection of evidence, unless in the opinion of the Court
to which the application is made some substantial
wrong or miscarriage has been thereby occasioned in
the trial of the action ; and if it appear to such Court
that such wrong or miscarriage affects part only of
the matter in controversy, the Court may give final
judgment as to part thereof, and direct a new trial as
to the other part only. (R. Sup. C, Order 39, R. 3 ;
see R. S. O. c. 50, s. 289).
Identical with the English Uule.
The following are the grounds for granting a new trial ; —
1. Improper admission or rejection of evidence.
2. The improper non-suiting of the plaintiff.
3. Misdirection of ^he jury.
4. Perverse verdict or verdict against the weight of evidence.
5. Verdict for too small or too great damages.
6. Surprise, and discovery of new evidence (see Arch. 13th, cd,
1210).
Formerly a misdirection by the Judge in point of law, or the im-
proper admission or rejection of evidence in any material matter,
.vas, at Law, ground for a new trial as of right. The Common Law
Courts had only the power to grant a new trial of the action gene-
rally (see Faund v. Wallace, 35 L. '1'. 361). This practice was altered
by the Administration of Justice Act (see II. S. O. c. 50, s. 289),
which contained a provision to the same effect as the present Kule.
Quoire whether '* misdirection " in the Rule applies to the case of
the Judge ruling that there is no evidence to go to the jury, and
therefore withdrawing the case from them, and giving judgment for
defendant (See Hall v. Jupe, 43 L. T. 411).
A new trial may now be ordered on a particular question (see also
Rule 312).
As to what amounts to substantial wrong, see Pickup v. Thame-i
Insurance Co., 3 Q. B. D. 594 ; Shapcott v. Chappell, W. N. 1883,
222 ; 53 L. J. Q. B. 77 ; 32 W. R. 183 ; Swift v. Nu7in, W.N. 1878,
217.
Where a new trial is moved for on the ground of misdirection, the
onus of showing that the misdirection did not cause a miscarriage of
justice, lies upon the party showing cause {Anthony v. Halstead, 37
L. T. 433).
It is the practice in England adopting the practice of the former
Court of Queen's Bench not to grant a new trial, on the ground
that the verdict is against the weight of evidence, when the damages
are under £20, except under peculiar circumstances, such as the
trial of a right, or where the personal character of a person may be
injured {Joyce v. Metropolitan Board of Works, 44 L. T. 810 ; 17 0.
L. J. 411 ; Booth v. Briscoe, 2 Q. B. D. 496 ; see also Jenklm v,
Morris, 14 Ch. D. 674.
If the damages found by the jury are so small as to show that
they must have omitted to consider some of the elements of damage,
the Court will grant a new trial {Phillips v. London d; S. W. R')i
Co., 5 Q. B. D. 78 ; 5 C. P. D. 280).
MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIALS. 427
The ordinary reasoning according to which the verdict of a jury Rules
on a question of fact ought not to he disturbed unless the prepon- 311-313.
(lerance of the evidence against the verdict is strong and clear, does
not apply to cases in which the verdict depends upon a question of
science which is not fully solved, but is still within the region of
bona fide controversy. Tlie importance of the verdict to others
besides the parties to the litigation, and the novelty of the question
are elements to be taken into consideration. Where a new trial is
granted on the ground of the unsatisfactory nature of the verdict,
a condition should not be imposed that the party applying for the
new trial should pay the costs of the ])revious trial (Managers of
Mdropolitiin Astjlnm v. Hill, 47 L. T. 2!)).
A new trial should not be granted merely because the Judge who
tried the case, or the Court is dissatisfied with the verdict of the
jury but the questi.iu is whether the verdict was such as reasonable
men ought not to have come to {Solo)aon v. Bitton, 8 Q. B. D. 176 ;
see Jenkins v. Morris, 14 Cli. D. p. 684).
The Court may, in its discretion, refuse a new trial on the con-
sent of the plaintitl' alone to the damages l)eing reduced to such an
amount as the Court may think, if given by the jury would not
have been excessive (Belt v. Lnwes, W. N. 1884, 74).
See Canada Landed Credit Co. v. Thompson, in note to Rule 321,
A new trial will not be granted on the ground of premature admis-
sion of evidence which has afterwards become admissible (Faund v.
Wallace, 35 L. T. 361), nor of the discovery of new evidence, unless
it is nearly or quite conclusive (vlH(/e?vso» v. Titmas, 36 L. T. 711).
The abstaining by a party from proof under an idea that his ad-
versary had no real intention of putting liim to such proof, and Ijeing
thereby taken ])y surprise, is no ground for a new trial (Andrews v.
Stuart, 1 C. L. T. 724). »
Where the reason for the application is surprise, the affidavits
must state the grounds of surprise (Doio v. Dickenson, W. N. 1881,
52).
As to when a new trial or supplemental trial may be had on the
ground of discovery of new evidence, see note to Rule 271.
S12
6. A new trial may be ordered on any question in New trial as
an action, whatever be the grounds for the new trial, ^" p*"^*-
without interfering with the finding or decision upon
any other question. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 39, R.
4 ; see R. S. O. c. 50, s. 289.)
Same as the English Rule.
Qiicere, whether a new trial may not now be ordered as to one
defendant without disturbing the verdict as to another (Piirnell v.
G. W. Raihoay Co., and Harris, 1 Q. B. D. 636).
Where there are distinct issues, the Judge may, under this Rule,
accept the verdict of the jury on those issues on which they agree,
and discharge them as to others, and a new trial may be ordered on
the undecided issues (Marsh v, Isaacs, 45 L. J. C. P. 505).
313
7. An order to shew cause shall be a stay of pro- stay of
ceedings in the action, unless the Court shall order ^'■°'^*®"*^"*'"'"
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428
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rnles that it shall not be so as to the whole or any part of
313-315. the action. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 39, R.S.)
Same as the Engli.sh Rule. The new Knglish Rules of 188.3 pro.
vide otherwise (see Eng. Rule 55.S).
In Ooddard v. ThompHon, 47 L. .J. Q. B. 382, it was held that this
Rule did not apply where a Divisional Court refused a rule imi, but
the Court of Api)eal granted one. It was also said that the Court of
Appeal had no original jurisdiction to stay jjroceedings. Prohably
this will not be so in Ontario.
8. On the argument of an order to shew cause, the
314
Counsel
r^ueatlon ^ounsel of the party supporting the application shall
to begin and begin, and shall state fully the grounds of the appli-
have reply, ^.^^-jq^^ ^ud shall havc the reply.
New. ,
ORDER XXXVI.
MOTION FOR .JUDOMENT.
315
How
judgnient
obtained.
I, Except where by the Act or by these Rules it is
provided that judgment may be obtained in any other
manner, the judgment of the Court shall be obtained
by motion for judgment. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 40,
R. I ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 270-272 ; R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 31, R. 21-23 ; Order 37, R. 4, 5).
Identical with the English Rule.
The motion must be made before a single Judge (see sec. 28 of
the Act, and Dawnport v. Ward, 47 L. T. 348).
Rules 72 (4 tit'i/. provide for the plaintiff's signing final judgment
by default of appearance, and Rules 204 H net}, for like judgment
upon default of pleading without any motion.
Rule 78 provides for a judgment or onler on /inectpe in cases of
foreclosure, sale, redemption, administration of an estate, or par-
tition.
Rules 274 and 275 provide for judgment on a trial, without a
motion for judgment afterwanls.
Rule 328 provides for a like judgment where, under the Act or
these Rules, or otherwise, it is provided that judgment may be
entered or signed upon the tiling of an attidavit or production of a
document.
Motions for judgment may be uecessarj' in other cases to say
what the proper relief is in case of defentlant's default in appearing
or pleailing (see Rule 211) ; or the -Judge at the trial of the action
may not have ordered judgment to be entered (see Rule 273) ; or
different issues or 'ai ty
the Judge has directed that any judgment be entered, '^^''^^'
any party may, without any leave reserved, apply to
set aside such judgment and to enter any other judg-
ment, on the ground that the judgment directed to be
entered is wrong by reason of the Judge having
caused the finding to be wrongly entered with refer-
ence to the finding of the jury upon the question or
questions submitted to them]. (Rule 510, ist. part).
u\i^ All
430
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Bales
316 a. 317 a,
1st.
317 a
Trial before
a Judge.
Identical with the English Rule, Sup. C. Dec. 1870, 11.
part antl with the original Rule 316.
According to the practice of the Common Law Courts, under R,
S. O. c. 50 s. 283, every verdict was considered in all motions re-
specting the same as if leave had been reserved at the trial to move
in any manner respecting the verdict.
The above Rule provides for the High Court a similar prac-
tice in two instances. (1) An issue agreed upon or raised by the
l^leadings may ])e general in its terms ; for example, partnersliip or
no partnersliip at a given time ; when the case is fully gone into it
may be found that the question of fact wliich the jury have really
to determine is some smaller one ; as, for instance, tlie date of
executing a deed ; having taken the opinion of the jury upon this
last question, it may become the duty of the .Judge to construe the
deed, and direct the finding upon the issue to be entered acuonl-
ingly ; and upon this finding the result of the cause may depend.
(2) Again, when all the issues have been found the Judge may
direct judgment to be entered. In either of these cases, if the
Judge is mistaken, his mistake may, under the Jibove llules, be
corrected without leave reserved, and without a new trial.
The present Rule docs not, however, apjdy wliere the objection is
not to the conclusions of the Judge from ihe linding and his conse-
quent entry of judgment upon it, but the objection is to tlio cor-
rectness of the finding itself, for instance Avhere the Judge mis-
directs tlie jury {ITninUton v. Johiwn, 5 Q. B. 1), 20.3, L'tiO), or
non-suits theplaiutiti' [Ettij v. Wihon, 3 Kx. i). 359), or refuses todu
so and a verdict is found for the plaintiff and judgment directeil to
be entei-ed thereon (Dariea v. Felix, 4 Ex. L" 32), or where the
Judge gives judgment for one party on the indings of tliu jury
(lliiniilton V. Julnititun, 5 (I. B. D. 203), or wheie the facts being uu-
disjjuted the Judge directs the jury to fiml for one party, and it is
cfmtended the linding should have been the other way ( Yi-tt{< v.
Foit his finding. * * A great ditfereuce exists between
a Hudiug by the Judge and a finding l)y the jury. Where the jury
liud the facts tlie Court cannot be substituted for them, because the
parties luive agreed that the facts sliall be decided by a jury ; but
where the Judye iiiids the facts, then the (Jourt of Appeal has the
same jurisdiction tliat lie has, and can find the facts wluchever way
they like, i luive no doubt, therefore, that is our jurisdiction, our
power, and our duty."
As to the principles upon which Courts act in reviewing the tind-
inu's of a Court of first instance on the facts, see swpni, pp. 13-14.
As to appt'als from the decision oi a Judge sitting as and for the
Court but not at the trial, see notes to sees. '28, 13 and 37 of the Act.
When there was a conflict of evidence and the Judge who tried
the case attributed greater weight to the evidence of some witnesses
than othei's, but in the opinion of the Court of Appeal took a wrong
view of the law, the Court refused to make a decree ujjou the evi-
dence, and sent the case for a new trial (Canada Landed Credit Co.
V. Thompxon, 3 C. L. T. I08).
Where a Judge has directed judgment to be entered on an inter-
pleader issue, £in appeal lies under this Rule ( Witt v. Parker, 25 W,
R. 518 ; see Wilson v. Kerr, IS U. C. Q. B. 470 ; Dodds v. Shepherd,
1 Ex. D. 75 ; 45 L. J. Ex. 457 ; Withers v. Parker, 28 L. J. Ex.
383).
Where there is a general judgment against several defendants,
the last clause of this Rule does not enable them to sever and appeal
to several Courts ; but they must all appeal to the tribunal to which
the defendant who takes the first step has appealed (per Armour,
J., in Hateleij v. Merchants Despatch, 20 C. L. J. 105).
482
ONTARIO JUDICATUKE ACT, 1881.
Bales
3176, 317 c,
317 6
I
'i
hi:
Where a motion for a new trial was made conditionally upon the
result of a (Rule 510) is limited by Rule 309a (Rule 527).
For the mode of procedure to bring on the motion for argument,
and in case of default, by the party giving the notice, in prosecutincr
the same, see Rule 310a (529) and 310/> (530).
MoUoiI'to [3^'- A^^ appeal:;, proceedings, and matters to be
reversujiuig- brought before the Divisional Court of the Chancery
Chancery Division are to be entered with the Clerk of Records
and Writs, at least seven days before the day fixed for
the Sittings of the Court, and seven days notice
thereof is to be served upon the parties entitled to
notice]. (Rule 522.)
This Rule is in accordance with the former practice on Rehearing
(see Chy. G. O. 418).
The seven days befoi'e which the case is to be entered are clear
days (Ramohr v. Marx, 18 C. L. J. 444 ; 19 C. L. J. 10 ; 3 0. L.
T. 31), and the seven days notice required were, by the former
Chancery practice, under "yj *"**"'
manner [and there is no direction of a Court or Judge
for the entry of judgment], the plaintiff may set
down the action on motion for judgment as soon as
such issues or questions have been determined. If he
does not so set it down, and give notice thereof to
the other parties, when ten days after his right so to
do has arisen, then after the expiration of such ten
days any defendant may set down the action on
motion for judgment, and give notice thereof to the
other parties. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 40,
R. 7-)
The words in brackets are not in the English Rule, which is other-
wise the same. The introduction of these words appear to make no
difference in the construction of the above Rule ; they are implied,
though not expressed in the English Rule.
This Rule has been held to apply where a reference had been %
ordered to the Master to inquire whether a partition alleged in the
pleadings was binding upon the parties thereto. The Master found
in the affirmative. A motion for judgment under this Rule was held
proper, and that the judgment directed to be entered according to the
report (Consolidated Bank v. Wallbridij)', 18 C. L. J. 205).
5. Where issues have been ordered to be tried, or ^fte^ trial
issues or questions of fact to be determined, in any of some
J I r u • \- -V only of the
manner, and some only or such issues or questions of issues of
fact have been tried or determined, any party who^*"*'
considers that the result of such trial or determination
renders the trial or determination of the others of
them unnecessary, or renders it desirable that the
trial or determination thereof should be postponed,
may apply to the Court or a Judge for leave to set
down the action on motion for judgment, without
waiting for such trial or determination. And the
28
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I ' t
Sil, _i
434
Rnles
319-321.
320
No motion
after one
year.
321
PoBtpoue-
ment of
motion by
Court.
ONTARIO JUDICATURK ACT, 1881.
Court or Judge may, if satisfied of the expediency
thereof, give such leave, upon such terms, if any, as
shall appear just, and may give any directions which
may appear desirable, as to postponing the trial of the
other questions of fact. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 40,
R. 8).
Identical with the English Rule
Where an order was taken, by the consent of the parties, to de-
termine certain issues of fact in a manner which the Judge after-
wards held to be beyond the powers of the Court, Jessel, M. R.,
refused to proceed with the trial, on the ground that any decision
founded upon this consent order, would not be l)inding ujjou tlie
parties [Republic of Bolivia v. National Bol. Nav. Co., '24 W. R.
301).
6. No action shall, except by leave of the Court or
a Judge, be set down on motion for judgment after
the expiration of one year from the time when the
party seeking to set down the same first became en-
titled so to do. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 40, R. 9.)
Identical with the English Rule.
7. Upon a motion for judgment, or for a new trial,
the Court may, if satisfied that it has before it all the
materials necessary for finally determining the ques-
tions in dispute, or any of them, or for awarding any
relief sought, give judgment accordingl}'^ ; or may, if
it shall be of opinion that it has not suf^cient materi-
als before it to enable it to give judgment, direct the
motion to stand over for further consideration, and
direct such issues or questions to be tried or deter-
mined, and such accounts and inquiries to be taken
and made as it may think fit. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 40, R. 10).
Itlentical with the English Rule.
The motion for judgment referred to must mean not the ordinary
motion, to the Judge who tried the cause, for judgment after the
findings upon the facts, but such a motion as is contemplated by
Rule 316a, where a judgment has already been directed to be enter-
ed, and a Divisional Court is moved for a new trial or to enter
another judgment.
Where the case is one proper for the decision of a jury the
powers conferred on the Court by this Rule may not aflfect the deci-
sion in Moore v. Connecticvt Mutual, 6 App. Ca. 644, that a Court
has power to enter a verdict in accordance with what they deem to
be the true construction of the findings coupled with other facts,
either admitted, or so clearly proved that there could be no contro-
versy about them, but has no power to enter a verdict in direct
MOTION FOR JUDGMENT.
(iiiposition to the finding of the jury upon a material issue (sec
iKrkiiiM V, DaiKferJidd, VV. N. 187!>, 17- ; Jotwa v. HoikjU, /»
435
Bnles
321, 322.
also
uferjicia, VV. N. 187!), 17"-' ; Jones v. //o/u/A, A Ex.
I). 12'2 ; and MUlissich v. Lloi/
1 1
1 1, ■Hi!
436
ONTAKiO JlimoATlfRE ACT, iMHl.
Bale 322. ti'on or identity without the necessity of any cross-
examination ; or he may so apply where infants
are concerned and evidence is necessary, so far only
as they are concerned, for the purpose of proving
facts which are not disputed.] (<) The fore^^oinj;
Rules of this Order shall not apply to such applica-
tions, and any such application may be made by
motion as soon as the rij^ht of the party applying to
the relief claimed has appeared from the pleadings.
The Court or a Judge may, on any such application,
give such relief, subject to such terms, if any, as such
Court or Judge may think fit. (Comp. R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 40. R. 11; G. O. Chy., No. 270 )
(a) The words here in brackets are not in the Knglisli Rule.
(b) Instead of the words in brackets here, tlie English Order lia.s
the words "without waiting."
(c) Where one defendant does not appear, or does not deliver a
defence, and anotlier delivers a defence on whicli the plaintiti's
right to relief is adnutted, the plaint! t! may proceed against tlie
latter under this Hide, ami against the former by default. ( A'c.
Smith'/i ExttUv, Br'uhon v. Smith, '24 VV. 11. [Y.i'I ; I'^ir^oHnv. Hanis,
6 (Jh. D. G!)4). See also Jenkins v. JJaries, 1 ( !h. 1). 690, where a
statement of defence, purjwrting to be the defence of a husband and
wife, raised no defence as regarded the husband, and the plaintiff
was held entitled under the English rules of pleading (thougli it
would be otherwise here under Rule 148) to judgment against tlie
husband as admitting the plaintiff's claim, without waiting for tlie
determination of the case against the wife.
((/) The words here in J>rackets are not in the Englisli Order, and
are taken from Chy. (i. O. No. 270.
(e) What follows is identical with the latter part of the English
Rule. See the somewhat similar practice, which is virtually super-
seded by this Rule, by which a defendant's plea might be struck
out in Chambers upon his admission that it was untrue, supra j).
216.
The object of this Rule is to ena})le a plaintiff or defendant to get
rid of so much of the action as there is no controversy respecting.
If the whole issue is not in controversy, either party may be entitled
to move on the admissions of the other ( Thorp v. Hvldsworth, 3 Ch.
D. at p. 640).
The Rule is applicable at any stage of the action, and therefore it
was held that the plaintiff was entitled to juigment onan admission
under this Rule, though he had delivered a reply, and the action
was set down for trial (Broion v. Pearmn, "21 Ch. D. 716) ; and the
Rule may be acted on at the trial ( Tildcsley v Harpi'v, 7 Ch. D.
403).
It is in the discretion of the Judge whether to give relief on the
motion ; and the Court of Appeal will not review his discretion
{Mellor V. Sideholtom, 5 Ch. D. 342).
A defendant may move upon an admission entitling him to the
"relief" of having the action dismissed {Pascoe v. Bichards, 50 L.
J. Chy. 337 ; 44 L. T. 87).
4
MOTION FOK .JUDGMENT.
437
u' !
In the exorcine of such tliscretioti, partifH .ire, as a matter of
conveiiionoe, not allowed in Kuj^land to m.ake uudor thin Uule appli-
cations which involve a serious question of law to be arguetl that
might l)ettfr he decided on ileniurrer or at the trial {pfr Melliah,
L. J., in (fithrrfv. Smith, '-J Ch. 1). «)8'.> ; Mdlor v. ShMoHom, 5 Ch.
I), at p. .144).
These cases, however, do not fully apply in Ontario. The pro-
visions of this Hnle wiiioh are not contained in the Kng'Nh Rule,
are taken from and seem to supersede tli" former Chancery practice
regulating hearings mi motion for decree (see (i. (). 27<>), and on
Mil and answer. On a motion for deoree the examination of a
(let'endant might be read with his answer against him ( Prortor v.
Grniit, !MJr. .SI ; MtUlirr-s v . Short, 14 Or. '2."); see also Pmrfll y.
Led, 'M (rr. ()"2I). .\ttidavita proving exhii>its might formerly be
read on motion for decree unilcr O. (>. 270, or on a hearing on bill
and answer. (.See Kil/nl:/ v. (I'nihnin, 2 (ir. '2H1 ; Chalk v. liaine.,
13 .lur. 981)
Both thovj methods of hearing a case were formerly employed in
cases involving the C(tnsideration of important (juestions of law.
Suits for tlie constructimi of wills are familiar examples, (see for
instance Fuller v. MurkU'iii, 2') (Jr. 4n."), /'ohnou v. Arifxi', 2.t Or. 407,
Piitton V. Hh'k.inn. 'In (ir. 102, (Harlcmn v. Scott, 2.') Or. '.MW.) In
such c;ises this Rule is no d\ 1 Ch. D. 643); and an order for a dis.solution
of a partnership ( Thorp v. Holdsworth, 3 Ch. D. 637). (See also
Benwtt V. Moore, 1 Ch. D. 692 ; Martin v. Gale, 4 Ch. 1). 428).
Probably also the common application for i)ayment into Court by
an accounting party of a sum admitted to be in his hands may now,
at any rate before judgment, be made in Chambers under this Rule,
though formerly made in Court (Re Curry, 8 Pr. R. 340.) as to
what is a sufficient admission for this purpose, see Re Curry .'iupra ;
Re Bahcock, 8 Gr. 409 ; Collim v. Orme, 3 Chy. Ch. 70 ; London
Syndicate v. Lo7-d, 8 Ch D. 84; Freeman v. Cox, ih. 148; Sytnonds
r. Jenkins, .34 L. T. 277.
MOTION FOR JUDGMENT.
Where a solicitor put in a fraudulent defence for hia client with-
out the knowledge of the client, making admissions on which judg-
ment was obtained against the client, the judgment was set aside
and the client allowed to withdraw tlie defence and put in a fresh
one ( Williams v. Preston, 20 Ch. D. 672).
It seems that in England as a matter of form further directions
cannot be reserved ; but the same object is accomplished by declaring
that the further consideration of the action is adjourned {Bennett v.
Moore, 1 Ch. I>. 692 ; Gilhert v. Smith, 2 Ch. D. 686 ; Brassington
V. Ciissons, 24 W. R., 881). No difficulty of that kind would seem
to arise here, at any rate where the motion is made in Court.
439
Bales
322-324.
; 1
323
9. Where it is made to appear to the Court or a pt-nding ap-
Judge, on the hearing of any application which may ['/,'^j^,!,'j''|^,,t„
be pending before the Court or Judge, that it will be ii";''"" for
^^ 1 iif 1i?imptil or
conducive to the end.s of justice to permit it, the Court hciring of
or Judge may direct the application to be turned into '"""'*'■
a motion for judgment, or a hearing of the cause or
matter ; and thereupon the (^ourt or Judge may make
such order as to the time and manner of giving the
evidence in the cause or matter, and with respect to
the further prosecution thereof, as the circumstances
of the case may require ; and upon the hearing it
shall b^^ discretionary with the Court or Judge to
either pronounce a judgment or make such order as
the Court or Judge deems expedient. (G. O. Chy.,
No. 614.)
Same in effect as the Chancery Order referred to. There is no
corresponding English Rule.
See this Rule applied in B;;yne v. Box, 2 C. L. T. 47.
324
10. Where at any time after the writ of summons .^(^^^j^^^f^jj.
has been issued it is made to appear to the Court or a .i>'^i«'n«-ntby
Judge on an ex 'trie application that it will be con- service of
ducive to the ends of justice to permit a notice of ^^'"'
motion for a judgment to be forthwith served, the
Court or Judge may order the same accordingly ; and
when such permission is granted, the Court or Judge
is to give directions, as to the service or the notice of
motion and filing of the affidavits, as may be expe-
dient.
G. O. Chy. Xo. 271 is to the same effect. There is no correspond-
ing English Rule.
The Master or a Judge in Chambers may grant leave under this
clause to make the motion, but under the next clause the motion itself
must be made in Court (Morrison v. Taylor, 46 U. C. Q. B. 492).
(The report of Lucas v. Eraser, 9 Pr. R. 319, is erroneous. The
motion was before Osier, J. , in Court. )
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440
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Enle 324. Rule 324- (a) was rescinded, and Rule 544 substituted
therefor, as follows : —
(a) Upon the hearing of such motion the Court
may grant (x) the application [on such terms and
conditions as may be thought proper, or may refuse
the same], or instead of either granting or refusing
the same, may give such directions for the examina-
tion of either parties or witnesses, or for the making
of further inquiries, or with respect to the further
prosecution of the suit, as the circumstances of the
case may require, and upon such terms as to costs as
the Court thinks right. (Rule 544) {Sec G. O. Chy.,
Nos. 271, 272.)
The Chancery Order No. 272 is to the same effect.
At (3;) the original Rule had the words "or refuse;" and the
words in brackets are inserted by Rule 544. The amended Rule is
in otlier respects the same as the original Rule.
Where the plaintiff applied under the original Rule before the
time for appearance, and the defendant had acted fraudulentlj- in
disposing of some property, and in qtherwise embarrassing his
creditors, Hcfd, a proper case as against the defendant for the exercise
of the discretion of the Court. But this Rule cannot be used to give
an undue advantage against other creditors. Therefore, where other
bona fide creditors were suing, but could not in ordinary course get
execution till after tlie plaintiff, though they had commenced before
him, an order was made on terms that the plaintiff should share
pasi passu with other judgmeut creditors who should place executions
in the Sheriff's hands within eighteen days from the service of the
plaintiff's writ, in case of an insufficiency of assets (Kinloch v.
Morton, 9 Pr. R. 38 ; 1 C. L. T. 660).
After tliis decision some of the Judges expressed doubts as to the
power to impose such conditions under the terms of the original
Rule, and accordingly Rule 544 was passed to make the power clear.
In consequence of these doubts, liose, J., in Lyon v. Wilson (un-
reported but decided before the passing of the new Rule), granted
an order without imposing conditions, and announced that the
Judges, or some of them, had agreed thereafter to make orders with-
out such conditions, but would scrutinize very closely the material
furnished upon such motions, and would not grant judgments except
in extreme cases (see 20 C. L. J. 77). Probably since the amended
Rule the former usual conditions will be again imposed.
There is no power to amend an order granted, without conceal-
ment or fraud, and not containing such a condition [Harrison v.
Leach, 20 C. L. J. 124 ; 4 C. L. T. 185).
Special circumstances necessitating a hearing out of the ordinary
course must be shewn (Francis v. Francis, 9 Pr. R. 209). Some-
thing beyond the plaintiff's desire to get a speedy judgment is
necessary (Kinloch v. Morton, 9 Pr. R. 38 ; Lucas v. Fraser, 9 Pr.
R. 319).
Where the affidavits tiled for and against the motion were conflict-
ing, the action was ordered to be entered for trial (Francis v. Francis
9 Pr. R. 209).
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT.
ORDER XXXVII.
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT.
441
Rules
325-328.
325
1. Every judgment shall be entered by the proper judgment^
officer in the book to be kept for the purpose. The^°^^^«"-
forms in Appendix (I) hereto may be used for enter-
ing judgments, with such variations as circumstances
may require. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 41, R.
I ; see R. S. O. c. 50, s. 302).
This Rule is identical with the tirst and third sentences of the
English Rule. The intermediate part of the English Rule provides
for a copy of the pleadings being delivered to the officer by the party
entering the judgment ; the English practice being that pleadings
are not filed in the first instance, but simply delivered between the
parties. The practice in this Province has been to file them ; and
this is still the practice here under the new system (Rule 150).
32G
2. Where any judgment is pronounced by the Court Date of
or a Judge in Court, the entry of the judgment shall ^^^^'^j^lJ^®"
be dated as of the day on which such judgment is pronounced
pronounced and the judgment shall take effect from
that date. (R. Sup. C., 1S75, Order 41, R. 2).
Identical with the English Rule.
See Rule 351, and Winkley v. Winkktj, 44 L. T. 572.
327
3. In all cases not within the last preceding Rule, Date of
the entry of judgment shall be dated as of the day ^'^'*^y '^^^^gg^
on which the requisite documents are left with the
proper officer for the purpose of such entry, and the
judgment shall take effect from that date. (R. Sup.
C, 1875, Order 41, R. 3).
Identical with the English Rule.
Orders in (Jhambers should be dated on the day on which they
are finally made (Aahlcy v. Tai/lor, 27 VV. K. 228).
In Lyoti V. Tweddell, 44 L. T. 785 ; 50 L. J. Chy. 571 ; 17 C. L.
J. 3G7, it was held that where dissolution of a partnership was
asked it should be decreed from the judgment, not from the issue of
the writ.
QOQ
4. Where, under the Act or these Rules, or other- j,,^, ^^
wise, it is provided that any judgment may be entered affidavit, etc
or signed upon the filing of any affidavit or produc-
tion of any document, the officer shall examine the
affidavit or document produced, and if the same be
regular and contain all that is by law required, he
PiH
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■ ■'! ill;
f f
fU iM
442
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Rniea shall enter judgment accordingly. (R. Sup. C, 1875
329-33\ Order 41, R. 4).
Identical with the English Rule.
329
Entry on
order or
•certiflcate.
330
Non-suit.
5. Where by the Act or these Rules, or otherwise,
any judgment may be entered pursuant to any order
or certificate, or return to any writ, the production of
such order or certificate, sealed with the seal of the
Court, or of such return, shall be a sufficient authority
to the officer to enter judgment accordingly. (R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 41, R. 5).
Identical with the English Rule.
6. Any judgment of non-suit, unless the Court or
a Judge otherwise directs, shall nave the same effect
as a judgment upon the merits for the defendant (a),
but in any case of mistake, surprise, accident, (b) [or
otherwise], any judgment of non-suit may be set aside
on such terms, as to payment of costs and and other-
wise, as to the Court or a Judge shall seem just. (R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 41, R. 6; G. O. Chy., No. i84.)
(a) Up to this point the Rule corresponds with the English Rule,
and makes a material change in the previous practice at Law.
Formerly, a judgment of non-suit left a plaintiff at law free to com-
mence another action for the same cause. There was no such
practice in Chancery.
(h) The English Rule has not the words " or otherwise ;" this is
the only difference l)etween the above Rule and the corresponding
part of the English Rules. The effect of this diflference is, perhaps
to give a somewhat greater discretion to the Court here than in
England, as to setting aside a judgment of non-suit.
'I'here can now be no such thing as tlie former " judgment of non-
suit" unless perhaps under Rule 2G8 (Poyser v. Minors, 7 Q. B. D.
329).
As a non-suit is therefore now the same as a judgment on the
merits, it may be pleaded in bar of a fresh action for the same
cause (Bijwuter v. Dunne., 10 L. R. Ir. 380) ; and if the non-suit be
reversed on appeal the defendant is not to have as of right a new
trial for the purpose of adducing evidence on his behalf (i\/atv/o)ia/rf
v, Worthimjton, 7 Out. Ai^p. 531, 563).
This provision is not applicable to Division Courts under sec. 77
of the Jud. Act, or sec. 244 ot the Division Court Act R. 8. C). c. 47
(Buildinij and Loan Ai^s. v. Heimroil, 3 C. L. T. 3G1 ; Ba)ik of
Ottawa v. McLoughlin, 19 C. L. J. 294).
331
•General 7- Where a sale is ordered, the Master may cause
where a sale ^^^ property, or a competent part thereof, to be sold
is ordered, either by public auction, private contract, or tender,
or part by one mode and part by another, as he may
SALES.
ms
think best for the interest of all parties, and he may ^^^ 331.
fix an upset price or reserved bidding, but such price
or bidding must be so fixed at the meeting held by
him for the purpose of settling the advertisement, and
making the other arrangements preparatory to the
sale, and must be notified in the conditions of sale.
The Master is to settle all necessary conveyances for
the purpose of carrying out the sale in case the parties
differ, or in case there shall be any persons under any
disability (other than coverture) interested in such
sale.
There is no corresponding English Rule. The Chancery Orders
bearing on the subject of the present Rule will probably govern the
practice in all the Divisions (see sections 12 and 52 of the Act ;
Ncwh'miiin-hii-thc-Sea Gan Co. v. Arm.-itroni/, 13 Ch. J). 310 ; Le
GraiKje v. Mc Andrew, 4 Q. B. D. 210 ; and' Rule 4).
As to settling of conveyances see also (^hy. G. 0. 226.
The f'hancerj' orders governing the practice in the Master's Office
generally are 211-257 and 584-587. Those more particularly on the
subject of sales (374-397) are here printed. (See below).
"219. To enable the Master to exercise all or any of the powers
conferred upon him by, or lo take the accounts and make the in-
quiries referred to, in the following Orders, it shall not be necessary
that any of the matters therein mentioned, shall have been stated in
the pleadings, or that evidence thereof shall have been given before
the order of reference, or that the order should contain any specific
direction in respect thereof."
"220. ' Under an order of reference, the Master shall have power :
1. To take the accounts with rests or otherwise :
2. To take accounts of rents and profits received, or which, but
for wilful neglect or default, might have been received ;
3. To set occupation rent ;
4. To take into account necessary repairs, and lasting improve-
ments, and costs and other expenses properly incurred
otherwise, or claimed to be so ;
5. To make all just allowances ;
G. To report special circumstances ;
7. And generally, in taking the accounts, to impiire, adjudge
and report as to all matters relating thereto, as fully as if
the same had been specially referred."
Where a judgment has been obtained on a mortgage by which a
reference to the Master to take the mortgage account is ordered, the
Master has no jurisdiction to question the validity of the mortgage
or the judgment founded thereon (McDongallv. Lindsay Paper Mill
Co., 20 C. L.J. 133 ; Wiley v. Ledyard, ih. 142) ; nor can any defence
be raised which if allowed might result in determining that the
Court had made a nugatory order of reference ( Wiley v. Ledyard,
Hup. ) . Subsequent incumbrancers who do not wish to be bound by
1
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1 ?luin-
tiffin
redemption
suit is
fdrtiriosed.
335
Procedure
where order
is for re-
demption,
&c.
336
Assignment
of iiroperty
and delivery
of docu-
ments.
337
Application
ot Rules
7-12.
tiff, or to an order dismissing the bill with ccsts to be
paid, by the plaintiff to the defendant, forthwith after
taxation thereof.
There is no corresponding Englisli Rule.
10. In a redemption suit where the plaintiff is de-
clared foreclosed, directions may be given, either by
the final order foreclosing the plaintiff, or by subse-
quent orders, that all necessary inquiries be made,
accounts taken, and proceedings had for redemption or
foreclosure, or redemption or sale, as against any sub-
sequent incumbrancers, or for the adjustment of the
relative rights and liabilities of the original defend-
ants as among themselves, and such order shall have
the same force and effect as a judgment obtained at
the suit of the original defendant.
There is no corresponding English Rule. See Chy. G. 0. 4(j0.
11. Where the order is for redemption or fore-
closure, or redemption o'; sale, such proceedings are in
such case to be thereupon had, and with the same
effect as in a suit of foreclosure or sale, and in such
case the last incumbrancer is to be treated as the
owner of the equity of redemption.
There is no corresponding English Rule.
12. In a suit for foreclosure or sale upon payment
by the defendant, or in a suit for redemption upon
payment by the plaintiff, or payment of the amount
found due, the plaintiff or defendant shall, unless the
decree otherwise directs, assign and convey the mort-
gaged premises in question to thedcfendant,(orplaintiff,
as the case may be) making the payment, or to whom
he may appoint, free and clear of all incumbrances
done by him, and deliver up all deeds and writings in
his custody or power relating thereto, upon oath, and
in case of a corporation the affidavit shall be made
by the officer thereof having the custody of such
deeds and writings.
There is no corresponding English Rule.
13. The foregoing Rules, 7-12, are to apply to all
cases of reference to the Master in suits for foreclosure,
sale or redemption. (See G. 0. Chy. No. 397.)
There is no corresponding English Rule.
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MISTAKES IS JUDGMENTS.
44*J
14. Clerical mistakes in judj^ments or orders, or RuJe 338.
errors arising therein from any accidental slip or 888
omission, may at any time be corrected by the Court J^f'[,",;,',|;^"g
or a Judge on motion without an appeal. (R. Sup. '" l'"'-'- ,
C., Dec., 1879, R. 5.) orders.
Identical with tho English Rule, and suliatantially the aame aa
English Chy. Order 23, llulc 21, aa to which sec Morgan (Jhy. Acts
and Orders, 4th ed., 49.3. Seton, ]r)47-8.
This llule is based upon and supersedes the last part, at any rate,
of Chy. (xen. Order 3M5, whicii is as follows :
" .S35. An application to ameml an order which has not been
drawn up in conformity with the judgment pronounced f o as to
make the same conformable thereto ; and an application to correct
any other clerical mistake in an order, or an error arising from an
accidental slip or omi.ssion, may be made iji ( !hambers on petition,
and tlie (Jourt may grant the same if under all the circumstances the
Court sees tit."
I'nder that Order a direction necessarily consequent upon the
judgment, but omitted from the decree drawn u]niiighL be supplied,
such as a direction (now unnecessary, see I'ule 331), to settle a
conveyance (Moffatl v. lli/de, (5 U. C. L. J. 94; Trcvelyan v.
Chdrfer, 9 Beav. 140) ; or a reference as tf) title in a decree for
specific performance ( flinjhfft v. Joni'M, 2(5 Heav. 24), or other
mistake or slip (TuDwr v. IIoibjHon, 9 Heav. 2().'> ; Ai^ketu v. Pctldle,
14 Sim. .301 ; and see Eddie v. McEwen, 14 (ir. 404 ; see also ex jmrte
Struv/ht, 10 W. 11. G«5I ; Andrewn v. livhannoiu W. N. 1869, 80 ;
Jiferij.'i V. Sinllh, 11 \V. II. 479 ; lie G/aunile'fi Trudn, W. N. 1S78,
'21); but not any term which could only have been introduced by
express direction of the Court, which was not given (Bird v. Heath,
G Ha. 230 ; Whitehead v. North, Cr. & Fh. 78).
The application must, as a general rule, be on notice (liadenhxirst
V. Re;inobU, 11 (ir. 521).
A motion to amend a decree in which the pleadings and evidence,
or anything lieyond thn judgment pronounced, and tlie decree, i.s re-
quired to be looked at, must be made in CVmrt ( Lapp v. Lap]), 3
\ Chy. f'h. 234 ; 4 Chy. Ch. 3). As to how far the judgment maybe
varied, see Hendrie v. Beattie, 2 C. L. T. 102.
In Liriiii/stoiie v. Wood, 29 Cr. 157, a decree directing an account
was amended by striking out a declaration that the plaintiff was
entitled to certain credits which had not formed a substantive part
of the jiidgment, so as to make the decree conform to the actual
judgment, and enable the credits to be further investigated in the
Master's office,
A consent, judgment or order may be amended by striking out
terms not consented to (Merchant's Bank v. Grant, 3 Chy. Ch. 64).
Where an order had been made on the petition of several persons,
two of whom had not authorized it, the Court, under this Rule,
amended the order by striking out the names of these two as peti-
tioners and treating them as not having been served with the petition
(/iV Sarar/e, 15 Ch. D. 557). The costs of a motion for an interim
injunction having been adjourned to the trial of the action, tho
plaintifl:'s counsel omitted to ask for them at the trial, and they
were not provided for : — Held that the omission might be supplied
uudur this Rule (Fritz v. Hub-ion, 14 Ch. D. 542).
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338, 339.
ONTARIO JUDICATUKE ACT, 1881.
On motion under the corrosponding Fhiglish lUilo, an order niiulu
under the Settled Kstates' Aet wiia varied soaa to dispense witli cdn.
sents of tenants for life to leasing powers granted (He liiky's TrusU
30 W. R. 78).
In Ldii'f'if V. /,efs, 7 App. Ca., at p. .'14, Fiord Penzanuo said : " J
cannot doubt that under tlie orii,'inal powers of the (^)urt, (|uitt'
independent of any order tliat is made under the Judieature Act,
every (Jourt has the power to vary its own orders wliieli are drawn
up niechanieally in the registry, or i'l the ofBco of tlie Court, to
vary them in such a way as to carry out its own meaning, and wliere
language has been used wliich is doubtful to make it plain. "
Lil)erty to apply is implied, without being expressly reserved {Fritz
V. Hnhxon, 14 (Jh. 1>. 'A'l, 5(51), but oidy in orders not tiual (Pcnrici'
V. WUfiiinifi, 2S Ch. 1). 3");^). It is not implied in favor of a defendant
against whom the action has been dismissed, except for the purpose
of enforcing the order {Hunttcy v. LinL; '26 Sol. Journ. 51)).
After a judgment by consent has been passed and entered, it can-
not be afterwards amended, except for reasons suHicient to set aside
tin agreement on the ground of mistake (Atti/.-Ofn. v, Tumline, 7
Ch. 1). 388).
An interlocutory order consented to by mistake maybe ilischargud,
though the mistake was on one side only (MidliiLH v. Howell, 11 Cli,
D. 703).
Where an order has been made by consent, the consent given
without mistake is biiuling, and can not be withdrawn (Ilanni v.
Croi/don, W. N. 1884, 41 ; 3--' \V. 11. 389 ; overruling S. C. W! N.
1883, '2'22 ; Hull v. Jriisfl, 3 Ch. D. 177, and Jiot/ers v. Horn, 20 W.
R. 232, in which, as reported, it was held that the consent might be
withdrawn before the order was passed and entered (see WUliaiiii
V. MeahhiH, Crump & 10 vans Chy. Pr, 502).
A Judge can always reconsider his decision until the judgment
or order is drawn up (lie St. Nazairt Co., 12 Ch. D. p. 91 ; Milkr'i
case, .S Ch. D. 061 ; Attij.-Geu., v. Tumline, supra.)
339
Enforcing
judginciit
for re'ovi
of money.
ORDER XXXVIII.
EXECUTION.
I. A judgment for the recovery by or payment to
any person of money may be enforced by any of the
"^^ modes by which a judgment or decree, for the pay-
ment of money, l>( auy [of the Superior Courts,] might
have been enfc»cea at the time of the passing of the
said Act. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 42, R. i.)
Instead of the words in brackets, the English Rule has the words,
** Court whose jurisdiction has been transferred by the same Act."
The lUiles are otherwise the same.
The efifect of this Rule is to perserve the right to issue any pro-
cess of execution which might formerly be adopted to enforce
HjL
RXKrUTION.
461
payment of money innler a jud^nient or decree and to niivko the jnig 339,
saint: available in all Divisions of the High Court (see Loiiilon itc.,
V. .\[i'rrill, -Al ( ;. P. .'WO).
The principal of these were :
1. Writs of Jieri fiirinH and (in aid thereof) I'fiitlUioni crpuHan {m
to which see also llules 'MV2 ami 3().S), and ilistriuiidn.
'2. Writs of seijuestration (in (!haneery).
In aid of exooution proeoiluro was also available by,
{) Kquitable exeeuti'in.
Writs uf fieri J'acian.
It. S. (). c. 66, a. 7-, provides the mode of enforcing a decree,
mil', or ortler for the payment of money, as follows :
"7-. Kor the purpose of enforcing payment of any money or of Riv. Htut. c
any costs, charges or expenses payable by any decree or ordor of the "J''- >*■ "2.
Ccinrt of (Jhancery, or any rule (»r order of the (Courts of (Queen's
Bi'Mo'. or CJommon I'lcas, ov any rule or order of a County Court,
tlu' person to receive payment sliall be entitled to writs of /?»'/•( /'"'i"" Writs of fi.
and ivwHtioni rr/yotKLt respectively, against the property of the per-/"- Miiiven.
Sdu to pay, and shall also l>e entitled to attach and enforce payment '■'^*
ot tlic del)ts of or accruing to the perscni to pay, in the same man-
uer respectively, and sul)ject to the same rules as nearly as may be,
as in the case of a judgment at law in a civil action.
"(•J) Such writs shall have the like effect as nearly as may be,
and the (Courts and Judges shall have the same powers and duties
in respect to the same and in respect to the proceedings under the
same, and the parties ami Sheriff respectively shall have the same
rigiits and remedies in respect thereof, ami the writs shall be ex-
ecuted in the same manner and subject to the same conditions, as
nearly as may be, as in the case of like writs in other cases ; but
suhjcct to such (Jcneral Rules and Orders varying or otiierwiae
affecting the practice in regard to the saiil matters, as the Courts
respectively may from time to time make under their authority in
that behalf.
" (3) In ease a decree or order in Chancery directs the payment
of money into Court, or to the credit of any cause, or otherwise
tlian to any person, the persou having the carriage of the decree or
order, so far as relates to such payment, shall be deemed the person
to receive payment within the meaning of the two preceding sub-
sections."
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Writs of Se-
questration.
Sequestration to enforce payment of mnneij,
R. S. 0., c. 66, s. 73, makes the following provftion as to writs of
sequestration :
" 73. The Court of Chancery may also issue writs of sei^uestra- R«v. Siui, c.
tiou as hitlierto, or in such cases as by Oeneral or other Orders the ''^' ''• ''^*
Court may think expedient ; and nothing in this Act or in The Act
re^pi'Ctin (J Arrest and finprisonnient for Debt, shall be construed to
take away the jurisdiction of the Court, under or by means of such
writs."
The following are the Chancery Orders on same subject :
"291. If a party who is ordered to pay money, neglects to obey Ch. Onl. 291.
the order according to the exigency thereof, the party prosecuting
the order, may, at the expiration of the time limited for the per-
ill
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
.Scciucstr.i
tioii.
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Rule 33J formance thereof, apply in Chambers for a writ of sequestration
against the defaulting party, and upon proof of due service of a
notice of the motion, unless the Court thinks proper to dispense
with such service, and upon proof by afhdavit of such other matters,
if any, as tlie Court requires, the Court may order a writ of se«£Ues-
tration to issue."
By R. Sup. C. 1875, Order 47, (not adopted here), the writ in Eng-
land may issue without order, on pnecijje. (See Sprunt v. Puyli, J
Ch. D. 567). This was not the rule under our Chy. practice (see
Fid-en v. Wridc, 2 Chy. Ch. 212 and Loiiy v. Loyhj, 6 Pr. R. l:J7.
Under certain circum.stances Chy. C. O. 289 authorized the issue of a
writ on priticlpe to compel obedience to any order other than for pay-
ment of money. See note to Rule 360.
Ch Ord 29-2 " '*^^-' t'ommissions of sequestration are to be directed to the
"Sheriff, unless otherwise ordered." (The English practice is other-
wise).
This writ is in the nature of process of contempt in I'em to
compel obedience to a positive order of C/Ourt, and is therefore only
availal/le to enforce payment of money where there is a positive
order directing a party to pay a specific sum, and can not issue
under the present Rule on an ordinarj' judgment for a sum of money
in tlie former Common I^aw foini (London and Canadian Loan (nid
Agi-nn/ Co. v. Merritt, 82 C. 1'. 375. See also ex jnirte kelson, Be
Boart', 14 Ch. D. 41).
The writ of setpiestriition has been shf)rn of much of its original
efficacj' by the enlarged o])eratiou given here to the Ji fa. goods. It
is now only to be emi)loyed as a last resource. The Ji fa. goods and
proceedings for attaching debts are first to be used, and if by these
the (lebtoi'p pro])erty cannot be reached, a, writ of sequestration may
be issued on application in Chaml)er.«i, upon notice as a general rule,
but it will in general only be granted when the debtor's lands are iu-
suHicient to satisfy thf debt, and it tlierefure becomes of importance
to tMii/ti .'lion the land and I'oalize theprolits tlioreof during the year
which must elapse before they cru be sold undev a ji. fa., lands or
when tlu! interest of the debtor is such that it cannot be taken
under aji. fa. (iVV/.sti?i v. JS^elson, 6 Pr. Xl. 194). The Court has how-
ever power to oi'der a sequestration instead of a^'. fa. if occasion
should require (//>.).
It is not necessary here to serve the judgment or order for
payment, or a demand thereunder, as a condition precer leave
ment, or by committal. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order"" "'^^"
42, R. 5).
Identical with the English Rule.
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
Enles Formerly where a writ of attachment on a ca. ,m. was ohtainerl, a
343-345. •^* ■^'^' ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^6 *l^f* issued, whereas proceedings for committal
for disobedience of an order were no bar to proceeding also against
the property of the contemnor (Smith, Chy. Pr. 7th ed. p. 185).
As to mode of obtaining a writ of attachment see note to Rules
304 and 363.
On a notice of motion to commit the defendant, Mallins, V. C,
ordered a writ of attachment to issue against hnn {Piper v. Pijjcr,
W. N. 1876, 202), but after o])taining an order for an attachment
a party cannot move ex parte for an order for committal instead,
(Buist V. Bridge, 43 L. T. 432 ; 29 W. 11., 117).
The Court will not encourage motions where the object is not
really to attach but only for an apology and costs, and tlierefore in
Plating Co. v. Farquha7\ton, 17 Ch. D. 50, no costs were given.
As to obtaining a writ of sequestration where an attachment is
ineffectual, see notes to Rule 360. Also in the case of a corpora-
tion, Cookv. Credit Valley Ry. Co., 8 Pr. R. 167.
S44
Meaning o
" Writ of
execution,'
anil " issu-
ing of ex-
ecution."
345
Judgment
for con-
ditional
relief
6. In these Rules the term " writ of execution "
shall include writs of fieri facias, capias [a] sequestra-
tion, and attachment, and all subsequent writs that
may issue for giving effect thereto. And the expres-
sion " issuing execution against any party " shall mean
the issuing of any such process against his person or
property as under the preceding Rules of this Order
shall be applicable to the case. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 42, R. 6.)
(a) The English Rule has here the additional word "elegit." The
Rules otherwise correspimd.
Chy. Gen. O. 297 provides further as follows :
"297. Every person, not being a party in a cause, who has ob-
tained an order or in whose favor an order has been made, shall be
entitled to enforce obedience to such order by the same process as
if he were a party to the cause ; and every person not a party in a
cause, against whom obedience to an order of the Court may be
enforced, shall be liable to the same process for enforcing obedience
to the order, as if he was a party to the cause."
7. Where a judgment is to the effect that any party
is entitled to any relief subject to or upon the fulfil-
ment of any condition or contingency, the party so
entitled may, upon the fulfilment of the condition or
contingency, and demand made upon the party
against whom he is entitled to relief, apply to the
Court or a Judge for leave to issue execution against
such party. And the Court or Judge may, if satisfied
that the right to relief has arisen according to the
terms of the judgment, order that execution issue
accordingly, or may direct that any issue or question
EXECUTION,
457
necessary for the determination of the rights of the Eules
parties be tried in any of the ways in which questions 3*5, 346.
arising in an action may be tried. (R. Sup. C, 1875,
Order 42, R. 7.)
Identical with the English Paile.
346
8. Where a judgment is against partners in the jiHi^.,„,.iit
name of the firm, execution may issue in manner fol- p^^r|"|rs.
lowing :
(a) Against any property of the partners as such ;
(h) Against any person who has admitted on the
pleadings that he is, or has been adjudged to
be a partner ;
(c) Against any person who has been served, as a
partner, with the writ of summons, and has
failed to appear.
The service here contemplated would seem to be personal service ;
ml qucere. {see Jackson v. Litchfield, S Q. B. D. 478 ; 46 L. T. 519)
If the party who has obtained judgment claims to
be entitled to issue execution against any other person
as being a member of the firm, he may apply to the
Court or a Judge for leave so to do ; and the Court or
Judge may give such leave if the liability be not dis-
puted, or if such liability be disputed, may order that
the liability of such person be tried and determined
in any manner in which any issue or question in an
action may be tried and determined. (R. Sup. C,
1875, Order 42, R. 8 ; see Rule 57.)
Identical with the Knglish Rule.
This Rule provides the mode of realizing, against a firm or the
individual partners, a judgment obtained against the firm (see Rules
40 and 57).
Where the writ is issued against partners, not individually, but
in the name of the firm, service of the writ on one or more will be
sufficient (Rule 40) ; but the judgment must follow the writ and be
against the firm ( llule 57). Therefore, if no appearance is entered
judgment cannot be entered against any of the individual partners,
even though they may have been served with the writ. Execution
may, however, under this Rule be issued against individual partners
upon the judgment against the firm {Jackson v. Litchfield, 8 Q. B.
D. 474).
This Rule shews that a judgment against a firm is not conclusive
of the liability of a person who has neither admitted on the plead-
ings that he is, nor has been adjudged to be a partner, nor has
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
347
Prucipe f, 3 Ch. D.
276|.
10 Every writ of execution shall be indorsed with
the name and place of abode or office of business of
the solicitor actually suing out the same ; and when
the solicitor actually suing out the writ shall sue out
the same as agent for another solicitor, the name and
place of abode of such other solicitor shall also be
indorsed upon the writ; and in case no solicitor shall
be employed to issue the writ, then it shall be indors-
ed with a memorandum expressing that the same has
been sued out by the plaintiff or defendant in person,
as the case may be, mentioning the city, town, or [(a)
other place], and also the name of the {b) street, and
number of the house of such plaintiff's or defendant's
348
Indorse-
ment of
iiaiiii' aud
acMrtiSs.
EXECUTION.
45&
residence, if any such there be. (Comp. R. Sup. C, Rnles
1875, Order 42, R. 1 1 ; Rej,^ Gen. T. T., 1856, No. 55, 348-350.
Ont.)
(a) FiiKtead of "other place" the English Rule has the word
"jiarish."
(//) The English Rule has here the additional word "hamlet."
The two Rules are otherwise identical.
lil^it
II. F>ery writ of execution .shall bear date of the 3^9
day on which it is issued. The forms in Appendix ''*^*
(J) hereto may be used, with such variations as cir-
cumstances may require. (R. Sup. C, 1H75, Order
42. R. 12.)
Identical with the English Rule.
Where a plaintiff had given notice to the defendant to discon-
tinue the action, and the costs had been taxed, no further order of
the Court was held to l)e necessary to enable the Chief Clerk to
issue a writ to enforce paym jnt, and tliat the writ may be varied to
suit the circumstances of the case (Ballon v. Bolton, 3 Ch. D. 276).
See note to Rules 170 and 172, pp. 203 and 204.
350
llUlllilh'l',.
12. In every case of execution the party entitled
to execution may levy the poundage, fees, and ex-
penses of execution, over and above the sum recover-
ed. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 42, R. 13 ; see R. S. O.,
c. 66, s. 44.)
Identical with the English Rule, and to the same effect as R. S.
0., c. 66, s. 44.
The mere delivery of the writ witliout an actual or virtual seizure Poundage on
does m>t entitled the Sheriff to poundage {N'atih v. IJirkinson, L. R. ,«'• /a. goods.
2 C. P. '252 ; Morrh v. Boulton, 2 C. L. Cham. 60), but the receipt
of money by the Sheriff under a writ is a virtual execution of the
writ though there is no actual seizure or sale {( 'on-iolidatcd Bank v
BH-ford, 7 Pr. R. 172 ; Biiakks v. Bnfh Collifry Co., 2 Ex. D. 459.)
Where there has been a seizure the Sheriff is entitled to poundage,
though there be no sale, if by compulsion of the writ the debt is
recovered directly tlirough the Sheriff (Morthnore v. Crar/i/ 3 C. P.
D. 216, overruling Boi' v. Hammond, 2 (I P. D. 300), or indirectly
by means of some compromise which is the consequence of the
seizure, subject to R. S. U. c. 66, s. 45 {Mortiinore v. Crai/, whioli is fis fdll/nrs •
"41>!). In Rule 3r>'2 aiil)-sei;. (h) the wonl 'periods' is iierchv
subatituted for the word ' period ' in the fourth line of the saill
sub-auction."
By Rule 527, (.S0»*«) it is provided that judgment ahall not l)e
signed in jury cases until the time for moving against the verdict
has e.vpired, unless a Judge eertilies for execution sooner. Thi., is
in effect the same provision as was formerly tlie rule in all eases tried
at the .\ssize3, (see R. S O. c. oi), ss. 'JDS ami •ii>!>). Now, in actions
tried by a .fudge, judgment may l»e entered as soon as given by the
Judge, unless he makes order to the contrary.
The use of the word "immediately, " in this Rule, probably sets
at rest the (juestion rai.sed in CuUcn v. Vit/fi'ii, 2 (,'liy. Ch. !>4, anil
CooHilt/c v. /i., c. 50 (corresponding with Kng. C. L. P. Act, s. I'JS,
ft sf'f/.). Under those provisions the party seeking execution could
apply to the Court or f. Judge for leave to enter a suggestion to the
effect that such party was shown to be entitled to execution, and to
allow execution to issue. And, if the case was made clear, the sug-
gestion anil the consequent execution were allowed. If the case
was not made clear, the suggestion and execution consequent upon
it were disallowed, and the party was left to his writ of revivor.
This was a new action, in which by the ordinary processes dead-
ing the questions in dispute were brought to issue and dt
The above Rule preserves alternative processes, ^cconiui^ ^s the
right to execution is, or is not, sufficiently clear to be enforced sum-
marily ])y a Judge ; but a somewhat simjjler jirocess is provided ; if
the case be clear, the Judge may order execution to issue ; if it be
not, he may direct an issue to try the right.
An application for leave to issue execution, may be made ex jmrte
(Mercer V. Lawrence, 2G W. R.506; LysayJitv. McUruth, 7 L. W.
Ir. 532) ; but the Court or Judge may, if it seems proper, direct
notice to be served.
Where writa had expired, leave was given, on notice to defen-
dant, under this Rule, to issue new writs to include the costs of the
former ones and the costs of the motion (McDougall v. McDoikjuU,
3C. L. T. 42).
357
Execution
on orders
19. Every order of the Court or a Judge, whether
in an action, cause, or matter, may be enforced in the
same manner as a judgment to the same effect. (R.
Sup. C, 1875, Order 42, R. 20; See R. S. O., c. 67, s.
12).
Identical with the English Rule.
EXKCUTION.
The same effect w;ih given liy I!- S. (»., <;. ()(>, h. 7'2, and c (>7, b.
I'j, (see in note to IfnUs .SIV.l, lUili .iniira), an ris|u'i;ta an <>i') which apply to jiidginents may not he
employed to enforce an order ilismissinj,' an action with costH for
want of prosecution {('rnnc/ti v. Crom, 4 (}. 15. I >. 'J'J.'i ; see iiowever
.V(,// v. Siiik/s, \\. S. l.SSH, 74).
As to tho pra<;ticc in this I'rovinee (see notes to Kules 'M>(\ and
•STO).
JO. In cases otlur than tliosc mentioned in Rule
17, any [)er.s(jn, not beiiiL;' a i:)arty in an action, who
obtains any order, or in wliose f.ivour any order is
made, shall he entitled to enforce obedience to such
order by the srune prcjcess as if he were a party to
tlie action ; and an\- persi 1: not being a party in an
action, aj^ainst wlioni (.)bediencc to any judj-^Mnent or
Older ina\' be enforced, shall be hable to the satne
process for enforcint^ obedience to such judL;nient or
order as if he were a party to the action. (R. Sup.
C, 1875, Order 42, R. 2i.j
SauK! as the I'iUglish Rule, and corrosponila with Chancery Order
No. L'i»7.
21. No proceeding by aitdifn (jucnla shall hereafter
be used ; but any party against whom judgment has
been given may apply to the Court or a Judge for a
stay of execution or other relief against such judg-
ment, upon the ground of facts which have arisen too
late to be pleaded ; and the Court or Judge may
give such relief, and upon such terms as may be just.
(R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 42, R. 22.)
This Ivule is identical with the English Rule referred to.
Auditd ijiiercla was a legal jirocess in the nature of an action,
whereby a party against whom judgment at Law had been obtained
might prevent execution on the ground of some matter of defence
which there was no opportunity of raising in the original action (see
R. S. O. c. 50, s. 1.32 ; and Harrison's C. L. P. Act, 177).
22. Nothing in any of the Rules of this Order
shall take away or curtail any right heretofore exist-
ing to enforce or give effect to any judgment or order
in any manner or against any person or property
whatsoever. (R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 42, R. 23.)
Identical with the English Rule.
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465
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337 360.
358
III r;iS() of
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I iiiiiciH.
359
Ai')ilic:ition
ill lieu of
(indila
ijKi'.itla,
360
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ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1 8(S 1 .
Bnles
360-352.
Ch. Old.
Amougat the existing modes of euforoing a judgment or onkr
preserved ])y tliis lliile will be that l)y writ of seijuestration to
eoinpel the doing of an aet other tliiui payment of money, in resjiect
to whieli the following Chancery Orders may be referred to : —
" '288. If a party who is ordered, otherwise than by an order of
course, to do any act other than to pay mi^ney, in a limited time,
refuses or neglects to oljey tiit; order according to tlie exigency
thereof, the party prosecuting the order shall, at the expiration of
the time limited, upon liling with the Registrar an affidavit of tiie
service of tiie order, and of the non-performance thereof, be entitled,
upon jimdpe, to a writ or writs of attachment against tiie dis-
obedient part}'."
Under the present i)ractice, however, this writ cannot be obtained
upon y>yvtciy)e (see note to Rules ;^0+and SOo).
See also Chy. (». 0. '2'^',^, printed in note to Rule 3G4, for the
notice reiiuired to be indorsed on the order to be obeyed, and tiie
notes there as to whether that indorsement is now re(iuired.
•js'.i " '28!(. In ease the party shall be takcii or detained in custoiiy
under the writ of attachment, without obeying the order, then iijtdji
the siieritf's return that the party has been so taken or detiiinei, the
party prosecuting tlie order shall be entitled, upon jinrcipr, to a
commission of secpiestration against the estate and eli'ects of tiie
disobedient party."
Oil. Oiil. i".)ii "-!)*)• if an attachment cannot be executed against the jiarty
refusing or neglecting to obey tlie order, by reason of liis lieing out
ot tiie jurisdiction of tlie ( ,'ourt, or of liis having aijsconded, or that
with due diligence he cannot be found, and tlie bViiirt is ^latislied by
atKdavit tliat siicli is tlie ease, tlie party prosecuting the order sliail
be entitled to an order for a commission of' seipiostratioii against
tile estate and effects of the disobi'djeiit pai s . ,. it shall not he
uecessaiy for that purpose to sue out an att i"' leut."
Cli. Ont
361
Onlrr 1)1
writs II. i:
affrctfil.
23. Nothini^ in this Order shall affect the order in
whicii writs of execution may be is.sucd. (R. Svip. C,
1875, Order 42, Kulc 24).
Identical with the English Rule.
See as to the order of writs and other provisions respoctinu the
same IL S. U. c. lib.
362
Writs..!
OUDER XXXIX.
WRITS Ol<^ FIKIJI FACIAS, &o.
1. Writs of /icrlficijis {i() shall have the same force
and effect as the like writs ha\e heretofore had, and
shall be executed in the same manner in which the
like writs have heretofore been executed. (R. Sup.
C, icS75, Order 43, R. i).
(a) The Iviglish Rule has here tlie words "and of el< ijif. ;" it \i
otherwise the same as the abovi- Kule.
See note to Rule '.Hid.
ATTA('HMKNT OF TllK PKKSON.
2. Writs of vunli/iimi rxponux may be issued and
executed in the same cases and in the same manner
as heretofore. (Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 43, R. 2),
The Knglish Rule, so far as relates to writs of vi>nnis erctesidsticii, sef/iu'slniri /(iritin
ik hoiiiti erclf.-ii(iKfirid, and all other writs in aid of a writ of Jicri
fdrids or of ('[('(/if."
The Sheriff .should sell the goods under a writ of Ji. fa. without
tli(! issue of a iwii. ex., but where he has seized, but for some
ri'asiin not sold goods, he may be required to return the ji. fd. and
tln'reupoii a writ of ihti. ex. may issue an [)rieeii)e. After the delivery
(if this writ to tlie Sliuriff he is bound to sell the goods and liave the
niiiucy in Court immediately after its execution {(.'hit. Areh. l.'jth ed.
')^[ ; Kriijktk'H V. JSirrh, :\ Camp. ,")•_> 1).
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Rnles
363, 364.
363
OtliiT writs.
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ORDE a XL.
ATTACHMHNT OF THE PKRSON.
364
I. A writ of attachment [aijainst the person shall „,
bc issued under the same cnxumstances and m thetacUmont.
same manner and] shall have the same effect as here-
tofore accord i 11!^ to the practice of the Court of
Chancery. (^Comp. R. Sup. C, 1875, Order 44, R. i ;
R. S. O. c. 67, ss. ID. 1 1 ; G. O. Chy., Nos. 288-294).
The I'jUglish Rule lias not the words which are in brackets ; it is
otlierwise to the same effect.
I{. S. <). e. ()7, sees. 10 and II, apply in terms to tiie Court of
('!i!incery, as well ;is to the ("ourts of (.),. H. and C. 1'. and ( 'ounty
Court'', and are as follows :
" 10. Process of contempt for non-payment of any sum of money, |{,.v. stat.
(ir t'(M' non-i>ayment of any costs, charges or expenses, payable l)y i'. >'<', s. lo.
any ilecree or ordor ot tlie Court of Cliau(?ery or ot a .Judge thereof,
or liy any rule or order of the Court of Queens Rencli or Conunon
Piijas or of a Jutlge thereof, or liy any decree, ordi'r or rule of a
('(i\iiity Court or a Judge thereof, is abolisiied ; and no [lerson siiall
Iju iletiiued, arrested or held to l)ail for non-[iaymeut of money
unkss a special orJer for the purpose is made on an aflidavit or
atiiilavits establishin:/ the same facts and circumstances as ai'e
iR'L'L's.sary for an order for a writ of rdpiiu dij sdtl'npripi', to a writ or writs of attaclnnent against the disobe-
dient party."
Hut Rule ;>();■), 'nij'ra, re({uires a notice to he served and leave to be
obtained before an attachment is issued.
Ch. Old. JiiS "29.S. Every order recpiiring a party to do an act, other than the
payment of money, shall state the time alter service of the ordcT
within which the act is to be done ; and upon the cojiy of tin
served, there shall be indorsed a meuinraiulnm in the wonls
the eflect set forth in Schedule \."
The following is the part of Schedule N refen-ed to :
" Indohsk.ment on OhdI'.h, sr.iiVKii inhkk ()[;i)KK '2[VA.
Schedule N. If you. the within named Hicrf insert tin ikiiiic of f/w )>rir/i/),
neglect to ol)ej- this firder by the time therein limited, you will he
liable to be arrested by the sherifT ; and yon will also be liable to
have your estate sequestered for the purpose of c()mj)elling you to
obey tliis order without furtiiei' notice. If you wi.sh to ajiply to the
Court to add to, vary, or set asidi: the snid ord.ir. or to suspend tl
oj)eration thereof, you must do so before the ex|iiration of the ti
within limited."
Under tlie new practice it has buen held in Knghind that this in-
dorsement is not necessary, as an attadunent cannot now lie ol)-
tained except upon notice, but that tlic rule may be ditlLrent
in the case of a sequestration (Tltinnnn v. P. 'J!Kt, in
note to lUile lUiO) so that the indorsement would seem to be not
necessary in either case.
865
Leave tn
issue.
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2. No such writ of attachment
without the leave of the Court or
shall be
I Judge,
i.ssucd
to be
applied for on notice to the j)arty against whom the
attachment is to be issued. (R, Sup. C. 1875, Order
44, l<- 2.)
Identical with the P^nglish Rule.
This Rule introduces an important change in the Chancery Prac
tice ; inasmuch as a writ of attachmcTit can never, for the future,
issue as of right without an order, granted after notice to the party
(linhicntv. BaUicnt, 1 P. D. \2\ ; \V. N. 187."), "JIS ; Ainid v. Hirlien,
2 CAL D. AL'S ; JJallan v. Gh/n. 3 Oh. D. liK) ; See Ri' //riroii's Estate,
Ilallv. Ley, 12 Ch. D. 79.')'; Re Kni(j)d, Knhj/U v. Om-diner, W. N,
188;{, IG'2). This was already the Rule in the Common Law ('ourts,
except in the case of .an attachment against a sheriff for disobeying
an order to return a writ ; in which case the rule was made absolute,
ex parte (Reg. (ien. T. T. 1806, R. 140 ; see Jupp v. Cooper, 5 C. F.
D. 26). In Jupp V. Cooper, all that the attention of the Court was
called to was whether the order shoulil be al)solute in the first in-
stance, or only an order niii, and the latter was granted, as also wa»
done in Fowler v. Aahford, 45 L. T. 46 ; but it would seem that an
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469
attachment against tlie Sheriff, like any other attachment, is now Rule 355.
governed by tht; new llule {Ei/ndf v. Gould, 9 Q. li. D. 335). See
alao Dal'af v. G'l/n, supra ; Re lleirons Edatp, supra.
The provisions of I'ule 428, infra, apply to an application for an
attachmoiit. Th« costs are tlierefore in the discretion of the (Jourt
{Ahud V. nich'ii unpra), and should he asked for and disposed of on
the application for the attacliraent (ibid}.
A motion for attachment wlicn made for noTi-compliance with
rules of practice or orders of course should be made to a Jutlqe in
Chamburs, ])ut when made for non-compliance with an order or
judgment of the Court should be made in Court {Klein v. Union Fire.
Ins. Co.. 3 C. 1.. T., 002).
Neither the Master in Chambers nor a County Judge (acting under
Rule 422) has jurisdiction to entertain a motion to attach or commit
as such mattf-rs were exce])tcd from the powers conferred iipon the
Clerk of the Crown and I'leas, (}. B., (sue Rule 420 ; Ke.efe v. Ward,
9Pr. I!. 220).
Two clf'ar days notice of motion is suHicient. The practice laid
down in Abidl v. Hilts, G I'r. R. 122, and Brjic.c v. Mc.lntjire, 7 Pr.
R. 1.S4, is not now in force {.]fiina<)han v. Dohhin, 2 C. L. T. 215;
See also Gunk v. Credit Vatle,/ R,/. Co., 8 I'r. 1!. 1(57).
Where the order to be obeyed has been [)ersonally served it would
not seem to be necessary to serve a notice of motion to attach ])er-
sonally upon tlic disobedient party, if he has a solicitor (see IFi/.so/t
V. mi.^i, 7 Pr. IJ. 57).
In Mann v. Perri/, W. N. 1881, 4 ; 44 I.. T. 248 ; 50 I.. J. Chy.
251, it was held that notice of nu)tion to commit must be served per-
sonally, unless some reason is shewn for dispensing with personal
service, ( tn a motion for an attachment however, it had previously
been held that service nf notice of motion ujion the solicitors on the
record of tlie party to be attached was sufficient though personal
service was not sliewn to be impracticable (Broivnlmj v. Sahin, 5 (Jh.
D. 511 ; Richards V. Kilchiii. 25 W. U. ()02), or by leaving the notice
at the residence of the party affected thereby {Re a Solicitor, 14 Ch.
D. 152). The })oint cannot, therefore, be said to be clear. See also
Titnei/ v. Stansjiehl, infra.
In Re Steele, 23 Sol. Journ. 90t), the question Avas raised whether
the order to be obeyed need be personally served since an attachment
can now only be had Ujjon notice. It is submitted, however, that
there is nothing to alter the former practice whicJi retjuired personal
service of the order to be obeyed (exeejit in cases under Rule 237),
more especially if the notice of motion to attach need not be per-
sonally served. Service of notice is waived by Counsel appearing
and consenting to .an enlargement {Ex. p. Alcock, 1 C. 1'. D. OS).
The co[)y of order served must be an exact co]>y {Re Holt, 1 1 Ch.
D. 1G8 ; see also Ex. p Smith, 28 W. R 174).
The ]jrovisions as to substituted service have been held not to
apply to an apjilication for an attachinint, but on!}' to serviee of
writs of summons {Anon., W. N. 187(5, 105 ; but see cases ,s7/;>ra, p.
180, and Williams v. Johns, 2 Dick 477 : 1 Mer. 303 {d) ; Pulteneij v.
She/ton, 5 Ves. 147 ; heManneriUe v. DeMannerille, 12 Ves. 202 ;
Lechmere Charlton's case, 2 M. & C. 335 ; also Hope v. Cdrmqic, |j.
R. 7 i'iq 254).
Service of notice made on the clerk of a solicitor at his office, his
residence not iteing known, was held to be good service, but, not-
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ONTARIO .JnHCATlKK ACT, 1881.
Bnles
365, 366.
withstanding, the order was stayed for a week, and notice tliereof
directed to he served on the solicitor (T'dney v. Slannjiplil, VV. N,
1880, 77).
An interlocutory order, under l\ulcs IVM) el scq., ui/rn may be en-
forced hy attachment [ITutchinsDn v. Ilarlmnnt, W. X. 1877, -It),
But a judgment or order, under those Rules or otherwise, if it be for
the payment into Court of money, cannot be enforced by attach-
ment.
An order should be drawn up and entered before being enforced
by process ( li'iUard v. ToiiUintuH, 48 \j. '\\ 515).
On a motion to commit for contempt, an attachment may issue
( Piper V. Piper, \V. .\. 1870, "202), but on a motion for an attach-
ment an order to commit cannot be obtainetl ex parte [BhisI
V. Briihj,; 43 L. V. 43-J ; 129 W. 11, 117).
A writ of atta<;hnient may l)e issued ayain.st a i>arty out of tiie
jurisdiction, though it can only be enforced in the event of liis
coming within the jurisdiction [Blooinjield v. Brooke, 6 I'r. K. '2i)4i.
No i)articidar return day i.s inserted in the writ (see form .\n.
181), but after a reasonable interval a return maybe required (Owen
V. Prikhard, W. -N . 187(), 147).
A further oj)portunity to comply with the order may be given, or
the order mav lie stayed, pending an appeal, in the discretion (jf
the Judge (.l/(7/orv. Thompson, W. N. 1883, 128).
A person attached for misconduct will not be detaine3). Hut,
in order to punish anyone who has been guilty of a contempt, he
may be imprisoned for a stated perioil, au.
J. 394 ; 3 C. L T. 594), Seiiuestration is not the proper remedy for
disobedience to a mandamus (/"''.).
As to attaching a Member of Parliament see lie Aiiijlo-Frfuch
Co-ope rati ri- Soc, 14 < 'h. D. 533.
ORDER XLl.
ATTACHMHNT OK DEP.i'S.
366
Application I. [(<0 Wlicrc tlic judymetit is for the recovery by,
tiou of'ju.'ig- or payment to an}- i)erson, of money, the party entitled
ment d'ei.tor to enforcc the judgment], may [[h) without an order]
examine the judgment debtor upon oath before a
ATTACHMENT OF DEBTS.
471
Master, or Local Master, or an Examiner, or before Rule 366
one of the Clerks or Deputy Clerks of the Crown, or
before the Jud<^e of the County Court of the County
within which such debtor resides, or before any official
referee, [{<:) touchin<( his estate and effects, and as to
the property and means he had when the debt or lia-
bility which was the subject of the action in which
judtj^ment has been obtained against him was incurred,
and as to the property and means he still has of dis-
charging the said judgment, and as to the disposal he
has made of any property since contracting such debt
or incurring such liability, and as to any and what
debts are owing to him]. (R. S. O., c. 50, s. 304 ; see
also c. 49, s. 17 ; R. Sup. C, 1 875, Order 45, R. i).
'I'his Rule vavios from l)(»tli the Ontario Statute and tlie Kiii,'lisli
Rule.
(a) The words here iu Ijraekets are taken from the Knglish I'ule,
anil are more extensive than the corresponding words in tlie licv.
Pt-t.
(/>) Both the Statute and the Knglish Rule requiie an order, which
the [ireseut Ihile dispenses with.
(c) The clause here in brackets is taken from the Ontario Statute.
The fees are ])aya5)le in stamps on an examination before a County
Judge or Local Master under an order made by himself (See Rule
5m.
Ry R. S. (>., e. «)7. ss. 12, 13 (which are the same as R. S. O., c.
4ft. s. 20) it is provided as follows (there are no correspomling pro-
visions in I'Jngland) :
" 1'2. Every decree, rule or order of the Superior donrts of Law, Rev. Stat, c
and Kquity, and of the County Courts, diriicting the j)ayment (if"^. '^-I^
money or of costs, charges or expenses, shall, so far as it relates to
sucli money, costs, charges, or expenses, be deemed a judgment,
and the person to receive paymt'iit a creditor, and the )>erson
to make paynnmt a d<'btor, within the meaning of this ArA ; and the
said person shall respectively have the san)e remedies, and the < ourts
and Judges and the officers of justice shall in .such cases liave the
same powers and duties, as in corresponding cases under this Act.
" 13. In case a decree or order in < "hancery y attaelnnent of debts (see notes
to llule 357). Some doubt has been expressed as to whether the above
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366, 367.
ONTARIO JUDICATURE ACT, 1881.
sections 12 and \'.\ of Rev. Stat. c. 67, api)ly to extend the word
"judgment" in this llule and Rule 370. In MrLiuhlin v. Black-
hum, 7 Pr. R. 'JS7, it was held that the debtor was liable to ex-
amination though tht! judgment was only for costs ; but in Mfijtrs
V. Keiiilrick, i) Pr. R 3(33, tliat case was ilisapproved of, and it
was helil that a defendant having a judgment for costs against the
plaintiff, was not entitleil to examine the plaintiff under this Rule
as a judgment debtor. Where therefore it is desired to enforce in
this way a judgment or order for costs, or for payment into ( 'ourt, it
m ly l>e necessary to proceed l)y an order under Rev. Stat. c. 4!>, s.s.
17 and 'JO (see McLnchlln v. Blackhnrn. 7 Pr. K. •J87), tho-igh
Mc-ijer.i V. Ki'iulrkk, 1) Pr. R. at p. 364, seems to cast some d()ul)t
upon tiie possibility of proceeding now except under tlie .fudicatiue
Act.
A judgment for the recovery of land and awarding costs is within
this Rule and the costs may be garnished under Rule 370 {Lloi/il v.
Walldci', 1) Pr R. 335) ; and prol)al)ly, as formerly, an order for costs
of an interpleader issue (llnrth'y v. ShemwvU, I 1>. & S. I ).
A debtor under arrest on final process maybe examined [Urox'n v.
Brminh/e, 2 U. ( '. L. J. 213). A married woman may In- exaniinud
as to her separate estate (Stmulanl Bank v. Mi'Linahj, 7 I'r. R. 35iil.
Though an examination may be had without an order in the first
instance, yet, where a party wi.shes to examine a judgment ilebtor a
second time, lie must make a sid).'