The case of Kosmas v. Kosmas, dated June 26, 2023, involved a family business dispute over a restaurant and liquor stores. Andrew and Peter Kosmas, the sons of Demetrios and Stavroula Kosmas, were the parties. Coomber Mechanical Ltd. owned the pub and liquor stores. Disagreements over business management had led to the dispute. The action had been filed in 2015, with claims of share transfer and oppressive conduct. Settlement negotiations had taken place, but an enforceable agreement had been disputed. An application had been made to stay the litigation based on a supposed settlement. Recent activity had included applications and cross-examination. The application to dismiss for want of prosecution had been under consideration. The delay in the case had been excessive, and the plaintiff's excuse for the delay had been weak. The defendants had argued prejudice due to deceased witnesses and lost documents, but there had been evidence supporting the plaintiff's claims. Despite some prejudice, a fair trial had still been possible. Considering the significant monetary value and the prima facie merit of the plaintiff's claim, it had been in the interest of justice to continue the case rather than dismiss it. Thus, the Defendant's application for an order dismissing this action for want of prosecution had been dismissed. No amount of financial award and costs were specified in the case.