Key Points:

1. Nature of Dispute:

   • The dispute involved Kapelus advising Milly he was not obliged to repay a line of credit.
   • Kapelus persuaded Milly to transfer nearly $500,000 to a corporation controlled by the defendants.
   • Plaintiffs sought the return of this money, which was not repaid.

2. Supreme Court Decision:

   • The defendants failed to comply with discovery obligations.
   • Justice Milman struck the defendants’ pleadings due to their non-compliance.
   • Defendants were ordered to pay:
     • $641,955.71 in pecuniary damages
     • $30,000 in aggravated damages
     • $70,000 in punitive damages

3. Appeal Process:

   • Defendants failed to advance their appeal.
   • No steps taken to prosecute the appeal after the amended notice was filed.
   • The appeal was dismissed as abandoned due to procedural failures and lack of merit.

4. Court of Appeal's Findings:

   • Defendants did not produce necessary documents or comply with court orders.
   • Multiple appeals and applications were made by defendants but were either dismissed or abandoned.
   • The appeal was deemed devoid of merit, and the appellants demonstrated no bona fide intention to proceed.

5. Final Ruling:

   • The appeal was dismissed as abandoned by all three justices.
   • The pattern of conduct by the appellants was considered abusive and obstructive.