Overview: Samuel Dietterle appealed a summary judgment that rejected his claim that a mortgage from Vanguard Mortgage Investment Corporation (Canguard) was unconscionable and awarded special costs against him. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal on the merits but partially adjusted the costs order.

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Outcome: The appeal on the merits was dismissed. The court varied the costs award, limiting it to specific expenses incurred due to Dietterle’s litigation conduct. The exact total amount of costs awarded is not explicitly stated in the document.