Facts: Phil Gross Jr. claims an entitlement to an equal share in assets held by his brother John Gross or companies under his control, based on a purported oral agreement from February 1992, which was never signed. The brothers have been estranged since 1996, with minimal contact before the lawsuit began.

Issue: The central issue revolves around the existence and terms of the alleged oral agreement and whether it confers rights to Phil Gross Jr. over the assets held by John Gross and associated companies. The case also addresses claims of oppression under corporate laws and potential procedural abuses.

Court's Ruling: The court has not made a final ruling on the merits of the case in the provided documents. It has, however, decided on procedural aspects, including striking out certain defenses and allowing amendments to pleadings. There is also an ongoing discussion about bifurcating the trial to handle issues separately.

Amount of Costs/Damages Awarded: There is no indication of final costs or damages awarded as the case appears to still be in procedural stages. Costs related to specific motions or applications may have been awarded, but the details on final costs or damages following a substantive ruling on the merits are not provided in the available text.