Claims:
- $1,200,000 for breach of contract and undervalued property sales
- $3,800,000 for pain and suffering
- $50,000 for discarded belongings
Key Facts
- Involves a power of sale under a mortgage where Plaintiffs were mortgagors and Moneybroker.ca was the mortgagee.
- Terry Walman was the mortgagee’s lawyer.
- The Statement of Claim was criticized for being unclear and lacking essential details.
Allegations Against Terry Walman
- Represented the mortgagee and allegedly advised the Plaintiffs during the mortgage signing.
- Accused of manipulating the Plaintiffs and sabotaging refinancing efforts.
- Alleged to have sold the Plaintiffs’ properties at discounted prices to friends without proper accounting.
- Plaintiffs claimed Walman intimidated an appraiser and exhibited cruelty during foreclosure.
- Accused of violating human rights and unethical conduct.
Legal Findings
- Motion to Strike:
- Filed by Walman to dismiss the action against him, arguing the Statement of Claim disclosed no reasonable cause of action.
- The court agreed, noting Walman owed no duty of care to the Plaintiffs as he represented Moneybroker.ca.
- The claim lacked material facts and contained unsupported, conclusory statements.
- Charter Rights:
- Allegations of Charter rights violations were dismissed, as the Charter does not apply to private disputes involving non-governmental parties.
Court's Decision
- Statement of Claim Struck: The claim against Terry Walman was struck without leave to amend.
- Dismissal: The action against Walman was dismissed.
- Costs: Plaintiffs were ordered to pay $10,000 in costs to Walman.