Manulife Bank of Canada v Thomas
Manulife Bank of Canada
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Shelley M. Thomas
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Peter Temple
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented

Key Issues:

  1. Foreclosure Action: Manulife Bank initiated foreclosure on Ms. Thomas’ property and sought judgment for unpaid debts totaling over $262,000. The property's value was appraised at $248,000.

  2. Pseudolegal Arguments: Ms. Thomas and Peter Temple introduced pseudolegal concepts, primarily "Strawman Theory," which the court rejected as abusive and frivolous.

  3. Unauthorized Representation: Peter Temple illegally acted as Ms. Thomas' representative in court, advancing these pseudolegal claims without being a licensed lawyer.

Court Rulings:

  • Peter Temple was prohibited from representing Ms. Thomas or engaging in any further legal proceedings related to the case.

  • OPCA (Organized Pseudolegal Commercial Arguments), such as Strawman Theory, were categorically rejected by the court. The court found these actions to be in bad faith.

Future Actions:

The court took measures to limit Ms. Thomas and Mr. Temple’s ability to engage in further abusive litigation, including requiring any future claims by Ms. Thomas to be directed to the Associate Chief Justice.

Monetary award:

The foreclosed property was sold for $230,000, leaving an outstanding balance, but the court did not specify additional damages or costs awarded beyond the foreclosure process itself.

Court of King's Bench of Alberta
2303 00423
Civil litigation
$ 230,000
Plaintiff