Plaintiff
Defendant
Overview:
The case addressed a motion to strike Mr. Ian Conroy’s Statement of Claim. The plaintiff, self-represented, alleged a vast conspiracy involving U.S. and Canadian entities, asserting harassment, surveillance, and human rights violations spanning two decades.
Legal Arguments/Issues
The defendants sought to strike the claim under Rules 21.01(1)(d), 21.01(3)(d), and 25.11 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, arguing the claim lacked sufficient particulars, disclosed no cause of action, and was frivolous or vexatious. Key issues included:
The court found the pleadings deficient, failing to provide necessary facts or to identify responsible parties, and determined the allegations were speculative and incapable of proof.
Court Decision and Costs
The court struck the claim in its entirety without leave to amend, finding no tenable cause of action. No monetary award or damages were granted, but the court allowed the parties to resolve costs within five days of judgment. If unresolved, submissions on costs (limited to five pages) were permitted.
Conclusion
Justice Papageorgiou concluded the defects in the claim were incurable, emphasizing that pursuing the matter further would only burden the defendants unnecessarily.
Court
Superior Court of Justice - OntarioCase Number
CV-24-00713502Practice Area
Civil litigationAmount
Winner
DefendantTrial Start Date
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