Read the full judgment text of FCMC 012404/2007 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 29 May 2008 before Deputy District Judge T Chan.
Matrimonial causes – forum non conveniens – stay of proceedings – District Court – Ontario Court – Spiliada principles – appropriate forum – legitimate advantages – costs – Whether Ontario Court is clearly or distinctly more appropriate – Yes – Whether trial deprives husband of legitimate advantages – No – Whether stay should be granted – Yes – Stay of proceedings granted – Costs to wife
Legal issues: Stage 1: Appropriateness of Forum · Stage 2: Legitimate Personal or Juridical Advantages · Stage 3: Discretion to Grant Stay
Outcome: Stay of proceedings granted; Costs to wife.
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