Drennan v. Drennan: The Cost Consequences of “Scorched Earth” Estate Litigation
In Drennan v. Drennan,[1] Justice Myers of the Ontario Superior Court made a $60,000 costs award against the respondents in an application and concluded that their conduct amounted to an abuse of process and resulted in a loss of value to the estate. This case serves as a harsh warning to parties who act in…