Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: P.H. v. L.T., 2014 NSSC 221
Date: 2014-06-23
Docket: SFHMCA-084320
Registry: Halifax
Between:
P.H. and R.H.
Applicants
v.
L.T.
Respondent
Library Heading
Revised Decision: The text of the original decision has been revised July 16, 2014 to remove personal identifying information of the parties.
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Judge: |
The Honourable Justice Elizabeth Jollimore |
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Heard: |
June 16, 2014 in Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Written Decision: |
June 23, 2014 |
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Summary: |
Request for second adjournment dismissed when respondent failed to appear at hearing of application. Prior to order being issued, respondent asked for reconsideration. Balancing interests of justice, particularly best interests of child at the centre of the application, meant maintaining the original decision to dismiss the request for an adjournment. |
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Key Words: |
Adjournment |
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Legislation: |
Civil Procedure Rules 4.20, 5.11 Maintenance and Custody Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 160
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