Graham v. Canada
T-741-88
McGillis J.
12/11/92
8 pp.
Application for adjournment by counsel for plaintiff and application for dismissal of action under R. 495(1)(b) by defence counsel -- Latter opposing application for adjournment as matter scheduled for trial and witnesses at Court -- Defence counsel not advised plaintiff unable to proceed -- No application for habeas corpus to have plaintiff brought to Court from Kingston Penitentiary -- Federal Court staff from Ottawa, Toronto at Kingston for trial -- Actions of counsel for plaintiff showing complete disrespect for Court -- Motion for adjournment dismissed -- No reasonable justification for matter not proceeding -- Application for dismissal of action granted -- Federal Court Rules, C.R.C., c. 663, R. 495(1)(b).