Calgary Man Loses Appeal After Lawyer Disqualified as Likely Witness
A Calgary man has lost his appeal of a court decision disqualifying his lawyer from representing him because the lawyer is likely to be called as a witness in the proceedings. A trio of judges with the Alberta Court of Appeal issued its decision on Sept. 17, dismissing Mike Terrigno’s appeal of a King’s Bench […]
A Calgary man, Mike Terrigno, has lost his appeal regarding the disqualification of his lawyer, Jonathan Denis. The disqualification stems from the likelihood that Denis will be called as a witness in two legal actions filed by Terrigno. The Alberta Court of Appeal upheld a previous King’s Bench decision, finding that Denis and his firm could not represent Terrigno in these specific proceedings.
- Mike Terrigno’s appeal to keep his lawyer, Jonathan Denis, was dismissed.
- The disqualification of Denis is due to him being a likely witness in the proceedings.
- Terrigno had filed defamation claims against Brad Celmainis and Jonathan Weal.
- Alleged defamatory statements included claims about assault and racist videos.
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