Good News For Corporate Plaintiffs In Alberta?

A defendant seeking a security for costs order against a corporate plaintiff faces a more stringent test than other defendants, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently held in Amex Electrical Ltd v 726934 Alberta Ltd, 2014 ABQB 66.

In Amex, the Court considered an application by certain defendants for a security for costs order against a corporate plaintiff. In a detailed decision, the Court noted the potential applicability of two statutory provisions: section 254 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act, RSA 2000, c. B-9, and Rule 4.22 of the Alberta Rules of Court. These provisions state:

Security for costs