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Certificate of Pending Litigation

Someone is trying to sell the property you have a legal claim to. Or the opposite occurs where someone has registered a certificate of pending litigation against your property and now you cannot sell it, refinance it, or do anything with it. Either way, the certificate of pending litigation has turned a legal dispute into a crisis that demands immediate action.

A certificate of pending litigation is one of the most powerful tools in Ontario civil litigation. It freezes a property in place. No sale. No mortgage. No refinancing. No transfer. Once a certificate of pending litigation is registered on title, the property is effectively locked until the court says otherwise. For the person who obtains it, it is the only reliable way to ensure that the property at the centre of a dispute does not disappear while the case works through the system. For the person on the receiving end, it can feel like a stranglehold on their financial life.

At McMackin Law, we act on both sides of certificate of pending litigation disputes. We help clients obtain CPLs when their interest in property is at risk, and we help clients discharge CPLs that have been improperly or strategically registered against their property. We handle these matters urgently because they are urgent and every day a CPL sits on title without justification causes real financial harm, and every day a property remains unprotected is a day it could be sold out from under you.

Contact McMackin Law for urgent help with a certificate of pending litigation.

What Is a Certificate of Pending Litigation?

A certificate of pending litigation which is commonly called a CPL, and historically known as a lis pendens is a court-issued notice that is registered directly on the title of a specific property. Its purpose is to warn the public that the property is the subject of active court proceedings in which someone is claiming a legal interest in that land.

The certificate of pending litigation is governed by section 103 of the Courts of Justice Act and Rule 42 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. It can be registered against property under either the Land Titles Act or the Registry Act using Form 42A.

Here is what a certificate of pending litigation does in practical terms: it creates a “cloud” on the property’s title. Anyone who searches the title such as a potential buyer, a bank considering a mortgage application, a real estate lawyer conducting due diligence will see the CPL and know that there is an active legal dispute over the property. In practice, this means:

No buyer will purchase the property while the CPL is registered. No one buys a property with active litigation attached to it after receiving legal advice.
No bank or financial institution will approve a mortgage or refinancing while the CPL is on title.
The property is effectively frozen as it cannot be sold, transferred, mortgaged, or encumbered until the CPL is discharged.

A certificate of pending litigation does not give the person who registered it any ownership rights. It does not transfer title. It does not create a lien. What it does is preserve the status quo while the court determines who actually has rights to the property. That preservation function is what makes it so powerful and so dangerous when it is misused.

When Can You Get a Certificate of Pending Litigation in Ontario?

Not every lawsuit involving property justifies a certificate of pending litigation. The critical requirement is this: your claim must involve an actual interest in the land itself not just a claim for money.

This is the single most important thing to understand about CPLs. If someone owes you $500,000 and they happen to own a house, you cannot register a CPL against their house. A debt is a claim for money. A certificate of pending litigation requires a claim to an interest in the specific property.

What Qualifies as an “Interest in Land”

The types of claims that can support a certificate of pending litigation include:

Constructive trust claims. You contributed money, labour, or other value toward property that is registered in someone else’s name, and you are claiming the court should declare that you have a beneficial interest in the property despite not being on title. These claims are common in family disputes, business partnerships, and joint venture breakdowns.

Resulting trust claims. You provided the purchase money for a property that was registered in someone else’s name, and you are claiming that a trust arose by operation of law in your favour. Unlike a constructive trust, a resulting trust is presumed when one person pays for property but title is put in another person’s name.

Breach of agreement of purchase and sale. You have a valid contract to buy a specific property and the seller is refusing to close. Your claim for specific performance which is an order forcing the seller to complete the transaction is a claim to an interest in the land.

Co-ownership disputes. You are a registered co-owner of a property and your co-owner is attempting to sell or mortgage it without your consent, or you are seeking a partition or sale of jointly owned property.

Fraud and fraudulent conveyance. Someone transferred property to defeat your legitimate claim for example, transferring their home to a friend or family member for nominal consideration after you commenced a lawsuit against them or the person transferring knew they had a substantial debt to you and simply transferred it to essentially judgment proof themselves.

Trust and estate disputes. A beneficiary claims an interest in real property held by an estate, or a trustee has improperly dealt with trust property.

What Does NOT Qualify

A pure claim for money damages even a large one does not support a certificate of pending litigation. If your real claim is that someone owes you money and you want to attach their property as security for the debt, a CPL is the wrong tool. You may need a Mareva injunction to freeze assets, or you may need to obtain a judgment and file a writ of execution. Sometimes a mareva injunction would have been the preferred starting point however by the time litigation is commenced the defendant(s) have already transferred all of their properties to non-arms length parties. In cases like those you may ultimately need to bring a CPL motion as a Mareva injunction would be of little use.

This distinction trips up many litigants. The courts have consistently held that a party cannot register a CPL where the claim is fundamentally about money, even if the party has added a constructive trust claim as a “tag-on” to try to justify the CPL. The court will look at the substance of your claim, not just the labels you put on it. If the real dispute is about money and the property interest claim is an afterthought, the CPL will be refused or discharged. This does not apply to fraudulent conveyance claims as presumed debtors will at times try to judgment proof themselves by transferring their property to friends and family. In that case often a CPL motion is the appropriate choice.

The Legal Test for Obtaining a Certificate of Pending Litigation

Ontario courts apply a two-part test when deciding whether to grant a certificate of pending litigation:

Step 1: Is There a Triable Issue?

The court asks whether there is a triable issue with respect to the moving party’s claim to an interest in the land. This is a relatively low threshold as the court is not deciding the case at this stage. It is asking whether there is a legitimate, arguable claim that could succeed at trial.

Importantly, the court does not assess credibility at this stage. The evidence is presented through affidavits, and the court takes the moving party’s evidence at face value unless it is clearly incredible or contradicted by documentary evidence.

However, the claim must be more than speculative. You need to present actual evidence supporting your claim to an interest in the land and not just allegations in a statement of claim. Affidavit evidence, documents, financial records, and communications showing your connection to the property are critical.

Step 2: Do the Equities Favour Granting the CPL?

Even if you pass the threshold test, the court has discretion to refuse the CPL if the equities do not favour it. The court considers the balance of convenience between the parties, including:

The adequacy of damages. Could the moving party be adequately compensated with money if they win at trial? If the property is a unique family home or a specific commercial property that cannot be replaced, damages may be inadequate and the CPL is more likely to be granted. If the property is one of many similar investment properties and the dispute is really about money, the court may find that damages are an adequate remedy and refuse the CPL.

Harm to the responding party. What damage will the CPL cause to the property owner? If the CPL will prevent someone from completing a sale they need to fund their retirement, or will cause them to default on their mortgage, the court will weigh that harm against the moving party’s interest.

The strength of the claim. While the threshold test is low, the strength of the claim still matters at the equities stage. A strong claim tips the balance toward granting the CPL. A weak claim even if it clears the triable issue threshold may not justify the hardship the CPL would cause.

Delay. Has the moving party acted promptly? If you waited months or years to seek a CPL while the property was being marketed and a sale was about to close, the court may question the urgency of your claim.

Whether the moving party can provide an undertaking as to damages. The court may require the person seeking the CPL to give an undertaking being a promise backed by their own assets that they will compensate the property owner for any losses caused by the CPL if it turns out the CPL was unjustified. If you cannot provide a meaningful undertaking, the court may refuse the CPL.

How to Register a Certificate of Pending Litigation in Ontario

Registering a certificate of pending litigation is a multi-step legal process. It cannot be done without a court order. Here is how it works:

Step 1: Commence Your Proceeding

You must first file a Statement of Claim or Notice of Application in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Your originating process must:

Specifically claim an interest in the land (a constructive trust, resulting trust, specific performance, or other proprietary interest)
Describe the property in sufficient detail that the CPL can be registered against the correct parcel (municipal address plus the legal description , the PIN or lot and plan numbers from the land registry)
Seek a certificate of pending litigation as part of the relief claimed

Step 2: Prepare Your Motion Materials

You then bring a motion before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Your motion materials include:

Notice of Motion – sets out what you are asking for and the grounds for your request
Affidavit – sworn evidence supporting your claim to an interest in the land. The affidavit must contain evidence within the personal knowledge of the person swearing it (Rule 39.01). Statements on information and belief are permitted only if the source and grounds for the belief are specified.
Copy of your Statement of Claim or Notice of Application

Step 3: Serve and Argue the Motion (or Bring It Without Notice)

In most cases, you must serve your motion materials on the other side and argue the motion at a hearing. However, in urgent situations where you have reason to believe the property is about to be sold or transferred and giving notice would defeat the purpose of the CPL you can bring the motion without notice (also called ex parte).

If you bring the motion without notice, you have a duty of full and fair disclosure. This means you must present a balanced picture to the court including facts and legal arguments that are unfavourable to your position. You must disclose everything material, not just the evidence that helps your case. Failure to make full and fair disclosure is, by itself, grounds for the court to later vacate the CPL even if you otherwise had a strong claim. Courts take this obligation extremely seriously.

Step 4: Register the CPL on Title

If the court grants your motion, the Registrar of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issues the certificate in Form 42A. You then register it on title to the property through the Ontario land registry system (Teraview). Once registered, the CPL appears on every title search conducted on that property.

Typical Costs

The court filing fee for the motion is $339. Legal fees for preparing and arguing a CPL motion typically range from $7,500 to $20,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case, whether the motion is contested, and whether it is brought with or without notice. Contested motions — where the other side opposes the CPL are significantly more expensive because both sides file extensive affidavit evidence and legal arguments. This gets even more costly where cross-examinations take place as that can often involve 1 or 2 days of cross-examinations on Affidavits, court reporting services, transcripts all of which add significant cost.

How to Remove a Certificate of Pending Litigation in Ontario

If a certificate of pending litigation has been registered against your property, you have the right to bring a motion to have it discharged. Section 103(6) of the Courts of Justice Act gives the court broad discretion to discharge a CPL.

Grounds for Discharge

The court may discharge a certificate of pending litigation where:

The claim is really about money, not property. If the party who obtained the CPL claims a sum of money in place of, or as an alternative to, their interest in the land, the court may discharge the CPL. This is one of the most common grounds for discharge if the other side would accept cash instead of the property, their claim is fundamentally a monetary one and the CPL should not stand.

There is no reasonable claim to an interest in the land. If the underlying claim does not actually support an interest in the specific property. For example, if the constructive trust claim is vague, speculative, or clearly unfounded the court will discharge the CPL. This goes back to the fundamental requirement: the CPL must be tied to a genuine claim to an interest in the specific land.

The proceeding has not been prosecuted diligently. If the party who obtained the CPL has let the underlying lawsuit languish and is missing deadlines, failing to move the case forward, not responding to communications, the court may discharge the CPL on the basis that the moving party is not seriously pursuing their claim. You cannot use a CPL to freeze someone’s property indefinitely while doing nothing to advance your case.

Alternative security is available. If the court can protect the moving party’s interest through other means such as requiring the property owner to post security, or requiring that sale proceeds be held in trust then the court may discharge the CPL and impose those alternative protections instead.

The CPL was obtained without full and fair disclosure. If the moving party brought the motion without notice and failed to disclose material facts to the court, the CPL can be vacated on that basis alone, regardless of the merits of the underlying claim.

The Discharge Process

To discharge a CPL, you bring a motion before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. You will need to file:

A Notice of Motion seeking discharge of the CPL
An affidavit setting out the grounds for discharge
Evidence that the CPL is causing you harm (inability to sell, mortgage default risk, lost transactions)
Legal argument addressing the test for discharge

If the court discharges the CPL, it makes an order that can be registered on title to remove the cloud from the property.

What If the CPL Was Improperly Registered?

Section 103(4) of the Courts of Justice Act provides that a person who registers a CPL without a reasonable claim to an interest in the land is liable for any damages caused by the registration. This means if someone registered a CPL against your property as a pressure tactic or litigation strategy without genuinely believing they had an interest in the land you can sue them for the losses you suffered as a result: the failed sale, the mortgage penalty, the carrying costs, and potentially more.

In extreme cases, improper registration of a CPL can also give rise to a claim for slander of title; a tort action based on making a false statement about someone’s ownership of property that causes them financial loss.

Certificate of Pending Litigation in Real Estate Disputes

Real estate disputes are the most common context for certificates of pending litigation. Here are the scenarios our clients typically face:

Failed Real Estate Transactions

You signed an agreement of purchase and sale. The closing date arrives and the seller refuses to close. Perhaps they received a higher offer, or market conditions changed and they want to keep the property. If you want the property itself (not just your deposit back), you need to act immediately. Filing a claim for specific performance and obtaining a CPL prevents the seller from selling to someone else while your lawsuit proceeds.

Time is critical in these cases. If the seller sells the property to a bona fide purchaser for value before you register your CPL, your claim to the specific property may be defeated. You would be left with a damages claim against the seller; who may or may not have the money to pay.

Separation and Divorce

One spouse owns the matrimonial home, or any property and is threatening to sell it during separation proceedings. A CPL can prevent the sale and preserve the property until the court determines each spouse’s entitlement. This is particularly important when one spouse has an equalization claim or a constructive trust claim against property registered in the other spouse’s name alone.

Fraudulent Conveyances

A debtor transfers their property to a family member, friend, or numbered company to put it beyond the reach of creditors. If you can demonstrate that the transfer was made to defeat your legitimate claim, you can seek to set aside the transfer and register a CPL to prevent any further dealings with the property while the case proceeds.

Estate Disputes

A beneficiary discovers that the executor has been dealing with estate property improperly selling real estate at below-market value to a related party, transferring property without court approval, or failing to account for property that should form part of the estate. A CPL can freeze the property and protect the estate’s interest.

Certificate of Pending Litigation in Business and Commercial Disputes

CPLs are not limited to residential real estate disputes. They arise in commercial litigation when business-owned property is at the centre of the dispute. In fact, CPLs are a critical tool in our broader business litigation practice.

Partnership Disputes Involving Real Property

Two business partners purchased commercial property through their partnership. The relationship breaks down. One partner attempts to sell the property or transfer it to a new entity they control. The other partner’s interest in the partnership and therefore in the partnership property can be protected through a CPL.

However, courts have held that not every partnership dispute involving property warrants a CPL. If the partnership was purely a profit-making vehicle and the property is just one of many assets, the court may find that damages are an adequate remedy and refuse the CPL. The key question is always whether the moving party’s claim is truly about an interest in the specific land, or whether it is fundamentally a claim for a share of the partnership’s value.

Shareholder Disputes Involving Corporate Property

A corporation owns valuable real estate. The majority shareholder causes the corporation to sell the property at below-market value to a related company, stripping the corporation of its main asset. A minority shareholder bringing an oppression remedy claim or a derivative action may seek a CPL against the property to prevent the transaction from completing.

This is a more complex scenario because the shareholder does not directly own the corporate property as the corporation does. The shareholder must establish that their oppression claim gives rise to a proprietary interest in the land, which typically requires demonstrating a constructive trust. Courts have granted CPLs in these circumstances, but the analysis is fact-specific and the evidence must be strong.

Joint Venture Breakdowns

Two companies formed a joint venture to develop a piece of land. One joint venture partner attempts to cut the other out and proceed with development on its own. The excluded partner can seek a CPL to prevent any transfer or encumbrance of the property while the dispute is resolved.

CPL vs. Other Property Protection Remedies

A certificate of pending litigation is not the only way to protect property during litigation. Understanding the alternatives helps determine which tool is right for your situation.

CPL vs. Mareva Injunction

A Mareva injunction freezes a party’s assets including bank accounts, investments, and property to prevent them from dissipating assets to defeat a judgment. Unlike a CPL, a Mareva injunction does not require a claim to an interest in the land. It can be used in any case where there is a risk the defendant will move or hide assets.

The key difference: a CPL is for when you are claiming the property itself. A Mareva injunction is for when you want to ensure the defendant has assets to pay a judgment. If your claim is about money but you are worried the defendant will sell their property and disappear with the proceeds, you need a Mareva injunction, not a CPL.

CPL vs. Caution

Under the Land Titles Act, a caution can be registered by anyone who claims an interest in land. Unlike a CPL, a caution does not require a court order, it can be registered directly. However, a caution provides weaker protection than a CPL. The property owner can apply to have the caution removed, and if the cautioner does not commence a proceeding within the time specified by the Land Registrar, the caution expires. Typically a caution will stay on a property for up to 60 days from the date of registeration.

A caution is often a appropriate as a temporary measure while you prepare your CPL motion, but it is not a substitute for a CPL in serious disputes. Usually a caution will be filed then a CPL motion will be brought on an urgent basis.

CPL vs. Construction Lien

If you performed work or supplied materials for the improvement of land and have not been paid, a construction lien under the Construction Act is the appropriate remedy not a CPL. Construction liens have their own registration and enforcement procedures.

Common Mistakes That Can Destroy Your CPL Case

Having handled CPL matters for many ears, we have seen the same mistakes repeatedly. Avoiding them can mean the difference between protecting your interest and losing the property entirely.

Waiting Too Long to Act

This is the most common and most devastating mistake. If someone is about to sell the property you have a claim to, you have days not weeks to act. Once the property is sold to a bona fide purchaser who had no notice of your claim, your ability to recover the property itself may be lost. You may still have a damages claim, but damages cannot replace a unique property or undo a completed transaction.

Failing to Plead a Proprietary Interest

Your statement of claim must specifically plead an interest in the land such as a constructive trust, resulting trust, specific performance, or other proprietary claim. If your pleading only claims money damages and you try to add a CPL later, you will need to amend your claim first, which takes time and may be contested.

Overstating Your Case on a Without-Notice Motion

The duty of full and fair disclosure on an ex parte motion is absolute. If you hide unfavourable facts from the court and the other side discovers this on a motion to discharge, the CPL will be vacated and the court may award costs against you on a substantial indemnity basis. You may also face liability for damages caused by the improperly obtained CPL.

Registering a CPL as a Litigation Tactic

Some litigants register CPLs not because they genuinely believe they have an interest in the land, but because they know the CPL will pressure the other side into settling. Courts are alive to this abuse. If you register a CPL without a reasonable claim to an interest in the land, you are liable under section 103(4) of the Courts of Justice Act for all damages caused by the registration. You may also face a claim for slander of title. Using a CPL as leverage when you have no legitimate property interest is both legally risky and ethically problematic.

Not Prosecuting Your Claim After Obtaining the CPL

A CPL is not a “set it and forget it” order. If you obtain a CPL and then fail to advance your underlying lawsuit; missing deadlines, ignoring the other side’s communications, letting the case stall; the property owner can bring a motion to discharge the CPL on the basis that you are not prosecuting your claim diligently. The court expects that if you cared enough about the property to freeze it, you will pursue your claim with reasonable speed.

What to Do Right Now

If You Need to Register a Certificate of Pending Litigation

Act immediately. If there is any indication that the property is about to be sold, transferred, or encumbered, you are in a race against time. Once the property changes hands, a CPL may no longer help you.

Gather every document you have that supports your claim to an interest in the property including purchase records, bank transfers, agreements, communications, title documents, anything that connects you to the property. Call a litigation lawyer today, not tomorrow, not next week. CPL motions can be prepared and filed within days when urgency demands it, and in extreme cases can be brought on an emergency basis without notice to the other side.

If a Certificate of Pending Litigation Has Been Registered Against Your Property

Do not panic, but do not ignore it. A CPL on your property is serious, but it does not mean you have lost the property. It means someone has made a claim. That claim may be legitimate or it may be baseless. Either way, you need legal advice immediately.

Do not attempt to sell or transfer the property while the CPL is registered. Do not attempt to “work around” the CPL. Instead, get a copy of the court file and the underlying statement of claim to understand exactly what is being alleged. Then call a litigation lawyer to assess whether the CPL can be discharged.

If the CPL was registered without a reasonable basis, you may be entitled to damages for every day it remains on title including lost sale proceeds, mortgage penalties, carrying costs, and other financial losses.

Contact McMackin Law so we can help you with your certificate of pending litigation matter across Ontario.

Why McMackin Law for Certificate of Pending Litigation Disputes

CPL cases are urgent by nature. They involve property that someone is trying to sell, transfer, or protect. There is no time for a lawyer who needs to research the area before acting.

At McMackin Law, we have handled CPL motions on both sides, obtaining them for clients whose property interests are at risk and discharging them for clients whose property has been unfairly encumbered. We understand the legal test, the evidentiary requirements, the duty of full and fair disclosure, and the strategic considerations that determine whether a CPL motion succeeds or fails.

Our main office is in Bowmanville and we act for clients across Ontario. CPL motions are heard in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and we regularly appear before the court on both contested and without-notice motions.

What sets us apart is that we give you an honest assessment from the first conversation. If you have a strong claim to an interest in the land, we will move quickly to protect it. If your claim is really about money and a CPL is the wrong tool, we will tell you that too and point you toward the remedy that actually fits your situation, whether that is a Mareva injunction, a writ of execution, or another form of relief.

Frequently Asked Questions About Certificates of Pending Litigation

What is a certificate of pending litigation?

A certificate of pending litigation (CPL) is a court-issued notice registered on the title of a specific property in Ontario. It warns the public that the property is the subject of active litigation in which someone is claiming a legal interest in the land. Once registered, the CPL effectively prevents the property from being sold, mortgaged, refinanced, or transferred until the court dispute is resolved or the CPL is discharged. It is governed by section 103 of the Courts of Justice Act and Rule 42 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

How much does a certificate of pending litigation cost?

The court filing fee for a CPL motion is $339. Legal fees for preparing and arguing the motion typically range from $7,500 to $15,000 or more, depending on complexity and whether the motion is contested. Contested motions which are where the other side opposes the CPL are more expensive because both parties file affidavit evidence and legal arguments, cross-examinations on Affidavits may occur, court reporters are retained, transcripts from the cross-examinations are often needed, further documentary production comes out of the cross-examinations etc.

How long does a certificate of pending litigation last?

A CPL remains on title until it is discharged by court order or the underlying litigation is resolved. There is no automatic expiry date. In practical terms, this means a CPL can remain on title for the entire duration of the lawsuit which in Ontario can take one to five years or longer to reach trial. The property owner can bring a motion at any time to discharge the CPL if grounds exist.

Can I sell my property with a certificate of pending litigation on it?

Technically, a CPL does not legally prohibit the sale of property. However, in practice, it makes the property effectively unsellable. No prudent buyer will purchase a property with active litigation attached to it, and no bank will approve mortgage financing for a property with a CPL on title. Title insurance companies will also flag the CPL. To sell the property, you would first need to have the CPL discharged by bringing a motion in court.

What is the difference between a certificate of pending litigation and a lis pendens?

They are the same thing. “Lis pendens” is the historical Latin term meaning “pending litigation.” Ontario’s Courts of Justice Act uses the modern English term “certificate of pending litigation.” Some other Canadian provinces still use the term “lis pendens” or “certificate of lis pendens.” If you encounter either term, they refer to the same legal mechanism.

Can I register a certificate of pending litigation without a lawyer?

While it is technically possible to bring a motion for a CPL as a self-represented litigant, it is strongly inadvisable. CPL motions involve complex legal tests, strict evidentiary requirements, and significant financial risks if the CPL is obtained improperly. If you register a CPL without a reasonable claim to an interest in the land, you are liable for all damages caused by the registration which can be substantial if the property owner loses a sale or defaults on a mortgage.

Can a certificate of pending litigation be registered against commercial property?

Yes. A CPL can be registered against any real property in Ontario including but not limited to residential, commercial, industrial, or vacant land. The legal test is the same regardless of the type of property. CPLs are commonly registered in partnership disputes, joint venture breakdowns, and commercial real estate disputes involving corporate-owned property.

What happens if someone registers a CPL against my property without a valid claim?

You can bring a motion to discharge the CPL under section 103(6) of the Courts of Justice Act. If the court finds that the CPL was registered without a reasonable claim to an interest in the land, the person who registered it is liable for your damages under section 103(4). You may also have a claim for slander of title. Slander for title is a tort action for making a false statement about someone’s ownership of property that causes financial loss. Courts take CPL abuse seriously and may award costs on a substantial indemnity basis.

How quickly can a certificate of pending litigation be obtained?

In urgent situations where the property is about to be sold and notice to the other side would defeat the purpose a CPL can be obtained on an emergency, without-notice basis within days. In non-urgent situations where the motion is brought on notice and the other side contests it, the process typically takes four weeks to a year from filing to hearing. The timeline depends on court scheduling, the length of motion required (short vs. long motion) and the complexity of the case.

Do I need to claim the specific property in my lawsuit to get a CPL?

Yes. Your Statement of Claim or Notice of Application must specifically claim an interest in the land and describe the property in sufficient detail that the CPL can be registered on the correct title. If your originating process only claims money damages, you will need to amend it to include a proprietary claim before seeking a CPL which takes additional time and may be opposed by the other side.

Service Areas

McMackin Law handles certificate of pending litigation matters for clients across Ontario, including Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Port Perry, Cobourg, Peterborough, Barrie, Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Vaughan and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. CPL motions are heard in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and we regularly attend before the court at multiple courthouse locations across the province.

A certificate of pending litigation dispute requires immediate legal action. Contact McMackin Law today for an urgent consultation.