Court of Appeal of Alberta Confirms Limits on Cross-Examination of Court Officers

Kelly Bourassa, KC, Aryo Shalviri, Caitlin McIntyre and Kyla Morreau of Blakes share that the Alberta Court of Appeal has confirmed that court-appointed officers in CCAA proceedings are generally protected from cross-examination absent unusual or exceptional circumstances, and that stakeholders cannot use questioning about reports or fees to pursue fishing expeditions or advance collateral litigation.