A court decision has been released in the case of John Mann versus the Town of Saugeen Shores.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice released a decision May 19th following the hearing of the Town and Mann’s motions, on December 18, 2025.
Mann’s application substantially sought judicial review of Council’s 2022 decisions declaring lands surplus and confirming the bylaw and long-term lease arrangements associated with the Cedar Crescent Village development by Port Elgin’s Main Beach.
The Court granted the Town’s motion to strike the application and dismissed it, finding Mann’s application was an abuse of process in light of the terms of a 2023 settlement between the parties.
The court also ruled Mann’s application was started outside of the time limitation period.