Alleged non-compliance with UCPR r 51.24 does not warrant vacation of an appeal hearing where the respondent has assumed the burden of preparing appeal books and the appellant can verify documents against the court file. The obligations under ss 56-58 of the Civil Procedure Act weigh heavily against vacation where extensive interlocutory time has already been consumed. A desire to amend a notice of appeal, where the amendments have not been formulated, is insufficient to justify vacation.
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