ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Some of the fears Colin Way’s neighbours in the Outer Battery had about development in the area may be true, based on some comments made by his lawyer in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador on May 8.
Buckingham argued that conversations Way and Marshall had on a few occasions, including a dinner at Piatto’s Pizzeria where multiple other people were present, created a conflict for Marshall in this case. Buckingham said his argument was that since Way had been specific enough about the issues he was having with neighbours and the city, and that Marshall offered his legal services, Marshall was privy to information that could be used in other court actions, such as this one.Marshall was represented by John Drover, one of his partners at the Roebathan McKay Marshall law firm.
“Mr. Way had no intent of obtaining legal advice. Mr. Marshall offered to provide his services to give him legal advice, and he turned it down," Drover said.