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..~.,8information in relation to the possible sale of the Dartmouth properties, was held on October 12that the TV shop.When the Nordqvists arrived there was small talk until Ms. Cormier asked ifthey had brought thebooks, at which point, according to Ms. Cormier and Mr. Martell, Mrs. Nordqvist became angry anda confrontationoccurredbetween Mrs. Nordqvist and Ms. Cormier. Mr. Nordqvisttold his wifetheyshould leave and they did. Mrs. Nordqvist denied the confrontation was initiated by the request forthe financial books. She testified that she became upset when she walked in and saw Companydocuments and cheques spread out on the desk in an open part ofthe shop.2010 NSSC 252 (CanLII)Shortly afterwards, the Nordqvists advised Ms. Cormier that they wanted all of the Companydocuments and books returned to the Pepperell Street location. Ms. Cormier gathered together allofthe company documents and Mr. Nordqvist picked them up.A further meeting was arranged for October 28th at the Pepperell Street location, to review theCompany's financial records in furtherance ofthe proposal to buy the two Dartmouth properties.Mr. Nordqvist was in attendance and Ms. Cormier described the atmosphere as being stiff butfriendly. She spent some time that day in the office going through the information including copiesofcheques. At some point Mr. Nordqvist received a phone call from Mrs. Nordqvist and followingthat he terminated the meeting.Shortly after that, Ms. Cormier received a notice ofmeeting ofdirectors dated October 28, 2005,calling a meeting for October 31, 2005 for the purpose ofdiscussing the performance ofCatherineCormier as an employee of the Company and to determine whether her employment should beterminated (exhibit PI tab 36).Ms. Connier attended the meeting and '.vas told by the Nordqvists that they could not work with herany longer and that her employment was terminated for cause.