What is the current interpretation of the word "reasonable excuse" at trial?

The law is clear that the courts have interpreted “reasonable excuse” in a broad and liberal manner at trial: see Crinson v. City of Toronto 2010 ONCA 44 (CanLII), 100 O.R. (3d) 366. In that case, the court stated, at para. 22: The modern jurisprudence interpreting such language has emphasized, not surprisingly, that the words “reasonable excuse” should be given their plain and ordinary meaning and that the court should consider all the circumstances of the particular case in determining whether the plaintiff has indeed established reasonable excuse. [Citations omitted.]