Defendant Must Disprove Allegations In Order to Obtain Summary Judgment
Some cases are stronger than others. What happens if you are faced with a claim that the plaintiff has no ability to prove? Are you...
Can Your Accountant Keep A Secret? Is S/he Allowed To?
Our accountants know a great deal more about us than most of us would want known publically. For the most part, we trust that this...
Conflicting Limitation Periods Resolved In Favour Of Finality For Estates
Until recently, a conflict between two limitation periods created uncertainty for the administrators of estates in circumstances where...
Condo Corporation Declaration Insufficient To Oust Small Claim Court Cost Rules
Condominium Corporation Declarations often seek to protect the majority of unitholders from the litigation costs incurred when a single...
Think Twice Before Agreeing To Release "All" Claims
When parties settle a legal dispute, it is standard practice to sign "Full and Final" releases. Often the wording of these releases is...
Double Check What Is Required. Lack Of Precision Can Cause Problems (Especially When Moving Dead Bod
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision illustrates how important it is to provide the proper information when required. The story...
Default Judgment Set Aside Despite Litigant's Choice Not To Attend Trial
In Ontario there is a fundamental belief that litigation should be decided on its merits and not on procedural advantage. A recent...
Is An Unsigned Settlement Enforceable?
Like so many legal situations, the answer to this question is that an unsigned settlement might be enforceable depending on the...
Eleventh Hour Summary Judgment Motion May Be Too Late To Succeed
Summary judgment may be a quick way to shorten the litigation process and obtain a judgement, thereby ending a court proceeding. ...
Landlord Meets All Technical Requirements of Eviction Procedure But Still Has To Pay $25,000 - Anoth
Sometimes it seems like you can't win for losing? A recent appeal from the Landlord Tenant Board illustrates how a landlord who did...