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April 19, 2017 – Downer v Pitcher, 2017 NLCA 13 In this case, the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal considered the validity and enforceability of a full and final release involving two unrepresented individuals. Read More

March 14, 2017 – Introduction Generally, the rules of civil procedure mandate broad disclosure during the discovery process. The “rationale behind a broad discovery process is that it advances the due administration of justice” and helps to narrow the scope of the dispute by disclosing all of the fundamental issues.1 Broad disclosure rules also serve to reduce surprise, “leading...

March 14, 2017 – Roy v. Québec (Attorney General), 2016 QCCS 5475 The plaintiff was accused of driving under the influence and being above the legal alcohol limit. Less than two months later, criminal charges were brought against him, but proceedings were stayed four years after the charges were laid. He then instituted legal action for damages against the...

March 14, 2017 – Cadotte v. Industrielle Alliance assurances et services financiers, 2016 QCCS 5603 The Court had to decide whether Dr. Louis Cadotte (“Dr. Cadotte”) should continue to collect partial disability insurance benefits from his insurer, Industrielle Alliance assurances et services financiers (“Industrielle”). Accordingly, it had to decide whether or not Dr. Cadotte was still living with a...