Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, January 28, 2020 – The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has recently offered guidance on what an acceptable written notice of the applicable notice period looks like under section 5.3(2) of the Fair Practices Regulation AR 128/2001. FACTS On November 12, 2014, a fire occurred at the home of James and Juliett Statt (the “Statts”). Two days later the...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, January 28, 2020 – The important concept of “jurisdiction” relates to a decision maker’s authority or power to interpret and apply the law. Jurisdiction is based on the nature of the specific matter as well as on the geographic region or territory to which it relates. The first consideration, the subject matter involved, may determine what judicial or quasi-judicial...

Blaney McMurtry LLP, Ontario, January 28, 2020 – Blaney McMurtry partner Sheldon Inkol was successful in having a Statement of Claim dismissed via summary judgment in the matter of Swan v. Durham Condominium Corporation No. 45. The plaintiff – a unit owner in a residential condominium and a former member of the Board of Directors of the condo corporation – had a lengthy history of litigation...

Kelly Santini LLP, Ontario, January 28, 2020 – On September 30, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the Ontario Superior Court decision of Justice Ryan Bell in Mississippi River Power Corporation v. WSP Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 6104. This is an important case for owners, consultants and contractors because it means that a limitation of liability clause in a consultant’s contract may also be...