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Appealing to the Wrong Court

2 Sep 2020 | Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

If a proceeding is brought or taken before the wrong court, judge or officer, can it be transferred or adjourned to the proper court, judge or officer?

Test for Restoring an Appeal that’s Struck

25 Aug 2020 | Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

What is the appropriate test for restoring an appeal?

Adding Parties to an Appeal (or Class Action)

18 Aug 2020 | Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

This case provides an excellent demonstration of the test for adding a party to an appeal.

Eliminating Conditional Sentencing Offends Charter

11 Aug 2020 | Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

If the Majority’s decision is upheld herein, one wonders what other provisions of the Code may be affected.

Civil Litigation: Doctrine of Merger

5 Aug 2020 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

The CA determined there could not have been a larger nor more liberal interpretation of the Statement of Claim than in this case.

Vicarious Liability of Church for Historic Abuse at Orphanage

29 Jul 2020 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

The C.A. determines the Brothers’ sexual assaults of the plaintiffs was a “materialization” of the risk the Archdiocese placed in the community.

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