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Negligence: School Liability for Bullying

Negligence: School Liability for Bullying

19 Nov 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

In this case, the Court of Appeal is signalling that, where a trial judge conducts a “careful assessment of the evidence” and articulates “logical bases” for their findings, the scope of appellate intervention narrows

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The Road Less Travelled: Liability for Highway Maintenance

The Road Less Travelled: Liability for Highway Maintenance

11 Nov 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

What is the obligation of municipalities to maintain highways?

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Speculative Evidence Not Enough to Displace Open Courts Principle

Speculative Evidence Not Enough to Displace Open Courts Principle

5 Nov 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

For the Court of Appeal, the open court principle is a “hallmark of a democratic society and applies to all judicial proceedings”.

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When Are Superior Court Judgments “Nullities”?

When Are Superior Court Judgments “Nullities”?

22 Oct 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

To what extent can procedural errors – such as the two raised by the Appellants herein – “nullify” a consent judgment?

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Narrow Appellate Jurisdiction to Stay Parent Travel Orders

Narrow Appellate Jurisdiction to Stay Parent Travel Orders

15 Oct 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

In this case, Gomery J.A. determined there was no such “obvious or egregious error” and that the Court was without jurisdiction to stay the Provincial Court order.

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Transferring an Appeal Started in the Wrong Court

Transferring an Appeal Started in the Wrong Court

8 Oct 2025 | Blog, Court of Appeal Decision of the Week

To address the jurisdictional quandary in this case, the moving parties seek an order under s. 110 of the Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990. C. C.43, transferring their appeal to Divisional Court and extending time to serve and file their notice of appeal in that forum.

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