Topic: Civil Litigation
Extending the Limitation Period by Text – Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Topic: Civil Litigation June 25, 2021 by Michael Beeson & Max Laurin
In 1475182 Ontario Inc. o/a Edges Contracting v. Ghotbi (2021 ONSC 2477), the court determined that a text message was an acknowledgement by party pursuant to section 13 (1) of …
Recent amendments to Ontario’s Occupiers Liability Act
Topic: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury January 15, 2021 by Michael Beeson & Chelsea Packman
Don’t let that notice period slip away! Recent amendments to Ontario’s Occupiers Liability Act have been announced that aim to make it more difficult for plaintiffs to be compensated for …
Consider Yourself Warned the Next Time you Lace Up Your Skates
Topic: Civil Litigation January 17, 2020 by Michael Beeson
If you’re a regular at your local rink, or a fan of contact sports more generally, consider yourself warned in light of the recent decision Casterton v MacIsaac (2019 ONSC …
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Towards a Successful Adverse Possession Claim
Topic: Civil Litigation, Real Estate September 20, 2019 by Ron Petersen
If you are unsure whether a portion of adjoining land belongs to you, you might consider whether it is legally permissible to claim it as your own. Generally speaking, if …
Andersson v. Aquino, 2018 ONSC 852
Topic: Civil Litigation April 9, 2018 by Matthew Smith
By Matt Smith A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has further clarified the law relating to motions for the removal of a party’s counsel of record. …
Summary: Leonard v. Saint-Vincent Hospital, 2018 ONSC 370
Topic: Civil Litigation April 6, 2018 by Tess Brown
By: Tess Brown, B.Soc.Sc., J.D. – Litigation Lawyer, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP Email: tbrown@lmrlawyers.com In certain circumstances, a plaintiff may be deemed incapable of making decisions relating to the litigation …