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Court Declines to Reinstate Stale Action Against Elderly Couple
July 11, 2016
The Plaintiff, Canada Trust Company (“Canada Trust”) was the trustee of a self-directed RRSP investment on behalf of Joseph Sasso (“Sasso”). Sasso advanced $180,000 from his RRSP to various Defendants which was secured by mortgages against four properties in Windsor. All Defendants, aside from Boulos and Henriette Dahers (collectively the “Dahers”) are bankrupt and default
Master Wiebe confirms obtaining judgment does not necessarily secure a lien bond
April 20, 2016
In Built-Con Contracting Ltd. v. Lisgar Construction Company a Division of United Shelters Limited, Master Wiebe determined that a plaintiff’s default judgment obtained from a registrar over the counter was insufficient to satisfy section 37 of the Construction Lien Act which requires a perfected lien must be set down for trial within two years after
Disabled Employee Awarded Hefty Damages for “Horrendous” Treatment
January 14, 2016
A recent case shows how an employer’s conduct both during employment and in the manner of dismissal may be compensated – and deterred – in court proceedings. The Employer company carried on business as a recruiter for focus groups. For over 15½ years the Employee worked with the Employer, initially in an administrative support role,
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