Clear wording of agreement leads to finding of several, not joint nor joint and several liability (SBLR LLP v. Valleymill Investments Ltd., Art Tile Limited, and McCarthy Tetrault LLP)
Thursday, January 30, 2025Isabel Yoo, Michael LauricellaLitigationUmpire Agreement, Dispute, Liability
In a civil action, where there is more than one defendant, a plaintiff will often seek damages against the defendants on a joint and several basis...
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Specific performance ordered in dispute between father and son over family home (Gill v. Gill)
Friday, December 6, 2024James R.G. CookLitigationDispute, Family home
In some cases where a seller has breached an agreement to transfer title to a property, a buyer may seek an order for “specific performance” requiring that the transaction be completed instead of monetary damages...
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