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Defence of qualified privilege available to Township for posting letters from public
Monday, February 13, 2023James R.G. CookLitigationMunicipal Act, Courts of Justice Act, Planning Act
Municipal site plan applications have a public component that may expose an applicant to complaints from people who are opposed to their plans. As part of the...
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Buyers’ liability to sellers in aborted real estate closings - Part 1
Friday, March 26, 2021James R.G. CookLitigation, Real EstateSummary Judgment, Planning Act
“The factual background to this summary judgment motion is a sad story that has frequently been retold in courtrooms across the land with the same tragic ...
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Legal non-conforming use prevents municipality from enforcing zoning by-law
Friday, March 12, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationZoning By-Law, Town of Caledon, Planning Act
While some property owners may believe that they can do what they want with their own land, municipalities control development and the permitted use...
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