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Understanding Family Law Act Claims in Ontario
What are Family Law Act Claims in Ontario? Authored By: Sierra Forster Most people know that if someone is injured due to another person’s negligence, they can take legal action …
INJURED IN A BUS ACCIDENT? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMING ACCIDENT BENEFITS.
The 2006 census by Statistics Canada confirmed that 20.1% of commuters in the Ottawa-Gatineau region use public transit to get to work. Knowing that a significant percentage of the population …
Bike Helmets: What is the Law in Ontario?
Prepared by Kate Portner Gartke, Articling Student Cycling can be an excellent mode of transportation and a pleasant way to get some exercise for adults and children alike. However, there …
A Brief Review of Social Host Liability in Canada
Prepared by Ally Czarnowski, Articling Student With the holidays drawing near, many social calendars are filling up with work parties, friendly get-togethers, and lavish family dinners. Undoubtedly, much time and …
The Steps in a Civil Litigation Action
Prepared by Alexandra Ormond, Articling Student Pleadings Pleadings consist of a statement of claim, statement of defence and reply. The plaintiff prepares a statement of claim, which must contain a …
Joint and Several Liability: What does being 1% liable mean?
Prepared by Alexandra Ormond, Articling Student The 1% rule compels a defendant who may only be 1% at fault to pay the plaintiff’s entire judgment. The “1% rule” comes from …
