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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 …
What is a “Rule 49” Offer to Settle?
Prepared by Alexandra Ormond, Articling Student The majority of legal cases settle before trial, and recent statistics show the number of settled cases to be as high as 95% in …
The MVACF: What to do when no one has insurance?
When you buy an automobile insurance policy in Ontario, coverage for damages caused by uninsured or unidentified drivers is mandatory and is built into your policy. In the case of …
What happens when cyclists are involved in motor vehicle accidents?
Prepared by Isaac da Silva Aboo, Summer Student In Ontario, there are a few options available to cyclists involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Firstly, regardless of who …
