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Conflict of laws [1979] 2 SCR 669

Canada Life v. CIBC

The Supreme Court of Canada held that cheques drawn to CIBC’s New York Agency were foreign bills, so New York law governed forged endorsements.

  • Choice of law
  • Cheques
  • Endorsement forgery
  • Bills of exchange act interpretation
  • Agency/branch residence
  • Choice-of-law
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Contract [1932] SCR 260

Glesby v. Mitchell

Appeal dismissed; the Supreme Court held a new trial was required because key issues on consideration and an oral no-negotiation agreement should have gone to the jury.

  • Promissory note consideration
  • Accommodation note
  • Parol evidence rule
  • Holder after maturity
  • Oral collateral agreement not to negotiate
  • New trial jurisdiction
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Contract (1907) 39 SCR 290

Fleming and Douglas v. McLeod

The Supreme Court of Canada considered notice of dishonour, alleged time given to the maker, and appropriation of payments on four promissory notes.

  • Promissory note
  • Protest and notice of dishonour
  • Indorser liability
  • Discharge of surety by giving time
  • Appropriation of payments
  • Postal/agency notice transmission
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