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Civil 2017 ONCA 744

SMTCL Canada Inc. v. Master Tech Inc.

The motion judge's assessment of loss was reasonable and there was no evidence or air of reality to support collusion or solicitor misconduct sufficient to set aside the order; therefore the appeal is dismissed and costs awarded.

  • Collusion
  • Solicitor negligence
  • Setting aside orders
  • Costs assessment
  • Intervention
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Professional negligence 2017 BCSC 1458

Sigalet v. Cedrone Law Corporation

The court struck the jury notice in a solicitor negligence action, finding the damages and lost-opportunity issues too complex for a jury to decide.

  • Jury trial discharge
  • Assessment of damages
  • Lost opportunity/loss of chance
  • Retainer fees and deductions
  • Timing of damage assessment
  • Jury-trial-discharge
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Contract law 2014 BCSC 1711

Keddy-Waldie v. Lawson

The court struck the jury notice in a solicitor negligence action, holding the issues were too intricate and complex and would require a trial within a trial.

  • Jury notice
  • Rule 12-6(5)(a)(ii)
  • Limitation period
  • Trial within a trial
  • Spousal support
  • Jury-notice
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Solicitor's negligence 2013 ONCA 624

Elmgreen v. Evans

Appeal dismissed because appellant failed to adduce expert evidence establishing the standard of care and no applicable exception applied, he did not prove causation or breach of fiduciary duty, the claim was barred by the limitation period, and the trial judge's costs award was reasonable; leave to appeal costs was refused and appeal costs were fixed at $28,000.

  • Standard of care
  • Causation
  • Limitation periods
  • Costs assessment
  • Offers to settle
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