The Right to be Tried Within a Reasonable Time
The section 11(b) right of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a pillar of Canadian criminal proceedings, and is rightly framed as a matter of great importance. It …
Waiting to Litigate — Risks and Limitations
Maybe you have a legitimate claim against a person or other entity for damages that you have suffered, for which they are responsible. You would like compensation but you are not …
A Car Accident or Not a Car Accident?
If you’ve been injured in Ontario and a car was involved, it is not always clear whether or not it was a “motor vehicle accident” for the purposes of collecting …
Oops! Breached Bail Conditions — Mistake as a Defence.
If you find yourself in trouble with the law, you may be charged and released with certain conditions of bail or recognizance. If you do not follow those conditions, you …
The Doctrine of Discoverability
by Monick Grenier | Jul 24, 2016 | A party seeking leave to add a defendant beyond the limitation date may do so on the established common law principle of discoverability. This is …