November 24, 2020
Andrew Yolles was recently published in a two-part series in The Lawyer’s Daily in an article called “SCC decision roadmap to damages in tort for pure economic loss”. Andrew comments on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc., 2020 SCC 35. Andrew says, “The recoverability in tort of pure […]
October 16, 2020
At our weekly firm meeting, Athina Ionita discussed the Court of Appeal’s decision in Becker v. Toronto (City), 2020 ONCA 607. This appeal addresses how framing the issues at trial influences what issues may be appealed. Further, this decision makes it clear that if counsel believes an issue is relevant to deciding a matter, then […]
September 09, 2020
By Colleen Mackeigan In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) in Oz Merchandising Inc. v. Canadian Professional Soccer League¸2020 ONCA 532, OZ Merchandising Inc. (“OZ”) was denied leave to submit a 500 page factum, or alternatively a 125 page factum in support of its appeal of the underlying trial decision. Facts […]
September 04, 2020
At our weekly meeting today, Angie Bellehumeur discussed the Court of Appeal’s decision in Le Treport Wedding & Convention Centre Ltd. v Co-operators General Insurance Company, 2020 ONCA 487, which involved an insurance coverage dispute. On July 8, 2013, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced the most expensive natural disaster the province has ever seen. […]
September 01, 2020
A factum at the Court of Appeal is limited to a maximum of 30 pages. If a party wishes to submit a lengthier factum, leave must be sought from the Court of Appeal. Leave is rarely granted. In OZ Merchandising Inc. v. Canada Professional Soccer League Inc., 2020 ONCA 532, the appellant initially prepared a […]
July 17, 2020
At our weekly meeting, Matthew Umbrio addressed the Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Woods v. Jackiewicz, 2020 ONCA 458. The appellant physician appealed from an award of damages against him for negligent management of a twin pregnancy, following a jury trial. He did not challenge the jury finding that he did not meet the […]
