Construction
Many cottagers from the city have moved here to settle permanently. Some have built their dream home where once was a 1950’s style summer cottage. This is the true story of the construction of a dream home gone bad. The owners hired a close friend who was a builder....
Construction
A construction tradesman, whether electrician, plumber, or carpenter, may find himself not being paid for work performed for a property owner. The tradesman’s work improves the value of the property and makes the property owner subject to a “construction lien.” The...
Constitutional Law
The preamble of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with the phrase; “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” The “rule of law” is a cornerstone of Canadian constitutional order and...
Constitutional Law
Canada is governed by a federal constitution. The main constitutional documents are the Constitution Act, 1867, (formerly known as the British North America Act, 1867) and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In our federal system, sovereignty is divided...
Collections
A “writ” is a legal term describing a document that is issued from the court after a judgment is obtained. The writ is a written command to the sheriff to perform some act involving a person who is subject to the judgment. For example, a successful lawsuit may lead to...
