Canada: Civil Law

Litigants who are unresponsive, fail to attend court appearances, or do not diligently pursue their case may face procedural consequences and court sanctions.

The Supreme Court of Canada's recent split decision in Patrick Street Holdings Ltd. v. 11368 NL Inc. clarifies the doctrine of cause of action estoppel and its implications for litigants...

Earlier this year, the Québec Court of Appeal (the “Court”) handed down its decision in Procureur général du Québec c. Metellus (“Metellus”), in which it considered whether the abolition of the taxi-owner permit...

When a farm bridge collapsed under a crop sprayer, the Court of Appeal examined whether the bridge owner adequately warned users about hidden structural dangers beneath the surface.

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized a novel intentional tort of intimate partner violence, fundamentally changing how coercive and controlling conduct in relationships is addressed under Canadian law. This landmark decision introduces a pattern-based approach that extends beyond traditional assault and battery claims, creating significant implications for liability insurers navigating policy exclusions and coverage disputes. As this new tort evolves beyond family law contexts into workplace harassmen

Canadian courts are increasingly confronted with parallel class actions across multiple provinces, particularly in life sciences litigation involving the same drug or device.

Sexual Violence Prevention Month is recognized in Canada during the month of May as a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote safety in our communities...

The Ontario Court of Appeal issued several significant rulings addressing insurance priority disputes, interpleader applications in corporate governance conflicts, estate litigation sanctions, municipal permitting authority, real property vesting orders, and procedural matters in medical malpractice cases. These decisions clarify important principles regarding statutory interpretation, jurisdictional boundaries, and procedural fairness across multiple areas of civil law.

The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the test for res judicata and cause of action estoppel, establishing when parties can be barred from relitigating issues. This real estate financing dispute explores whether a party must explicitly invoke res judicata at first instance, how courts determine if two proceedings involve the same cause of action, and what constitutes reasonable diligence in advancing all available legal arguments.