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Ontario Superior Court resolves estate dispute between siblings by passing over a sister as trustee
An executor should only be passed over based on the ‘clearest of evidence:’ court
Ontario Superior Court upholds award of costs exceeding the damages in a personal injury case
While costs must be proportionate, it must also be reasonable and fair: court
Ontario Superior Court of Justice welcomes new judges Colin Stevenson and Gilead Kay
Stevenson was appointed to the court in Toronto, while Kay will sit at Oshawa Family Court
Ont. CA orders new trial in pedestrian collision case due to unfair bad character evidence
The trial judge admitted evidence that appeal court says influenced the jury’s perception
Erika Chamberlain steps down as dean of Western Law
Andrew Botterell will assume the role of acting dean starting July 1
Ontario Superior Court dismisses motor vehicle accident case for non-compliance with court orders
The court emphasized that dismissal for failing to comply is a last resort
Ontario Superior Court affirms arbitrator’s ruling on insurers’ duty in claims management
The case arose from a car accident involving a cement truck and a private vehicle
Environmental Bill of Rights should incorporate right to healthy environment: Law Commission report
Report also noted the lack of Indigenous consultation in legislation’s development
Roy McMurtry, Ontario’s former attorney general and chief justice, dies at 91
He is remembered as an advocate for legal aid, bilingualism in the courts, and equality