by cactus | Jun 20, 2025 | Real Estate, Civil Litigation
I. Introduction The Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in Drumonde v. Spellay offers important guidance on the interpretation of testamentary provisions in the context of prolonged estate administration. More than twenty years after their mother’s passing,...
by cactus | Jun 17, 2025 | Articles, Civil Litigation, Real Estate
I. Introduction: In Green et al. v. Gardeazabal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice examined the legal and equitable limits of co-ownership rights under the Partition Act, R.S.O. 1990. The applicants sought an order compelling the sale of a jointly owned cottage...
by milad@pruve.ca | Aug 26, 2024 | Real Estate
When a borrower (the “mortgagor”) defaults on a mortgage, the lender (the “mortgagee”) has several rights and remedies available. In Ontario, one of the most common remedies is the power of sale. What is a Power of Sale? A power of sale allows...
by milad@pruve.ca | May 31, 2024 | Real Estate
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently held that the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act does not preclude home buyers from taking legal action against builders for breaches beyond the statutory warranties provided by the Act. This landmark decision has significant...
