Canada

State can be liable for damages for passing unconstitutional laws that infringe Charter rights: SCC

State can be liable for damages for passing unconstitutional laws that infringe Charter rights: SCC

Laws must be 'clearly unconstitutional, or represent 'bad faith'

Manitoba court dismisses medical malpractice claim due to 'inordinate and inexcusable delay'

Manitoba court dismisses medical malpractice claim due to 'inordinate and inexcusable delay'

The case involves a patient who was treated for chest issue but subsequently died

Last chance to take part in the 2024 Readers' Choice

Last chance to take part in the 2024 Readers' Choice

Canadian Lawyer's annual Readers' Choice survey closes this week

BC Supreme Court awards damages for car crash but dismisses loss of earning capacity claims

The plaintiff continued to work full-time and received promotions despite his injuries

BC Supreme Court grants limited spousal support due to economic hardship in 21-year marriage

BC Supreme Court grants limited spousal support due to economic hardship in 21-year marriage

The court found significant income disparity between the parties and economic interdependency

Alberta court allows arbitration award to be entered as judgment in matrimonial dispute

Alberta court allows arbitration award to be entered as judgment in matrimonial dispute

The interests of justice did not support favouring one side over the other: court