The Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Interpreting Exclusion Clauses
In Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 20, the Supreme Court of Canada restored an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision concerning a dispute between a buyer and seller regarding the specific composition of topsoil. The buyer assumed the risk when purchasing the topsoil without testing it and the exclusion clause agreed upon by the parties intended to protect the seller from liability. In making its decision, the Supreme Court of Canada shed light on the interpretation of exclusion clauses and provided clarity for parties seeking to contract out of a statutorily implied condition under ... [more] Full article
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the law of tort for pure economic losses and highlights the necessity of contracts
In 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 2020 SCC 35, the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that franchisees could not make a claim against a supplier, Maple Leaf ... [more] Full article
Cheerios: Download a coupon, lose your right to sue
A recent New York Times article warned consumers that by clicking "Like" on the Facebook page of General Mills, the maker of Cheerios and other products, they would be agreeing to limit themselves to resolve disputes with the company through informal emails or binding arbitration. [more] Full article
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