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CHILD SUPPORT
The contribution of a new common law spouse
The contribution of a new common law spouse should not be taken into account when determining child support for children born of a previous relationship.
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BUILDING AND RENOVATING WITH FRIENDS
Who is responsible if someone is injured?
Friends and family voluntarily met up at the appellant's home to help reroof his house. No one had any particular experience in renovations or construction.
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CONDOS
Claiming legal fees against a co-owner
In a recent decision, the Québec Superior Court shed new light on the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by a syndicate.
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Can work carried out for speculative purposes lead to a legal construction hypothec?
Excavation contractors and especially firms that carry out earthwork and levelling must therefore be aware of the context in which their services are engaged.
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A. Électrique inc. has just been awarded the largest contract in its history from general contractor Miserly Construction. Upon signing the contract, Miserly insisted on including a clause by which André waived his right to file a legal construction hypothec in exchange for a bond guaranteeing the material and labour provided by A. Électrique inc. Thrilled with the new contract, André neglected to obtain a copy of the bond when signing the contract...
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January 2012
Responsibilities of municipalities and governments - waterways
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December 2011
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December 2011
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