Civil responsibility: Who’s at fault?

Civil responsibility: Who’s at fault?

All persons are subject to a general obligation of good conduct and, in the event of failure to comply, they may be required to compensate others for any damage caused. This is referred to as non-contractual civil liability, as opposed to contractual liability, which...
The Oppression Remedy

The Oppression Remedy

You went into business with your best friend when you graduated from high school. School was not for you. You have invested all your savings. However, as your friend had more money to invest than you, it was decided that you have 40% of the shares and he, 60%. And...
Receiving a legal claim by email

Receiving a legal claim by email

You are playing around with your phone when suddenly you receive an email from a lawyer sending you a document that looks very serious and scary. The title is in capital letters: STATEMENT OF CLAIM. You read further and discover that the person who bought your old...