Can An Arbitrator Award Compound Interest?
In the recent decision in British Columbia v. Teal Cedar Products Ltd., the Supreme Court of Canada decided that compound interest could not be awarded
What are “Making Good”, “Faulty Workmanship” and “Resulting Damage” under a Builders’ Risk Policy?
The decision in Ledcor Construction Ltd. v. Nortbridge Indemnity Insurance Company is another attempt by a Canadian court to deal with the ambiguity in the
Alberta Court Of Appeal Holds That A Court Action Is Not A Notice Of Arbitration
In previous articles I have warned readers about the dangers of the limitation period in relation to arbitration claims. You can look at my prior
What Authority Does The Court Have To Interfere With Decisions Of Arbitrators?
This article will discuss the attitude of Canadian courts toward reviewing arbitral decisions. The decisions of Canadian judges reflect the legislative regime in the provincial
Alberta Court Of Appeal Upholds The Dismissal Of A Claim Which Ought To Have Been Arbitrated
One challenge facing a party to an arbitration clause is preserving a claim against the running of the limitation period. Starting the wrong claim may
The Traps And Perils Of Limitation Of Liability Clauses
In Swift v. Eleven Eleven Architecture Inc., the Alberta Court of Appeal recently considered the impact and scope of a limitation of liability clause in