When Should A Contract Arising From A Tender Be Declared Void For Mistake?
We don’t usually think of the law of mistake as having any relevance in the 21st century. Mistake seems to be an 18th century problem
We don’t usually think of the law of mistake as having any relevance in the 21st century. Mistake seems to be an 18th century problem
Payment bonds come in various shapes and sizes and it is important to read them carefully before concluding what they bond. They may not just
Most building contracts contain dispute resolution clauses which refer to arbitration. A dispute resolution clause can be mandatory – it can require arbitration – or
A pay when paid clause is one of the more contentious contractual provisions in the construction industry. That clause typically says that the subcontractor is
Canadian courts will generally over-rule a decision of a domestic arbitral tribunal only if the decision is “unreasonable.” What does this word mean? Is the
The priorities between lienholders and mortgagees under the Construction Lien Act are not easy to understand. They are even more difficult to understand and apply
The sheltering rights under the Construction Lien Act are fundamental protections for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on a building project. But the definitions of
Whether an arbitration agreement requires, or only permits, arbitration is a continuing issue under arbitration law. In building contracts, this issue often arises when the
The recent decision in Envoy Relocation Services Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General) certainly deserves the title of Mother of All Tender Cases. It is a
Not all requests for bids issued by an owner are the same. A request for bids that will be binding on the chosen bidder is