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Leave to commence derivative action allowed where continuous breaches occurred under an agreement

By Christina Porretta
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Family Law Act claims commenced under s. 61 are a separate cause of action in the context of personal injury litigation

By Christina Porretta
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Court of Appeal distinguishes between new causes of action and alternative forms of legal relief in determining whether a party can amend its pleadings after the expiry of the limitation period

By Christina Porretta
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Divisional Court cautions that seeking declaratory relief is not a means to circumvent applicable limitation periods

By Christina Porretta
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Distinction between Adding a Party and Adding an Individual to the Factual Narrative

By Christina Porretta
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Beauchamp v. Gervais: Dunphy J. clarifies when an amendment is not a new cause of action for the purposes of the limitation period

By Christina Porretta

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