Monthly Archives: August 2011

Second edition of JSS Barristers Rules now available

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Admin

As noted in a previous post, JSS Barristers is providing summaries of cases considering the new Alberta Rules of Court, Alta. Reg. 124/2010, in a newsletter called JSS Barristers Rules. The second edition of the newsletter is available here. Of … Continue reading →

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Unauthorized practice and access to justice

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Alice Woolley

PDF version: Unauthorized practice and access to justice  Case considered: Lameman v Alberta, 2011 ABQB 396 The Beaver Lake Cree Nation have commenced an action against the federal and provincial Crowns claiming that their treaty rights have been infringed by … Continue reading →

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Tenant Cannot Unilaterally Withhold Rent Because of Unsanitary Living Conditions

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Nickie Nikolaou

Case Considered: Herman v. Boardwalk Rental Communities, 2011 ABQB 394  Introduction Questions often arise about whether a tenant can refuse to pay rent because of something the landlord has or has not done, or because of the condition of the … Continue reading →

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