Author Archives: Jonnette Watson Hamilton

About Jonnette Watson Hamilton

B.A. (Alta.), LL.B. (Dal.), LL.M. (Col.). Professor Emerita. Please click here for more information.

The Potential Impact of a Quebec Superior Court Challenge on Access to Justice in Alberta

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Potential Impact of a Quebec Superior Court Challenge on Access to Justice in Alberta Blog Post Commented On: “Clash of Courts”, Double Aspect Blog by Leonid Sirota, 23 July 2017 In his brief post … Continue reading →

Posted in Access to Justice, Constitutional | 7 Comments

The Impact of a Dower Act Life Estate on the Valuation and Distribution of Intestate Estates

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Impact of a Dower Act Life Estate on the Valuation and Distribution of Intestate Estates Case Commented On: Estate of Johnson, Rick Allen (Re), 2017 ABQB 399 (CanLII) The deceased, Rick Allen Johnson, died … Continue reading →

Posted in Property, Wills and Estates | 1 Comment

Abatement of Rent for Landlord’s Breach of the Minimum Housing and Health Standards

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Abatement of Rent for Landlord’s Breach of the Minimum Housing and Health Standards Case Commented On: C.V. Benefits Inc. v Angus, 2017 ABPC 118 (CanLII) This decision is important for two reasons. First, Assistant Chief … Continue reading →

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Interim Measures in a Classic Church Property Dispute

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Interim Measures in a Classic Church Property Dispute Case Commented On: Bruderheim Community Church v Moravian Church in America (Canadian District), 2017 ABQB 355 (CanLII) In this brief judgment, Justice Brian Burrows granted an interim … Continue reading →

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“Abandoned Goods” Require Abandoned Premises or Expired/Terminated Tenancies Plus Vacated Premises

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: “Abandoned Goods” Require Abandoned Premises or Expired/Terminated Tenancies Plus Vacated Premises Cases Commented On: Wilderdijk-Streutker v Zhao, 2017 ABPC 24 (CanLII) and Shearer v Shields, 2017 ABPC 108 (CanLII) A landlord can dispose of the … Continue reading →

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