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.

Vexatious Litigants: An Interpretation of Section 40 of the Federal Courts Act

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Vexatious Litigants: An Interpretation of Section 40 of the Federal Courts Act Case Commented On: Canada v Olumide, 2017 FCA 42 (CanLII) In this March 2017 decision, Justice David Stratas encouraged Federal Court of Appeal … Continue reading →

Posted in Vexatious Litigants | 2 Comments

Punitive Damages and the Residential Tenancies Act

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Punitive Damages and the Residential Tenancies Act Case Commented On: Wilderdijk-Streutker v Zhao, 2017 ABPC 24 (CanLII) Punitive damages are rarely awarded in residential tenancy disputes, but Wilderdijk-Streutker v Zhao is one of those rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Property | Comments Off on Punitive Damages and the Residential Tenancies Act

When is a Lease an Improper Subdivision of Land?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: When is a Lease an Improper Subdivision of Land? Case Commented On: Paskal Holdings Inc v Loedeman, 2017 ABCA 29 (CanLII) An instrument or a caveat related to an instrument “that has the effect or … Continue reading →

Posted in Property | Comments Off on When is a Lease an Improper Subdivision of Land?

The Harsh Consequences of Ignoring the Dower Act

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Harsh Consequences of Ignoring the Dower Act Case Commented On: Joncas v Joncas, 2017 ABCA 50 (CanLII) If you are a married Albertan with a piece of real property registered in your name alone, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Property | Comments Off on The Harsh Consequences of Ignoring the Dower Act

Residential Tenancy Agreements, Options to Purchase, In Terrorem Clauses, and Relief from Forfeiture

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton  PDF Version: Residential Tenancy Agreements, Options to Purchase, In Terrorem Clauses, and Relief from Forfeiture Case Commented On: Dreamworks Ventures Ltd v Dye, 2017 ABPC 20 (CanLII) This residential tenancy case, arising in the context of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Contracts, Property, Provincial Court | Comments Off on Residential Tenancy Agreements, Options to Purchase, In Terrorem Clauses, and Relief from Forfeiture