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.

Alberta Court of Appeal Restores Access to Habeas Corpus

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Alberta Court of Appeal Restores Access to Habeas Corpus Case Commented On: Wilcox v Alberta, 2020 ABCA 104 (CanLII) (Wilcox CA) This Court of Appeal decision is significant for a number of reasons. Most … Continue reading →

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Are Landlords’ Late Payment Fees Enforceable?

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Are Landlords’ Late Payment Fees Enforceable? Case Commented On: 19007636 (Re), 2020 ABRTDRS 1 (CanLII) Are the late payment charges that some leases provide for and some landlords demand from tenants who are late … Continue reading →

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Costs Denied in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Case

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Costs Denied in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Case Case Commented On: Elder Advocates of Alberta Society v Alberta, 2020 ABQB 54 (CanLII) In February 2018 and October 2019, we posted … Continue reading →

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Keeping an Eye on Foreclosing Banks

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Keeping an Eye on Foreclosing Banks Case Commented On: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v Strihavka, 2019 ABQB 835 Who is keeping an eye on the conduct and claims of banks and other financial … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale about Suing in the Name of the Correct Legal Entity

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: A Cautionary Tale about Suing in the Name of the Correct Legal Entity Case Commented On: 2040497 Alberta Ltd v Samateh, 2019 ABPC 321 (CanLII) In 2017, Abdoulie Samateh was sued by his landlord … Continue reading →

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