Author Archives: Geoff S. Costeloe

About Geoff S. Costeloe

Geoff S. Costeloe, B.Sc. (University of British Columbia) graduated from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law in 2015. During his studies, Geoff was successful in U of C’s Court of Appeal Moot team and was involved both on campus as the VP Academic of the Society of Law Students and off campus as an instructor with the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing (CADS). His interest primarily lies in corporate issues but is also interested in the intersection of biological sciences and the law. He is currently completing his articles with Prowse Chowne LLP in Edmonton.

Reaffirming the Importance of Clarity in Drafting a Will

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Geoff S. Costeloe

By: Geoff S. Costeloe PDF Version: Reaffirming the Importance of Clarity in Drafting a Will Case Commented On: MRM Estate (Re), 2015 ABQB 475 A recent Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision has demonstrated the lengths that the Court can … Continue reading →

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“The Feather and the Fiddle”: The Meaning of ‘Indian’ in s 91(24)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Geoff S. Costeloe

By: Geoff S. Costeloe PDF Version: “The Feather and the Fiddle”: The Meaning of ‘Indian’ in s 91(24) Cases commented on: Daniels v Canada, 2013 FC 6; Canada v Daniels, 2014 FCA 101. A decision by the Federal Court of … Continue reading →

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Orders for Genetic Testing: Is the Genie Out of the Bottle?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Geoff S. Costeloe

By: Geoff S. Costeloe PDF Version: Orders for Genetic Testing: Is the Genie Out of the Bottle? Case commented on: Adacsi v Amin, 2013 ABCA 315 A recent decision at the Alberta Court of Appeal raises a major issue in … Continue reading →

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