Author Archives: Jassmine Girgis

About Jassmine Girgis

B.A. (Calgary); JD (With Distinction) (Western); LL.M. (Cambridge). Associate Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership v Yangarra Resources Ltd, 2017 ABCA 378: Fraud and Limitation of Liability Clauses

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership v Yangarra Resources Ltd, 2017 ABCA 378: Fraud and Limitation of Liability Clauses Case Commented On: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership v Yangarra Resources Ltd, 2017 ABCA 378 (CanLII) Introduction This … Continue reading →

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Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes Case Commented On: Douez v Facebook, Inc., 2017 SCC 33 (CanLII) On its face, Douez v Facebook, Inc. decides the enforceability of a forum selection clause. But … Continue reading →

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Mennillo v Intramodal inc.: The Supreme Court of Canada Revisits the Oppression Remedy

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Mennillo v Intramodal inc.: The Supreme Court of Canada Revisits the Oppression Remedy Case Commented On: Mennillo v Intramodal inc., 2016 SCC 51 (CanLII) Mennillo v Intramodal inc. is the first oppression remedy case since BCE … Continue reading →

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Fundamental Breach and Repudiatory Breach of Contract

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jassmine Girgis

PDF Version: Fundamental Breach and Repudiatory Breach of Contract Case commented on: John Barlot Architect Ltd. v 413481 Alberta Ltd., 2013 ABQB 388 The doctrine of fundamental breach has caused much confusion, in part because of its relationship to the … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Four Corners of the Contract: The Parol Evidence Rule, Implied Terms and the Duty of Good Faith

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Jassmine Girgis

PDF Version: Beyond the Four Corners of the Contract: The Parol Evidence Rule, Implied Terms and the Duty of Good Faith Case commented on: Bhasin v Hrynew, 2013 ABCA 98, leave to appeal granted, 2013 CanLII 53400 (SCC) This appeal … Continue reading →

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