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 Right of a Landlord to Withhold Consent to the Sub-leasing of Residential Premises

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Right of a Landlord to Withhold Consent to the Sub-leasing of Residential Premises Case Commented On: Botar v Mainstreet Equity Corp., 2010 ABQB 710 It is unusual for a residential tenancy matter to … Continue reading →

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When is Delay “Undue” under Section 7(2)(d) of the Arbitration Act?

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

PDF version: When is Delay “Undue” under Section 7(2)(d) of the Arbitration Act  Case considered: Eiffel Developments Ltd. v. Paskuski, 2010 ABQB 619 In June of 2007, Eiffel Developments Ltd. sued Geoffrey and Lisa Paskuski for $46,667, alleging non-payment under … Continue reading →

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Are the Creditors Paying Attention?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

PDF version: Are the Creditors Paying Attention?  Case considered: Seguin v Graham and 1356248 Alberta Ltd., 2010 ABQB 582 I find it odd that someone who has failed to file tax returns for the last 14 or so years and … Continue reading →

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Appealing the Remedy Granted by an Arbitration Award

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

PDF version: Appealing the Remedy Granted by an Arbitration Award Case considered: Fuhr Estate v. Husky Oil Marketing Company, 2010 ABQB 495 This decision by Mr. Justice Don J. Manderscheid answers a novel question: whether section 49(7) of the Arbitration … Continue reading →

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Pre-emptive attack on arbitration succeeds

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

PDF version: Pre-emptive attack on arbitration succeeds Case considered: Suncor Energy Products Inc. v. Howe-Baker Engineers, Ltd., 2010 ABQB 310 Instead of asserting an ordinary limitation period defence in the ordinary course of an arbitration proceeding, Suncor chose to attempt … Continue reading →

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