Category Archives: Contracts

Of Busted Butterflies and the Duty of Good Faith – A Saskatchewan Right of First Refusal Case

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Of Busted Butterflies and the Duty of Good Faith – A Saskatchewan Right of First Refusal Case Case commented on: Northrock Resources v ExxonMobil Canada Energy, 2016 SKQB 188 What is the legal position if N … Continue reading →

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Stewart Estate: Finalizing The Judgment Roll and Costs

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Stewart Estate: Finalizing The Judgment Roll and Costs Decisions commented on: Stewart Estate v TAQA North Ltd, 2016 ABCA 143 and Stewart Estate v TAQA North Ltd, 2016 ABCA 144 The Court of Appeal handed down … Continue reading →

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When is a Contract between Family Members Enforceable?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Evaristus Oshionebo

By: Evaristus Oshionebo PDF Version: When is a Contract between Family Members Enforceable? Case Commented On: Hole v Hole, 2016 ABCA 34 At common law a contract is not enforceable unless the parties intended the contract to create legal relations. … Continue reading →

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Unpaid AFE Amounts Constitute Liquidated Demands With No Right of Set-Off Under the 1990 CAPL Operating Procedure

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Unpaid AFE Amounts Constitute Liquidated Demands With No Right of Set-Off Under the 1990 CAPL Operating Procedure Case Commented On: Talisman Energy Inc v Questerre Energy Corporation, 2015 ABQB 775 (MC) This decision of Master … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal Assesses Damages for Production on a Dead Oil and Gas Lease: An Important but Ultimately Disappointing Decision

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Court of Appeal Assesses Damages for Production on a Dead Oil and Gas Lease: An Important but Ultimately Disappointing Decision Case Commented On: Stewart Estate v TAQA North Ltd, 2015 ABCA 357 Courts of Appeal … Continue reading →

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