Category Archives: Property

The Legal Status of a Gross Overriding Royalty Carved out of a Crown Lease

By: Nigel Bankes Decision commented on: PrairieSky Royalty Ltd v Yangarra Resources Ltd, 2023 ABKB 11 PDF Version: The Legal Status of a Gross Overriding Royalty Carved out of a Crown Lease

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Who is Responsible for Damage to Rental Premises Caused by Mouse Infestations – and Why?

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Considered: Hometime Property Services Ltd v Girumnesh, 2022 ABPC 172 (CanLII) PDF Version: Who is Responsible for Damage to Rental Premises Caused by Mouse Infestations – and Why? The plaintiff, a corporate landlord, sued the … Continue reading

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Novel Form of Agreement to Reserve Surface Rights Payments

By: Nigel Bankes Case commented on: Schnell v Stene (Heidinger Estate), 2022 SKQB 146 (CanLII) PDF version: Novel Form of Agreement to Reserve Surface Rights Payments It is not uncommon for a vendor of agricultural lands in western Canada to … Continue reading

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The Rhetoric of Property and Immunity in the Majority Opinion in the Impact Assessment Reference

By: Nigel Bankes & Andrew Leach Opinion Commented On: Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2022 ABCA 165 (CanLII). PDF Version: The Rhetoric of Property and Immunity in the Majority Opinion in the Impact Assessment Reference The Alberta Court of Appeal … Continue reading

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Access to Digital Assets by Fiduciaries

By: Stella Varvis PDF Version: Access to Digital Assets by Fiduciaries Matter Commented On: the Uniform Access to Digital Assets by Fiduciaries Act The email from your brother about spring break. Photos from prospective online dates stored on your phone. Restaurant … Continue reading

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