Signed, Sealed, Delivered – But is it Enforceable?

Aug 1, 2018 | Disability

In Swampillai v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, the Court dealt with the enforceability of a full and final release executed by the Plaintiff. A claim was commenced for long term disability (“LTD”) benefits. The action named the Plaintiff’s...

The Duty to Defend: Pleadings, Pleadings, Pleadings!

Aug 1, 2018 | Coverage

An application was brought under rule 14.05(3)(d) of the Rules of Civil Procedure to determine rights that depend on contract interpretation.   The applicant was National Gallery of Canada (“National Gallery”) and the respondents Lafleur de la Capitale (“Lafleur”) and...