July 6, 2005

Leases of Unsubdivided Land and the Top Line Case

This project examined legal issues that arose in the wake of the B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision in International Paper Industries Ltd. v. Top Line Industries Inc. This case considered section 73 of the Land Title Act, which outlines restrictions surrounding the subdivision of land into smaller parcels for the Read more…

March 6, 2005

The Uniform Civil Enforcement of Money Judgments Act

This project examined a proposal for the reform of the civil enforcement system that governs the legal procedures that apply to the enforcement of money judgments. A money judgment is an order issued by a court for a party to a lawsuit to pay the other party a sum of Read more…

The Recognition of Adult Guardianship Orders from Outside the Province

This project explored the procedures surrounding issues that arise when adult guardianship orders are made outside the province. Adult guardianship orders appoint persons to make decisions and manage the physical well-being, property, and financial affairs in circumstances where individuals are unable to act for themselves. The Report issued as part Read more…

February 6, 2005

Unfair Contract Terms

Unfair contract terms are specific contract terms that are particularly harsh, grossly one-sided, or unconscionable. Unfair terms limit the general principle of enforceability governing contracts, which holds that contracts should be enforced if they are freely made. This project surveyed recent cases dealing with unfair contract terms, the tools that Read more…