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Quebec Appeal Court seeks to avoid opening floodgates for claims against landlords, say experts
The Quebec Court of Appeal, concerned about opening the “floodgates” for claims against landlords, held that a commercial tenant could not invoke the notion of legal disturbance to stop paying their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
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Religious corporation loses battle over perpetual contracts
The Quebec Court rules reaffirms validity of perpetual contracts, and rules on tax on insurance premiums. Continue reading
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The contract is king
The contract is king, especially when it involves sophisticated commercial parties who freely negotiated a non-consumer contract, ruled the SCC. Continue reading