Defamation
November 27, 2018
Wilson v Canwest Publishing Inc – Publications Canwest Inc 2018 BCCA 441
The BCCA overturned the lower court judgment in this defamation case and held that responsible communication prevailed.
August 30, 2018
1704604 Ontario Ltd v Pointes Protection Association 2018 ONCA 685
The ONCA sets out a detailed analysis of s. 137.1 of the CJA, Ontario's Anti-SLAPP legislation, overturning the lower court's decision and dismissing the action against Pointes Protection Association.
August 30, 2018
Fortress Real Developments Inc v Rabidoux 2018 ONCA 686
The ONCA upheld the lower court decision under s. 137.1 of the CJA and dismissed Fortress's appeal from the order dismissing its action against Mr. Rabidoux.
August 30, 2018
Platnick v Bent 2018 ONCA 687
The ONCA overturned the lower court decision under s. 137.1 of the CJA and allowed the appeal, setting aside the dismissal of the action.
August 30, 2018
Veneruzzo v Storey 2018 ONCA 688
The ONCA upheld the lower court decision under s. 137.1 of the CJA and dismissed the appeal, granted leave to appeal costs, and dismissed that appeal.