by Tim | Oct 27, 2022 | Property, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Over the past several years (since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in early 2020), real estate lawyers in New Brunswick have experienced a huge increase in real property transactions. Many of these transactions have involved purchasers from other provinces that...
by Tim | Sep 29, 2020 | Common-Law, Family Law, Property, Spousal Support, Uncategorized
The Ontario Court of Appeal Redefines “Spouse” A Commentary on Climans v Latner, 2020 ONCA 554 By Jonathan Martin The law of spousal support in Canada has changed significantly over the past few decades. Once reserved for legally married individuals, spousal support...
by Tim | Oct 31, 2017 | Curious Case, Property, Uncategorized
Here’s a somewhat spooky curious case about three brothers who sued a cemetery for the right to be buried there. Background: In 1869, brothers Joseph and Darius Smith purchased the rights to 4 plots at the Cataraqui Cemetary for the sum of $100.00. The purpose...
by Tim | Oct 6, 2017 | Property, Real Estate
I attended a Continuing Legal Education session this week on Real Property Law and one of the presenters was the newly named “Chief Residential Tenancies Officer.” I must admit that I had no idea that the Office of the Rentalsman had been recently renamed...
by Tim | Aug 3, 2017 | Property
Here’s a curious case I wrote about years ago on a personal blog. It’s strange enough to warrant repeating here. Background: For 20 years, 60-year-old Bill Squires and 75-year-old Anna Squires maintained a close relationship with their neighbor, Mary...
by Tim | Jun 2, 2017 | Property, Uncategorized
Background: In 2001, David and Joan Gallant bought a piece of property in Indian Mountain (Moncton area) from Lee and Shirley Murray. The property is located next-door to the Murrays themselves. The neighbors got along well until November, 2013. Details: November,...
