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Curious Case: Smiths v. Cataraqui Cemetery Company (aka – a Plot to get a Plot)

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...

Are you a Landlord or a Tenant looking for information? Check out this site

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...

Curious Case: The Squires, The Fitzpatricks and…. a Coyote Head?

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...

5 tips for preparing for your first meeting with your lawyer about your will

by Tim | Jun 9, 2017 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Uncategorized

It’s difficult to think about passing away. Many people find it almost as difficult to plan for their eventual demise prior to their first meeting with their estate lawyer. Therefore, here are some useful tips (in no particular order) for preparing for your...

Curious Case of The Week: Warring Neighbours and a Manure Pile

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,...
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