Can An Owner Look Behind A Bid And Find It Non-Compliant?
Is an owner entitled to look behind a bid submitted in response to an invitation to tender and determine whether it is compliant with the
Is an owner entitled to look behind a bid submitted in response to an invitation to tender and determine whether it is compliant with the
Most commercial agreements contain a clause stating that the contract is binding upon and for the benefit of “successors.” For example, Article 10.1 of the
Can inaction by a party to a contract amount to an acceptance of the repudiation of the contract by the other party? That was the
An agreement to mediate is often found in arbitration and building contracts. Yet, the impact of mediation upon court or arbitral proceedings is uncertain. Does
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently dealt with the issue of what sort of representations amount to fraud, and what representations survive an “entire agreements”
Two recurring issues in construction law are the authority of agents and liquidated damages. The agency issue is this: if the principal is to be
A building contract usually includes a term requiring that the work or materials supplied adhere to the specifications. The contract may also contain implied or
The Ontario Superior Court recently decided two important issues relating to construction liens. In Wellington Plumbing & Heating Ltd. v. Villa Nicolini Incorporated, the court
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently refused leave to appeal in Trevor Nicholas Construction Co. Ltd. v. Canada. In doing so, it has upheld
What are the limits of the trust fund liabilities under the Construction Lien Act? Those liabilities do not just apply to a contractor or subcontractor