When a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) Is Not Justified: A Guide for Property Owners and Land Developers

One tool available to parties in a land purchase and sale dispute who claim an interest in land is the Certificate of Pending Litigation… Read More

Setting Aside a Default Judgment in British Columbia – The Most Recent Guidance from the Court of Appeal

A default judgment is a court order against a defendant who fails to respond to a civil claim or take the necessary steps to… Read More

Recovering Investments From a Ponzi Scheme: Tactics and Lessons Learned

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation where the operator, an individual or organization, pays returns to existing investors from funds paid by new… Read More

Vancouver Rezoning Case: Court Upholds Constitutional Limits

Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. BC: The Basic Facts The Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society challenged the validity… Read More

Multijurisdictional Disputes: BC Court of Appeal Clarifies BC Courts’ Jurisdiction in Contract Disputes

We previously discussed the basic considerations for business owners when it comes to multijurisdictional transaction and disputes. Because the British… Read More

Remedies for Breach of Commercial Lease in British Columbia: A Primer

In commercial leasing in British Columbia, a recent case has shed light on the legal ramifications of breaching a lease agreement. The Court of… Read More

Dissolved Corporations and the Limitation Period: A B.C. Business Owner’s Guide

In the bustling business landscape of British Columbia, understanding the intricacies of corporate law is crucial for every entrepreneur. The recent Court of Appeal… Read More

Navigating the Murky Waters of Online Fraud: A Business Perspective

The rise of e-commerce has brought unprecedented convenience to consumers and businesses. This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales figures show that a large… Read More

What are the Remedies When Debtors Defraud Creditors in Insolvency?

A Guide to Creditors’ Remedies In the intricate world of corporate insolvency, fraudulent activity by debtors can leave creditors grappling with significant financial losses. Read More

建筑合同中的默认条款的基本要求

在建筑行业中,合同总是项目的基石。 然而,很多情况下合同可能不会明确说明双方之间的每一个条款。这就是BC 法律解释中的默认条款(“implied terms”)发挥作用的地方。 默认条款是指合同中没有明确写明的条款,但由于情况、当事人的行为或建筑行业的性质,这些条款在BC省法律中被视为协议的一部分。 什么是默认条款? 默认条款是指合同中没有明确写明的条款,但被视为协议的一部分。这些条款可能以源于英国普通法原则、建筑行业普遍承认的标准或双方过往的交易。 默认条款的法律依据 确定合同是否应包含默认条款的关键检验是它们是否使“商业行为更有效率”。如果该条款使某个商业行为更有效率,同时也是赋予合同效力所必需的,这些条款就可能被认为是默认的条款。 BC省法律很明确: 法官必须以事实为依据来判断某个条款是否可以这些条款就可能被认为是默认的条款。正如 BC 上诉法院在 Metro Paving and Roadbuilding Ltd. v. Fortitude Structures Inc.,案第 114… Read More