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Testamentary Capacity The classical view of testamentary capacity is expressed in the following case Banks v. Goodfellow (1870), L.R. 5 Q.B. 549 on testamentary capacity: "It is essential to the exercise of such a power that a testator shall understand the nature of the act and its effects; shal...
06/05/2011
Imposition of Liability upon Agent and Vendor in Real Estate Transaction Ontario Real Estate Source By Brian Madigan LL.B. Here's a quick legal analysis of the Krawchuk and Scherbak case, in a decision released by the Ontario Court of Appeal on 6 May 2011. Facts The vendors knew that: •· t...
06/04/2011
Inadequate Disclosure: Vendor and Agent both Liable to Purchaser Ontario Real Estate Source By Brian Madigan LL.B. The vendor knew that there were some problems with the foundation. The agent knew that too, but failed to pursue the issue on inquiry. The vendor completed a Seller Property Informat...
06/04/2011
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June 3, 2011 Prime Rate: 3.00% 1yr 2yr 3yr 3yr VIRM 4yr 5yr 5yr VIRM 7yr 10yr Laurentian Bank 2.70 3.35 3.75 Prime-0.65 4.04 3.79 Prime-0.80 4.74 4.94 TD Bank 3.29 3.65 4.00 - 4.14 4.19 Prime-0.65 5.14 5.34 National Bank 3.09 3.30 3.59 - 3.69 3.84 Prime-0.70...
06/03/2011
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70 Posts in May Ontario Real Estate Source While it was never my intention, I did end up with 70 posts in the month of May. The advantage of the challenge was the daily exercise. At first, I didn't want to miss a day, so I put things in draft so that I would have something to say tomorrow. But, I...
06/01/2011