Canada: Civil Law

On July 24, 2025, Justice Maria Carroccia delivered her verdict in the widely followed sexual assault criminal trial in which she considered the actions of five former World Junior hockey players, in relation to a woman...

Statutory adjudication in Ontario has, since its introduction, generated a meaningful body of case law.

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 14-18, 2025. It was a full week that highlighted decisions in family and estates law.

The impugned documents should be expunged from the Appeal Book and Compendium.

Le 22 mai 2025, dans son arrêt Gaspé Énergies inc., la Cour d'appel du Québec précise dans quelles circonstances elle a le pouvoir de réviser un jugement accordant erronément...

In Wilhelm Concrete v. Shackelton, 2025 ONSC 3071, the Superior Court considered defective construction of grain silos, unpaid invoices and the application of limitation periods, offering practical reminders for contractors and property owners regarding the importance of clear contractual terms, diligent record-keeping, and evidentiary expectations to support claims in construction litigation.

In North v. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the certification judge had certified a class against against BMW as a result of defective N20 engines. On appeal, the certification was set aside...

The limitation period for claiming this type of damage is usually three (3) years from the fault or the knowledge of the harm, as provided for in section 2925 of the Civil Code of Quebec1.

The Ontario Civil Rules Review Working Group has released its Phase Two Report, proposing a comprehensive overhaul to the existing Rules of Civil Procedure.