Compelling Unresponsive Estate Trustees to Act

Compelling Unresponsive Estate Trustees to Act

An order to accept or refuse appointment under Rule 74.15(1)(a) or (b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure is an under-utilized tool in estate litigation. It allows an interested party to compel the estate trustee, either named in a will or acting as an estate trustee, to seek a certificate of appointment.

Apples to Apples vs the ” Silo Approach” – What are the differences?

Apples to Apples vs the ” Silo Approach” – What are the differences?

Cadieux v. Cloutier 2018 ONCA 903

The Court of Appeal released its decision in Cadieux v. Cloutier (“Cadieux”) in December 2018. This case concerns a motor vehicle accident where the plaintiff, Chad Cadieux, suffered brain injuries after he was pushed onto the road by one of the defendants, Eric Saywell and struck by the truck of a second defendant, Mr. Cloutier.