In a recent case, Menon v. Simpson, the Court awarded damages and costs of $2,405,693.85 on a $8,385,000.00 residential deal, about 30 months later. That’s equal to about 28.7% of …
Residential Damages
Timeline – Menon v. Simpson 2025 ONSC 6720 May 13, 2023 June 12, 2023 Summer–Fall 2023 October 16, 2023 Late October 2023 Late 2023–2024 Subsequent Sale (Date not specified, but after …
Residential Damages Can Add Up for Failed Deal
Menon v. Simpson (Ontario Superior Court) In a recent case, it is clear that damages for the failure to proceed with a purchase can certainly add up quickly. This case …
When Specific Performance Fails
Rabinowitz v. 2528061 Ontario Inc., 2026 ONCA 21 The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Rabinowitz v. 2528061 Ontario Inc. is a cautionary tale for commercial real estate investors who …
Jurisdiction Matters (Unrepresented Litigant)
Louie v. Han, 2026 ONCA 25 The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Louie v. Han is less about property law and more about procedural discipline. It is a cautionary …
From Specific Performance to No Contract at All
True Condition Precedent: Turney v. Zhilka from Trial to the Supreme Court of Canada Few Canadian real estate cases illustrate the dangers of uncertain land descriptions and unfulfilled planning conditions …
Expert Evidence and Failed Real Estate Deals
Why the Vendor Won Without Calling an Expert James D. Taylor Holdings Ltd. v. WJ Groundwater Canada Limited, 2025 ONSC 7243 When a purchaser walks away from a firm Agreement …
Tenant Eviction – Not Paying Rent
No Shortcut to the Court of Appeal Ellenor v. Chernysh Ellenor v. Chernysh, 2026 ONCA 10 is a concise but instructive decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal that underscores …
When an Estate Plan Creates a Trustee Conflict
Moghadam v. Moghadam 2025 ONSC 4695 Estate planning often aims to simplify the administration of an estate and prevent conflict. But in Moghadam v. Moghadam, the Ontario Superior Court confronted …
Court of Appeal Confirms Strict Limits on Revoking Beneficiary Designations
Court of Appeal Confirms Strict Limits on Revoking Beneficiary Designations Alger v. Crumb, 2023 ONCA 209 The Ontario Court of Appeal has reaffirmed a key principle in estate planning: a …