Posts by Ashmead Law
Complying with the “Local Venue Rule”
While most BCSC matters can be commenced at the registry of the plaintiff’s choosing, certain matters must be commenced at the registry or judicial district nearest to the land at issue (unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise). Often, this arises in foreclosures or builders lien claims. It can be confusing which registry…
Read MoreKitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 2024 BCCA 423
The highest court of this province has just struck down legislation that tried to block its power to apply the existing laws to determine if people’s rights have been violated or not. The court explained the legislature cannot dictate the outcome of a case that is before the courts. Instead, what the legislature can do…
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