Leading Cases & Statutes

Take a look at the most influential cases and relevant statutes on key business topics.

1. Arbitration

2. Buyouts

3. Collecting A Judgment

4. Contracts with Suppliers and Third Parties

(a)          Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71

(b)          Grasshopper Solar Corporation v. Independent Electricity System Operator, 2020 ONCA 499, leave to appeal to SCC refused, 39387 (18 February 2011).

(c)          The North West Company LP v. Classic Furs Company Ltd., 2025 ONCA 295 rev’g in part 2023 ONSC 3223

5. Court Costs

(a)          Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 57 and Rule 58

(b)          Rathod v. Chijindu, 2024 ONCA 625

(c)          Wesbell Networks Inc. v. Bell Canada, 2015 ONCA 33

(d)          1318706 Ontario Ltd. v. Niagara (Municipality), 2005 CanLII 16071 (ON CA)

6. Debt Collections

(a)          Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 60

(b)          Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B

(c)          Small Claims Court Jurisdiction and Appeal Limit, O. Reg. 626/00: monetary jurisdiction

(d)          Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, ss. 127-131: Interest and Costs

7. Derivative Actions

(a)          Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, ss. 246-247

(b)          Richardson Greenshields of Canada Ltd. v. Kalmacoff, 1995 CanLII 1739 (ON CA)

(c)          Lederer v. 372116 Ontario Limited, 2001 CanLII 24159 (ON CA)

8. Duty of Good Faith Trilogy

9. Family Business

10. 50 / 50 Shareholders

11. Force Majeure and Frustration

12. Franchise

13. Garnishment

(a)          Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 60.08

(b)          Rule 60.08, leave to appeal to SCC refused, 41093 (8 August 2024), 2024 CanLII 74738 (SCC)

(c)          Waxman v. Waxman, 2006 CanLII 35815 (ON CA)

(d)          20 Toronto Street Holdings Ltd. v. Coffee, Tea or Me Bakeries Inc., 2001 CanLII 28048 (ON SC)

14. Inheriting Shares

15. Injunctions

(a)          Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 43, s. 101

(b)          Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 40

(c)          RJR-MacDonald Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), [1994] 1 S.C.R. 311

(d)          1960529 Ontario Inc. v. 2077570 Ontario Inc., 2017 ONSC 5254

16. Joint Venture

17. Joint Family Ventures

(a)          Kerr v. Baranow, 2011 SCC 10

(b)          Farkas v. Bedic, 2016 ONCA 82 aff’g 2014 ONSC 1638

18. Just and Equitable Division

19. Real Estate & Commercial Leasing

(a)          Canada Life Assurance Company v. Aphria Inc., 2024 ONCA 882, leave to appeal to SCC granted, 41665 (26 June 2025)

(b)          Highway Properties v. Kelly, Douglas & Co., 1971 CanLII 123 (SCC)

20. Minority Shareholder

21. Oppression Remedies

22. Partnership