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Mar 31, 2022 · If that does not work, the party claiming a breach should hire a lawyer, who will deliver a formal correspondence, detailing the breach and calling on the other party to rectify it immediately. If the request is not satisfied, the lawyer will bring the claim to a court.
- Aidan Macnab
- What Is A Breach of Contract?
- What Remedies Are Available For Breach of Contract in Canada?
- How Can A Lawyer Help?
When a party to a contract violates the agreement by failing to adhere to the terms of the agreement, this is called a “breach.” A breach of contract can be grounds for a lawsuit, even if the contract or agreement was oral and not written.
In Canada, the most common remedy for breach of contract is a monetary award also known as damages. Courts may also order an equitable remedy called specific performance, where the party in breach may be ordered to fulfill its contractual obligations. In some cases, a Court may order an Injunction against the breaching party, requiring them to abst...
Under the law, not every agreement is legally binding. Certain conditions must be met in order for a contract to be deemed “enforceable.” Furthermore, not all “breaches” are created equal. Serious breaches, known as “fundamental breaches” may have a different effect on what remedies are available to you than if the breach is more minor. Finally, pr...
Jan 2, 2024 · Explore the key legal remedies available when a contract is breached. From seeking damages to specific performance, this guide offers insights into your rights and options in Ontario.
Mar 25, 2024 · The type of litigation that follows an accusation of a breach of contract, generally, depends on what type of contract was crafted in the first place, and what promises were purported to be broken. Below, we explore some of the key considerations of these disputes and subsequent lawsuits.
If a party to a contract fails to fulfill a binding contractual promise or indicates, expressly or implicitly, that the binding contractual promise will be unfilled, the party is said to breach the contract. However, there are various levels of breach and depending on the level or extent of breach, the law may be disinterested.
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill its obligations as outlined in a legally binding agreement, leading to a violation of the terms and conditions specified in the contract.
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Sep 20, 2022 · The Court of Appeal in Maple Leaf Foods Inc. v Ryanview Farms, 2022 ONCA 532 confirmed that in certain cases, the Court may consider an alternate date and post-breach events to calculate damages if it would more fairly reflect the innocent party's loss.
