Playing with Fire: Insurers Need “clear, convincing and cogent” Evidence to Establish Fraud
In a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia judgment, the Court ruled against an insurer who sought to deny coverage for fire damage to an ... Continued
“Family Member Exclusion” Passes the Test in BC’s Highest Court
Economical Insurance Co. v. Gill 2017 BCCA 351 INTRODUCTION The BC Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned a lower court ruling, and has found that ... Continued
Legal Trend: evidence of testamentary intent can ‘save’ otherwise invalid wills or gifts
Background The recently reported case of Bach Estate (Re)[1] is the first decision to rule on section 43 of the Wills, Estate and Succession Act[2] ... Continued
Insurers with a “Direct Interest” may Join the Party
The BC Supreme Court’s recent decision in MacPherson v White, 2016 BCSC 1151 establishes that an insurer can successfully apply to be added as a ... Continued
What Types of Assets do Courts Consider in Deciding Wills Variation Claims?
In British Columbia, courts have the ability to change a deceased’s will, if the court rules that the will fails to make “adequate provision” for ... Continued
Call to the Bar – Daniel Paperny
We are pleased to announce Daniel Paperny’s Call to the Bar. Daniel completed his articles on September 1, 2015. Daniel will be joining the firm ... Continued
Clark Wilson 2014/2015 Articling Students
We now have our full team of 2014/2015 regular articling students in the firm for their articling term. (left to right) Jennifer Lowson (Macquarie University, ... Continued