Trach v Sorenson (Re Johnson Estate) Case Commentary

by Victoria Jones

This case involved a minor child’s mother bringing an application against the child’s father’s estate for family maintenance and support outside of the six month limitation period.  The decision gives guidance to those bringing such applications including what...

Conflicts for Lawyers

by David Phillip Jones, K.C.

These are the speaking notes from David Phillip Jones, Q.C.’s presentation to the NWT Law Society in June 2019. These speaking notes address two particular issues: a. conflicts which arise when a lawyer is acting for a corporation, and then the shareholders,...

The Year in Review in Administrative Law 2018

by David Phillip Jones, K.C.

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Death & Dower: How Dower and a Family Maintenance and Support Claim Interact

by Victoria Jones

Dower is a property right that vests upon the death of the owning spouse. Frequently, dower rights are coming into play during a family maintenance and support claim.  This paper looks at how dower is valued and how it interacts with a family maintenance and support...

Some Thoughts on Essential Concepts for Re-thinking Standards of Review in Administrative Law

by David Phillip Jones, K.C.

Essential concepts in reviewing the nature and scope of judicial review1. What is the purpose of judicial review?2. Recognition of the sources of the courts’ authority to review decisions or actions by statutory delegates3. The distinction between grounds for review...

From Coast To Coast: The Year In Review In Administrative Law 2017

by David Phillip Jones, K.C.

The past year has once again provided a number of interesting administrative law decisions which highlight the complexities encountered in judicial reviews and appeals. Cases involving standards of review and jurisdiction have been particularly plentiful, while...