Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Canadian Law Courts', 1.
Extract

The judge applied existing laws. He used the Licensing of Trades and Business Act as a reference for the case.
If the case makes new law, explain what that is.
The case did not make a new law.
What did the judge decide on costs?
The judge decided that the contract was illegal therefore it was rescinded. The plaintiff was awarded the $17,900 for the purchase of the car and also an additional $350 for work that was done during the brief ownership period. The car had to be returned to the defendant. Even though Mr. Tisi used his corporation as a front, the corporate veil had to be lifted because the corporation was found to be mere agent of a controlling corporator.

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Atlants