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October 16, 2011

Recent Summary Judgment Case

The general principles governing motions for summary judgment under the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure were reviewed in the recent case of Rutherford v. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (October 12, 2011, Ont. S.C.J.).  The plaintiff’s claims were for wrongful dismissal and “other causes of action” (breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and aggravated damages). The [...]