Cizan Suliman
Jurisdiction of Ontario Courts in Torts; Case Review: Lapointe et al. v. Cassels Brock & Black
The issue of jurisdiction often arises where parties to a dispute operate in different jurisdictions or where the underlying facts forming the basis of a claim involve another jurisdiction. The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Lapointe has important implications for individuals and companies outside of Ontario who do business with entities in Ontario, or who become involved, even indirectly, in a contract made in Ontario. Legal Context Before a court assumes jurisd