by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 16, 2013 | Our Take on Things
On April 1, 1993 I started the firm, of course, back then it was Inga B. Andriessen, Barrister & Solicitors and it was just me. The firm has grown over the past years, both in name and in staff. We now have three lawyers, a law clerk, a paralegal and wonderful...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 9, 2013 | Our Take on Things
The Toronto Star reported recently on the outcome of an Edmonton couple’s lawsuit regarding the sale of their cottage. The couple had bought the cottage in 2001 for $59,000.00. They retained a real estate agent in 2006, who suggested a value and it was listed. The...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 2, 2013 | Our Take on Things
Recently I’ve had to deal with some questions from clients about the value and enforceability of documents prepared in anticipation of doing a deal. In one case, the binding nature of a letter of intent was in question, and in another, some clients wanted to know what...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 26, 2013 | Our Take on Things
Over the past 20 years (technically it will only be 20 years on April 1) I’ve had many issues that seem to come up over and over in talking to new clients. Lately, the latest issue to come up again (and again) is getting a signature on an agreement. The facts...
by Andriessen & Associates | Mar 19, 2013 | Our Take on Things
It’s interesting to see the main stream media pick up on some of the more technical aspects of Civil Law Suits these days. This morning, the GTA papers were commenting on the recent Ontario Superior Court decision finding William Assaf to be a “vexatious...
