Who are You Contracting With?

Many companies carry on business under multiple corporate structures. This can make it difficult to determine exactly who you are contracting with. This affects who is actually responsible for doing the work. It can even deprive you of your of legal remedies if the deal goes sour. FACTS Park v. K.S. Mechanical Ltd. involved an appeal…

Sharing the Pain

There can be many side agreements and understandings during the course of construction.  If you do not properly document them, however, they may not be enforceable. Facts: Chateau Granville Partnership v. Chateau Granville Inc., et al. involved a dispute between the owners of the Chateau Granville Hotel (“Chateau”) and the construction manager it hired for a renovation…

When is a Deal, a Deal?

When negotiating a building contract, it can sometimes be difficult to identify the exact moment when a deal has been reached.   Sometimes, a person may feel like a “handshake deal” is not a deal at all, but simply a friendly conversation.  In Rivera v Metropolitan Construction Ltd., the Court provided some guidance for determining when a legally…

How To Lose Your Shirt In Business

One of the best ways you can protect yourself personally is to conduct business through a limited liability company. However, if you do not let your customers and suppliers know that they are dealing with a limited liability company, you can personally be on the hook. Depending on the type of work you do and…