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When is a settlement not a settlement?

March 30, 2019 06:56 am

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It regularly happens that, when a party to a contract breaches his or her obligations under that contract, the parties first attempt to settle the matter on an amicable basis, before resorting to litigation. This is a commendable approach, as it tends to preserve the relationship, saves costs, and saves time and energy, which may

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Late exercising of an option to renew a lease – when will a court refuse eviction?

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November 30, 2017 12:40 pm

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As a general proposition, agreements concluded between parties will be enforced by the courts, unless certain exceptions exist. One such exception is when the agreement is against public policy, for example when I contract with a hitman to kill someone – quite clearly, the courts will refuse to enforce such an agreement. Generally, when a

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