GNG 4170 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Small Claims Court, Fundamental Breach, Class Action

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: General Engineering
• Course: GNG 4170
• Professor: Cameron Tiesma

Document Summary

Discussed fundamental breach of contract last week (hypothetical case #1-5): Focused on fundamental breach of contract and exemption clauses. What is a fundamental breach of contract (definition) Breach can be considered fundamental breach of contract because it affects root of contract. Exemption clause presence and definition (cap in this case) Discuss past and present approaches to fundamental breach of contract. *note: tercon decision takes a look at fundamental breach of contract(peo) A court that is available to the average citizen is the small claims court(court of the people) Creditors remedies are available for defaulters of court orders. With info obtained on property by debtor the sheriff is then sent in to seize and then sell the property in order to pay money owed but only after writ is registered. Garnishnunt- you"re able to file papers at court house and the debtors have the money taken out by employers and provided to creditors.