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How Momentous is This? New SCC Ruling on Forum Selection and Arbitration Clauses

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Case Comments, Conflict of Laws, Contracts, Procedure

In twelve short paragraphs, the Supreme Court of Canada’s new judgment in Momentous provides helpful guidance on the question of whether a motion to dismiss on jurisdictional grounds may be brought after the delivery of a Statement of Defence. The Court also reaffirms the centrality and uniqueness of the “strong cause” test where a jurisdictional… → Read More