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The Torrens System, Indefeasibility of Title,
and the Difference Between Registration and Ownership
One of the greatest misconceptions I encountered during my legal education was the widespread belief that a land title certificate answers every question about ownership. It does not. It answers many ...

Chapter 1
The Beginning of the Labyrinth
(2000–2014)

How Lawful Ownership Begins, Why Titles Matter, and Why Equity Exists

Introduction

Every legal battle begins long before anyone files a lawsuit.

Most people imagine litigation begins with a Pleading, a Legal Motion, or a Courtroom. In ...

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Part 7 - The Art of Judicial Estoppel: Preventing Opposing Counsel from Changing Positions Mid-Case

Picture this: You are in the middle of your case. Opposing counsel made a clear argument at a hearing ...

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The Myth of Institutional Superiority
How Familiarity Creates Confidence Inside the Courtroom

Most self represented litigants ...

The Canadian legal system relies on the integrity of its judiciary to maintain public confidence and ensure fairness for everyone involved in a legal proceeding. A cornerstone of this judicial responsibility is the doctrine of abuse of process. This legal concept grants judges an inherent and ...

The legal maxim "abusus non tollit usum", which translates from Latin as abuse does not take away use, represents a foundational principle of jurisprudence, governance, and philosophy. At its core, this maxim posits that the misuse, distortion, or corrupt application of a right, power, tool, or law ...

Under British Columbia's Law and Equity Act, specifically Section 59, certain types of contracts must be in writing and signed by the party you are trying to hold liable to be legally enforceable. This is BC's modern equivalent of the traditional Statute of Frauds. If these requirements are not met ...

The legal maxim "Fraus est celare fraudem," which translates to "It is fraud to conceal fraud," represents one of the foundational ethical and legal pillars of jurisprudence. At its core, this maxim dictates that active concealment, silence, or the deliberate hiding of a fraudulent act is just as ...

Understanding human motivation is a central challenge in both daily life and the legal system. Because people cannot peer directly into another person's mind, society must find reliable ways to understand what someone truly intends to do. Throughout history, legal scholars, philosophers, and ...

The Duty of Candour is a cornerstone of the legal profession. It is enshrined in Rule 2.1-2(c) of the Code of Professional Conduct: "A lawyer should not attempt to deceive a Court or tribunal by offering false evidence or by misstating facts or law."

It is also enshrined in Rule 5.1-2(e): "When ...