A contract is a written or oral agreement, between two or more parties, that creates an obligation to do (or not do) a particular thing, that is intended to be enforceable by law. A breach of contract is a failure, without legal excuse, to perform any promise or obligation that forms all or part of the contract. This includes failure…
At Sodagar & Company, HK we have particular expertise in builders liens, from a detailed understanding of their purpose, to the creation, preservation, perfection and enforcement of liens. In British Columbia, The BC Builders Lien Act (the Act) is the governing legislation that assists those who have worked on a construction project or supplied material to it, but haven’t been…
Disputes within a business, whether it be a partnership, corporation or joint venture can disrupt the operation of the business and, if not dealt with quickly, discreetly and effectively, may have consequences for their reputation in the business community, on the confidence of their trading partners and perhaps even the viability of the business itself. At Sodagar & Company, we…
Breach of duty of care gives rise to a cause of action for negligence in common law. To establish negligence a plaintiff has to establish four elements: Duty of care, standard of care, causation in law and causation in fact. The general rule for duty of care is that every person has to take reasonable caution in their actions to…
At Sodagar & Company, we have worked with local and international clients including businesses and individuals as purchasers, vendors, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors, agents and insurers with respect to a wide variety of real estate related issues and disputes. Take a business-minded approach necessary to provide efficient and effective solutions with respect of any real estate issue or dispute. Failure…
At Sodagar & Company, we act for executors, administrators or trustees, heirs and beneficiaries, and persons who feel they have been wrongfully excluded from a share of an estate. We have assisted client’s in contesting or challenging the validity of a will where concerns arise about the maker’s mental capacity, undue influence or knowledge or approval of the document. We…
The courtroom may not always be the most efficient method of providing results. Mediation and arbitration are an effective alternative to assist parties in reaching an agreement. The process is private, cost effective in comparison to litigation, and provides clients with a sense of control over the situation. At Sodagar & Company our experience allows us to recommend mediation and…