Chris Wendell
Contributor
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Chris is a practicing lawyer in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. His undergrad is in political economy. He currently writes for publications in British Columbia concerning agriculture, land use and the law. He writes fiction and screenplays in his spare time and has also written music that has appeared on college radio stations throughout Canada and the United States. Chris' interest in the law spans a wide variety of topics and practice areas. His hope is that his articles will provide relevant and timely information as well as to inspire the reader to consider or reconsider the role of the law as both a cause and an effect of the choices we make as individuals and collectively as a society.
Latest Articles
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Divorce in Canada
This article provides a brief summary of the legal requirements for a divorce in Canada.
Mar 7, 2008
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Marriage Annulment in Canada
This article looks at the requirements for a legally valid marriage and the legal issues surrounding annulment in Canada.
Mar 6, 2008
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Wills Variation Claims in BC
This article provides a brief analysis of the rise of estate litigation in British Columbia.
Mar 5, 2008
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The New Age of Consent in Canada
The article reviews recent changes to the law of sexual consent in Canada including the arguments for and against raising the legal age of consent.
Mar 4, 2008
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What is a Trust?
This article provides a brief introduction to the law of trusts including the requirements for the formation of a trust and the obligations of the various parties.
Feb 28, 2008
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What is a Contract?
This article provides a brief introduction to the law of contracts including the vital elements to contract formation and the problems of dispute resolution.
Feb 28, 2008
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What is a Tort?
This article provides a brief introduction to the law of torts and considers the differing burdens of proof between tort and criminal law as well as the types of torts.
Feb 28, 2008
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What is Legal Negligence?
This article provides a brief introduction to the law of negligence and looks at the components and possible outcomes of a negligence claim.
Feb 28, 2008
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What are Damages?
This article provides a brief introduction to the common law of damages and explains how damages are categorized and calculated in a civil action.
Feb 28, 2008
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The Problem with Law School
This article considers the growing disconnect between what is taught in law schools and the actual practice of law.
Feb 28, 2008
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