Articles written by Chris Wendell

This article provides a brief summary of the legal requirements for a divorce in Canada.

Mar 7, 2008 - Chris Wendell

This article looks at the requirements for a legally valid marriage and the legal issues surrounding annulment in Canada.

Mar 6, 2008 - Chris Wendell

This article provides a brief analysis of the rise of estate litigation in British Columbia.

Mar 5, 2008 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

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 - Chris Wendell

This article considers the growing disconnect between what is taught in law schools and the actual practice of law.

Feb 28, 2008 - Chris Wendell

This article deals the problems of legal entry into the United States for Canadians who have criminal records including the differences between pardons and waivers.

Jan 22, 2008 - Chris Wendell

An introduction to sealing a criminal record in Canada including the process for seeking a pardon as well as the benefits and limitations of obtaining a pardon.

Jan 17, 2008 - Chris Wendell