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Login to watch this video if you have a subscription. Learn more about subscriptions.Case Comments: Retracting Estate Trustee Renunciations & Perfecting an Imperfect Gift by Executorship examines recent estate law developments through Chieffallo v. Blair and Hugginson v. Hugginson. The presentation highlights the treatment of estate trustee renunciations under section 34 of the Estates Act, the court’s discretion to allow retraction only in a proper case, the limited role of intermeddling, and the continued but narrow application of the rule in Strong v. Bird for imperfect gifts. It offers practical guidance on documenting testamentary intentions, assessing evidence of continuing intention, advising executors after death, and approaching renunciations and estate administration steps with care.
Brandt Tractor v. Morasse, 2026 ONSC 992 examines a judicial review of a Human Rights Tribunal decision involving employees on leave during an asset sale and hiring process. The presentation highlights the Tribunal’s finding that Brandt breached the Code by not considering an employee on maternity leave for employment, the Divisional Court’s confirmation that the decision was reasonable, and the principle that employers cannot “turn a blind eye” to the discriminatory impact of excluding staff on protected leave. It offers practical guidance for advising employers to include employees on leave in hiring and transition processes, reducing both legal risk and the risk of overlooking qualified candidates.
Can a Thumbs-Up Emoji Create a Binding Contract? Presented by uOttawa Best Factum Winners Katherine Jang and Sena Lee, this presentation examines Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v. South West Terminal Ltd. and how text messages, emojis, prior dealings, metadata, and context can affect contract formation. It highlights the objective bystander test, the signature requirement under section 6(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, and the practical risks of informal digital communications creating binding commercial obligations.
Katherine Jang is an incoming second-year student in the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program. Katherine Jang completed her undergraduate degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business in 2024, graduating with a specialization in Global Supply Chain Management. During her undergraduate studies, she completed work and studies in Singapore, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, and Victoria. In her spare time, Katherine Jang enjoys pottery, yoga, and hiking with her dog.
Sena Lee is an incoming 2L student in the English Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa. Prior to law school, she completed a Master of Public Administration at Columbia University, where she developed a passion for community advocacy through work spanning governments, non-profits, and the private sector. She is currently the program coordinator at the University of Ottawa’s Pro Bono Students Canada, where she aims to connect students, organizations, and lawyers to meaningful pro bono opportunities. Outside of school, Sena Lee loves to travel, practice Pilates, and climb new mountains.
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