Does the Court have jurisdiction to grant relief against unconscionable bargains?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Swan City Taekwon-Do Club v Podolchyk, 2017 ABPC 244 (CanLII):

Even in the absence of undue influence, there is still jurisdiction to grant relief against unconscionable bargains. (Hittinger v. Turgeon, 2005 ABQB 257, para. 87)

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