What is the test for giving a written notice of notice of intent to commence an action against an individual?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from O'Neill v. Rosetown (Town), 1941 CanLII 180 (SK CA):
And in O’Connor v. Hamilton (1904) 8 O.L.R. 391, where” the notice was given within the time, the same learned Judge (at p. 395) reiterated the same view and went on to say: “My conclusion is that ‘reasonable excuse’ exists so that the condition precedent of a written notice has been obviated * * *.”
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