What is the test for reviewing a final disposition by a chambers judge?
Nova Scotia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Briand v. Coachman Insurance, 2003 NSCA 39 (CanLII):
The standard of review is whether the chambers judge made an error of law resulting in an injustice, since his decision results in a final disposition. Purdy Estate v. Frank [1995] N.S.J. No. 243, ¶ 10 (N.S.C.A.).
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