What is a fundamental breach of the code of conduct?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. v. Goodwin, 2011 BCSC 346 (CanLII):
Lowry J.A. further referred to Levine J.A.’s dissenting opinion in Smith v. Lau, 2004 BCCA 443, regarding the circumstances in which a fundamental breach arises:
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the balancing of the public interest served by the police conduct and the liberty interest interfered with by that conduct? (British Columbia, Canada)
What constitutes oppressive conduct and unfairly prejudicial conduct? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of conduct of a lawyer who counsels a client in breach of a court order? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does the court have jurisdiction to stay or grant remedies for breach of s. 7 of the Charter where the principles of fundamental justice have been infringed? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for a doctor to conduct his practice in accordance with the conduct of an ordinary professional? (British Columbia, Canada)
How much reduction is required for a reduction in salary to constitute a fundamental breach of employment law? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the law society’s sentencing process for a lawyer who has been found guilty of a breach of the Law Society of BC's code of conduct? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for a fundamental breach in a contract? (British Columbia, Canada)
How have courts treated oppressive conduct and unfairly prejudicial conduct? (British Columbia, Canada)
What constitutes a "Rules breach" in the Professional Conduct Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
