What is the test for a contract where a company has a right to terminate the contract?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Bolduc v. M.N.R., 2004 TCC 630 (CanLII):

Since Montreal Locomotive Works Ltd v. McDonnaugh (1920), 1920 CanLII 71 (SCC), 61 S.C.R. 232 and Wiebe Door v. Canada, [1986] 3 F.C. 553, the courts, when they must identify the nature of the contract, apply four tests, i.e. power to control, chance of profit and risk of loss, ownership of tools and integration.

Other Questions


What is the test for a contract where the contract states that the contract does not stipulate that a contingency may occur after the contract has been signed? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a surety waive the equitable right to discharge a principal contract if the principal contract is materialized? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
When a contract provides for arbitration of disputes involving "meaning" or "application" of the contract, is the contract enforceable? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for deceit in a contract where the contract states that the contract does not contain an obligation of good faith? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a unilateral cancellation of an option contract constitute an assignment of rights set out in a contract? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
When an employment contract purports to cover employment claims based on statutory or non-waivable rights or statutory rights, what are the requirements of an arbitration agreement? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a teacher to have a right to terminate their contract? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted an arbitration clause in a contract where the contract states that the entire agreement does not compromise any rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the right to a speedy trial in a civil case apply to the other rights secured by the sixth amendment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defendant who is in custody have the right to waive his right to be present at trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.