W. J. Roy Paralegal Services

01/05/2026

HAVE YOU EVER
WONDERED?

In Ontario, is there a Lemon Law for used vehicle sales?

A. Yes, but only if sold by a dealer.
B. Yes, but only if defective at the time of sale.
C. Yes, but only if the defect was present on delivery date.
D. All of the above.

Unsure? Want to know the answer? Read this:

Avoiding Lemon Vehicles: The Statutory Warranty per the Consumer Protection Act, 2002. Although Ontario law lacks a specific 'lemon law', in some circumstances there are various laws that apply in such a way as to protect a purchaser of a defective authomobile.

01/02/2026

HAVE YOU EVER
WONDERED?

During a Small Claims Court case, depending on the nature of the lawsuit, which of the following is a proper legal term that might be used to refer to a person:

A. A straw man.
B. A moron in a hurry.
C. A reasonable person.
D. All of the above.

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12/26/2025

HAVE YOU EVER
WONDERED?

Can a landlord forbid a tenant from setting up Christmas lights or other seasonal decorations?

A. No, a tenant has religious freedom.
B. Yes, if the decorations pose a risk.
C. No, unless the landlord is Scrooge.
D. Yes, if the landlord is the Grinch.

Unsure? Read the article linked below to learn about the relevant law - and then challenge your friends and family to some new trivia insights - give the gift of knowledge this holiday season!

Restricting Holiday Decorations: Requires Justifiable Reasons Absent of Interference With Enjoyment Rights. Restrictions upon seasonal religious displays including decorations, lights, among other things, must be based upon reasons relating to safety concerns or other unreasonable interferences.

12/24/2025

Have You Ever
Wondered?

What does the law say about toys created by competing manufacturers and the way interchangeable parts enter the marketplace? The Supreme Court of Canada addressed this very issue when Lego pursued a claim involving Mega Bloks. Which factor likely guided the Court’s reasoning?

A. If the colours matched.
B. If the label promoted interchangeability.
C. If both products appeared in the same store.
D. If the similarity served a functional purpose.

Make your guess and then click here to check your answer:

Passing Off and Trade-Marks Act Disputes Confusing Business Names or Product Names, Look-a-Like Logos, Among Other Things. The tort of passing off involves the intentional or unintentional infringement upon the name, style, colour, brand, or other identifying means of another business or product.

08/06/2025

Does a Homeowner Break the Law When Fully Paying a Contractor Upon Completion of a Renovation Project?

Payment Holdback Required: Involving Construction or Renovation Relations. All persons, human or entity, within the hierarchy of a construction project, from owner to contractor to subcontractor, and beyond, are required to holdback ten (10%) percent of the full payment until lien rights expire.

05/26/2025

Can a Small Claims Court Lawsuit Issued Before October 1st Be Increased on October 1st When the Limit Goes Up?

Claims Limit Change: Involving Small Claims Court Increase to $50,000 Per Plaintiff. Effective Oct 1, 2025, Ontario's Small Claims Court monetary limit increases from $35,000 to $50,000, enhancing access to expedited, cost-effective procedures.

05/09/2025

Can An Employer Be Found Liable for Being Mean During a Termination of An Employee?

Moral Damage Award Involves Compensation For Hurt Feelings Due to Bad Faith Conduct By Employer. A moral damage award may be granted to a wrongfully dismissed employee when an employer dismisses the employee in an unfair manner.

03/12/2025

"Can a Legal Case Ever Truly Be Over? The Limits of Res Judicata and When Litigation Can Start Again"

Estoppel, There Are Two Types: Involves Repeated Litigation and Involves the Res Judicata Principle. The law of issue estoppel relates to legal matters previously disputed and involves the res judicata principles which is Latin for things decided.

02/17/2025

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What is the most effective legal strategy for recovering overdue debts while avoiding litigation?

02/13/2025

Can a Seller of a House Be Sued for Failing to Tell the Buyer Details About Who Previously Was a Tenant of the House?

Defining Latent Defects Involves Intrinsic and Extrinsic Concerns. In realty sale dealings, the vendor of a property must disclose to the buyer any details of a dangerous condition that may pose a danger to the buyer when such details are known to the vendor.

02/12/2025

"How do Small Claims Court cost rules balance fairness between compensating successful litigants and preventing excessive legal expenses?"

Small Claims Court Costs Rules: Limits Upon Awards for Representation as Well as Disbursements. Generally, the Rules of the Small Claims Court limit a costs award for reimbursement of legal fees paid to a qualified representative to fifteen (15%) percent of the value of the case.

02/11/2025

"What distinguishes normal wear and tear from undue damage in rental disputes?"

Claiming Undue Damage: Involving Concerns for What Constitutes as More Than Just Normal Wear and Tear. The presumption that a tenant is legally obligated to vacate a rental unit in the same condition as the tenant received the unit is incorrect. A tenant is responsible only for undue damage rather t...