Do I get my legal costs back if I win a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

Do I get my legal costs back if I win a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

If you are the successful party, you can generally expect to get an award for a portion of your legal costs. The starting principle is that the court aims to have the losing party make a ‘significant contribution’ to the winning party’s legal costs. . Getting the other side to actually pay you back is a topic for another day.

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Cohabitation agreements for non-romantic relationships in Nova Scotia

Cohabitation agreements for non-romantic relationships in Nova Scotia

Sharing works best when everyone is on the same page …… or preferably a few pages. Cohabitation agreements are not just for couples.

 With the changing real estate market and housing shortage it is becoming more and more common for people who are not in romantic relationships, and various family members to be sharing ownership of homes.

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