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12 Dec 2023
Amirault v. Saturley

Firms / Organizations involved

Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors; Not specified; CIR Law Inc.

Key Issues:

  • Mary Lyn Saturley's Role: Mary Lyn, the wife of Frederick Saturley and mother of Adrian Saturley, was alleged to have acted as an agent or employee of High Tide Wealth Management. The plaintiffs argued that she was involved in fraudulent activities and negligent misrepresentation that led to their financial losses.
  • Plaintiffs' Claims:
    • Alleged negligence, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and fraudulent misrepresentation against the defendants, including Mary Lyn Saturley.
    • The plaintiffs claimed significant losses in their investment portfolios due to the mishandling and misleading actions by the defendants during the COVID-19 market crash.

Legal Motion:

  • Summary Judgment Sought by Mary Lyn Saturley:
    • Mary Lyn Saturley sought a summary judgment to dismiss the claims against her, arguing that the Amended Statement of Claim did not disclose a reasonable cause of action against her.

Court's Findings:

  • Negligence and Misrepresentation Claims:
    • The court found that the plaintiffs failed to plead sufficient material facts to establish a duty of care or direct involvement by Mary Lyn in the investment advice or decisions. Simply stating that Mary Lyn was involved was insufficient without factual details.
  • Fraud and Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims:
    • The court held that the plaintiffs did not adequately plead the essential elements of fraud, such as a false representation made knowingly or recklessly by Mary Lyn that caused the plaintiffs to act and suffer losses.

Conclusion:

  • The court granted Mary Lyn Saturley's motion for summary judgment, dismissing all claims against her due to the plaintiffs' failure to state a valid cause of action. No monetary award specified.

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Plaintiff

Richard Cameron
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

3067556 Nova Scotia Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Ashco Holdings Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Sonia Chehil
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Sonia Chehil in her capacity as the executor of the Estate of Dilip Chehil
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Mary Cooke
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Stephen Cooke
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Crooks Investments Limited
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Joanne Deal
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Bernard Deak
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Lindsay Deal
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Christopher Deal
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Ann Duffy
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

John Duffy
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

2338987 Ontario Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Archie Gillis
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Patricia Gillis
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Lori Nickerson Graydon
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

John Graydon
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Norman Greenberg
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Paul Heighton
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Mary Heighton
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Vincent Heighton
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Florence Heighton
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Claude Hicks
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Teresa Hicks
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Richard Kent
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Patricia Kent
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Janet Khattar
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Michael Killorn
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Doug Legge
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Daphne Legge
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Trevor Long
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Joanne Long
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Donald MacAulay
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Margaret MacAulay
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Bob MacDonald
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Eileen MacDonald
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Joy Moore
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Scott Moore
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Heather Moss
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Lorraine Mulrooney
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Earl Munroe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Violet Munroe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Ronald Munroe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Doreen Munroe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Fred Myatt
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

James O’Keefe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Joyce O’Keefe
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

David Parsons
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Greg Rhyno
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Wanda Rhyno
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Contrast Home Holdings Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Jean-Guy Richard
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Lynn Richard
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Heather Richmond
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Paul Richmond
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Riley Richmond
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Heather Stewart
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Jim Stewart
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Brian Sutherland
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Elizabeth Huyter
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Snowcreek Building Design Solutions Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Belinda Swanson
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Lary Trites
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Kathleeen Trites
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Richard Trites
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Bonnie Trites-Beal
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Andrews Robie Trites
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Canadian Buckwheat Corporation
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Robert Vair
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Pamela Vair
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Guenter Wiedekamp
Law Firm / Organization
Walker, Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyer(s)

Eugene Y.S. Tan

Defendant

Frederick Saturley
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Adrian Saturley
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Mary Lyn Saturley
Law Firm / Organization
CIR Law Inc.
Lawyer(s)

Christopher I. Robinson

High Tide Wealth Management
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
National Bank Financial Inc/Financiere Banque Nationale Inc. c.o,b, as National Bank Financial Network
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified

Court

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

Case Number

500438

Practice Area

Civil litigation

Amount

Not specified/Unspecified

Winner

Defendant

Trial Start Date