Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association Inc. monitors current caselaw for decisions that touch on the ever-evolving standards for competent practice.  Caselaw included here will be of general interest and assistance to its members.

Standard of Care

Central Trust Co. v. Rafuse [1986] 2 S.C.R. 147
The current definitive statement about standard of care.

Wilhelm v. Hickson (2000) SKCA 1 (CanLII)
An exploration of the duty of care to non-client third party.

Hagblom v. Henderson, 2003 SKCA 40 (CanLII)
An examination of barrister’s negligence , the onus and the requisite standard of care.