Frumusa v. Ungaro et al., [2005] O.T.C. 1204 (SC)

• Judge: Herman, J.
• Court: Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Canada)
• Case Date: April 12, 2005
• Jurisdiction: Ontario
• Citations: [2005] O.T.C. 1204 (SC)

Frumusa v. Ungaro, [2005] O.T.C. 1204 (SC)

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Temp. Cite: [2007] O.T.C. TBEd. FE.188

Peter Frumusa and Dawn Frumusa (plaintiffs) v. Guy Ungaro, Leo Adler and Adler, Bytensky (defendants)

(Court File No. 04-CV-271260 CM2)

Indexed As: Frumusa v. Ungaro et al.

Court of Ontario

Superior Court of Justice

Herman, J.

May 20, 2005.

Summary:

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Barristers and Solicitors - Topic 1502

Relationship with client - General - Lawyer as fiduciary - See paragraphs 1 to 18.

Barristers and Solicitors - Topic 2508

Negligence - General principles - Limitation period for actions against lawyers - See paragraphs 19 to 36.

Equity - Topic 3606

Fiduciary or confidential relationships - General principles - What constitutes a fiduciary relationship - See paragraphs 1 to 18.

Counsel:

Robert D. Malen, for the plaintiffs;

Joyce Harris, for the defendant, Leo Adler;

Harry W. McMurtry, for the defendant, Guy Ungaro.

This action was heard on April 12, 2005, by Herman, J., of the Ontario Superior Court, who released the following decision on May 20, 2005.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.