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Sattva and Contractual Interpretation: Trials and Appeals

The Standard of Review, Recent Cases, Implied Terms, and the Parol Evidence Rule.

Created byToronto Lawyers Association
BeginnerUpdated Apr 4, 2023
Sattva and Contractual Interpretation: Trials and Appeals

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the two key teachings of Sattva regarding contractual interpretation and their implications for trials and appeals.
check_circleExplore the role of the factual matrix in contract interpretation as emphasized in Sattva and its impact on the standard of review.
check_circleAnalyze the distinction between mixed questions of fact and law and how they inform a deferential standard of appellate review.
check_circleExamine the relevance of Sattva in practical legal scenarios, including its frequent citation by trial and appellate courts.

About This Course

The teachings of Sattva shall deal with four topics: the standard of review, some recent cases in England, the role of “implied terms”, and the parol evidence rule. From the perspective of contractual interpretation, Sattva provides two teachings:

  1. Contractual interpretation is not a purely textual exercise and draws heavily on the factual matrix (see in particular paras. 42-55). This provides some lessons for trials.
  2. Decisions interpreting a contract are generally questions of mixed fact and law attracting a deferential standard of appellate review (see in particular paras. 56-58). This provides some lessons for appeals.

The fact that Sattva is relevant to both trials and appeals is reflected by the number of times it has been cited: 517 times by trial courts and 379 times by appellate courts.

Presenter(s)

• Geoff Hall • Brandon Kain • John McCamus • Angela Swan

Your Instructor

Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association

Toronto Lawyers Association

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