Civil Frauds & Good Faith, 2nd Edition

The Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew is now more than ten years old. It has reshaped contract law by imposing the organizing principle of good faith in contractual performance, thereby increasing accountability for fraudulent conduct.

In Civil Frauds & Good Faith, 2nd Edition, authors Michael Tweedie and Gillian Dingle explore the intersections of good faith duties and the organizing principle throughout its 27 chapters. The book includes a broad examination of the common law tort of civil fraud and compiles relevant cases for easy reference. It is structured as follows:

• Parts 1 and 2 address the tort of deceit, its effect on contracts, specific civil frauds, pleading standards and burden of proof
• Part 3 discusses equitable fraud, including undue influence and unconscionability, predatory marriage and unconscionable procurement
• Part 4 explores good faith duties in contract law, both pre- and post-Bhasin

Specific topics covered include factual misrepresentation, conscious falsity, remedies for deception, defences, costs, vicarious liability, summary judgment, forgery, altered documents, bribery, negotiable instruments, contractual discretion and good faith, plus much more.

Civil Frauds & Good Faith, 2nd Edition also includes new legislative updates and case law since the previous edition published 5 years ago.

Who Should Read This Book

• Civil Litigation Lawyers who require a reliable reference on fraud cases
• In-House Counsel looking for a resource to consult if a fraud problem occurs
• Judges who need an up-to-date overview of fraud and where the law may be heading
• Articling students, paralegals and research assistants looking for information on fraud