Selnes Rintoul

Selnes Rintoul General practice law firm in Melfort, Saskatchewan, serving the Northeast and beyond.

DID YOU KNOW?Saskatchewan is home to one of Canada's most unique wills – famously scratched into a tractor fender by a f...
09/09/2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Saskatchewan is home to one of Canada's most unique wills – famously scratched into a tractor fender by a farmer after a tragic accident in 1948. Walter “Bud” Williston was pinned under his tractor and, knowing he might not survive, used a knife to etch his last wishes on the fender. The courts later ruled the fender as a valid will, making it a fascinating piece of Saskatchewan legal history.

The fender is on display at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law Library!

Do you have a will? Every adult should. Contact us at (306) 752-5777 to discuss creating or updating your personal documents.

Understanding the Charter can be a challenge. In this series we will explain some of the important or interesting sectio...
10/18/2022

Understanding the Charter can be a challenge. In this series we will explain some of the important or interesting sections of the Charter and some decisions of the Courts that discuss those sections!

There are some foundational sections must be understood and considered in any Charter analysis:

Section 1 allows infringement on certain Charter rights "subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society."

Section 24.(1) allows anyone whose rights or freedoms have been infringed or denied may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such remedy as the court considers appropriate and just in the circumstances.

So what is "demonstrably justified?" What are appropriate or "just" remedies?

Well. It depends. 🤨 😅

Stay tuned for future posts with discussion and practical application of these sections!

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression an...
10/14/2022

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression and the right to equality. It forms part of our Constitution – the highest law in all of Canada – and is one of our country’s greatest accomplishments.

Residence is just one of a number of factors considered by the Court when determining if parties are common law spouses....
09/19/2022

Residence is just one of a number of factors considered by the Court when determining if parties are common law spouses.

If you are in a serious, long-term relationship, you may want to consult with a lawyer to protect yourself and your assets in the event of a future relationship breakdown.

The loss of the Queen is felt through every corner of the Commonwealth.I know many lawyers will have difficulty adjustin...
09/09/2022

The loss of the Queen is felt through every corner of the Commonwealth.

I know many lawyers will have difficulty adjusting to this change of terminology!

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417 Main Street
Melfort, SK

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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