What is the effect of a demand before action?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Gen. Fin. Corpn. of Canada v. Le Jeune, 1917 CanLII 161 (SK QB):
As to the necessity for a demand before action I am of opinion that this is necessary, Brown v. Brown [1893] 2 Ch. 300. That it was made is I think shown by the evidence. On June 31, 1916, plaintiff’s solicitors cabled defendant: Assignment you to corporation contained clause extension to purchasers not operate as release to you. Writ instructed.
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