What is the test for establishing that a plaintiff has an absolute right to seek relief?

Saskatchewan, Canada


The following excerpt is from Perreault v. Kininisto School Unit No. 55, 1956 CanLII 170 (SK QB):

It is not necessary that the plaintiff on this application should establish his absolute right to the relief asked for in the statement of claim. It is sufficient if he shows that there is a bona fide claim and triable issue. Ridings v. Elmhurst S.D. No. 3665 1926 CanLII 84 (SK CA), [1926] 2 WWR 752, Haultain, C.J.S. at 755, and Martin, J.A. (now C.J.S.) at 758.

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