What considerations should be considered when deciding whether to grant severance to a party who has a claim against them?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Weatherford Canada Partnership v. Addie, 2009 ABQB 538 (CanLII):

Different considerations may apply according to what type of severance is requested and which party is requesting the severance: Vanderlee v. Doherty, 2000 ABQB 66, 258 A.R. 194, at para. 17.

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