What is the law of unconscionable bargains in the context of matrimonial litigation?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from A.M.B. v. M.A.T., 2009 BCSC 1281 (CanLII):

The law of unconscionable bargains in the context of matrimonial litigation was reviewed in Klassen v. Klassen 2001 BCCA 445 at paragraphs 56 – 59. The test that must be satisfied in order to establish such a claim was summarized at paragraph 59 in these words:

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