What is the test for failing to grasp an important point in a decision?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Darnic Enterprices Inc. v. Cummings Estate, 2005 CanLII 50592 (ON SC):
A failure to grasp an important point or the disregard of such a point in a decision will be required to demonstrate reasons are insufficient. The threshold will be met if the judge does not consider relevant evidence, or disregards it. See Harper v. The Queen,1982 CanLII 11 (SCC), [1982] 1 S.C.R. 2 (Q.L.), pg. 14.
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