What is the test for a change in the terms of a marriage contract?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Newell v. Newell, 1995 CanLII 926 (BC SC):
36 In Willick v. Willick, 27 October 1994, S.C.C. Sopinka J. stated: The change must be a material change of circumstances. This means a change, such that, if known at the time, would likely have resulted in different terms.
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