Becker v Anderson

The case of Becker v Anderson involved an application by the plaintiffs, Wilfred and Silvia Becker, for leave to amend their statement of claim and to join Carol Anderson as a third defendant. The plaintiffs sought to introduce new causes of action in equity, alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duties, against both Mr and Mrs Anderson. The defendants opposed the application on various grounds, including the lateness of the application, potential prejudice, and the statute of limitations. The court considered the principles of amendment and joinder, the merits of the proposed new causes of action, and the impact of the Limitation Act on the equitable claims. The court concluded that the interests of justice favoured granting the applications in part, allowing the plaintiffs to amend their statement of claim and join Carol Anderson as a third defendant, but excluding the third cause of action based on promissory estoppel. Costs were reserved for later determination.