William R. Howe

The Plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment to recover $520,930.20 from the Defendant for funds received under the Advance Payment Program.

The Defendant argued the claim was statute-barred and the agreements unenforceable.

The Court found the Minister's subrogation rights arose under the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act when conditions were met, making the claim timely.

The motion for summary judgment was granted, ordering the Defendant to pay the principal, interest, and costs.

The plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment to recover funds paid out under the Advance Payment Program.

The defendant argued the claim was statute-barred.

The court found that the six-year limitation period under the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act applied, beginning when the Minister became subrogated to the administrators' rights, not upon the original default.

Summary judgment was granted for the plaintiff in the amount of $777,427.27 plus costs and interest.

The Plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment to recover funds received by the Defendants under the Advance Payment Program of the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act.

The Defendants argued the claim was statute-barred and that the Minister's subrogation rights arose upon default to the administrator.

The Federal Court held that the Minister's claim was governed by the specific six-year limitation period in the AMPA, which commenced when the Minister made payment to the administrator and became subrogated, not when the default occurred.

Finding no genuine issue for trial, the Court granted summary judgment in favour of the Plaintiff for the amount owed plus interest and costs.

The Plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment to recover funds advanced to the Defendant under the Advance Payment Program of the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act.

The Defendant defaulted on repayment and argued the claim was statute-barred.

The Federal Court held that the specific limitation period in the AMPA applied and the claim was filed in time.

Summary judgment was granted to the Plaintiff for the amount owed, plus interest and costs.