The burden of proving the classification of the transfer of money (loan or gift), when special rapport exists, rests with the plaintiff

A brother signed an irrevocable power of attorney and forms for the transfer of real estate rights, which he inherited from his father, to his sister in a gift transaction.  The siblings reported the transaction to the tax authorities as required by law, however, the rights were never recorded at the Land Registry in the […]

After an agreement for the sale of a residential home was signed and the late provision of Form 4 (Occupancy Permit) by the seller, the purchasers failed to timely pay the balance of the consideration.  Shortly thereafter, the seller sent an immediate notice of termination based on a material breach of contract. The Supreme Court […]

A consumer negotiated with a telecommunications company’s sales representative via text messages, concluding with agreed-upon terms for the provision of communication services.  Subsequently, the company sent the consumer an email containing a transaction summary that included different terms from those agreed upon in the text messages, including additional charges.  The consumer did not respond to […]

After the purchasers had paid a significant portion of the agreed consideration under a sales contract for a second-hand apartment, the sellers became embroiled in divorce proceedings.  As a result of the dispute, the wife refused to hand over possession of the property on the agreed date.  Despite the husband’s attempts to evict the wife […]