Weedon Law Featured in the Toronto Star for Record Setting Residential Damages Award

Toronto Star

Bob Aaron

In February 2026, the Toronto Star featured Greg Weedon of Weedon Law in a column by veteran real estate lawyer and commentator Bob Aaron. The article highlights a record setting damages award obtained by Weedon Law in a failed luxury waterfront transaction in Port Credit.

A Landmark Residential Damages Award

In December 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a seller $2,385,000 in damages after a buyer breached an agreement of purchase and sale for a luxury lakefront home. The award included $1,835,000 in resale losses and $550,000 in carrying costs, together with interest and costs.

A review of Ontario residential decisions reveals no comparable award exceeding $1 million in a single family home dispute. At $2,385,000, this judgment establishes a new benchmark for residential real estate breach cases.

Summary Judgment Strategy Delivered Results

Weedon Law commenced proceedings and moved for summary judgment. The core issue focused on mitigation. The buyer argued that the seller should have achieved a higher resale price. The buyer produced no appraisal and no expert evidence to support that position.

The court rejected the mitigation defence. The seller demonstrated prompt relisting, price adjustments as the market softened, and targeted marketing efforts. The court found no genuine issue requiring a trial and granted judgment in full.

Recognition in the Toronto Star

Bob Aaron’s column underscores the financial exposure facing defaulting buyers, particularly in high value transactions. The article emphasizes that deposits represent only the beginning of potential liability when markets decline.

The feature also reinforces an important legal principle. The law requires reasonable mitigation supported by clear documentation. It does not require perfection.

Setting the Standard in High Value Real Estate Litigation

This Toronto Star feature reflects Weedon Law’s leadership in complex real estate litigation across Ontario. High value residential disputes demand strategic judgment, evidentiary precision, and decisive motion practice.

The Menon v. Simpson decision now stands as the highest known residential damages award of its kind in Ontario. Weedon Law secured it through focused litigation strategy and disciplined advocacy.

For sellers confronting a failed transaction or buyers facing exposure in a declining market, experienced litigation counsel can define the outcome.