THIRD CANADIAN EDITION
PRACTICAL LAW
of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience
BRIAN M. SAMUELS
DOUG R. SANDERS
,Practical Law of Architecture,
Engineering, and Geoscience
Third Canadian Edition
Brian M. Samuels
Samuels & Co., Barristers and Solicitors
Doug R. Sanders
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Pearson Canada
Toronto
,Librar y and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Samuels, Brian M., author
Practical law of architecture, engineering, and geoscience / Brian M. Samuels (Samuels & Co.,
Barristers and Solicitors), Doug R. Sanders (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP). —Third Canadian edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-13-357523-1 (paperback)
1. Architects—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada. 2. Engineers—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada.
3.!Earth scientists—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada. 4. Architectural contracts—Canada.
5. Engineering contracts—Canada. 6. Negligence—Canada.
I. Sanders, Doug R. (Doug Ronald), 1964–, author II. Title.
KE2727.S26 2015 344.7101’762 C2015-904027–2
KF2925.S26 2015
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2007 Brian M. Samuels and Doug R. Sanders.
Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reser ved. This publication is protected by copyright and
permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in
a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-
copying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission, write to the Permissions
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Original edition published by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA.
Copyright © 1996 Pearson Education, Inc. This edition is authorized for sale only in Canada.
ISBN 978-0-13-357523-1
Editorial Director: Claudine O’Donnell
Acquisitions Editor: Cathleen Sullivan
Marketing Manager: Michelle Bish
Program Manager: Darr yl Kamo
Project Manager: Rohin Bansal
Developmental Editor: Christine Langone
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Copy Editor: Leanne Rancourt
Indexer: Gaile Brazys
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The information in this text is intended to be current and accurate. It is not, however, intended
to be comprehensive or complete, and therefore should not be relied upon in making decisions
on particular legal problems. In such cases, the ser vices of a competent professional should be
sought. The authors and publishers expressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or
risk, personal or other wise, that is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use
and application of any of the contents of this book.
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 [EB]
Printed and bound in the United States of America.
, With love to our families
PRACTICAL LAW
of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience
BRIAN M. SAMUELS
DOUG R. SANDERS
,Practical Law of Architecture,
Engineering, and Geoscience
Third Canadian Edition
Brian M. Samuels
Samuels & Co., Barristers and Solicitors
Doug R. Sanders
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Pearson Canada
Toronto
,Librar y and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Samuels, Brian M., author
Practical law of architecture, engineering, and geoscience / Brian M. Samuels (Samuels & Co.,
Barristers and Solicitors), Doug R. Sanders (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP). —Third Canadian edition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-13-357523-1 (paperback)
1. Architects—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada. 2. Engineers—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada.
3.!Earth scientists—Legal status, laws, etc.—Canada. 4. Architectural contracts—Canada.
5. Engineering contracts—Canada. 6. Negligence—Canada.
I. Sanders, Doug R. (Doug Ronald), 1964–, author II. Title.
KE2727.S26 2015 344.7101’762 C2015-904027–2
KF2925.S26 2015
Copyright © 2016, 2011, 2007 Brian M. Samuels and Doug R. Sanders.
Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reser ved. This publication is protected by copyright and
permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in
a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-
copying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission, write to the Permissions
Department.
Original edition published by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA.
Copyright © 1996 Pearson Education, Inc. This edition is authorized for sale only in Canada.
ISBN 978-0-13-357523-1
Editorial Director: Claudine O’Donnell
Acquisitions Editor: Cathleen Sullivan
Marketing Manager: Michelle Bish
Program Manager: Darr yl Kamo
Project Manager: Rohin Bansal
Developmental Editor: Christine Langone
Production Ser vices: iEnergizer Aptara ® , Ltd., Niraj Bhatt
Copy Editor: Leanne Rancourt
Indexer: Gaile Brazys
Cover Designer: iEnergizer Aptara ® , Ltd.
Interior Designer: iEnergizer Aptara ® , Ltd.
For permission to reproduce copyrighted material, the publisher gratefully acknowledges the
copyright holders listed beneath figures and tables throughout the text, which are considered an
extension of this copyright page.
The information in this text is intended to be current and accurate. It is not, however, intended
to be comprehensive or complete, and therefore should not be relied upon in making decisions
on particular legal problems. In such cases, the ser vices of a competent professional should be
sought. The authors and publishers expressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or
risk, personal or other wise, that is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use
and application of any of the contents of this book.
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 [EB]
Printed and bound in the United States of America.
, With love to our families
