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[643] Having regard to these facts, I question the steps that he took to inform himself about
relevant matters. This is important in light of his evidence, in cross-examination, about this
document and others and affects his credibility.
[644] Indeed, the evidence of all of the Defendant’s witnesses was punctuated by “I don’t
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remember”, “I don’t recall”. These responses invite inquiry as to what the Defendant did to prepare
her witnesses to address the matters in issue in this action.
D. The Causes of Action
[645] There are critical questions to be addressed. Did the Defendant make representations,
promises and commitments to the Plaintiffs or either of them What is the relationship between the
parties What are the legal consequences of that relationship
[646] As I said at the beginning, this action is about a mill. A key question is why did the Plaintiffs
build the mill in Watson Lake
[647] I have identified the five causes of action pursued by the Plaintiffs. Insofar as there is an
overlap between the causes of action advanced in negligence and negligent misrepresentation, I will
begin with the broad question of negligence.