General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Orders Temperature Regulation in Prisons
The Federal Court granted a judicial review and ordered the installation of air conditioning in prison facilities to ensure safe and healthy conditions for inmates, as required by section 70 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
Claimant Wins Money Dispute in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Customer Ordered to Pay Catering Invoice Due to Financial Hardship Defense Rejected
Medical Practitioner Not Found Liable for Dermal Filler Procedure Negligence
Dishwasher Repair Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Request for Payment of Unpaid Legal Services Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Copyright Holder Wins Default Judgment Against Non-Responding Defendant
In a Federal Court case, a copyright holder successfully obtained a default judgment against a defendant who failed to respond to the claim. The defendant was found to have infringed on six original works, leading to a judgment in favour of the copyright holder.
Unpaid Invoice Dispute Ruled in Contractor's favour by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Certification of Bargaining Unit Excluding Managerial Positions
Union Certification Decision: Unifor Certified as Bargaining Agent
Small Claims Ruling: Payment for Flyer Delivery Services
Consultant Must Return Deposit After Misleading Clients About HPO Form Submission
Claimant Wins Loan Repayment in BC Small Claims
Unpaid Accounting Invoices Ruled on by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled on a dispute between an accounting firm and a client over unpaid invoices. The tribunal found that a verbal agreement existed and awarded the claimant a reasonable payment for the services provided under the principle of quantum meruit.
Used Car Sale Dispute Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Small Vessel Certification Requirements
Claimant Wins Conversion Claim for Removed Sign and Lock
Federal Court Declares Patent Claims Invalid
The Federal Court declared that claims 10-12 of the 428 Patent are invalid due to insufficiency, dismissing the infringement claim. The Court found that the patent holder failed to prove the presence of all essential elements of the claims in the accused products.