General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant Wins Money Dispute in Civil Resolution Tribunal
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.
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
Small Claims Ruling: Payment for Flyer Delivery Services
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
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.
Consultant Must Return Deposit After Misleading Clients About HPO Form Submission
Claimant Wins Loan Repayment in BC Small Claims
Used Car Sale Dispute Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Wins Conversion Claim for Removed Sign and Lock
Consumer Denied Preschool Fee Refund Due to Contract Compliance
A consumer tried to get a refund for preschool fees after cancelling the contract. The Tribunal ruled against the refund, stating the contract met the requirements of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and included a valid termination clause.
Contractor Must Deliver Services Within Reasonable Timeframe - Claimant Entitled to Refund
The Tribunal decided that a contractor must deliver contracted services within a reasonable timeframe. In this case, the contractor failed to deliver the promised website development services, leading to a refund for the claimant.