General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Commission's Alternative Dispute Resolution Order
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal and application for judicial review, upholding the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's decision to order mandatory alternative dispute resolution for a broadcasting dispute.
Vehicle Damage Claim Dismissed Due to Tort Ban
Repair Costs Claim Dismissed in Used Vehicle Sale
Supreme Court Applies Cause of Action Estoppel to Prevent Relitigation
Claimant Seeks Payment for LED Panels Invoices
Claimant Successfully Enforces Contract and Receives Damages for Breach of Contract
Claim for Reassessment of Liability and Increased Premiums Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time Under Limitation Act
Claimant Proves Assault and Battery but Fails to Prove Theft of Pet
Hot Tub Warranty Dispute Decided by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Former Cooperative Member Lacks Standing to Sue Over Governance
Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Specific Employee Unit
Claimant Wins Trespass Damage Case at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contractor's Payment Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
In a recent British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal case, a contractor claimed payment for work completed on a property development. However, the claim was dismissed because the contractor failed to provide adequate evidence to support the claim.
Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time Under Limitation Act
Driveway Installation Dispute Dismissed Due to Lack of Expert Evidence
A homeowner hired a contractor to install a new driveway. The homeowner claimed the work was substandard but could not provide expert evidence to support her claims. The Tribunal dismissed the homeowner's allegations.
Claimant Wins Damages for Increased Insurance Premiums Due to Unreasonable Decision
Claimant Wins Gas Line Damage Case at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Debt Collection Case: Respondent Ordered to Pay Claimant $1,888.24
In a recent BC Small Claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant $1,888.24, including $1,500 as debt, $213.24 in pre-judgment interest, and $175 in CRT fees, despite the respondent's financial difficulties.