General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Ticket Buyer Entitled to Refund for Non-Occurring Event
Federal Court Upholds Sanctions Against Family Members of Sanctioned Individuals
The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the Minister's decision to keep sanctions against the claimant's daughters. The claimant argued that the sanctions were illegal, but the Court disagreed, stating that the sanctions regulations do not require a 'sufficient link' to the foreign state's actions beyond being a family member of an associate.
Judicial Review Successful: ICP Decision Struck Down for Unreasonable Delay
Claimant's Dog Attack Liability Claim Dismissed in Small Claims Court
Refund Ordered Due to Billing Error in Truck Rental Case
In a recent decision, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered a refund of $796.55 to a customer after discovering a billing error. The error occurred when the rental charge was mistakenly converted from USD to CAD.
Payday Loan Dispute: Civil Resolution Tribunal Orders Full Payment Including Interest
Manufacturing Defect Claim Dismissed in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
Landscaper Entitled to Payment for Completed Work
A landscaper provided services to a homeowner but was not paid. The homeowner claimed the work was not done correctly. The tribunal decided the landscaper was entitled to payment for the work completed, despite some minor issues.
Federal Court of Appeal Hears Moot Appeal on Prorogation
Claimant Loses Case Against Insurer Over Full Responsibility for Accident
Driver's Actions Justified in Emergency Situation Created by Attacker
Claimant Found Fully Responsible for Motor Vehicle Accident
Contractor Awarded Payment for Completed Work in Small Claims Case
Refund Granted for Deceptive Immigration Services
Property Sale Breach: Cleaning Standards and Listed Items
In a property sale dispute, the claimant argued that the property was not cleaned properly and that listed items were removed. The tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondents to pay $250 in damages.