General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Customer Wins Driveway Repair Costs Against Contractor
Small Claims Court Limits Trespass Damages Due to Legislative Constraints
Mechanic Fails to Prove Negligence in Truck Repairs Claim
A mechanic claimed that a repair shop's work on his truck was negligent. However, he could not provide expert evidence to support his claim, resulting in the dismissal of his case.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Second-Generation Residential School Abuse Claim
The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of a claim brought by a person alleging harm caused by second-generation effects of residential school abuse. The court ruled that the claim was barred by the comprehensive release in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA).
Contract Compliance and Consumer Rights in Small Claims
In this small claims case, the claimant sought payment from the respondent for a custom window contract. The tribunal ruled the contract was valid and enforceable, despite the respondent's arguments that it lacked explicit cancellation rights and a specific supply date. The claimant was awarded $805.27 plus interest and CRT fees.
Double Majority Test for Expanding a Bargaining Unit - Canada Industrial Relations Board Decision
Small Claims Case: Overspray Damage Compensation
Claimant's Small Claims Dispute Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Decision on Unpaid Invoices Under Credit Agreement
Claimant's Claim for Incorrect Shower Glass Order Dismissed
Equal Responsibility for Accident Ruled By Civil Resolution Tribunal
Warranty Premium Refund Request Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
Car Accident Responsibility Determination in Small Claims Court
In a recent small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that both drivers were equally responsible for a car accident, dismissing the applicants' claims for reimbursement of a deductible and increased insurance premiums.
Trade Union Merger Succession Declared by Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board decided that a trade union could take over the role of another union as the bargaining agent after merging with it. This ruling applies to a specific group of workers in Yukon.
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Attorney General's Motion on Copyright Declarations
Vehicle Repair Claim Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Accident Responsibility Claim Dismissed for Late Filing - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claimant's accident responsibility claim because it was filed more than 90 days after receiving the detailed responsibility assessment letter.
Contractor's Claim for Payment Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Claimant Wins Cat Ownership Dispute in BC Small Claims
In a BC Small Claims case, the claimant successfully proved ownership of a cat and ordered its return from the respondent. The Tribunal Member ruled in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had no lawful excuse to retain the cat.