General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Payday Loan Dispute: Claimant Partially Allowed
Federal Court strikes out judicial review application for lack of adequate remedy
Minor Injury Determination: Spondylolisthesis Deemed Non-Minor
Federal Court Partially Allows Judicial Review of ATIA Disclosure Decision
Refund Request for Used Sneakers Denied in Small Claims Court
The claimant asked for a refund after claiming the sneakers he bought were used. The seller said they didn’t receive any sneakers back. The court ruled in favour of the seller because the claimant couldn’t prove his case.
Claimant Fails to Prove Less Responsibility for Accident in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
Decision on Accident Responsibility in Small Claims Case
In a recent small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that both drivers were equally responsible for an accident, each being 50% at fault. The decision was based on the evidence presented, including dashcam footage.
Minor Injury Determination: Claimant's Injuries Found to Be Minor
Claim for Special Expenses and Pet Costs Allowed - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Claimant Seeks Deposit Refund for Boat Repairs, Wins Kicker Engine Award
Car Repair Refund Claim Partially Successful - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Small Claims Tribunal Orders Partial Refund for Overcharged Oven Repairs
Applicants' Claim Dismissed in Motor Vehicle Accident Responsibility Case
FPSLREB Awards Damages for Staffing Complaint
Appeal Against Water Diversion Approval for Gravel Washing
Ferry Service Provider Not Liable for Passengers' Losses Due to Delays
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's claim for losses incurred due to ferry delays. The Tribunal found that the claimant agreed to the conditions of carriage, which limited the ferry service provider's liability for such delays.
Used Car Buyer's Claim for Latent Defect Damages Dismissed
A used car buyer sought damages from the seller for a fuel pump failure, arguing it was a latent defect. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim, stating the buyer failed to prove any of the required conditions for liability.
Vehicle Repair Claims Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Costs Assessment in Federal Court of Appeal
Claimant's Challenge to Insurer's Accident Responsibility Determination Dismissed
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's challenge to an insurer's determination of accident responsibility. The tribunal found the insurer's investigation reasonable and credible, relying on the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act and the Accident Claims Regulation.