General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Supplier Must Refund Buyer for Undelivered Custom Sign
Claim for Trailer Damage Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Fails to Prove Damage by Respondent's Technician in Small Claims Case
Federal Judge Grants CSIS Production Order for National Security Investigation
In this case, a Federal Court judge approved a request by a person for a production order under the a person Act. The order was granted to help investigate a potential threat to national security, as there were reasonable grounds to believe specific information could assist in the investigation.
Co-op Not Required to Reimburse Unapproved Flooring Changes
A member of a cooperative association asked for reimbursement for unapproved flooring changes and requested the reversal of a charge. The tribunal decided that the cooperative was not required to reimburse the member for the flooring changes but ordered the charge to be reversed.
Refund and Damages Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Water Damage Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant's Accident Responsibility Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Trade Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Employee Unit
In a recent decision, the Canada Industrial Relations Board certified a trade union as the bargaining agent for a specific group of employees. This certification allows the union to negotiate on behalf of the employees in the defined unit.
Decision on Trade Union Succession Through Secret Ballot Vote
The Canada Industrial Relations Board decided that a new trade union could become the bargaining agent for a group of workers after a majority of the workers voted in favour of the change during a secret ballot vote.
Consumer's Claim Against Credit Card Company Dismissed
The claimant argued that a credit card company violated the Business Practices Consumer Protection Act by engaging in deceptive practices. The tribunal found no evidence supporting the claim and dismissed the case.
Successful Claim for Gas Line Damage - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant sued the respondent for damaging a gas line. The respondent admitted to the damage but argued the repair costs were too high. The tribunal ruled the respondent was liable but only awarded part of the claimed repair costs.
Certification of Bargaining Agent Decision by Canada Industrial Relations Board
In a recent decision, the Canada Industrial Relations Board certified a trade union as the bargaining agent for a specific group of employees. The board considered various factors including the community of interest among the employees and their expressed wishes.
Trade Union Certified as Bargaining Agent for Electricians
Federal Court Rejects Summary Judgment on Copyright Infringement
In a case involving alleged copyright infringement, the Federal Court rejected the defendant's request for summary judgment. The court found that there were unresolved questions about whether the plaintiffs had the legal right to bring their claims.
Federal Court Rejects Summary Judgment Motion in Copyright Infringement Case
In a recent copyright infringement case, the Federal Court dismissed the defendant's motion for summary judgment and to strike the amended statement of claim. The court ruled that the defendant did not prove that there was no genuine issue for trial, thus rejecting the motion.
Landscaping Contract Dispute Decided by Civil Resolution Tribunal
In this case, a contractor sought payment for completed landscaping work, but the client disputed the quality of the work and claimed deficiencies. The Civil Resolution Tribunal reviewed the evidence and determined that the contractor was entitled to payment, minus deductions for proven deficiencies.
Successful Party Awarded Costs in Federal Court Case
The Federal Court has ruled that the winning side in a legal dispute is entitled to be reimbursed for their expenses, known as 'costs'. In this case, the court awarded these costs to the successful party based on the rules set out by the Federal Courts Rules.