General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Service Provider Wins Payment Dispute at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Concrete Cutting Contractor Wins Payment Order Against Company
Federal Court Rejects Motion for Clarification of Previous Judgment
The Federal Court rejected a motion for clarification of a previous judgment, stating that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the motion because the matter had already been finally decided.
Claimant's Chronic Pain and Disc Bulge Not Considered Minor Injuries
In a recent Civil Resolution Tribunal decision, the claimant's disc bulge and chronic pain were determined to be non-minor injuries, while her sacroiliac joint dysfunction was classified as minor. The decision was based on the definitions provided by the Insurance (Vehicle) Act and the Minor Injury Regulation.
Claimant's Request for Deductible Refund Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's request for a partial refund of her insurance deductible. The claimant argued the insurer incorrectly assigned responsibility for an accident, but the tribunal found insufficient evidence to support this claim.
Claimant Fails to Prove Vehicle Damage in Small Claims Dispute
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unreasonable Delay in Disciplinary Hearing
Claimant Fails to Prove Vehicle Damage Caused by Road Excavation
Claimant Awarded Payment for Water Remediation Services Provided to Respondent
Union Certification Granted for Facilitators at Company
Claimant Loses Challenge to Accident Responsibility Determination
Tribunal Refuses to Resolve Flight Cancellation Claim
Small Claims Ruling: Payment for Services Rendered Without Formal Contract
In a small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the respondent must pay the claimant $1,017.28 for glass door installation services, despite the lack of a formal contract and complaints about poor customer service.
Claimant Wins Payment for Services Rendered
Consumer Wins Full Refund for Missing Mandatory Information in Contract
A consumer successfully claimed a full refund after proving that the contract for a snowmobiling trip lacked certain mandatory information required by the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA).