General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant Awarded Payment for Water Remediation Services Provided to Respondent
Claimant Fails to Prove Vehicle Damage in Small Claims Dispute
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unreasonable Delay in Disciplinary Hearing
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.
Small Claims BC: Claim Dismissed for Incorrect Respondent
Claimant Wins Damages for Lost Consignment Dress
The claimant successfully recovered $240 in damages for the loss of her consigned wedding dress. The Tribunal ruled that the respondent, as a bailee for reward, did not take proper care of the dress and was liable for its value.
Service Provider Wins Payment Dispute at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Supreme Court Upholds Lawyer's Right to Access Privileged Communications
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.
Dental Damages Claim Against Bakery Dismissed
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.
Tribunal dismisses challenge to accident responsibility determination in Surrey
Tribunal Refuses to Resolve Flight Cancellation Claim
Claimant Wins Payment for Services Rendered
Claim for Vet Bills After Dog Attack Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Renovation Defect Claims and Unpaid Labour Counterclaim Dismissed
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).