General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant Wins $4,000 in Rebate Application Case
Claimant's Misrepresentation Claims Dismissed in Lease Takeover Case
Captain Fired for Ignoring Distress Call
Claimant's Pet Ownership and Contract Claim Dismissed by BCCRT
The claimant tried to get a cat back from the respondent or receive compensation for caring for the cat. However, the Tribunal found no proof that the cat belonged to the claimant or that there was a valid contract for fostering the cat.
Condo Owner Ordered to Pay $840 for Repairing Damage Caused by Toilet Leak
In a recent Small Claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a condo owner must pay for repairs due to a toilet leak originating in their unit. The decision was based on the condominium's bylaws and the Strata Property Act.
Driver Found More Responsible for Pedestrian Accident Than Initially Assessed
The Civil Resolution Tribunal reviewed an accident where a driver hit a pedestrian. The Tribunal found the driver more responsible for the accident than initially assessed by the insurer, considering both the driver's and pedestrian's actions.
Car Repair Claims Dismissed Due to Lack of Expert Evidence
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's claims regarding defective car repairs and billing discrepancies because the claimant did not provide expert evidence to support their allegations.
Federal Court of Appeal Reverses Decision on PMIs Under CEPA
The Federal Court of Appeal reversed the Federal Court's decision that plastic manufactured items (PMIs) were not a 'substance' under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and that the Order was unreasonable. The Court ruled that the Order was reasonable and aligned with the statutory requirements.
Non-advertised Appointment Process Found Unfair in Federal Public Sector
Supreme Court Limits Coverage for Increased Compliance Costs in Insurance Policy
Property Tax Refund Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Refund Granted for Defective Washing Machine - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Used Vehicle Buyer Beware: Claim for Damages Dismissed
Customer Wins Refund for Faulty Refrigerator Repair
A customer successfully obtained a refund of $1,057.85 from a repair service provider after the provider installed the wrong motherboard in her refrigerator, leading to a malfunction.
Gift Card Reimbursement Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant asked for money back after buying a gift card from a company that later closed. The company argued that a third party had agreed to cover the gift card costs. However, the tribunal decided the claimant couldn’t prove this agreement and dismissed the claim.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Amendment of Patent Infringement Claim
Federal Court Declares Community Meeting Resolutions Invalid
Claimant Entitled to Payment for Legal Services Rendered - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
In a dispute over legal services, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the claimant is entitled to payment for services rendered, regardless of the sale status of the property involved. The respondent's counterclaim was dismissed.
Small Claims Debt Recovery Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Garage Repair Payment Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
In this case, a homeowner hired a contractor to repair their garage. The contractor claimed $3,520 for the work, but the homeowner disputed the charges. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the homeowner must pay the contractor $3,279.17 for labor and materials.