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
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.
Property Tax Refund Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Wedding Decoration Refund Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
A bride hired a company for wedding decorations but claimed the company failed to place decorations on the aisle floor as requested. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed her claim for a refund of $3,000, finding insufficient evidence of a breach of contract or negligence.
Supreme Court Limits Coverage for Increased Compliance Costs in Insurance Policy
Non-advertised Appointment Process Found Unfair in Federal Public Sector
Captain Fired for Ignoring Distress Call
Claimant's Claims Dismissed in Rear-End Collision Case
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dog Attack Damage Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claim for damages resulting from a dog attack, ruling that the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the respondent's negligence.
Claimant's Request for Unauthorized Cat Treatment Reimbursement Denied
Employer Claims Against Former Employee Partially Allowed
Small Claims Debt Recovery Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Court Declares Community Meeting Resolutions Invalid
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.