General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Shareholder Cannot Sue Corporation's Debts in Personal Name
Federal Court Dismisses Privacy Complaint Against a Financial Institution
The Federal Court dismissed an application under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) brought by a claimant against a financial institution regarding its policy on collecting Social Insurance Numbers for joint chequing accounts. The court found that the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove that the collection of SINs was unnecessary or breached PIPEDA.
Claim dismissed for being out of time in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Court of Appeal Conducts Costs Assessment Without Parties Present
Pet Owner Not Liable for Dog Attack - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's petition for veterinary bills after a dog attack. The Tribunal ruled that the respondent was not liable as there was no evidence of prior aggressive behavior by the dog.
Claimant Wins Misrepresentation Case Against Used Car Seller
The claimant bought a used vehicle and found that the air conditioning system was misrepresented. After proving negligent misrepresentation, the claimant received compensation for the repairs.
Employer Name Change Affects Union Certification
Debt Collection Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Proof
Claimant Wins Payment for Moving Services in Small Claims Dispute
Claimant Entitled to Payment for Boiler Repair Services
The claimant repaired a boiler for the respondent and billed $1,790.25. The respondent said the work was poor quality but could not prove it. The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the full invoice.
Fundamental Breach of Contract Allows Termination
Claim for Unpaid Electrical Work Dismissed Due to Unreliable Invoices
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claim for unpaid electrical work submitted by the claimant. The claimant's invoices were found to be unreliable and inconsistent with the evidence provided by the respondent.
Decision on Educational Service Contract Breach and Refund - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that a provider of educational services must ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment for all students. Due to breaches in this obligation, the claimant received a partial refund of fees for one child, while the other child's enrollment was unaffected.
Contract Breach: Claimant Recovers Partial Deposit in Small Claims Case
Property Owner Wins Compensation for Negligent Water Leak During Meter Replacement
Individual Denied Standing to Sue for Corporate Services Rendered
Claimant's Jet Ski Damage Claim Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
Dog Attack Liability Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Fails to Sue for Misdirected E-transfer Due to Lack of Standing
Claimant Wins Vehicle Damage Claim in Small Claims Court
In a recent Small Claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal found a service provider responsible for damaging a client's vehicle oil pan during maintenance. The Tribunal awarded the client $5,000 in damages.