Civil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Small Claims case law
Judgments from the Civil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Small Claims with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Medical Practitioner Not Found Liable for Dermal Filler Procedure Negligence
Customer Ordered to Pay Catering Invoice Due to Financial Hardship Defense Rejected
Claimant Wins Money Dispute in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Dishwasher Repair Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Unpaid Invoice Dispute Ruled in Contractor's favour by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Request for Payment of Unpaid Legal Services Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Consultant Must Return Deposit After Misleading Clients About HPO Form Submission
Tenant Awarded Damages for Improper Notice in Roommate Dispute
Small Claims Ruling: Payment for Flyer Delivery Services
Claimant Wins Loan Repayment in BC Small Claims
Claimant Wins Floor Damage Case in BC Small Claims
Consumer Denied Preschool Fee Refund Due to Contract Compliance
A consumer tried to get a refund for preschool fees after cancelling the contract. The Tribunal ruled against the refund, stating the contract met the requirements of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and included a valid termination clause.
Unpaid Accounting Invoices Ruled on by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled on a dispute between an accounting firm and a client over unpaid invoices. The tribunal found that a verbal agreement existed and awarded the claimant a reasonable payment for the services provided under the principle of quantum meruit.
Used Car Sale Dispute Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Tenant Partially Successful in Rent and Damage Claim
Claimant Wins Conversion Claim for Removed Sign and Lock
Contractor Must Deliver Services Within Reasonable Timeframe - Claimant Entitled to Refund
The Tribunal decided that a contractor must deliver contracted services within a reasonable timeframe. In this case, the contractor failed to deliver the promised website development services, leading to a refund for the claimant.
Claimant Failed to Prove Blasting Caused Window Damage
The claimant sued the respondent for damaging his window due to blasting. However, the tribunal found that the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove that the blasting caused the damage.
Claimant Lacks Standing to Sue Over Condo Purchase Agreement
The claimant tried to sue the respondent for a rescission fee related to a condo purchase agreement, but the CRT ruled that the claimant, who was acting as a power of attorney for his parents, did not have the legal standing to bring the claim. The case was dismissed.
Auto Repair Shop Found Liable for Negligent Brake Booster Installation
A customer sued an auto repair shop for improperly installing a brake booster, causing her vehicle to malfunction. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the customer, finding the repair shop negligent.