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.
Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time Under Limitation Act
Claimant Successfully Enforces Contract and Receives Damages for Breach of Contract
Claimant Seeks Payment for LED Panels Invoices
Tenant Wins Damage Deposit Refund in Small Claims Case
Roommate Dispute Over Damage Deposit Resolved by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Repair Costs Claim Dismissed in Used Vehicle Sale
Claim for Reassessment of Liability and Increased Premiums Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contractor's Payment Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
In a recent British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal case, a contractor claimed payment for work completed on a property development. However, the claim was dismissed because the contractor failed to provide adequate evidence to support the claim.
Driveway Installation Dispute Dismissed Due to Lack of Expert Evidence
A homeowner hired a contractor to install a new driveway. The homeowner claimed the work was substandard but could not provide expert evidence to support her claims. The Tribunal dismissed the homeowner's allegations.
Hot Tub Warranty Dispute Decided by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Proves Assault and Battery but Fails to Prove Theft of Pet
Tenant's Damage Deposit Claim Against Property Manager Dismissed
Claimant Wins Trespass Damage Case at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Wins Damages for Increased Insurance Premiums Due to Unreasonable Decision
Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time Under Limitation Act
Claimant Wins Gas Line Damage Case at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Debt Collection Case: Respondent Ordered to Pay Claimant $1,888.24
In a recent BC Small Claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant $1,888.24, including $1,500 as debt, $213.24 in pre-judgment interest, and $175 in CRT fees, despite the respondent's financial difficulties.
Claimant Wins Payment Dispute Over Property Assessment Services
Claimant's Insurance Deductible Refund Claim Dismissed
The claimant requested a refund of their insurance deductible after being involved in a car accident. However, the Tribunal decided against granting the refund because there wasn't enough evidence to support the claimant's account of the incident.
Tenant Wins Damage Deposit Return in Roommate Mold Dispute
A tenant who left a damage deposit was able to recover it after moving out due to mold discovery. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the landlord failed to prove the deposit was used to cover legitimate damages beyond normal wear and tear.