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.
Negligence Claim Against Mechanic Dismissed Due to Lack of Expert Evidence
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's lawsuit against a mechanic for damaging the transmission of his car during a routine service. The claimant argued that the mechanic was negligent, but the court ruled that the claimant needed expert evidence to prove that the mechanic breached the standard of care. Since the claimant did not provide such evidence, his claim was dismissed.
Respondent Ordered to Pay Legal Fees and Interest
In a dispute over legal fees, the Civil Resolution Tribunal found that the respondent must pay the claimant's invoices and contractual interest. The Tribunal determined that the claimant's charges were reasonable and the respondent did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the charges were excessive.
Property Manager Held Liable for Delayed Water Leak Repair
Small Business Wins Unpaid Restaurant Supplies Debt Case
Claimant Wins Traffic Light Damage Case in Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant's traffic light was damaged in a car accident. The tribunal ruled that one driver was negligent for running a red light, making them responsible for the damage. The claimant received compensation for the repairs and interest.
Tribunal Rules Against Slander Claims in Small Claims Cases
In a recent case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's request for damages due to slander, citing a lack of jurisdiction to hear such claims in small claims cases.
Refund Request for Defective Scooter Denied by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant bought a mobility scooter and later requested a full refund, claiming it was defective. The respondent argued the scooter was not defective and offered to repair it free of charge. The Civil Resolution Tribunal reviewed the evidence and concluded the claimant did not provide enough proof that the scooter was defective, leading to the dismissal of the refund request.
Small Claims Case Over $5,000 Refused by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Room Rental and Laser Machine Contract Dispute Resolved
The claimant wanted to end a laser machine rental contract early due to health issues. The respondent argued the contract required arbitration. The Tribunal ruled the arbitration clause didn't apply and awarded some damages.
Contractor Wins Payment Dispute in Small Claims Court
A contractor successfully recovered payment for mechanical repair work performed for a client. The contractor claimed $5,000 for 69 hours of work at $70 per hour. The court accepted the contractor's timesheets and ordered the client to pay the full amount.
Employee Awarded Additional Severance Pay for Insufficient Termination Notice
The tribunal decided that the employer must pay the employee additional severance pay for insufficient termination notice. The claim for mileage expenses was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Tenant Entitled to Security Deposit Refund in Small Claims Case
In a small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the landlord was not entitled to keep the tenant's security deposit because there was not enough proof that the tenant's pet caused damage.
Debt Recovery Success Despite Financial Hardship - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant's Dog Attack Liability Claim Dismissed in Small Claims Court
Payday Loan Dispute: Civil Resolution Tribunal Orders Full Payment Including Interest
Refund Ordered Due to Billing Error in Truck Rental Case
In a recent decision, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered a refund of $796.55 to a customer after discovering a billing error. The error occurred when the rental charge was mistakenly converted from USD to CAD.
Partial Visa Service Refund Granted in Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
The claimant requested a refund for visa services after deciding not to start her studies. The tribunal reviewed the contract and granted a partial refund of $2,830, plus interest and costs.