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.
Debt Recovery Success in BC Small Claims Court
Partial Fence Repair Costs Awarded in Neighbour Dispute
In a dispute between neighbours, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the claimant is entitled to partial reimbursement for fence repairs due to damage caused by encroaching tree roots. However, the claim for roof damage was dismissed.
Claimant Failed to Prove Misrepresentation in Vehicle Purchase Dispute
Civil Resolution Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Challenge to Insurance Premium
Tenant Wins Partial Security Deposit Refund in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
Privacy Fence Installed by Tenant Not Considered Nuisance by Landlord
Accident Responsibility Decision in Parking Lot Collision
In a parking lot accident, the claimant argued he was less responsible than assessed. The tribunal reviewed the evidence and dismissed his claims, finding he was fully responsible.
Tenant Wins Partial Security Deposit Refund Due to Move-In Inspection Failure
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a tenant was entitled to a partial refund of her security deposit because the landlord failed to conduct a proper move-in inspection as required by the Residential Tenancy Act.
Unpaid Legal Fees Ruling: Client Must Pay Lawyer's Invoice
In a recent ruling, the Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that a client must pay their lawyer's invoice for legal services. The tribunal found that the client had agreed to the services and therefore was required to pay the invoice amount of $983.50.
Claimant Seeks Damages for Tow Service Dispute
In a small claims case, the claimant sought damages for extra fees, mental and emotional distress, and time spent on a dispute involving a tow service. The tribunal awarded partial reimbursement for the extra fees but dismissed the other claims, finding the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence for distress or time spent.
Partial Deposit Refund Granted in Plumbing Dispute - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Small Claims Decision on Car Repairs and Storage Fees
Claim for Unpaid Invoice Dismissed Due to Lack of Binding Agreement
Claimant's Emotional and Reputational Harm Claims Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's claims for emotional and reputational harm, and for the return of gifted earrings, due to insufficient evidence provided by the claimant.
Employer Not Entitled to Deduct Expenses from Employee's Commission
Non-Party Employer Not Liable for Employment Agreement Claims - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
A worker sued their employer's payroll administrator for unpaid wages, but the court ruled the payroll administrator was not liable since they were not part of the original employment agreement.
Tenant Wins Bathroom Repair Costs, Loses Mental Distress Claim
A tenant successfully recovered costs for repairing her bathroom after water leaked from a neighboring unit. However, she was unable to receive compensation for mental distress due to insufficient evidence.