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.
Customer Wins Compensation for Damaged Pants in Small Claims Case
A customer took three pairs of pants to a tailor for hemming. Upon pickup, the customer noticed burn marks on the pants. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the tailor was responsible for the damage and awarded partial compensation to the customer.
Odometer Rollback Claim Rejected in Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Insurer Ordered to Reimburse Deductible for Incorrect Fault Assessment
Bookkeeper Entitled to Payment for Services Rendered
A bookkeeper provided services to a business owner but was not paid. The owner claimed the bookkeeper made mistakes and owed damages. The tribunal ruled the bookkeeper was entitled to payment for services rendered, dismissing the owner's counterclaim.
CRT Cannot Grant Injunctive Relief in Small Claims Cases
Claimant's Home Inspection Claims Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Plumbing Repairs and Cleaning Expenses in Property Purchase - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Nuisance Claim Over Noise Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
In a recent British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal case, neighbours disputed over noise complaints. Both the claim and counterclaim were dismissed as neither party provided sufficient evidence to prove a private nuisance or harassment.
Tenant's Claim for Compensation Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Contractor Entitled to Payment for Completed Plumbing Work
A contractor provided plumbing services to a homeowner and invoiced for the work. The homeowner disputed the invoice, saying the work was defective. The Civil Resolution Tribunal reviewed the evidence and found the work was not obviously defective, ordering the homeowner to pay the full invoice amount.
Claimant Loses Vacuum Malfunction Case at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Refund Claim for Engineering Services Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant Partially Successful in Truck Sale Proceeds Dispute
The claimant asked for a larger share of the sale proceeds from a jointly-owned truck, saying he did most of the work to fix it. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant is only partly right and ordered a smaller share of the proceeds.
Tenant Wins Rent Refund After Being Wrongfully Evicted Without Notice
A tenant sued for a refund of rent and damage deposit after being evicted without notice by a roommate. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering a partial refund of rent and the return of the damage deposit.
Claimant Loses Tire Failure Case Against Respondent - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Tenant Wins Double Security Deposit Return in Roommate Dispute
Claimant Seeks Compensation for Lost Guitars - Awarded Reduced Amount
A claimant sought compensation for three guitars lost in a fire at a pawn shop. Despite claiming a high value, the court awarded only $500 due to insufficient evidence.
Claimant's Invoice Claim Dismissed Due to Limitation Act
Claimant Loses Dog Attack Case in Civil Resolution Tribunal
In a recent case heard by the Civil Resolution Tribunal, a claimant sued a neighbor for a dog attack that resulted in the death of the claimant's pet. The Tribunal dismissed the claim, ruling that the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the neighbor's dog had a history of dangerous behavior.
Insurer's Denial of Hit-and-Run Claim Found Unreasonable
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that an insurer's denial of a hit-and-run claim was unreasonable because there wasn't enough evidence to prove the claimant made a willfully false statement.