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.
Used Car Buyer's Claim for Latent Defect Damages Dismissed
A used car buyer sought damages from the seller for a fuel pump failure, arguing it was a latent defect. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim, stating the buyer failed to prove any of the required conditions for liability.
Childcare Provider Not Required to Provide Deposit Refund Due to Operating Hours Change
Claimant Wins Damage and Ticket Costs in BC Small Claims Case
In a BC small claims case, the claimant successfully recovered costs for vehicle damage and a violation ticket from the respondent. The tribunal found the claimant's evidence more credible and ordered payment of the claimed amounts.
Contractor Wins Payment for Completed Cabinet Installation
In a Small Claims case, a contractor successfully recovered payment for completing cabinet installation, despite the homeowner's complaints about defects. The Tribunal ordered the homeowner to pay the contractor $472.57.
Childcare Provider Wins Unpaid Fees Case in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Shareholder Cannot Sue Corporation for Damages - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Parking Violation Ticket Upheld By Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimant asked for a refund after receiving a parking violation ticket. They claimed they couldn't pay using the mobile app. The tribunal found no evidence of a payment system malfunction and dismissed the claim.
Drywall Contractor Sought Payment for Incomplete Work - Civil Resolution Tribunal Dismisses Claim
Claimant Wins Bed Payment Dispute in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Substandard Work Claim Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contractor Entitled to Payment for Substantially Completed Work
Battery Repair Case: Claimant Wins Compensation
The claimant received a ruling in their favour after seeking compensation for a replacement battery and related costs due to negligent advice from the respondent.
Claimant Failed to Prove Substandard Automotive Repairs - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Negligence Claim Against Groomer Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Non-refundable Deposit Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
In a dispute over a non-refundable deposit, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the buyer forfeited the deposit when they decided not to go through with the purchase. The Tribunal found that the deposit was non-refundable and that the seller was not obligated to return it.
Traveler Wins Flight Reimbursement Against Airline
Claimant Entitled to Payment Despite Fraudulent E-Transfers
In this case, a claimant provided goods and services to a respondent but did not receive payment. The respondent claimed to have made the payments via e-transfer, but the claimant did not receive them. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant was entitled to payment under their agreement, even though the payments were allegedly intercepted fraudulently.