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.
Shareholder Cannot Sue Corporation's Debts in Personal Name
Claim dismissed for being out of time in Civil Resolution Tribunal
Debt Collection Claim Dismissed Due to Lack of Proof
Claimant Wins Misrepresentation Case Against Used Car Seller
The claimant bought a used vehicle and found that the air conditioning system was misrepresented. After proving negligent misrepresentation, the claimant received compensation for the repairs.
Claimant Entitled to Payment for Boiler Repair Services
The claimant repaired a boiler for the respondent and billed $1,790.25. The respondent said the work was poor quality but could not prove it. The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the full invoice.
Fundamental Breach of Contract Allows Termination
Claimant Wins Payment for Moving Services in Small Claims Dispute
Pet Owner Not Liable for Dog Attack - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's petition for veterinary bills after a dog attack. The Tribunal ruled that the respondent was not liable as there was no evidence of prior aggressive behavior by the dog.
Claimant's Jet Ski Damage Claim Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence
Claimant Wins Vehicle Damage Claim in Small Claims Court
In a recent Small Claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal found a service provider responsible for damaging a client's vehicle oil pan during maintenance. The Tribunal awarded the client $5,000 in damages.
Contractor Fails to Complete Deck on Time, Ordered Partial Refund
Individual Denied Standing to Sue for Corporate Services Rendered
Dog Attack Liability Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
Contract Breach: Claimant Recovers Partial Deposit in Small Claims Case
Claimant Fails to Sue for Misdirected E-transfer Due to Lack of Standing
Property Owner Wins Compensation for Negligent Water Leak During Meter Replacement
Claim for Unpaid Electrical Work Dismissed Due to Unreliable Invoices
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claim for unpaid electrical work submitted by the claimant. The claimant's invoices were found to be unreliable and inconsistent with the evidence provided by the respondent.
Decision on Educational Service Contract Breach and Refund - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that a provider of educational services must ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment for all students. Due to breaches in this obligation, the claimant received a partial refund of fees for one child, while the other child's enrollment was unaffected.
Claimant Wins Deposit Refund in Used Car Sale Dispute
In a recent small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the seller must refund the buyer's deposit of $2,500 because the deposit was not non-refundable and the seller had agreed to return it.