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.
Claimant's Claims Dismissed Due to Being Out of Time
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claimant's claims because they were brought outside the two-year limitation period set by the Limitation Act. The claimant tried to recover unpaid fees and liquidated damages from the respondent, but the claims were found to be untimely.
Vehicle Not Roadworthy at Time of Sale Breaches Implied Warranty
In a recent small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a vehicle was not roadworthy or safe to drive at the time of sale, breaching the implied warranty of durability under the Sale of Goods Act. The Tribunal ordered the seller to reimburse the buyer $3,000 for the purchase price and $175 in CRT fees.
Reasonable Repair Costs in Small Claims: Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Unpaid Resort Expenses Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claim for unpaid resort expenses. The claimant argued that the respondent was responsible for the debt, but the Tribunal found no evidence proving the respondent's personal liability.
Insurer Ordered to Reconsider Responsibility Determination in Recent Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
In a recent decision, the Civil Resolution Tribunal found that an insurer's determination of responsibility for an accident was unreasonable and ordered the insurer to reconsider its assessment.
Boat Repair Contractor Wins Payment in Small Claims Case
A boat owner hired a contractor to repair his boat. After completing the repairs, the contractor sought payment. The boat owner claimed the work was deficient and led to engine failure. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the contractor, finding the work was completed satisfactorily and the contractor was entitled to payment.
Misrepresentation Allegations Dismissed in Used Vehicle Case
In a recent case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's allegations that a used vehicle was misrepresented by the seller. The claimant argued that the installation of aftermarket shocks amounted to a lift kit, but the tribunal found insufficient evidence to support this claim.
Claimant Wins Compensation for Damaged Items After Cleaning Service
Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time Under Limitation Act
In this Small Claims case, the claimant's claim was dismissed because it was out of time under the Limitation Act. The claimant discovered her vehicle had been damaged in a collision and sought compensation for lost income and repair costs. However, the claim was not submitted and the application fee was not paid within the two-year limitation period, leading to its dismissal.
Accountant Recovers Invoice for Completed Tax Services
An accounting firm successfully recovered an invoice for services rendered in preparing a personal income tax return. The client disputed the charges, but the tribunal ruled in favour of the accounting firm, finding the charges reasonable.
Unauthorized Credit Card Charges Rejected in Small Claims Case
In this case, a person tried to get a refund for unauthorized charges on their credit card. However, the tribunal ruled against them because they couldn't prove the charges were unauthorized and the contract didn’t require the bank to investigate further.
Refund Request Denied Due to Lack of Evidence - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Claimant's Request for Compensation Due to Increased Insurance Premiums Dismissed
The claimant asked for compensation because their insurance premiums increased after being found partly responsible for a car accident. However, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim, saying they couldn’t order changes to insurance premiums.
Lack of Standing Leads to Dismissal of Claim Over Damaged Grave Marker
Claimant's Request for Compensation Due to Parking Ticket Stress Rejected
The claimant asked for $275 to compensate for stress and anxiety caused by a parking ticket dispute. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to show significant distress.
Refund Ordered for Unperformed Fence Installation Service
Claimant Ordered to Pay Liquidated Damages for Contract Termination
Tenant Wins Security Deposit Return in Small Claims Case
In a small claims case, the tribunal ruled that the tenant was entitled to the return of a security deposit of $3,989.46. The landlord failed to prove that the tenant breached the lease agreement.