Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia case law
Judgments from the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia 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.
Allowed
Landlord Failed to File Security Deposit Claim on Time, Must Return Deposit
Allowed in Part
Small Claims Court Limits Trespass Damages Due to Legislative Constraints
Dismissed
Claimant's Claim Dismissed in Small Claims Court
Allowed
Claimant Wins Hot Tub and Personal Items in Small Claims Court Case
Allowed in Part
Tenant's Appeal Allowed with Conditions in Nova Scotia Small Claims Court
Allowed
Tenant Wins Full Security Deposit Return in Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Dismissed
Tenant Loses Case Over Non-Smoking Environment in Nova Scotia
A tenant believed she was moving into a non-smoking building but found herself suffering from second-hand smoke. She sued for damages but lost the case, as the court found the landlord's actions reasonable.
Dismissed
Taxi Driver's Down-Time Claim Dismissed Due to Statute of Limitations
Dismissed
Small Claims Court Rejects Claim for Chimney and Woodstove Repairs
Dismissed
Dismissal for Wilful Misconduct: Using Racial Slurs
A worker was fired for using racial slurs at work. The court ruled that this behavior was severe enough to warrant immediate dismissal without notice or pay in lieu, according to the Labour Standards Code.
Allowed in Part