Electrical Contractor's Invoice Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
📌 In brief
In a recent case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a contractor's invoice for electrical work because there was not enough evidence to support the charges and the timing of the invoice.
⚖️ Legal holding
A contractor is not entitled to payment for work not performed and charges not supported by evidence.
📖 Technical summary
The claimant's invoice for electrical work was dismissed due to lack of proof regarding the validity of the charges and timing of the invoice.
📚 Full judgment
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The contractor provided shop drawings as requested, even though it was not explicitly in the contract.
- The contractor invested time and resources into creating shop drawings, which are valuable to the project.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The contractor sent the invoice 7 weeks after the project cancellation, which was considered too late.
- The contractor charged $1,340 for start-up/mobilization without providing evidence that work was performed.
- The contractor did not provide evidence of the market rate for developing shop drawings.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision dismissed the claimant's invoice for electrical work.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the claimant was entitled to payment for electrical work that was never performed.
Which laws or rules were applied?
No specific laws or rules were applied in this decision.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the lack of evidence supporting the claimant's charges and the timing of the invoice.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was against the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure they have sufficient evidence to support their charges and the timing of their invoices.