Caughey v. Sinton

Caughey v. Sinton

On the balance of probabilities the defendants caused the frame damage and owed a contractual or tortious duty to transport the vehicle with care; claimant entitled to damages but not the original towing fee; appropriate award set at $400 plus $125 costs, total $525.

Citation
2018 NSSM 62
Parties
Claimant: Eric Caughey; Defendant: Chad E. Sinton; Defendant: Sinton's Towing
Court
Nova Scotia Small Claims Court
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
24 September 2018
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Court / Decision
Outcome
Claim allowed in part; judgment for Claimant in amount of $525.
Legal Topics
Towing, Vehicle Damage, Damages Assessment, Costs
Source Language
English
Contract Tort Property Damage Towing Vehicle Damage Damages Assessment Costs

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Parties

Eric Caughey

Claimant

Chad E. Sinton

Defendant

Sinton's Towing

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Court / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants caused damage to the claimant's vehicle frame during towing
  2. 2 Whether the defendants owed a duty to transport the vehicle with appropriate care
  3. 3 Proper quantum of damages for the frame damage

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities the defendants caused the frame damage and owed a contractual or tortious duty to transport the vehicle with care; claimant entitled to damages but not the original towing fee; appropriate award set at $400 plus $125 costs, total $525.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed in part; judgment for Claimant in amount of $525.

Orders

  • Defendants pay Claimant $400 (debt) and $125 (costs), total $525.