Robichaud v. Mahaney

Robichaud v. Mahaney

The Claimant established ownership of the laptop by invoice and the Defendant failed to prove a valid transfer; therefore the laptop must be returned. The Defendant is liable for the $652.44 cellphone charge and $106.92 Nova Scotia Power bill but not for the $360 cancellation fee. The dresser must be returned and...

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Citation
2010 NSSM 39
Parties
Claimant: JOEL ROBICHAUD; Defendant: ELIZABETH MAHANEY
Court
Nova Scotia Small Claims Court
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
12 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Court / Decision
Outcome
Claim allowed in part and dismissed in part.
Legal Topics
Possession and Ownership, Return of Personal Property, Reimbursement of Expenses, Credibility Assessment, Enforcement and Peace Bond Implications
Source Language
english
Family Law Property Law Contract Law Small Claims Procedure Possession and Ownership Return of Personal Property Reimbursement of Expenses Credibility Assessment +1 more

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Parties

JOEL ROBICHAUD

Claimant

ELIZABETH MAHANEY

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Court / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the laptop legally belonged to the Claimant and must be returned
  2. 2 Mechanics and enforcement of returning personal property given a peace bond
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant is liable for cell phone charges and related cancellation fee

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant established ownership of the laptop by invoice and the Defendant failed to prove a valid transfer; therefore the laptop must be returned. The Defendant is liable for the $652.44 cellphone charge and $106.92 Nova Scotia Power bill but not for the $360 cancellation fee. The dresser must be returned and practical enforcement may involve the sheriff due to a peace bond.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed in part and dismissed in part.

Orders

  • Defendant shall deliver to the Claimant the Trademaster 1360-1 Havenridge dresser.
  • Defendant shall deliver to the Claimant the Acer TM7720-6807 notebook computer bearing serial LXTMQOZO117490BD5720.