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Real property 2023 NSSM 13

Rodrigue v. Snarby

Claim dismissed because claimant failed to prove actionable misrepresentation or negligence by any Defendant: the sellers disclosed what they knew in the PDS, the inspector's verbal report and limitation agreement precluded liability and did not negligently omit critical matters, the agent's statements were largely puffery or based on sellers' representations and not reasonably relied upon to the claimant's detriment, and the claim against counsel would in any event be time‑barred or unsupported by clear instructions to terminate the transaction; consequential and repair cost claims were exce…

  • Property disclosure statement
  • Home inspection
  • Real estate agency duties
  • Dual agency
  • Limitation clauses in contracts
  • Discoverability of causes of action
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Contract law 2023 BCSC 156

Bridal Falls Development Corp. v. Bridal Falls RV Park Inc.

On an application to add parties, the Court allowed joinder of two directors for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation, but refused to add the realtor defendants.

  • Fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Negligent misrepresentation
  • Joinder of parties
  • Director liability
  • Dual agency
  • Amendment of pleadings
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Contract law 2022 BCSC 1241

Whiffen v. Whistler Rainbow Properties Ltd.

Summary trial dismissed a buyers’ claim that pre-contract statements about a neighboring lot became binding terms, promises, or negligent misrepresentations.

  • Breach of contract
  • Misrepresentation
  • Pre-contractual statements
  • Dual agency
  • Evidence - hearsay
  • Remedies - damages
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Contract law 2022 BCSC 646

Century 21 Seaside Realty Ltd. v. Armstrong

The court held the sale agreement was enforceable, upheld the brokerage’s capped commission, rejected rescission for misrepresentation, and dismissed the third-party fiduciary claim.

  • Listing agreement
  • Brokerage commission
  • Enforceable contract
  • Condition precedent
  • Rescission/affirmation
  • Dual agency
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Contract law 2020 BCCA 137

Toor v. Dhillon

Court of Appeal upheld specific performance of a residential sale, finding the deposit was reasonably paid, the vendors had repudiated, and time was not of the essence.

  • Specific performance
  • Time of the essence
  • Deposit payment
  • Repudiation
  • Dual agency
  • Mortgage appraisal
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Real property 2019 BCSC 955

Beacock v. Moreno

The court dismissed negligence and misrepresentation claims against the realtor defendants, found the vendors knowingly misdescribed the property disclosure statement, and awarded nominal damages only.

  • Property disclosure statement
  • Marijuana grow‑operation
  • Mould and moisture
  • Negligent misrepresentation
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Caveat emptor
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Contract law 2019 BCSC 481

Toor v. Dhillon

The court found a binding contract for the sale of a Surrey home, rejected non est factum, and granted specific performance after the sellers repudiated the deal.

  • Specific performance
  • Breach of contract
  • Non est factum
  • Dual agency
  • Deposit timing
  • Ready, willing and able
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Civil procedure 2018 BCSC 1725

0976820 B.C. Ltd. v. Leung

The Court struck the defamation-based claims as absolutely privileged, but allowed the negligent misrepresentation, nondisclosure, and fiduciary claims to proceed.

  • Strike claim (rule 9-5)
  • Summary judgment (rule 9-6)
  • Absolute privilege
  • Negligent misrepresentation
  • Failure to disclose
  • Dual agency
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Real property 2018 BCSC 1664

Gordon v. Wilson

The court dismissed a seller’s claims arising from a Vancouver home sale, finding no actionable negligence or breach of fiduciary duty and no proven loss.

  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Negligence
  • Breach of contract
  • Dual agency
  • Disclosure obligations
  • Disgorgement
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Contract 2018 BCSC 582

Tsai v. Li

The court dismissed a summary trial application in a real estate dispute, finding credibility conflicts and alleged concealed conduct made a full trial necessary.

  • Assignment of contract
  • Dual agency
  • Shadow flipping
  • Misrepresentation
  • Rescission
  • Specific performance
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