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No Pipeline Injunction for Burnaby

by Johannes Schenk / On October 2, 2014 / In Litigation, Municipal Law

Burnaby (City) v. Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC, concerns some of the machinations underlying the Burnaby pipeline project. In this particular case the City of Burnaby applied to the Courts, outside of the National Energy Board process already underway, for an…

No Rent Increase Allowed for Crest Group Holdings Ltd.

by Johannes Schenk / On August 29, 2014 / In Litigation, Municipal Law

Crest Group Holdings Ltd. v. British Columbia (Attorney General). The decision to deny a rent increase allowance for this 71 unit trailer park was confirmed as reasonable.

Municipal Manager Gross Negligence

by Johannes Schenk / On August 29, 2014 / In Municipal Law

2014 BCSC 1421 391043 Alberta Ltd. v. Village of Canal Flats, concerns an application to strike a claim against a municipal officer for gross negligence.

Vancouver Police Board Liability

by Johannes Schenk / On May 27, 2014 / In Employment Law, Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Litigation, Municipal Law, Professional Discipline

Gulkison v. Vancouver Police Board, 2014 BCSC 669 , concerns liability of the Board of Police Commissioners for actions of City of Vancouver Police Department members. Justice Burnyeat held that the Vancouver Police Board is liable for any liabilities or…

Nuisance Claim Statutory Authority Defence

by Johannes Schenk / On February 24, 2014 / In Municipal Law

2013 BCSC 1224 Vancouver City v. Robinson concerns damage caused by diesel exhaust from equipment operated by The City of Vancouver. The case deals with the law of nuisance and the City's defence of statutory authorization. This basic defence says…

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