Entries by Tara Holowach

Mehmal v. Mehmal, 2018 BCSC 2057

Chris Hart acted as co-counsel for the Defendants, Audrey Christine Mehmal and the Estate of Walter Mehmal, in a trial commenced by Mr. Walter Mehmal’s brother, John Marshal Mehmal, who alleged that a trust existed with respect to the family ranch, where the beneficiaries were the Mehmal siblings. The Supreme Court accepted the Defendants’ arguments […]

Sommerville v. Munro, 2018 BCSC 457 Damages Awarded $236,293

Chris Hart acted as co-counsel for the Plaintiff, Philip Sommerville, in a trial against ICBC with respect to Mr. Sommerville’s injuries. Mr. Sommerville was awarded $135,000.00 for non-pecuniary damages (ICBC had argued for less than $60,000), $64,584 for costs of future care (ICBC had argued for a minimal award), and damages for other amounts, totaling […]

Agricultural Land Commission Appeal Decision, 2018 August 27

Chris Hart acted as lead counsel for the Appellants, William Robert Clendenning, Richard Dave Clendenning, and Debra Ann Honcoop, who contested an Order from the CEO of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), Kim Grout. The Order required the removal of unauthorized fill from their property and the remediation of the land to its agricultural capability […]

D.M.D. v F.C.H, 2017 BCSC 621

Chris Hart acted as lead counsel for the Plaintiff, D.M.D., in an injunction application, seeking a pre-trial injunction to prevent F.C.H. from transferring, withdrawing, or dealing with, the contents of bank accounts originating from D.M.D. The Supreme Court agreed with D.M.D.’s arguments and granted the injunction.

Revak v. Rosenberger, Awards $530,000

Chris Hart acted as lead counsel for the Plaintiff, Douglas Scott Revak, in a trial against ICBC to assess the quantum of damages owed to Mr. Revak resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The Supreme Court rejected ICBC’s arguments that the quantum of Mr. Revak’s damages should be in the range of $39,500 to $81,500, […]

Moore (Re), 2016 CanLII 153726 (BC EST)

Chris Hart acted as lead counsel for the Respondents, Skinner Bros. Transport Ltd. (“Skinner Bros.”) in an appeal brought forth by Thomas Moore in which Mr. Moore argued that the delegate of the Director of Employment Standards had erred in law. The Employment Standards Tribunal dismissed Mr. Moore’s appeal.

2066209 Ontario Inc. v. Ralph Tannis, 2012 ONSC 6665:

Chris Hart acted as lead counsel for the Appellant, Ralph Tannis, in an appeal contesting a Small Claims Court ruling in favor of 2066209 Ontario Inc. (“numbered company”) which awarded damages against Mr. Tannis, personally. The Ontario Divisional Court agreed with Mr. Tannis’ arguments and set aside the judgment as against Mr. Tannis.

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