20 Nov R. v. Irwin

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This is a summary conviction appeal by Mr. Irwin from the imposition of a recognizance under s. 810 of the Criminal Code. He maintains that he was pressured into entering into the recognizance, that he did not fully understand its consequences, that he had inadequate representation by his counsel, and that he never acknowledged that the complainant had reasonable grounds to fear him. The parties have used the expressions “peace bond” and “recognizance” interchangeably, and I shall do so as well to signify a recognizance under s. 810.The Recognizance...

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13 Nov Savoie v. Williams

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff claims damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident on September 28, 2009. The accident occurred when the defendant, Sean Douglas Williams, entered an intersection at 88th Avenue and 192nd Street in Surrey, without stopping at a stop sign, and while the plaintiff had the right-of-way. While counsel for the third party was unable to admit liability on the part of Mr. Williams, he led no evidence to contest the plaintiff’s evidence, nor did he advance any argument that contradicted the plaintiff’s argument that the defendant Williams was 100 percent responsible for the accident. I find the defendant Williams 100 percent responsible for the accident....

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08 Nov Baker v. Clark

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             On April 27, 2011, Mr. Baker’s taxi and Ms. Clark’s car collided at the intersection of Spadina Avenue and Edward Street in Chilliwack, British Columbia....

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08 Nov Vance v. Cartwright

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             THE COURT:  The plaintiff seeks a determination of liability for injuries sustained in a vehicle collision which occurred on June 5, 2010 at the intersection of 198th Street and 21st Avenue in Langley, B.C.  Liability was severed from damages by way of a consent order pronounced by Master MacNaughton dated October 15, 2103....

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04 Nov Walker v. Doe

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The defendant, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, seeks various cost orders against either counsel for the plaintiff, Mr. Harding, or against the plaintiff, Jason Walker. The application arises from my having declared a mistrial. A new trial date has been set for June 9, 2014. Counsel for each of Mr. Harding and the plaintiff argue that the issue of costs, arising from the mistrial, should be dealt with by the trial judge who ultimately hears this matter....

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01 Nov Smith v. Both

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This action arises from a motor vehicle accident (“the Accident”) that occurred on July 11, 2009 in the Township of Langley, British Columbia....

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01 Nov Ladret v. Stephens

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff Heather Ladret’s claim is for damages for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on July 2, 2009 on Vancouver Island on the Island Highway when the defendant, Natasha Grsic, turned in front of the plaintiff’s on-coming vehicle, resulting in a T-bone collision.  The plaintiff was injured in the accident.  Liability is admitted, and the issues at trial relate to the assessment of damages. ...

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