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Respondent
Case Overview:
This case involved a dispute between Sheila Margaret Ball (also known as Sheila Margaret Perry) and Frances Paula Eckhart over the enforceability of a 2004 agreement concerning repayment obligations after the sale of jointly owned property in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Background Facts:
From 1989 to 2021, Ball and Eckhart jointly owned the property. In 2004, Eckhart paid $34,951 to discharge the mortgage after Ball's default. The agreement stated Ball was responsible for 80% of the repayment, with payment contingent on the property's sale or another agreement. The property sold in 2021 for $2 million, but disputes arose over dividing the proceeds and whether repayment was enforceable or barred by the Limitations Act.
Legal Arguments and Issues:
Ball argued the 2004 Agreement was an unenforceable "agreement to agree" due to the absence of a follow-up meeting to finalize terms and claimed the repayment obligation was statute-barred. Eckhart maintained the agreement was binding, with repayment triggered by the property's sale, and her claim was within the two-year limitation period.
Court Decision and Award:
The Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's ruling, finding the 2004 Agreement enforceable and Eckhart's claim not statute-barred.
Costs Awarded:
The appeal was dismissed, and Frances Paula Eckhart was awarded costs for the application. The specific amount was not detailed.
Court
Court of Appeals for British ColumbiaCase Number
CA49730Practice Area
Real estateAmount
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