Duninger Corporation v. Montour
DUNINGER CORPORATION c.b.a. ACTIVE ENGINEERING
JERRY MONTOUR
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified

**Date of the Case: September 12, 2023**

**Background and Parties Involved**

-Plaintiff: Duninger Corporation

-Defendant: Jerry Montour

- A planned cannabis grow operation took place on the territory of the Pit River Tribe in California.

- The plaintiff had provided consulting services and oversaw electrical work.

- The project was believed to be compliant with local laws but faced legal issues.

- Substantial losses were incurred by all parties involved.

**Financial Claims**

- The plaintiff sued for $458,369.29 USD plus interest for unpaid work and materials.

- Payments had initially been made from the project's lawyer's trust account.

**Defendant's Role and Jurisdiction**

- The defendant was located in Ontario, and no jurisdiction issue was raised.

- There had been no formal written contract between the plaintiff and defendant.

- The defendant was not directly involved but had been the ultimate source of funds.

**Disposition**

- The defendant was found liable for $274,103 for outstanding work and $184,266.29 for materials and services.

- The plaintiff had been entitled to an 18% annual interest rate as per the contractual rate on invoices.

- An exception had been made for $63,299 outstanding to supplier GB Systems without interest being demanded.

**Costs and Conclusion**

- The parties could have filed brief submissions on costs within three weeks.

- The case had concluded with thanks to all counsel for their assistance.

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-16-547619
Civil litigation
$ 458,369
Plaintiff