Williams v. Audible Inc.
John Williams
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

D. Klein

A. Calvert

Audible Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Apple, Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

C.M. Woodin

E. Davis

  • Issue: Appeal from dismissal of an application for class action certification concerning alleged anti-competitive exclusivity agreements in digital audiobook sales between Audible Inc. and Apple Inc.
  • Ruling: Appeal dismissed. The court upheld the decision not to grant an adjournment for additional evidence, finding no misapprehension or error in principle by the chambers judge.
  • Key Points:
    • The claim centered on exclusivity provisions violating competition laws.
    • The appellant sought an adjournment to address evidentiary deficiencies, which was denied.
    • The court emphasized judicial discretion and found no error warranting appellate intervention.
  • No financial terms specified.
Court of Appeals for British Columbia
CA48333
Corporate & commercial law
Respondent