Facts: Crown Fortune's real estate transaction for farmland in British Columbia failed due to a dispute over the removal of 39 encumbrances from the title before closing, which Crown Fortune believed was required, but Bonnefield disputed.
Issues: The main issue was the interpretation of Clause 22 of the sale contract regarding whether it required the removal of the 39 disputed encumbrances.
Ruling: The appeal was dismissed. The court held that all categories of encumbrances were permitted by Clause 22 and did not need to be removed from the title. Crown Fortune forfeited its deposit by refusing to close the transaction.
Amount Awarded: Not applicable as the focus was on the interpretation of contract terms and the appeal dismissal.
