Ratanshi v. Kalra
Hanif Ratanshi
Law Firm / Organization
Hunter Litigation Chambers
Lawyer(s)

Brian Duong

Hanifs Foods Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Hunter Litigation Chambers
Lawyer(s)

Brian Duong

Hanif’s International Foods Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Hunter Litigation Chambers
Lawyer(s)

Brian Duong

Jagdip Gill
Law Firm / Organization
Dennis James Aitken LLP
Surinderpal Gill
Law Firm / Organization
Dennis James Aitken LLP
Harvinder Kalra
Law Firm / Organization
Kornfeld LLP
Guruji Foods Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Kornfeld LLP
1272772 B.C. Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

S. Field

  • Facts:

    • Shulman and Wilson claimed a trust agreement existed with Perepolkin, under which Perepolkin held a property in trust for them.
    • Discrepancies and inconsistencies in the evidence regarding the existence and terms of the alleged trust.
    • The property was never transferred to a company as initially planned, and the company was eventually dissolved.
  • Issue:

    • Whether an express trust was created at the time the property was transferred to Perepolkin, based on a "handshake deal."
  • Court's Ruling:

    • The court concluded that the plaintiffs failed to establish that an express trust was created on the terms asserted.
    • The evidence did not provide clarity or consistency regarding the creation and terms of the alleged trust.
    • The action was dismissed, and Shulman was ordered to deliver up vacant possession of the property within 30 days of the court’s order.
  • Costs/Damages:

    • Perepolkin was entitled to his costs at Scale B.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S229767
Civil litigation
Defendant