Jesson v. Tanaka
Naomi Bernice Elizabeth Jesson
Law Firm / Organization
Deer Lake Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Timothy Affoo

Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

Y.Q. Zhao

Christopher William Jesson
Law Firm / Organization
Deer Lake Law Group
Lawyer(s)

Timothy Affoo

Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

Y.Q. Zhao

Janice Elizabeth Tanaka
Law Firm / Organization
Dreyer and Associates Lawyers LLP
Lawyer(s)

Joan Dreyer

  • Facts: Dispute over beneficial ownership of a property in Surrey, British Columbia, involving family members Chris and Naomi Jesson (plaintiffs) and Janice Tanaka (defendant). The property was purchased in 2003, with both financial and non-financial contributions made by the parties. Janice Tanaka moved out in 2019 and sought a buyout of her alleged 50% interest.

  • Issue: Whether Chris and Naomi Jesson can rebut the statutory presumption of beneficial ownership in favor of Janice Tanaka under the Land Title Act, thereby establishing that Janice holds her property interest in trust for them.

  • Court's Ruling: The court found in favor of Chris and Naomi Jesson, concluding that Janice Tanaka holds her interest in the property in trust for them. The court determined that the Jessons had rebutted the statutory presumption of beneficial ownership.

  • Costs/Damages: The document did not specify the exact amount of costs or damages awarded to the successful party. Further examination of the document or additional information would be required to determine the precise amount awarded by the court.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S220570
Civil litigation
Plaintiff