Facts: Rupinder Singh Kooner became a limited partner in Epix Squamish Limited Partnership (Epix LP) and filed a claim for $50,000 plus his share of profits. The dispute centers around the partnership and subscription agreements he entered into with Epix LP and related entities.

Issue: The issue was whether the court should stay the legal proceedings initiated by Kooner, given the existence of an arbitration agreement within the partnership agreement that mandates disputes to be resolved through arbitration.

Court's Ruling: The Supreme Court of British Columbia granted the stay of proceedings in favor of arbitration, aligning with the terms of the arbitration agreement. The court found that the prerequisites for a stay under the Arbitration Act were met, as the parties agreed to submit disputes to arbitration and the application for a stay was timely filed.

Costs/Damages Awarded: Costs were ordered against the plaintiff, Rupinder Singh Kooner, to the applying defendants at Scale B, to be paid forthwith, irrespective of the outcome of the arbitration process.