Overview:
This case involved disputes over a failed real estate development project in Surrey, British Columbia, and appeals arising from bankruptcy claims. The plaintiffs alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, knowing assistance, and unjust enrichment by the defendants.

Key Legal Issues:

1. Fiduciary Duty Breaches: The court found that Jaswant Singh Sangha and related entities violated fiduciary duties, depriving earlier investors of ownership in Lot 1.
2. Bankruptcy Claims: Appeals challenged the disallowance of claims in the bankruptcies of Jaswant Singh Sangha, 690174 B.C. Ltd., and Panorama Parkview Homes Ltd..
3. Knowing Assistance/Receipt: Some defendants, including Parmjit Kaur Sangha and Ranjit Singh Sangha, were found liable for knowingly assisting or benefiting from breaches.

Findings:

• The court awarded approximately $2.68 million in trust to the 2007 Joint Venture participants.
• Additional constructive trust awards included 9% of proceeds to Daljit Singh Mattu and 6.8% to Rajpreet Singh Sangha.

Costs:
The court awarded significant costs against Crowe MacKay & Company Ltd., the trustee, due to unreasonable litigation conduct. Costs were assessed on a 1.5x scale for complexity and totaled millions across parties. The trustee’s recoverable fees were reduced from over $6 million to approximately $4 million.

Outcome:
The plaintiffs succeeded in proving breaches of fiduciary duty and equitable claims, securing substantial financial remedies.