Zhao v. Liao
Lijun Zhao
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Tong “Heintz” Sun
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Ying-Yi Liao
Law Firm / Organization
Vertlieb Siren
Lawyer(s)

David Georgetti

  • Facts: Lijun Zhao and Tong "Heintz" Sun, as plaintiffs, brought a case against Ying-Yi Liao, the defendant, involving a disputed return of a deposit, which the plaintiffs treated as a breach of contract while the defendant considered it a mutual agreement termination.
  • Issue: The court addressed whether the amended notice of civil claim by the plaintiffs was legally sufficient, the existence of genuine issues requiring a trial, and if the plaintiffs should provide security for costs due to their history as vexatious litigants.
  • Court's Ruling: The court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims. It ruled that the mutual return and acceptance of the deposit constituted an agreement termination, invalidating the plaintiffs' subsequent claims.
  • Amount of Costs/Damages Awarded: The successful party, Ying-Yi Liao, was awarded costs at Scale B for the one-day application, though the specific monetary amount isn't detailed.
Supreme Court of British Columbia
S201144
Civil litigation
Defendant