Li v. Hu
Weiqin Li
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Wang Wei-Jen Hu a.k.a. Wei-Jen Wang
Law Firm / Organization
Kornfeld LLP
Lily Hui Hua Hsiao
Law Firm / Organization
Kornfeld LLP

Background: The plaintiff, Weiqin Li, contested the terms of a verbal agreement over a condominium unit in Vancouver. Li argued that there was no binding contract and sought the return of her money, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

Legal Issues: The court needed to determine whether a binding contract existed, whether Wang Wei-Jen Hu negligently misrepresented her ability to assign the condominium, and whether unjust enrichment occurred.

Held: The court found that a binding agreement did exist and rejected the claims of negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. The evidence showed that Weiqin Li understood the agreement terms and had willingly made payments towards the condominium. The court also dismissed the misrepresentation claims, as it found that Wang did not falsely represent her rights concerning the property.

Costs/Damages Awarded: Weiqin Li's claim was dismissed, and the counterclaim by Wang Wei-Jen Hu was partially granted. The court allowed Hu to retain the total payments made by Li amounting to $340,188. Additionally, special costs were awarded in favor of Wang Wei-Jen Hu and Lily Hui Hua Hsiao, recognizing the failure of Li to substantiate her fraud allegations and the improper litigation conduct. Financial terms of the special costs were not specified.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S203507
Civil litigation
Defendant