1264777 B.C. Ltd. v. 0694813 B.C. Ltd.
1264777 B.C Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Olthuis Van Ert
Gurdev Kaur Gill
Law Firm / Organization
Olthuis Van Ert
0694813 B.C. Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Emi Herawati
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Surinder Kaur Gill
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented

Background: The case involved 1264777 B.C. Ltd. and Gurdev Kaur Gill as appellants, against 0694813 B.C. Ltd. and others, concerning fraudulent activities. Two individuals fraudulently changed the corporate director of 1264777 B.C. Ltd., then obtained mortgages on its property.

Legal Issues: The primary legal issue was the interpretation of section 146 of the Business Corporations Act (BCA), which governs the "indoor management rule." The appellants argued that the mortgages obtained by 0694813 B.C. Ltd. were void due to fraud. The court had to determine whether the respondents had actual or constructive knowledge of the fraud, which could invalidate their reliance on the indoor management rule.

Court's Findings: The court found no evidence that the respondents had actual or constructive knowledge of the fraud. The judge ruled that the indoor management rule protected the respondents, as they had reasonably relied on the corporation's public records and had no reason to suspect fraud.

Outcome: The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to grant 0694813 B.C. Ltd. foreclosure on the property. The court did not award specific damages or costs in favor of either party as part of the appeal decision.

Court of Appeals for British Columbia
CA48889; CA48890
Corporate & commercial law
Appellant