Tan v. Tan
Li Wen Tan
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Kai Tan
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Hong Jiao
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Attorney General of British Columbia
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented

Background:
Li Wen Tan appeared in court seeking waivers of court fees for filing several claims. These claims involved disputes with his parents, challenges against the actions of the police and Crown prosecutors, and issues related to benefits previously provided by CLBC. Some of these matters had already been brought before the court, where similar fee waivers were denied.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

  • Against his parents: Tan wanted to bring a civil claim involving personal disputes, but the court found no legal merit in his claims.
  • Against the Attorney General of British Columbia: Tan sought damages and relief related to alleged wrongful actions by the police and prosecutors. These claims mirrored previous ones that were dismissed for lack of merit.
  • Against CLBC: Tan intended to file a civil claim for damages related to benefits but failed to present a valid case. However, he was allowed to amend a petition challenging a specific decision by CLBC.

Costs and Awards:
The court dismissed most of Tan's applications for a fee waiver, except for the petition against CLBC, which was allowed to proceed with amendments. No monetary awards or costs were granted to any party at this stage.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S252247
Civil litigation
Defendant