Respondent
Petitioner
Background:
Amimer was hired by David Mills to repair the ceiling for $4,725. Mills paid $3,000 but withheld the remaining $1,725, claiming the work was unsatisfactory. Both parties submitted claims to the CRT. Amimer sought the unpaid balance, while Mills requested a refund of the $3,000 already paid, citing defective work.
Legal Arguments:
Amimer argued procedural unfairness, claiming Mills denied his expert access to inspect the repair site, which the Tribunal still accepted as evidence. He also contested the Tribunal's reliance on Mills' expert report over his own. The CRT had accepted the report of the BC Wall & Ceiling Association, finding the repair substandard under critical lighting conditions.
Tribunal and Court Decision:
The CRT ruled both claims valid, awarding Mills $3,000, plus costs. The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed Amimer’s petition, finding no procedural unfairness or error in the Tribunal’s treatment of expert evidence.
Costs/Award:
The Tribunal awarded Mills $3,000, $123.95 in pre-judgment interest, $125 in tribunal fees, and $630 in dispute-related expenses, totaling $3,878.95. No costs were awarded in the judicial review.
Court
Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCase Number
S240584Practice Area
Civil litigationAmount
$ 3,879Winner
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