Introduction and Background:
Li Wei Tan sued his father, Kai Tan, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, claiming damages for alleged assaults (2003 and May 28, 2023), defamation, and a purported written agreement regarding title to a family property. The matter proceeded to a two-day trial following failed attempts at summary trial.

Legal Issues:

1. Assault Claims: Li alleged assaults in 2003 and 2023, claiming personal injuries. The court dismissed the 2003 claim as statute-barred and found the 2023 altercation did not prove Kai’s liability, as the evidence supported Kai’s self-defense claim.
2. Property Dispute: Li presented a 2013 written agreement claiming entitlement to the family property. The court rejected the document as a forgery and dismissed related contractual and unjust enrichment claims.
3. Defamation: Li alleged Kai defamed him in court filings and a 2010 text to a family member. The court found the statements neither defamatory nor damaging to Li’s reputation.
4. Fresh Evidence: The purported written agreement failed to meet credibility and admissibility standards for fresh evidence.

Outcome:
The court dismissed Li’s claims entirely and denied his request for court-funded transcripts, noting the case relitigated previously resolved issues.

Costs:
The court awarded costs of the two-day trial to Kai Tan, as the successful party. Financial terms were not specified.