Dhaliwal v. Cheema
SUKHDEV DHALIWAL
PARAMJIT CHEEMA, also known as PARAMJEET CHEEMA
Law Firm / Organization
Aird & Berlis LLP
HARCHAND DHALIWAL
Law Firm / Organization
Aird & Berlis LLP
SWARANJIT JHAJJ
Law Firm / Organization
Aird & Berlis LLP
WORLD WIDE CARRIERS LTD.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE ASG LOGISTICS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE CARRIERS GROUP OF COMPANIES INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
2029037 ONTARIO INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE ATLANTIC FREIGHT INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE TRANSPORT INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE LTD.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE CARRIERS PRIVATE LTD.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE CARRIERS US INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
POPULAR FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
87 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD HOLDINGS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
90 GAYLORD ROAD HOLDINGS INC .
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
200 EDWARD STREET HOLDINGS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JCD CARTAGE INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
2613853 ONTARIO LTD.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JCD UNIVERSAL PRODUCTIONS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JCD UNIVERSAL PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JDC FINANCING INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JDC LOGISTICS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
JDC TRUCK & TRAILER SALES INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WINNIPEG FAST FREIGHT LOGISTICS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE TRUCKLINE INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE LOGISTICS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
WORLD WIDE EQUIPMENT SALES INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified

Key Issues:

  1. Ownership Dispute: Whether Paramjit, Harchand, and Swaranjit were equal beneficial owners of World Wide Carriers Ltd. (WWC), despite corporate records listing Sukhdev as sole shareholder.
  2. Oppression Claim: Whether Sukhdev’s actions—removing the others as directors—were oppressive under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA).
  3. Buy-Out Application: Whether a buy-out of real estate companies within the World Wide Group should be ordered due to the business dispute.

Court Findings:

  • Ownership Dispute: The court found that Paramjit, Harchand, and Swaranjit were beneficial owners of WWC, based on their initial financial contributions. Sukhdev’s removal of them as directors was oppressive.
  • Buy-Out Order: The court ruled that Sukhdev must be bought out of four real estate companies (202 Ontario, 87 Mountainview, 90 Gaylord, 200 Edward). In turn, Sukhdev must buy the others' shares in World Wide Atlantic Freight Inc.

Final Orders:

  • WWC share register rectified to reflect equal ownership.
  • Buy-out granted to separate interests.
  • Costs awarded: $100,000 to the respondents in the ownership dispute; $55,000 to Sukhdev in the buy-out dispute.
  • Net monetary award: $45,000 in favor of Paramjit, Harchand, and Swaranjit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oral agreements can override corporate records if proven.
  • Oppressive conduct in a private business can lead to legal intervention.
  • Courts may order a buy-out when business relationships break down. 
Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-24-00713514-00CL; CV-24-00718363-00CL
Corporate & commercial law
$ 45,000
Respondent