Zhong Tie Enterprise Inc. v Topcorp Development Inc., 2024 BCSC 224 – The Plaintiff brought a claim against two individuals for damages and equitable relief arising from fraudulent misrepresentations and breaches of fiduciary duty concerning over $2.5 million in funds paid under false pretenses. At issue were allegations that the Defendants misled the Plaintiff into believing the funds would be invested in a manner that qualified him for permanent residency under provincial immigration programs, and subsequently misused the funds in breach of their fiduciary obligations. Trial judge found in favour of the Plaintiff, imposed constructive trusts over shares in multiple companies, and awarded monetary and punitive damages exceeding $1 million. Trial length: 30 days.
Zhong Tie Enterprise Inc. v Topcorp Development Inc., 2024 BCSC 1016 – The Plaintiff successfully obtained an order for special costs following a 30-day trial. In finding in favour for the Plaintiff, the trial judge found that the Defendants had engaged in reprehensible conduct, repeatedly misled the court, caused the Plaintiff considerable undue expense, and willfully breached multiple court orders. Hearing length: 1 day.
Direct Horizontal Drilling Inc. v. North American Construction Management Ltd., 2025 BCCA 104 – Appeal from an order denying the plaintiff leave to bring a second summary trial was dismissed.
Kebet Holdings Ltd. v First Industries Corporation, 2025 BCSC 1986 – The Defendant tenant successfully opposed a summary trial application brought by its landlord, who sought to terminate the lease on the basis that a corporate share purchase involving the tenant constituted a “transfer” under the lease and that notice of the transaction was delivered late. The Court found the termination clause didn’t apply to share transfers and that the landlord’s decision to withhold consent was subject to a duty to act in good faith. The tenant’s late notice was not serious enough to justify terminating the lease. Application length: 3 days.
- Trademark Tools Inc. v. Miller Thomson LLP, 2017 FCA 98 – Appellant’s trademark registration was expunged by the Registrar of Trademarks due to failure to provide evidence of use over the preceding three-year period. Appeal to overturn the Registrar of Trademarks’ decision was dismissed with costs. Hearing length: 1 day.
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- British Columbia, 2016
- J.D. (with Distinction), University of Alberta 2015
- B.F.A. (Theatre), University of Victoria, 2011