Summary

41275

Paul Veeken v. His Majesty the King, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Keywords

Charter of Rights — Civil procedure — Pleadings — Applicant’s action summarily dismissed —Whether the applicant’s Charter rights were breached — Whether the lower courts erred.

Summary

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The applicant commenced an action against the respondents for damages. The applicant’s action was dismissed. The Court of Appeal held that the appeal should be summarily dismissed, except for the appeal striking the claims pursuant to Civil Rule 9-6 based on a limitation defence.

Lower Court Rulings

June 2, 2023
Supreme Court of British Columbia

2023 BCSC 943
Applicant’s action dismissed
March 6, 2024
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

2024 BCCA 80
Applicant’s appeal summarily dismissed, except for the appeal striking the claims pursuant to Civil Rule 9-6 based on a limitation defence