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41848
Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc. v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-08-08 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-08-08, (Printed version filed on 2025-08-08) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia |
| 2025-08-08 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), Form 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-08-08) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia |
| 2025-08-08 | Notice of name, (Book Form), (Printed version filed on 2025-08-08) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia |
| 2025-08-08 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-08-08, (Printed version filed on 2025-08-08) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia |
| 2025-06-10 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2025-06-06 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-06-09) | Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc. |
| 2025-06-06 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2025-06-09) | Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc. |
| 2025-06-06 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-06-06, (Printed version filed on 2025-06-09) | Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc. |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc. | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia | Respondent | Active |
| Minister of Agriculture and Landa, Regional Water Manager and Minister of Environment | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Greengen Holdings Ltd., also known as Greengen Holdings Inc.
Counsel
David Wu
Justin Wiebe
Sydney Gomez
900 - 980 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 1A8
Telephone: (604) 283-7740
Email: abeddoes@mcewanpartners.com
Party: His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia
Counsel
Keith Hogg
Monica Salt
1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 2C5
Telephone: (250) 356-6707
FAX: (250) 953-3557
Email: Meghan.Butler@gov.bc.ca
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com
Party: Minister of Agriculture and Landa, Regional Water Manager and Minister of Environment
Counsel
Keith Hogg
Monica Salt
1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 2C5
Telephone: (250) 356-6707
FAX: (250) 953-3557
Email: Meghan.Butler@gov.bc.ca
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com
Summary
Keywords
Torts — Misfeasance in public office — Causation — Court of Appeal setting aside trial judgment that found liability and dismissing civil claim — Proper approach to causation in misfeasance cases — What causation test applies in misfeasance claims (i.e., “but for” test, material contribution test, or some other test) — Whether courts should consider causation at all in misfeasance cases — Whether strict application of “but for” test in misfeasance cases offends rule of law?
Summary
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This case challenges a finding of liability for misfeasance in public office. The trial judge found that two British Columbia government representatives unlawfully denied permit applications made in support of a proposed hydroelectric project. The judge awarded more than $10 million in damages.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, set aside the trial judgment and dismissed the civil claim
Lower court rulings
Crown liable to applicant for damages of $10,125,000.
Appeal allowed, trial judgment set aside and civil claim dismissed.
Filed documents
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