Does an expert have to be found in an action for breach of contract?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from JDR Floor Covering Ltd. v. Mayson, 2020 BCCRT 336 (CanLII):
14. Evidence from those in this occupation is necessary where the alleged breach is about a technical matter or matter on which an ordinary person may not be expected to have knowledge: Burbank v. R.T.B., 2007 BCCA 215. I find expert evidence is needed in this dispute as it is not readily apparent if the installers’ work resulted in a deck with poor durability, as alleged.
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