What is the burden of proving that the respondent was negligent in failing to provide a safe and well-being?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Reid v. Nelson, 2018 BCCRT 798 (CanLII):
13. The respondent says that according to Fontaine v. British Columbia (Official Administrator), 1998 CanLII 814 (SCC), the applicant has the burden of proving the respondent was negligent. However, that case does not involve a bailment relationship.
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