Can a set-off of damages be set off against the amount owing to the applicant?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Kim v. Cornish, 2019 BCCRT 130 (CanLII):

13. I find that there is insufficient evidence before me to permit me to consider the possibility that the respondent has incurred damages that could be set-off against the amount owing to the applicant (see Wilson v. Fotsch, 2010 BCCA 226 for the applicable criteria for an equitable set-off).

Other Questions


Is there any difference between the assessment of damages in lieu of specific performance and the amount of damages assessed at the date of judgment? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a personal injury action, can damages be assessed before the amount of damages has been determined? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can an applicant file a separate claim against a third party for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a court issue a special levy to repair a damaged or damaged property? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the applicable law governing responsibility for water damage between strata lot owners? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the proper measure of damages for damages where a defect in a motor vehicle is not disclosed? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a judge have a duty to hear an application where the adjudicator of the application has been found in error? (British Columbia, Canada)
What factors will be considered in determining entitlement to damages under the head of damage? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is there an upper limit for the amount of non-pecuniary damages awarded at trial? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can an application to dismiss on an interlocutory application be dismissed? (British Columbia, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.