Bracken v. Vancouver, [2006] B.C.T.C. 136 (SC)

• Judge: Martinson, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
• Case Date: January 26, 2006
• Jurisdiction: British Columbia
• Citations: [2006] B.C.T.C. 136 (SC);2006 BCSC 136

Bracken v. Vancouver, [2006] B.C.T.C. 136 (SC)

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Temp. Cite: [2006] B.C.T.C. TBEd. FE.029

Alexis Bracken (plaintiff) v. City of Vancouver and Vancouver Parks Board (defendants)

(L051678; 2006 BCSC 136)

Indexed As: Bracken v. Vancouver (City) et al.

British Columbia Supreme Court

Vancouver

Martinson, J.

January 26, 2006.

Summary:

This headnote contains no summary.

Municipal Law - Topic 1804

Liability of municipalities - Negligence - Standard of care - Maintenance of sidewalks - See paragraphs 1 to 25.

Cases Noticed:

Gobin v. British Columbia (2002), 170 B.C.A.C. 129; 279 W.A.C. 129; 214 D.L.R.(4th) 328; 2002 BCCA 373, refd to. [para. 16].

Tambeau v. Vancouver (City), [2001] B.C.T.C. 651; 20 M.P.L.R.(3d) 195; 2001 BCSC 651, refd to. [para. 16].

Lysack v. Burrard Motor Inn and Vancouver (City) (1991), 2 B.C.A.C. 216; 5 W.A.C. 216; 58 B.C.L.R.(2d) 33 (C.A.), leave to appeal refused [1992] 1 S.C.R. vi; 137 N.R. 399; 10 B.C.A.C. 160; 21 W.A.C. 160, refd to. [para. 17].

Hugh v. Vancouver (City), [1981] 5 W.W.R. 250; 126 D.L.R.(3d) 527 (B.C.S.C.), refd to. [para. 17].

Counsel:

Alexis Bracken appeared in person;

B.D. Jordan, for the defendants.

This action was heard on January 12, 13 and 16, 2006, before Martinson, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on January 26, 2006.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.