New World Entertainment Investments Ltd. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.), [2004] B.C.T.C. 616 (SC)
| Judge | Gill, J. |
| Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
| Case Date | April 23, 2004 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Citations | [2004] B.C.T.C. 616 (SC);2004 BCSC 616 |
New World v. Liquor Control, [2004] B.C.T.C. 616 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2004] B.C.T.C. TBEd. JN.046
In the Matter of the Judicial Review Procedure Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 241
New World Entertainment Investments Ltd., doing business as Richard's on Richards (petitioner) v. The General Manager Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (respondent)
(34055; 2004 BCSC 616)
Indexed As: New World Entertainment Investments Ltd. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.)
British Columbia Supreme Court
Kamloops
Gill, J.
April 23, 2004.
Summary:
This headnote contains no summary.
Liquor Control - Topic 3584
Offences and penalties - Licensed retailers - Providing free liquor to customers - See paragraphs 23 to 31.
Liquor Control - Topic 3585
Offences and penalties - Licensed retailers - Permitting intoxicated person to remain - See paragraphs 32 to 34.
Liquor Control - Topic 5124
Practice - Evidence and proof - Onus or standard of proof - See paragraphs 7 to 13.
Cases Noticed:
Zodiac Pub Ltd. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.), [2004] B.C.T.C. 96; 2004 BCSC 96, folld. [para. 7].
532871 BC Ltd. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.), [2004] B.C.T.C. 127; 2004 BCSC 127, refd to. [para. 7].
Hansard Spruce Mills Ltd., Re, [1954] 4 D.L.R. 590 (B.C.S.C.), refd to. [para. 7].
Whistler Mountain Ski Corp. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.) (2002), 171 B.C.A.C. 231; 280 W.A.C. 231; 2002 BCCA 426, consd. [para. 9].
R. v. Sault Ste. Marie (City), [1978] 2 S.C.R. 1299; 21 N.R. 295; 85 D.L.R.(3d) 161; 40 C.C.C.(2d) 353; 3 C.R.(3d) 30; 7 C.E.L.R. 53, refd to. [para. 11].
Gordon Capital Corp. v. Ontario Securities Commission (1991), 50 O.A.C. 258; 1 Admin. L.R.(2d) 199 (Div. Ct.), consd. [para. 11].
Calais Investments Ltd. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.) (1996), 81 B.C.A.C. 309; 132 W.A.C. 309 (C.A.), consd. [para. 12].
Mohammed et al. v. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (B.C.) et al. (1994), 51 B.C.A.C. 62; 84 W.A.C. 62 (C.A.), consd. [para. 12].
Rizzo & Rizzo Shoes Ltd. (Bankrupt), Re, [1998] 1 S.C.R. 27; 221 N.R. 241; 106 O.A.C. 1; 154 D.l.R.(4th) 193, refd to. [para. 26].
Statutes Noticed:
Liquor Control and Licensing Act Regulations (B.C.), Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations, Reg. 244/2002, sect. 12 (1) [para. 23].
Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations - see Liquor Control and Licensing Act Regulations (B.C.).
Counsel:
B. Carter, for the petitioner;
E.W. Hughes, for the respondent.
This action was heard in Chambers, at Kamloops, British Columbia, before Gill, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following judgment orally on April 23, 2004.
Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.
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