Parsons v. Finch, [2005] B.C.T.C. 1733 (SC)

JudgeRalph, J.
CourtSupreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
Case DateDecember 12, 2005
JurisdictionBritish Columbia
Citations[2005] B.C.T.C. 1733 (SC);2005 BCSC 1733

Parsons v. Finch, [2005] B.C.T.C. 1733 (SC)

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Temp. Cite: [2005] B.C.T.C. TBEd. DE.073

Lynda Parsons and Don Parsons (plaintiffs) v. Trevor Finch and City of Richmond (defendants) and Trevor Finch and Digs Consultants Corporation (third parties)

(C985852; 2005 BCSC 1733)

Indexed As: Parsons v. Finch et al.

British Columbia Supreme Court

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Ralph, J.

December 12, 2005.

Summary:

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Municipal Law - Topic 1812

Liability of municipalities - Negligence - Negligent issue of permits - See paragraphs 1 to 62.

Municipal Law - Topic 1818.1

Liability of municipalities - Negligence - Defences - Policy decisions - See paragraphs 1 to 62.

Torts - Topic 9155

Duty of care - Particular relationships - Claims against public officials, authorities or boards - Municipal authorities - See paragraphs 1 to 62.

Torts - Topic 9157.1

Duty of care - Particular relationships - Claims against public officials, authorities or boards - Building inspectors - See paragraphs 1 to 62.

Counsel:

Lynda Parsons and Don Parsons appeared in person;

The defendant Trevor Finch (deceased) and no one appeared for the estate;

David T. McKnight and S.H.S. Stephenson, for the defendant, City of Richmond.

This action was heard on June 27-30 and July 4-7, 2005, before Ralph, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on December 12, 2005.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.

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2 practice notes
  • Parsons v. Finch et al., [2007] B.C.T.C. Uned. 60 (SC Reg.)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
    • January 12, 2007
    ...18A." Background [2] The background to this matter is set out in the reasons for judgment of Ralph J., (2005), 20 M.P.L.R. (4th) 190 , 2005 BCSC 1733, aff'd 2006 BCCA 513 : [1] In March 1993 Mr. and Mrs. Parsons purchased a lot at 2491 No. 8 Road in Richmond. After obtaining building pe......
  • Parsons v. Finch et al., (2006) 233 B.C.A.C. 52 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • November 9, 2006
    ...Ralph who dismissed a claim for negligence in issuing a building permit brought by Don and Lynda Parsons against the City of Richmond (2005 BCSC 1733). They purchased a lot on which they built a house after obtaining the required building permit from the City. Much of the construction was d......
2 cases
  • Parsons v. Finch et al., [2007] B.C.T.C. Uned. 60 (SC Reg.)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
    • January 12, 2007
    ...18A." Background [2] The background to this matter is set out in the reasons for judgment of Ralph J., (2005), 20 M.P.L.R. (4th) 190 , 2005 BCSC 1733, aff'd 2006 BCCA 513 : [1] In March 1993 Mr. and Mrs. Parsons purchased a lot at 2491 No. 8 Road in Richmond. After obtaining building pe......
  • Parsons v. Finch et al., (2006) 233 B.C.A.C. 52 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • November 9, 2006
    ...Ralph who dismissed a claim for negligence in issuing a building permit brought by Don and Lynda Parsons against the City of Richmond (2005 BCSC 1733). They purchased a lot on which they built a house after obtaining the required building permit from the City. Much of the construction was d......

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