Power Measurement Ltd. v. Ludlum, [2006] B.C.T.C. 157 (SC)
Judge | Kelleher, J. |
Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
Case Date | Wednesday February 08, 2006 |
Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
Citations | [2006] B.C.T.C. 157 (SC);2006 BCSC 157 |
Power Measurement Ltd. v. Ludlum, [2006] B.C.T.C. 157 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2006] B.C.T.C. TBEd. MR.005
Power Measurement Ltd. and Power Measurement U.S.A., Inc. (plaintiffs) v. John Ludlum, Simon Ki and Simon Lightbody (defendants)
(S052971; 2006 BCSC 157)
Indexed As: Power Measurement Ltd. et al. v. Ludlum et al.
British Columbia Supreme Court
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Kelleher, J.
February 8, 2006.
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Conflict of Laws - Topic 603
Jurisdiction - General principles - Jurisdiction simpliciter - See paragraphs 16 to 95.
Conflict of Laws - Topic 7284
Contracts - Jurisdiction - Forum conveniens - See paragraphs 16 to 95.
Conflict of Laws - Topic 7601
Torts - Jurisdiction - Forum conveniens - See paragraphs 16 to 95.
Counsel:
Carman J. Overholt, Q.C., for the plaintiffs;
Murray Tevlin, for the defendant, Ludlum;
James P. Carwana, for the defendant, Ki.
This case was heard on December 7-9, 2005, before Kelleher, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on February 8, 2006.
Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.
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