SC International Enterprises Inc. v. Consolidated Freightways Corp., 2002 BCSC 767

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This case concerned shortage to a cargo shipped from Mexico to New Jersey. The shortage was discovered during the course of carriage at Laredo, Texas. The issue in this motion was whether British Columbia was an appropriate jurisdiction. The motions Judge held that British Columbia had jurisdiction to hear the dispute based on the facts that the Plaintiff resided in …

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Alberta Garment Manufacturing Co. v. Purolator Courier Ltd., 2000 ABPC 36

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The Plaintiff had delivered goods to the Defendant for carriage. On the face of the bill of lading the Plaintiff inserted a clause requiring the Defendant to obtain a certified cheque before effecting delivery. The Defendant did not do so and the Plaintiff was never paid for the goods. The Defendant relied upon a term in the bill of lading …

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North American Van Lines v. Rosenau Transport Ltd., 1998 ABPC 149

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This was an action for damage to a cargo of photocopiers. The Court held that the damage was caused by the negligence of the Defendant in failing to properly secure the photocopiers for transit. The defence was that there was an agreement between the parties that the Defendant would not be liable for any damage. The evidence was that the …

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