What are the consequences of a plaintiff failing to prove their cause of action?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Cellular Baby Cell Phones Accessories Specialist Ltd. v. Fido Solutions Inc., 2014 BCSC 1959 (CanLII):

Despite its failure to prove damages, the plaintiff proved its cause of action; specifically, breach of contract. Nominal damages are still available as a remedy: Davidson v. Tahtsa Timber Ltd., 2010 BCCA 528.

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