In what circumstances will a summary trial judge be able to resolve issues where there are conflicting evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Harry Froese Inc. v 273134 B.C. Ltd., 2018 BCSC 649 (CanLII):
In Gichuru v. Pallai, 2013 BCCA 60 at para. 30, Smith J.A. discussed the court’s ability to resolve issues on summary trial where there is conflicting evidence:
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