What is the test for determining whether a restrictive covenant is minor or more major?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Chen v. Hsu, 1997 CanLII 2471 (BC SC):

The plaintiff in this case submits that the restrictive covenant is minor and it does not interfere with the owner's use and enjoyment of the property. Whether an encumbrance interferes with the owner's use and enjoyment of the property has been stated as being the basis for the determination of whether the encumbrance is trifling or more major: Bernard v. Weiss (1983), 31 R.P.R. 185 (B.C.S.C.).

Other Questions


Is a covenant that restricts the use of land a restrictive covenant? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a restrictive covenant or easement is obsolete? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the legal test for determining whether there has been anordinate delay in determining whether a claim has been successful? (British Columbia, Canada)
What are the factors used to determine the diligence factor in determining whether to grant an application in a personal injury case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a restrictive covenant in an employment contract more restrictive than in a contract for sale and purchase of a business? (British Columbia, Canada)
In determining whether to grant a Rule 18A trial on part of a trust application, what is the risk that the findings of the application may be carried over to the subsequent determination of other issues? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a child who has reached the age of majority but attends post-secondary school remains a child of the marriage and is entitled to child support? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a hypothetical or speculative opportunity can be used to determine damages for future loss of earnings as a result of a motor vehicle accident? (British Columbia, Canada)
What are the relevant factors for determining whether either of two possible jurisdictions would be suitable for the determination of issues raised by the litigation at issue? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is there any difference between whether the right of way is actually required for railway purposes and whether it is determinable at the sole will of the Indian Community Fund? (British Columbia, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.