The plaintiffs and defendants are neighbours involved in a protracted dispute.
The plaintiffs alleged assault, trespass, defamation, nuisance, intrusion upon seclusion, and intentional infliction of mental distress.
The court found that the defendant, Mr. Spence, assaulted Mr. Pang by intentionally pushing a lawn mower towards him, and defamed both plaintiffs by making disparaging remarks to another neighbour.
The court awarded $40,000 in general damages and $10,000 in punitive damages for the assault, and $2,500 to each plaintiff for defamation.
The remaining claims, including those against Ms. Gagne, were dismissed, as was the request for a permanent injunction.
