A four-day trial addressing three issues arising from the breakdown of a common-law relationship: (1) the applicant's unjust enrichment claim relating to a property owned solely by the respondent; (2) the respondent's claim for reimbursement of funds deposited to the applicant's Tax-Free Savings Account; and (3) the respondent's tort claim against the applicant.
The parties cohabited for approximately 15 years and had one child together.
The court found the applicant made substantial contributions to the maintenance and improvement of the respondent's property through skilled labour and financial support.
The court granted the applicant's unjust enrichment claim, partially granted the respondent's TFSA reimbursement claim, and dismissed the respondent's tort claim.
