The applicants, three siblings, sought compensation for their claimed interest in a townhouse property (Haig property) purchased by the respondents.
The applicants alleged a verbal agreement to invest equally in the property with the respondents, contributing to downpayment loans, mortgage payments, and carrying costs.
The respondents denied any such agreement, claiming the applicants were tenants paying below-market rent.
The court found a joint investment agreement existed based on extensive evidence including expense tracking spreadsheets, e-transfer records, and testimony.
The court awarded each applicant $155,000 representing their one-fifth interest in the net sale proceeds.
Additionally, the applicant Kiran was awarded non-compensatory spousal support based on need and her chronic medical condition, with retroactive support from October 2021 and ongoing monthly support until September 2032.
