The appellant, a doctoral student, sued her university and two professors for breach of contract, negligence, and intentional infliction of mental suffering, alleging harassment and academic delays.
The motion judge struck the claim, finding the court lacked jurisdiction over academic disputes, and transferred the venue to Ottawa.
On appeal, the Court of Appeal held that the Superior Court does have jurisdiction over tort and contract claims arising in an academic context.
The Court set aside the jurisdictional dismissal but struck the majority of the statement of claim for pleading evidence rather than material facts, granting the appellant leave to amend.
The venue transfer to Ottawa was upheld.
