The applicant sought remedies under the oppression provisions of the Business Corporations Act, alleging the respondent operated their jointly owned bubble tea franchise corporations in an oppressive manner.
The applicant claimed she was excluded from management, denied financial information, and that the respondent misappropriated business opportunities.
The respondent denied the allegations and alternatively sought an order for the sale of the applicant's shares without a finding of oppression.
The court found numerous material facts in dispute, credibility issues, and a need for expert evidence regarding management fees and residency status.
Consequently, the court ordered the issues raised in the application to proceed to trial and declined to order a sale of shares on the current record.
