Martha A. Cook

The applicant sought judicial review of a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decision finding she discriminated against the respondents on the basis of sexual orientation and marital status by denying them a room at her bed and breakfast.

The applicant argued the room was unlicensed and therefore not a service available to the public.

The Divisional Court dismissed the application, finding the adjudicator's conclusion that the applicant withdrew the room offer upon learning of the respondents' same-sex relationship was reasonable and entitled to deference.

The appellant appealed an order granting his mother, the titled owner, leave to issue a writ of possession requiring him to vacate her home.

The appellant claimed an interest in the home via constructive trust based on oral promises and work he performed, but he had not commenced a counter-application or action.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the only issue before the court was the title holder's right to possession, making the appellant's constructive trust evidence irrelevant to the application.

The appellant appealed a judgment finding he breached a lease agreement, which rendered his option to purchase null and void.

The Court of Appeal found ample evidence to sustain the motion judge's findings of fact.

On consent of the respondent, the judgment was modified to delete provisions regarding monies paid into court and a writ of possession.

The appeal was otherwise dismissed with costs to the respondent fixed at $5,000.

The applicant sought judicial review of the school board's decision to exclude a student from a regular class and require an assessment prior to determining placement.

The board offered a special education placement pending the assessment, which the litigation guardian refused.

The Divisional Court dismissed the application, finding the board's position was not unreasonable, and declined to order the deletion of the student's records.