The plaintiffs hired the defendant moving companies for a household move from Ontario to New Brunswick.
After loading the goods, the defendants demanded a flat rate significantly higher than the initial estimate and refused to deliver the goods until paid.
The plaintiffs brought an urgent motion under Rule 44 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the return of their personal property.
The court found substantial grounds that the goods were unlawfully detained, noting the defendants' actions breached the Consumer Protection Act.
The motion was granted, with the plaintiffs ordered to pay $1,850 for the partial move, which was entirely set off by a $1,850 costs award against the defendants.
