The appellants constructed a detached garage on their property pursuant to a building permit issued by the respondent municipality.
During construction, the appellants accessed an unopened road allowance (Ninth Street).
After completion, the respondent took the position that access via Ninth Street was not permitted and blocked the street with concrete barriers.
The appellants sued seeking removal of the barriers, an easement, or damages for breach of promissory estoppel and negligent misrepresentation, plus punitive damages.
The trial judge dismissed all claims.
The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, finding no merit in the appellants' arguments regarding negligence, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, or punitive damages.
