GC v OC & OJ (Civil Dispute)

The applicant, GC, filed a civil dispute against OC, a minor, and OJ, the minor's parent, seeking damages for property damage allegedly caused by OC. OC admitted liability, but OJ contested the claim. The case was heard in the Civil Dispute Tribunal. The primary legal issue was whether the parent, OJ, was liable for the actions of the minor, OC, and if so, to what extent. The applicant had the burden of proving the extent of the damage and the parent's liability.

The Tribunal found that the minor's admission of liability established the fact of the tort and the existence of the damage. However, the extent of the damage and the parent's liability remained contentious. The Tribunal held that the onus was on the applicant to prove the quantum of damages and the parent's liability. The Tribunal found that the applicant had not discharged this burden, as the evidence provided was insufficient to determine the precise extent of the damage. Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the application against the parent. Regarding the minor, the Tribunal ordered the minor to pay damages of $320, plus costs. The Tribunal further ordered that if the payment was not made by 1 March 2018, judgment would be entered for the applicant in the sum of $760.40, including interest.

The Tribunal ordered that the minor pay the applicant $320 plus costs, to be paid by 1 March 2018. If the payment was not made by that date, judgment would be entered for the applicant in the sum of $760.40, including interest. The Tribunal dismissed the application against the parent, as the applicant had not discharged the burden of proving the quantum of damages and the parent's liability. The Tribunal found that the evidence provided was insufficient to determine the precise extent of the damage.