The BC tribunal found a contract existed between a municipality and fencing contractor without a signed final document, but rejected the $5,000 cancellation claim because the contractor couldn't prove loss. It didn't decide whether the city breached the contract.
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Black Dog Organization Inc. v. City of Port Alberni, 2026 BCCRT 1501
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Held. The BC tribunal found a contract existed between a municipality and fencing contractor without a signed final document, but rejected the $5,000 cancellation claim because the contractor couldn't prove loss.
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