Jorie Les wins undue influence summary trial
AMLC's Jorie Les obtained judgment in an undue influence claim arising out of a predatory relationship.
The parties met when the plaintiff was 77 and the defendant was 62. The plaintiff was elderly and vulnerable. Over the course of their seven-year relationship, the defendant isolated the plaintiff from her friends and family and gained control over all aspects of the plaintiff's life. In addition to exhausting the plaintiff's financial resources, the defendant deceived her into adding him on title to her property as a joint tenant.
Following a two-day summary trial in which Jorie presented extensive affidavit evidence from the plaintiff's family, friends, and neighbors, the court granted judgment from the bench returning title to the property to the plaintiff alone. Jorie was also successful in obtaining an order for punitive damages of $50,000.
To read the decision, visit 2024 BCSC 1745. For more information on Allen / McMillan's real estate litigation and estate litigation practices, please contact Jorie at jorie@amlc.ca.