Tzeachten First Nation v. Canada Lands Co.

An application by Canada Lands Co. to dismiss an action brought by Chief Joe Hall on behalf of the members of Tzeachten First Nation, the Skowkale First Nation and the Yakweakwioose First Nation, was rejected by the British Columbia Supreme Court.  Canada Lands Co. claimed that Tzeachan’s action was barred by res judicata.  Alternatively, Canada Lands Co. asked that the claim be struck because it disclosed no reasonable claim or was an abuse of process. 

The judge denied the application.  Here’s the decision.