A decision of the Registrar of Motor Dealers may be reviewed by the B.C. Supreme Court when a person petitions that court to conduct a judicial review. A judicial review is not the same as an appeal and the court does not re-hear or re-try the case. A court conducting a judicial review looks to see if the Registrar followed the legislation and complied with the common law principles of procedural fairness and natural justice when conducting a hearing or making a decision. The court may also review the investigation process in much the same way. Generally, if a court finds some error, the court “quashes” (cancels) the decision of the Registrar and orders the matter be reheard by the Registrar. Directions the court believes are appropriate may be provided to the Registrar.
| Respondent | Original Issue | Decision | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2019 | Lake Country Motor Sports & John Dumaine | Petition for judicial review – | Petition for judicial review dismissed |
| April 17, 2018 | Best Import Auto Ltd.; Bob Shokohi | Deceptive Acts and Practices – | Licence cancellation and ban of Best Import Auto upheld; 10 year ban for Mr. Shokohi quashed |
| February 13, 2015 | Peter Fryer | Criminal convictions; false declarations; unlicensed selling – | Petition dismissed; Registrar’s decision upheld |
| May 23, 2014 | Windmill Auto Sales & Detailing Ltd. | Misrepresentation – | Petition dismissed; Registrar’s decision upheld |
| May 22, 2014 | Crown Autobody & Auto Sales Ltd. | Misrepresentation & deceptive act – | Petition dismissed; Registrar’s decision upheld |
| April 13, 2010 | Applewood | Misrepresentation & deceptive act – | Petition dismissed |
| February 16, 2009 | Parkwood Auto Sales Ltd & Rob Hawes | Deceptive act – | Hearing set aside |
| May 7, 2007 | Southwest RV and Sport Ltd. | Licence application review; request for permission to conduct consignment sales – | Judicial review denied |
