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Part 2 — Unfair and Negative Option Practices Division 1 Unfair Practices

7.2 Powers of Court

Current to 2026-07-14 · Official PDF

(1) In an action commenced under this Division, the Court of
King's Bench may award exemplary or punitive damages in
addition to any other remedy the Court considers proper.
(2) In the trial of an issue under this Division, oral evidence
respecting an unfair practice is admissible despite the existence of a
written agreement under the consumer transaction and despite the
fact that the oral evidence pertains to a representation in respect of
a term, condition or undertaking that is not provided for in the
agreement.
(3) The Court of King's Bench may disregard the requirement that
the consumer give notice under section 7.1 or any requirement
relating to the notice if the Court considers that it is in the interest
of justice to do so.
2005 c9 s6;AR 217/2022