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This is an appeal from the dismissal of the appellant’s action pursuant to R. 9‑6 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules on the basis that his claims were barred by the provisions of the Limitation Act.

These are reasons for judgment on the preliminary application to adjourn the hearing of this petition, order cross-examinations on affidavits, or refer it to the trial list. I gave these reasons in chambers the same day as having heard this application. I have edited the reasons without changing the substance.

Appellant was injured in a workplace accident. He applied to the Workers’ Compensation Board, which, in a series of decisions, awarded the appellant some compensation. Appellant filed a petition for judicial review of the Board’s decisions, seeking additional compensation, but did not further pursue the petition.

THE COURT: The plaintiff, Anmore‑Atti Limited Partnership (“LP”), brings an application seeking summary judgment pursuant to Rule 9‑7 of the Supreme Court Rules, B.C. Reg. 168/2009. The defendants resist the application primarily on the basis the matter is not suitable for summary disposition.

Registry: Nanaimo Between: 1247249 B.C. LTD. Plaintiff And 1098212 B.C. LTD.