Context: Anthonie and Judith van Dishoeck (plaintiffs) sued Centre Stage Holdings Ltd. (defendant) for breach of contract regarding the sale of two land parcels on Galiano Island: Lot 1 (successfully purchased) and Lot A (disputed). Contract and Dispute: In April 2013, the plaintiffs agreed to buy Lot A for $200,000, including a $20,000 deposit. The sale was contingent on the lot's subdivision, with a completion date between October 1, 2013, and October 1, 2016. However, Lot A was never subdivided due to challenges including regulatory requirements, ancestral burial grounds claimed by the Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), and archeological site concerns. Plaintiffs' Actions: Expecting the sale's completion, the plaintiffs built a driveway and installed utilities on Lot A and decommissioned a temporary driveway on Lot 1. Defendant's Position: Centre Stage Holdings argued that the sale depended on successfully subdividing Lot A, which wasn't achieved due to SFN's interests. They claimed to have made best efforts for subdivision. Legal Issues: The main legal issues revolved around whether the defendant breached the purchase contract for Lot A, and if specific performance or damages were appropriate remedies. Court Decision: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, granting them $420,000 in damages or equitable compensation, concluding that the defendant breached the contract for Lot A.