Background:

• Plaintiffs: Gurdarshan Singh Mand, Jagpal Kaur Mand, Kuldip Singh Gill, and Sukhminder Kaur Gill.
• Defendants: Harjinder Singh Cheema, Cheema Brothers Trucking Ltd., and Cheema Bros. Transport Ltd.
• Case Focus: A property at 6728-152nd Street, Surrey, BC, owned by Harjinder Cheema. Plaintiffs claimed a beneficial interest, alleging Mr. Cheema held it as trustee.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

• Will-Say Statements: Plaintiffs sought detailed will-say statements from five non-party witnesses (Rajpal Cheema, Satpal Cheema, Alamjeet Cheema, Raj Binpal, and Swarn Sekhon) and a list of additional defense witnesses. The court emphasized that will-say statements must summarize anticipated evidence substantively.
• Procedural Context: The case experienced delays and extensions, increasing from 25 to 95 days. The court issued orders to ensure timely exchange of will-say statements.
• Legal Principles: Referenced Rule 1-3 and Rule 12-2(9)(g) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, emphasizing just, speedy, and proportionate proceedings. Cited cases highlighted the need for detailed will-say statements for trial efficiency and fairness.

Court Decision:

• The court ordered the defendants to provide detailed will-say statements by July 19, 2024, addressing deficiencies.
• For additional witnesses related to the 16th Avenue Properties, defendants were to notify plaintiffs within 24 hours of plaintiffs closing their case and provide detailed will-say statements within 72 hours.
• Costs of the application were ordered to be costs in the cause.

Total Costs/Awards:

• No specific monetary award or costs mentioned. The ruling focused on procedural compliance and case management.