Case Overview:
The case involved Yu Fang Liu, Yan Yang, Wen Li Yang, Wen Tao Yang, and Si Yi Pang (intestate successors of Changbin Yang) against Long Ni, Li Juan Chen (also known as Lijuan Chen), and Ke Qing Ni. The plaintiffs sought $113.5 million CAD for unpaid loans, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent conveyance.

Key Facts:
Changbin Yang, a businessman, loaned over $113.5 million CAD to Long Ni. After Yang’s murder in China by Ni, Ni was convicted and executed. The plaintiffs pursued legal claims in British Columbia, alleging the loans funded real estate purchases in Vancouver by Ni’s wife and daughter.

Legal Issues:

• Abuse of Process: Defendants argued the claims were res judicata due to prior Chinese judgments dismissing allegations against Chen.
• Fraudulent Conveyance: Plaintiffs claimed properties were fraudulently acquired with loan funds.
• Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Plaintiffs sought to recognize Chinese court and arbitration awards in BC.

Court Decision:
The court declined to dismiss the case but allowed plaintiffs to amend claims to seek enforcement of the Chinese judgments and address deficiencies. Defendants’ applications to dismiss for delay and remove Certificates of Pending Litigation (CPLs) were partially granted. Ms. Chen was permitted to sell one property but required to secure replacement property for plaintiffs’ potential recovery.

Costs and Award:
The parties were ordered to bear their own costs. There was no specific monetary award in favor of either party at this stage.

The trial was scheduled for January 2026.