The lawsuit launched by shareholders of Sechelt Golf and Country Club (SG&CC) against the District of Sechelt was partially heard in Vancouver Supreme Court May 8; however, neither side had time to finish their arguments.
"The result is that the remainder of the hearing will be held on May 22 at 2 p.m.," Sechelt Mayor John Henderson said. "Hopefully a decision will be rendered fairly quickly after this hearing."
The lawsuit was advanced in February after the District of Sechelt terminated SG&C's lease for the golf course, saying the company owed a total of $191,332 in unpaid lease fees.
The lawsuit alleges a 2003 move by Sechelt council to exclude food and beverage sales, golf cart rentals, golf club rentals, golf lessons and pro-shop sales from the calculation of gross revenue means only around $300 is actually owed. Based on that allegation, SG&CC calls the move by Sechelt to take control of the golf course unwarranted.
