lukecycaA Mississauga man took the city to court over not mowing his lawn — and won
veeeOn Tuesday, Ruck won a self-represented case against the City of Mississauga, challenging part of a weed control bylaw that prohibits growing grass over 20 centimetres and growing certain plants. Ruck was seeking $2.46 million in damages and other relief, but he was not awarded any money, according the ruling.
$2.46 million in damages?? Man’s out here seeking $1 for every overgrown blade of grass on his lawn.
It was violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, so I’m sure that played into it.
Self represented though so it cost the city a lot more than him.