In Robertson v. Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Plaintiff, representing herself, agreed to settle her matter in a conversation with defence counsel on the telephone. She later changed her mind, arguing that there was no settlement until she agreed in writing. The Court rejected this notion.
[32] Settlement agreements need not be in writing to be enforceable. This was recognized in Sekhon v. Khangura, 2009 BCSC 670.
[47] The plaintiff changed her mind and repudiated the settlement as a result of the reaction of her father and the involvement of her aunt, Ms. MacDonald.
[48] I conclude that on December 16, 2010, the plaintiff entered into a binding settlement agreement. This action is dismissed with costs awarded to the defendant upon the basis that the sum of $1,400.00 due to the plaintiff will be set-off against the defendant’s assessed costs.