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Landmarks Cases in Tort Law

This article from LawNow November/December 2006 offers a definition of tort law and  some background on what constitutes tort law. Two examples are cited and discussed in detail so the definition of tort law or “crooked or twisted” law [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	LawNow November/December 2006
Published Date:	2006

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Murdoch vs Murdoch

This radio drama or podcast tells the story of Irene Murdoch who leaves her life on the farm and an abusive husband. She then fights for her rights as a farm wife to half the land that had been accumulated during their 25 years of marriage. Irene had worked [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Heritage Community Foundation
Published Date:	2002

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Regina v Stinchcombe

In this landmark case, Stitchcombe was a lawyer accused of fraud as well as stealing from his clients. He pled not guilty. Although his secretary had given information to the police in his favor, this was not going to be used in [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Centre of Constitutional Studies: University of Alberta
Published Date:	2007

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Regina v Brydges

In this landmark case the accused was arrested and charged with second degree murder. The accused, who was from Alberta, was told about his right to retain and instruct counsel. He asked if there was Legal Aid in Manitoba and the officer told him [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Human rights and Constitutional Rights
Published Date:	2008

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Regina v Morgentaler

January 28, 2008 was the 20^th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to legalize medical abortion in Canada. Dr. Morgantaler and two colleagues were charged in Ontario with performing legal abortions. When this case [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Centre for Constitutional Studies, University of Alberta
Published Date:	2008

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Landmarks in Business Law: The Top Ten

This article includes a summary of the author's "Top Ten" judicial landmark decisions, many from the Supreme Court of Canada.  They were chosen by the author because these decsions will influence how decisions are made for the future of Canadians. The [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Legal Resource Centre
Published Date:	2006

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