The reasonable person standard in tort law looks at whether a person's unintentional or careless actions mean they are liable for someone else's injuries. Tort law is an umbrella field of law, which aims to correct injustices that have happened between individuals. The courts assess whether the … [Read more...]
The Significance of the Charter in Canadian Legal History
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a bill of rights - a statement of rights and freedoms that was added to the Constitution in 1982. Looking Back 2017 not only marks 150 years since the British North America Act, 1867 (better known today as the Constitution Act, 1867), came into being, … [Read more...]
Equitable Doctrines and Maxims
The law of equity includes equitable doctrines and maxims that allow a court to grant equitable relief where there is no relief at common law. Canadian law is mainly comprised of statutes (legislation enacted by Parliament and the provincial legislatures) and common law (the body of law developed … [Read more...]
The Rule of Law: What is it? Why should we care?
The Rule of Law is a basic, essential, and fundamental concept that has been wrestled with by philosophers, individuals, and societies for centuries. Imagine ... Living in a society where one day, while you are safely and reasonably driving your new car down the street, you are pulled over and … [Read more...]
