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an individual who brings a case against another in a court of law (except criminal law)
what is a plaintiff
Prohibits and punishes behaviour that causes harm to others, such as murder, robbery, or assault.
what falls under criminal law
lawyers who prosecute crimes and federal and provincial offences on behalf of the government
what is a crown attorney
death penalty
what criminal penalty does the US have but not Canada?
In the film "My Cousin Vinny," She serves as an expert witness.
What surprising role does his fiancee Mona Lisa play in the courtroom?
a court decision that is considered as authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts, or similar legal issues
what is a precedent
Refers to the many government departments, boards, and tribunals that play a role in regulating the relationship between people and government agencies
what is administrative law
the final court of appeal for cases originating from other courts.
what is the supreme court of canada
set out the responsibilities and powers to make statute law
what can the BNA Act do?
Arthur and Carol Tutton convicted of in the case where they withheld insulin from their diabetic son
What is manslaughter by criminal negligence?
state-sanctioned practice of killing a person as a punishment for a crime
what is capital punishment
This law governs from birth to death and deals with the division of property after death.
what is estate law
a body of people sworn to give a unanimous verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
royal charter of rights that state that nobody is above the law, not even royals (the king)
Arthur and Carol Tutton failed to fulfill in the case of R v. Tutton
Why were the Tutton's still convicted
a legal term that refers to the standard of proof in a civil case
what is meant by "balance of probability"
The branch of law that holds persons or private organizations responsible for damage they cause another person as a result of accidental or deliberate action
what is tort law
each province/territory has two levels, one to hear trials, and the other to handle appeals.
What are the superior courts
1982
When was the Canadian Constitutional Act introduced into Canada
The main issue of the case is whether tips should be included in garnishment
What was the main issue in Jantunen v. Ross regarding Ross's wages.
a person selected to judge a dispute (out of court)
what is an arbitrator
Defines the rights, duties, and obligations of citizens and levels of government
what falls under substantive law
The Ottawa-based court consists of a chief justice and eight judges. At least three of the judges must come from Quebec. By tradition, three come from Ontario, two from western Canada, and one from the Atlantic Provinces.
what is the composition of the supreme court of canada
The biggest influences were the British and French
Which laws had the most influence on the Canadian Criminal Code?
The Supreme Court ruled that _____ acted beyond his authority by wrongfully revoking ______liquor license.
What did the Supreme Court of Canada rule in Roncarelli v. Duplessis regarding Premier Duplessis's actions against Mr. Roncarelli?