As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do
Andrew Carnegie
James C Morton
Jury verdicts to be set aside rarely
Gutbir v. University Health Network, 2012 ONCA 66 is a sad case about medical negligence. As part of the decision the Court ruled on the standard to met setting aside a jury verdict:…
Wagner – Parsifal – Furtwängler (1938)
A pretty clean recording with some fine illustrations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIbqzSeIeE
Wiarton Willie sees early spring ahead
Early Spring? We never had a Winter!!! From the Star: Wiarton Willie sees early spring ahead. Canada’s best-known furry forecaster is calling for an early spring. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie failed…
Globe piece panders to worst instincts of ‘us’ and ‘them’
The Shafias are (and were) Canadian. Period. Entitled to the same respect as other Canadians and subject to the same laws as other Canadians. Saying everyone who is a Muslim…
Give murderers rope in their jail cells: Senator
This is an odd story. Perhaps it was a foolish offhand remark of Senator Boisvenu. If so, well, we all say dumb things. On the other hand if the remark…
Adjournments generally granted even at start of trial
Graham v. Vandersloot, 2012 ONCA 60 deals with the propriety an adjournment sought on the start of trial. The broad lesson is, generally, such adjournments will be granted. The Court writes: Adjournment…
Is the application of a legal test to specific facts a legal or mixed question of fact and law?
R. v. Hirsekorn, 2012 ABCA 21 deals with whether the application of a legal test to specific facts can give rise to an error of law. The Court holds it…
Lohengrin: Act III, 3, "In fernem Land" – Franz Völker (Furtwängler, Bayreuth: 1936)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ytIY3CKn_Y&feature=BFa&list=ULyzKIB_wjhkE&lf=mfu_in_order
When is an amendment to a claim a new cause of action?
Dee Ferraro Limited v. Pellizzari, 2012 ONCA 55 deals with when an amendment to a claim pleads a new cause of action. Basically if the necessary facts are already before…
Economy unexpectedly declines in November
OTTAWA — Real gross domestic product unexpectedly edged down 0.1 per cent in November after showing no growth in October, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Lower output in the energy sector…
Thomas Mulcair discusses Bill C-10 and other criminal justice and immigration issues
Regardless of your political views you are invited to hear Thomas Mulcair address Bill C-10 and other criminal justice and immigration issues. He is one of the front runners for the leadership…
Does the "faint-hope" clause apply to the Shafia murders? Yes
The punishment for first degree murder in Canada is life imprisonment without chance of parole for 25 years. Until recently certain truly reformed offenders could seek release after 15 years.…
Evidence given on voir dire not thereby trial evidence
R. v. Chaing, 2012 ONCA 59 deals with a case where there was confusion about evidence given on a voir dire and actual testimony. Evidence given on a voir dire is not thereby…
Data mining and politics
An interesting read about US Political Parties and data mining — despite some legal issues here (PIPEDA for one) I am sure we'll see this here too: The Co-op and…
Useful passage on the importance of process in litigation
Shebib v. Victoria (City), 2012 BCCA 42 is a very recent decision dealing with a self-represented litigant who failed to follow the Rules of the British Columbia Court of Appeal.…