Positions ought not be changed on eve of hearing
Bellissimo v. Alfano, 2013 ONCA 88 is a useful source for the principle that, at least in civil matters, positions cannot properly be changed on the eve of a hearing:…
James C Morton
OK, this is silly
From an Inuktitut phrasebook — but not a good one: English: Do you speak English? Inuktitut: doo YOO speek ING-lush?
… doctors deliberately did not tell families if they retained an organ of a deceased relative for further investigation
I am not sure this practice has stopped… Story
Refusing to enforce a settlement
Srebot v. Srebot Farms Ltd., 2013 ONCA 84 deals with a decision not to enforce a settlement partly completed: The discretionary decision not to enforce a concluded settlement, especially where…
The resignation of Benedict IX
Today we heard the Pope is resigning. I wish him well. He is a fine philosopher and his books well worth reading. In terms of resignation though there is an…
Vatican Information Service:
Summary:– POPE RENOUNCES PAPAL THRONE– CARDINAL SODANO EXPRESSES COLLEGE OF CARDINALS’ NEARNESS TO POPE – DIRECTOR OF HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE ON POPE’S RESIGNATION– DAY BENEDICT XVI WAS ELECTED– COMPOSITION…
Here’s our list for the new Wynne cabinet
Kathleen Wynne – Premier, Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Deb Matthews – Minister of Health, Deputy Premier Charles Sousa – Minister of Finance Laurel Broten – Minister of…
The Pope’s Resignation: Listen here
Link His voice still sounds strong and vigorous. He did finish his life of Jesus recently — perhaps he felt now is time?
I have forgotten more law than you ever knew; but allow me to say, I have not forgotten much.
Sir John Maynard to Judge Jeffreys likely in 1684
Actual changes in NCR law – thanks to Anita Szigeti for this
Here is the actual proposed language of the changes in Bill C54 – check out the new section at the heart of Review Board law – see if you can…
Criticising others, giving them an unwelcome feeling, can be done by anyone. Uplifting them and giving them a good feeling – that takes a special gift and spending effort.
לבקר אחרים ולתת להם הרגשה שאינם רצויים – זאת יכול כל אחד לעשות. אך לרומם את רוחם ולהעניק להם הרגשה טובה – לכך דרושים כישרון מיוחד והשקעת מאמץ Nachman of…
Hearsay rule applies only to statements
R. v. Li, 2013 ONCA 81 is a useful reminder that hearsay applies to statements and not observations. So a description of something seen in a photograph cannot be hearsay…
Eyewitness identification is notoriously unreliable and calls for considerable caution
R. v. Jack, 2013 ONCA 80 is a strong case released today on the frailties of eyewitness identification evidence: The dangers inherent in eyewitness identification evidence and the risk of…