Newfoundland and Labrador (Canadian Caselaw)
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Fong v. Rees,
Costs award. Successful party. Trial proceedings. Decision of the applications
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Sheppard v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Justice and Public Safety),
Tort of negligent investigation. Misfeasance in public office. Duty of care. Defence of absolute privilege. Cause of action
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R. v. Furey, 2021 NLCA 59
[1] Hearsay is an out-of-court statement tendered for the truth of its contents. It is presumptively inadmissible because – in the absence of the opportunity to cross-examine the declarant at the time the statement is made – it is often difficult for the trier of fact to assess the truth. Thus hearsay can threaten the integrity of the...
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R. v. Connors,
Concurrent sentences. Offence of assault. Single criminal venture. Release order. Release conditions. Causing damage
- R. v. Churchill, 2021 NLSC 179
- R. v. Farrell, 2021 NLSC 175
- Cummings v. North River (Town), 2021 NLSC 176
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R. v. Snelgrove,
Criminal record. Grounds of appeal. Judicial interim release. Public interest. Sexual assault
- Landells v. Kean’s Pump Shop Limited, 2021 NLSC 173
- N.H. v. P.C., 2021 NLSC 174
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Power Estate v. Hayward, 2021 NLCA 58
Acts of possession. Consideration of adverse claims by family members. Certificate of title. Interest in the property
- Stairs v. Baker, 2021 NLSC 169
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R. v. Coady et al,
Offence of unlawful act manslaughter. Criminal negligence. Mens rea. Causing death. Preliminary inquiry. Correctional officers
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M.J.B. v. C.A.B.,
Family division. Interim orders of the applications. Compensatory access. Shared parenting arrangement. Children of the marriage. Attend school
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R. v. Murphy,
Appropriate sentence. Single criminal adventure. Indictable offence. Pleaded guilty. Damage to property. Substance abuse issues
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Antle v. Victoria,
Fence posts. Town from liability for damages. Labour cost. Snow storm
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Newfoundland and Labrador (Child and Youth Services) v. C.N.,
Family foster home. Mental health issues. Need of protective intervention. Access visits. Continuous custody. Social workers
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Newfoundland and Labrador (Child and Youth Services) v. S.B.,
Access for the parents. Family physician. Continuous custody. Protection risks. General principles. Period of time
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Battcock v. Eastern Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board,
Appeal of a decision of a board. Permit for the construction of a fence on a municipal highway. Property owner. Right of way. Planning act
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Debbie Hanlon Real Estate Incorporated v. Dwyer,
Real estate. General principles. Sale of the property. Standard of review. Listing agreement
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Oleynik v. Memorial University of Newfoundland,
Admissibility of fresh evidence on appeal. Interlocutory decisions. Apprehension of bias. Redacted information. Personal information
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R. v. Cheeseman (Charter Application),
Search warrant. Lawful arrest. Police right. Cell phone
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R. v. Stone,
Right to trial within a reasonable time. Party disclosure. Total delay. Direct indictment
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R. v. D.S.,
Criminal trials. Defence delay. Defence conduct. Defence counsel. Trial date. Case management
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R. v. D.R.,
Notice of appeal. Application for counsel. Sexual assault. Serious issue. Oral submissions
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R. v. Mallay,
Lawfulness of a demand for blood sample. Motor vehicle accident. Proof beyond reasonable doubt. Police officer
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Hynes v. Pro Dive Marine Services Limited,
Amended statement of claim. Tort of inducing breach of contract. Vexatious pleading. Cause of action
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Newfoundland and Labrador (Child and Youth Services) v. D.Q.,
Adoptive family. Requirement for fair procedure in child protection cases. Custody order
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R. v. Kearney,
Sentence for the assault. Multiple breaches. Firearms prohibition order. Bail conditions. Health issues. Probation officer
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Barron v. Eastern Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board,
Standard of review for a statutory appeal of an administrative decision. Breach of the duty of procedural fairness. Fair hearing. Architectural plans