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The ancillary powers doctrine has repeatedly been applied by this Court to determine whether — and in what circumstances — a particular power exists at common law. In each case, the Court has endeavoured to define the power at issue and to clearly specify the particular conditions for its use (see MacDonald, at paras.
- 1975 Canlii 13
This is an appeal, by leave of this Court, from the judgment...
- 1950 Canlii 24
Supreme Court of Canada. FREY v. FEDORUK ET AL., [1950]...
- 2007 SCC 32
The common law Waterfield test should be modified where...
- 1973 Canlii 148
Criminal law—Obstructing a peace officer—Security measures...
- 1999 CanLII 709
Cases Cited . Distinguished: R. v. Feeney, ... As Finlayson...
- RSO 1990, C P.15
26 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct the...
- 1975 Canlii 13
Act: a law passed by Parliament or a provincial legislature. Also called a statute. Action: a civil law proceeding, often referred to as a “lawsuit” and commenced by a Statement of Claim. Adjournment: the postponement of a court proceeding or session until another date; may be with a specified date or indefinitely.
Coram: a Latin word meaning “in the presence of”; often used in appeal court judgments indicating the panel of appeal judges before whom a case was heard; Costs: see Solicitor and Clients Costs or Party and party Costs; Counsel: to advise or persuade a person; another term for lawyer as in “legal counsel”;
Mar 20, 2024 · Overruled. The term “overruled” is the judicial equivalent of “nice try, but no cigar.”. When an attorney objects to a question, piece of evidence, or procedure, and the judge says, “overruled,” they’re essentially telling the attorney that their objection doesn’t hold water in this particular court swim meet.
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A Court Order will usually be written down in a document and include directions given by a judge in court. There are legal consequences for disobeying a court order. Court Registry: Place where the pleadings and documents for a court case are filed. Criminal Law: Law which sets out crimes or acts which the government has decided are illegal ...
Glossary. Accused: The defendant in a criminal trial. Acquittal: The dismissal of a criminal charge – a finding of “not guilty”. Act: A law passed by Parliament or the Legislature. It is also called a “statute”. Adjournment: Postponement of court proceedings, usually at the court’s discretion. Affidavit: A statement in writing ...
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Glossary of Legal Terms. A. Action. A judicial proceeding where one party takes another party to court for the redress of a wrong. An action is commenced by the filing of a plaintiffs claim that details a cause of action. Adjournment. The rescheduling of a hearing to another time and/or place.
