LAW 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter Modules 1-2: Canadian Bar Association, Inherent Jurisdiction, Law School Admission Test
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Serious bodily harm. : rule of loyalty: lawyer generally cannot represent both a husband and wife or anyone with opposing interests. How to become a lawyer, how judges are appointed, and the canadian court. They hear civil disputes such as torts or contracts, and serious criminal matters. Can deal with divorce and property issues: provincially appointed justices have no inherent jurisdiction, only power as assigned by statute. Exclusive jurisdiction over less serious criminal matters, child protection, custody, child support and spousal support not related to divorce. Ontario divisional court (purpose is to deal with smaller money amounts. Torts, property law: civil law"s (quebec) main source of law is judicial decisions, second is statutory. How to find case law: jones v tsige onca 32, 108 or (3d) 241: neutral citation, (for looking up in canlii) then parallel citation (for looking up in or"s)
