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Hassan v. Matsqui Institution | 2012 CarswellBC 2441 | Fitch J.

It seems that the Bank got caught with its hand in the cookie jar.

Evidence law is a notoriously complex area of law. Some of its reputation is attributable to the difficult concept of hearsay evidence, which is generally inadmissible unless it falls within one of several established exceptions. Another difficult concept, which the CED tackles with aplomb, is similar fact evidence. The following post clearly and succinctly explains what similar fact evidence is, why it is potentially dangerous, and the circumstances in which it can be used. It is eminently helpful to those who seek a fuller understanding of evidence law.

Right to counsel — Access to the Internet to Facilitate

Fennemore v. Mercer | 2013 CarswellNfld 220 | Kendra J. Goulding J.

I reject as absurd fabrication the 'dead animal carcass' on the side of the road defence.

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Mobility — Voice of the Child, Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

R. v. MacDonald | 2014 CarswellNS 16 | Supreme Court of Canada

At the police station [the defendant] was advised that a breath sample was being requested.

Re Marasse | 2014 CarswellSask 25 | Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench

Henry v. Canada (Attorney General) | 2014 CarswellBC 177 | British Columbia Court of Appeal