Judges often use previous case law and facts you come you a decision in court. Explain how the use of previous decisions differs in civil law and common law jurisdictions.

Explain what is meant by the doctrine of paramountcy. When does the doctrine apply? When does a conflict arise between the federal and provincial laws?

Give examples of democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, and equality rights as protected under the Charter.

What is included in Canada’s Constitution?

What is a parliamentary bill? Outline how a parliamentary bill becomes law.

Where do we look to predict the outcome of a legal dispute?

Mr. Gill has a dog that goes to his neighbor’s house and pees in his yard. The neighbor has repeated reminded Mr. Gill you control his dog. Mr. Gill has taken the dog for potty training but the dog refuses to change his habit. What are the neighbor’s legal options if this continues to be the case.

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1 In civil law jurisdictions judges typically use previous case law as a guide to help them come to a decision in court However they are not bound by precedent and can choose to deviate from it if the... View the full answer