1704604 Ontario Ltd v Pointes Protection Association, 2020 SCC 22

Judgement released September 10, 2020 Unanimous decision (written by Justice Côté). Key Takeaway This case provides clarification on how to interpret the framework set out in s. 137.1 of the CJA, and guidance on how to adjudicate anti-SLAPP pre-trial motions more generally. Introduction In 2015, Ontario amended the Courts of Justice Act by introducing ss.Continue reading “1704604 Ontario Ltd v Pointes Protection Association, 2020 SCC 22”

Topic: Standards of Proof

Note: This is a “Topic” post, in which I will briefly cover a legal concept using a few leading cases. Topics will be found in their own category and may be updated in the future if necessary. Introduction It is common knowledge by this point that in order to convict someone in criminal court, theContinue reading “Topic: Standards of Proof”