Political Science 3370F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Provincial Superior, Mischief Rule, Plain Meaning Rule
15 Apr 2014
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The readings begin with an introduction to the superior provincial courts. It is outlined that the superior provincial courts are an essential component of the canadian justice system. It is stated that this is the court that has unlimited jurisdiction, and unlimited power to administer the law, except in the case where a statute designates it to a specific tribunal. Provincial court, is the provincial court of appeal. Divisional court in which 3 of the superior court judges sit and review decisions, mainly of administrative tribunals. Next in the reading is the supreme court of canada; it is above the provincial court of. It hears the appeals that have moved past the provincial court of. Appeals that have to do with common law, and cases from quebec. Leave is required to bring forth the case to the supreme court. This is either granted via a panel of three supreme court.
