LAW 122 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ultra Vires, Vicarious Liability, Blood Transfusion
21 Feb 2016
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Week 1-3 | law 122 notes | heckbert. All laws are rules but not all rules are laws; ie: school rules. Laws are rules that can be enforced in court. 4 types of ethical reasoning: consequences: utilitarian pov; the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Just because something isn"t restricted by the law doesn"t mean you should do it. Tort law: rules governing wrongs against persons (involuntary) Any law inconsistent with the constitution is up for no force and effect (ultra vires, section 52: federal: consistent throughout the country (s91, provincial: consistent throughout the province (s92, legislation: made by the parliament/legislature, courts. Highest court = the supreme court of canada (scc) The canadian charter of rights and freedom 1982. Only applies to government action; not directly applicable to private businesses. Subject to notwithstanding clause the government can override some rights and freedoms; subject to reasonable limitations. Step 3: discuss the law relevant to the issue.
