Abortion: The Law vs Morality

What is Abortion? Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removing an embryo or fetus before it can live independently. The embryo or fetus is most often expelled from the uterus through the vagina, but there are many other methods used which are much less common. Abortion is often considered to be the termination … Read more

What Makes the Best Lawyer? Is the Most Expensive Lawyer the Best Lawyer?

Expensive lawyers – it sounds almost laughably redundant, but, there’s actually quite a misconception. Because not all lawyers are expensive. Some are even more expensive. In all seriousness, however, there is good reason for the number of expenses that lawyers charge for. The law is often a very daunting process for most people to pursue … Read more

Why You Should Never Lie to Your Lawyer

It’s human nature to want to save face and not look bad in front of others, especially those we perceive to be in a position to judge us. We have an unfortunate tendency to try to make ourselves look as blameless as possible in front of a Lawyer. Why do people lie (or tell incomplete … Read more

Public Policy Versus The Law

It is important to understand the difference between a policy and a law. What is Policy? A policy outlines what a government hopes to achieve and the methods and principles it will use to achieve them. It states the goals of the Government. A policy document is not a law but it will often identify … Read more

The Adverse Possession Doctrine

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to claim a property right in land owned by another. Common examples of adverse possession include continuous use of a private road or driveway, or agricultural development of an unused parcel of land. By favoring the adverse possessor over the true landowner, the doctrine of … Read more

When a Mistress Sued a Wife for Sending a Letter to Her Neighbours to Calling Her a Home Wrecker

Generally, if the Mistress sues you for sending a letter (libel) to another person (published) that said she is engaging in sexual activities with your husband (fits the per se categories) and that your claims are false, then you will have to show, by a preponderance of the evidence that your claims are true. Someone … Read more

The Defence of Necessity in Criminal Law

A defendant who raises the necessity defense admits to committing what would normally be a criminal act, but claims the circumstances justified it. Normally, to establish a necessity defense a defendant must prove that: There was a specific threat of significant, imminent danger. There was an immediate necessity to act. There was no practical alternative … Read more