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Introduction to Case Law Research
Presented by Annette Demers BA LLB MLIS
Associate Dean, Law Library and Legal Research Services
Providing a copy to the courts? Follow this rule of thumb!
Pre – 2000 cases – provide a copy from a printed reporter, to ensure the page numbers are available.
After 2000 cases - a copy from an online source should be safe – most will have paragraph numbers.
Providing a copy to the courts? Follow this rule of thumb!
Supreme Court Reports (SCR)
A scanned copy of the official SCR (with page numbers) is available at:http://scc-csc.lexum.com/
Case Citation
Health Services and Support -- Facilities SubsectorBargaining Assn. v British Columbia, 2007 SCC 27, [2007] 2 SCR 391.
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1. Choose the right system.
2. Choose the right database within the system.
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QUICK SEARCHES
USE THESE TRICKS TO FIND A SPECIFIC CASE
3. Review your problem for:a. Specifics;
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Use Quicklaw to locate this 1989 Supreme Court case: “Irwin Toy”
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Health Services and Support -- Facilities SubsectorBargaining Assn. v British Columbia, 2007 SCC 27, [2007] 2 SCR 391.
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Has Carol McDermott (who is a lawyer at Legal Assistance of Windsor) ever argued a case before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board?
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Locate this case: Style of Cause: BP Canada Energy Group ULC (Re)Date: 2011Tribunal: Ontario Energy Board
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Locate this case:Citation: 2011 CFSRB 37Tribunal: Ontario - Child and Family Services Review Board
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Locate this case:Citation: Ruling No. 10-01-1237 Tribunal: Ontario Building Code Commission
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SEARCHING FOR A TOPICPART ONE
Use these tricks if you have been asked to research a particular
topic.
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If asked to research on a topic, first try:
a. Dictionaryb. Encyclopediac. Textbook or
looseleaf d. Journal article
Researching a Topic?
Secondary Sources
Can a person’s Facebook profile be used as evidence in court?
Locate 1 relevant case which answers this question.
Hint: Search Halsbury’s on QL for help.
Researching a Topic?
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You Try It!
SEARCHING FOR A TOPICPART TWO
More search tips and tricks..
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Are there any cases where the chinese cultural custom of filial piety was considered in an award for damages for personal injury?
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The client has complained that she was denied a job due to racism.
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The client has complained of discrimination on the basis of race in an applicationfor employment.
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accompliceaccessoryco-conspiratorabettor
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conspir!
conspireconspiredconspiringconspiracy
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Does the contract principle of “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) still apply in cases where the seller engaged in fraudulent misrepresentation?
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“caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” and “fraudulent misrepresentation”
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Presented by Annette Demers BA LLB MLIS
Associate Dean, Law Library and Legal Research Services
