CRM - 135 Introduction to Canadian Law & Legal Institutions

3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the fundamental principles or jurisprudence and the basic legal institutions of Canada. An examination of the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts, and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, an analysis of the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, and the principles of statutory interpretation. Also introduces the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law.

Prerequisite(s):

C in one of English Studies 12, Provincial English 12, English First Peoples 12, ENG 060, ENG 096 , ENG 098 ; or C+ in ESL 092 and ESL 095 ; or English Assessment.

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