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:

Case Citation Health Services and Support -- Facilities Subsector Bargaining Assn. v British Columbia, 2007 SCC 27, [2007] 2 SCR 391.

Annette’s Formula for Success 1.Choose the right system. 2. Choose the right database within the system. System Database

Annette’s Formula for Success QUICK SEARCHES USE THESE TRICKS TO FIND A SPECIFIC CASE

3.Review your problem for: a.Specifics; Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics

Use Quicklaw to locate this 1989 Supreme Court case: “Irwin Toy” Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics

Health Services and Support -- Facilities Subsector Bargaining Assn. v British Columbia, 2007 SCC 27, [2007] 2 SCR 391. Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics

Has Carol McDermott (who is a lawyer at Legal Assistance of Windsor) ever argued a case before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board? Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics

Locate this case: Style of Cause: BP Canada Energy Group ULC (Re) Date: 2011 Tribunal: Ontario Energy Board Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics You Try It!

Locate this case: Citation: 2011 CFSRB 37 Tribunal: Ontario - Child and Family Services Review Board Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics You Try It!

Locate this case: Citation: Ruling No Tribunal: Ontario Building Code Commission Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics You Try It!

SEARCHING FOR A TOPIC PART ONE Use these tricks if you have been asked to research a particular topic. Annette’s Formula for Success

If asked to research on a topic, first try: a. Dictionary b. Encyclopedia c. 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? Secondary Sources You Try It!

SEARCHING FOR A TOPIC PART TWO More search tips and tricks.. Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics

Are there any cases where the chinese cultural custom of filial piety was considered in an award for damages for personal injury? Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics Unique Terms

The client has complained that she was denied a job due to racism. Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics Unique Terms Key Legal Issues

The client has complained of discrimination on the basis of race in an application for employment. Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics Unique Terms Key Legal Issues

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Try it! Does the contract principle of “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) still apply in cases where the seller engaged in fraudulent misrepresentation? Truncation Operators Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics Unique Terms Key Legal Issues Synonyms

“caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” and “fraudulent misrepresentation” Truncation Operators Annette’s Formula for Success System Database Specifics Unique Terms Key Legal Issues Synonyms

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