CED, Legal Fundamentals

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  Constitutional Law – Right to Life, Liberty and Security of Person

  This post explains Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees the right to life, liberty and security of the person, and outlines the principles underlying this legal right, including the analysis used to determine whether legislation or other state action infringes a protected Charter right.
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  Contracts

  Contracts surround us and impact all aspects of our lives. From renting or buying property to choosing a cell phone plan, we are constantly entering legally recognized agreements. This post looks at the basics of contract law, including the necessity of an offer, acceptance and consideration.
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  Criminal Law

  If everything you know about criminal law comes from watching a Law and Order marathon, this post might teach you a few things.  We can’t promise any dramatic cliff hangers, but you will learn the basics of criminal offences, such as the necessity for both a physical and mental element, as well as criminal defences.
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  Real Property (Ontario)

  Confused by joint tenancy versus tenancy in common? Interested in learning more? Who wouldn’t be?! This post contains a general overview of these property holding concepts, with a focus on the characteristics and creation of model.
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  Torts – Nature of Tort Law and Liability

  Tort: a civil wrong. Torte: a delicious cake. Sound the same, but a world of difference. Guess which one this post covers? This entry covers the nature of tort law, as well as the principles of liability including the standard of liability, volition, motive, mistake, duty to injured party, interest harmed, burden of proof and concurrent liability in contract and tort.
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