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Criminal Law
Megan is a writer for Ultra Vires and writes a monthly Horoscope column. Mark, a Pisces, reads that this month will contain many dangers and decides to shut himself inside his home all month. Unfortunately, he leaves his generator running indoors and passes away from CO poisoning. If this had taken place in 2018, prior to the repeal of Section 365 of the Criminal Code, would Megan be guilty of unlawful act manslaughter, with the underlying offence being pretending to practice witchcraft? Include an analysis of whether Horoscopes count as witchcraft and whether the fact Mark actually passed away indicates that Megan’s predictions were right, transforming her conduct into actually practicing witchcraft which is legal.
Saul failed to get his wife the designer bag that he had promised her for her birthday because he recently lost his job. Recognizing that omissions of a legal duty can constitute criminal activity, his wife has brought criminal charges. She has argued that since their marriage vows included “for richer and for poorer”, a breach of these vows is a breach of a legal duty. Does her argument have a chance of success and if so could she get the court to demand specific performance of Saul getting her a Birkin bag?
Contract Law
A student was told by the CDO that “everything would be fine” and acted in reliance. If the recruit did not go their way can they sue on the basis of promissory estoppel? If not, is there a basis to evolve the law?
Elle is being sued for breach of contract after she failed to supply Warren with the 500 tonnes of copper she promised him. In her defence, Elle claims that she’s “just a girl”. Does this defence nullify her capacity to make this contractual agreement? Further, would Warren’s proposed countersuit on the basis that this claim violated the section 15 equality rights of women be likely to succeed?
Constitutional Law
Robert alleges that the Moot Court Committee has infringed on his section 2(b) rights. Specifically, he argues that by not placing him in a moot for “nonsensical and misinformed” submissions in his tryout they punished him for constitutionally protected speech. He claims that even bad moot submissions are still covered under the charter. Does his claim have merit?
2L student Stacy Cardozo is being sued by her cat Muffin. Muffin alleges “meow meow meow” which translates to “Stacy’s attempt to put me on a new diet of less food represents cruel and unusual punishment under section 12 of the Charter. Furthermore, her incessant comments that I’ve gained weight and look extra fluffy recently are discriminatory violations of my equality rights”. Do Muffin’s Charter allegations have merit? Consider whether Stacy can be said to be acting on behalf of the state and whether Muffin has standing to bring this action.
Tort Law
Malcolm is an Osgoode student living with Sheilah, a U of T Law student. Malcolm is constantly attacked by Sheilah’s general air of superiority as a U of T Law student. Recognizing that light and sound can constitute nuisances, can general vibes and bad aura also constitute a nuisance in this case?
Family Law
Harvey, Mike, and Jessica are part of a long time study group. They spent at least 20 hours per week together in the same study room. Now, Jessica wants to leave the group and study by herself. Are Mike and Harvey entitled to a share of her outlines on the argument that they were in a common law relationship having spent so much time together every week?