Given the Use of Doctrine of Stare Decisis in Canada,which

question 57

Multiple Choice

Given the use of doctrine of stare decisis in Canada,which of the following scenarios is LEAST likely to occur?

• A) A speeding driver on a country road hits and kills three sheep. The farmer's defence lawyer uses arguments from a case from England about sheep bandits in 1675 to sue the driver.
• B) A Supreme Court decision angers Canadians. After days of civilian protests, the Supreme Court decides to change the decision.
• C) A female stowaway is found on a ship. While precedent states that the woman should be handed over to her closest male guardian, the court decides to grant her her freedom.
• D) A case is lost at the Supreme Court. 20 years later a group of lawyers try to win the case again, but lose a second time despite complete change in Supreme Court judges.

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