LAW 12

5.1b - R. v McSorley (2000) Case Brief. LINK: https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcpc/doc/2000/2000bcpc116/2000bcpc116.html

1. Case title and citation. [1 mark]

1. Case facts - list at least 10 items - point form. [3 marks]

1. Name the charge(s) laid against the accused. [1 mark]

1. Legal issue. What was the question that the judge needed to answer before arriving at a verdict? [3 marks]

1. Court decision. What was the verdict for each charge that was laid? [1 mark]

1. Summarize the court's reasoning for the verdict. [1 mark]

1. Discuss your opinion of this case and the court's decision in a 75+ word paragraph. [3 marks]