Roncarelli v. Duplessis Case Flashcards

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What are two common law principles evident in this case?

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Validity + Redress

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What does validity mean?

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That government action must be justified by law

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What does redress mean?

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Those who are injured by government action can seek remedies.

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Who was Frank Roncarelli?

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A Jehovah’s Witness who owned a café in Montréal.

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What did Roncarelli do against the wishes of Premier Maurice Duplessis of Québec?

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Regularly posted bail for other Jehovah’s Witnesses arrested for breaching municipal laws prohibiting them from distributing their literature?

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After that, what did Duplessis do?

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Ordered the cancellation of Roncarelli’s liquor license.

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What did the Supreme Court of Canada do?

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-Awarded damages to Roncarelli

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How were the common law principles in this case used for?

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Were interpreted and applied by the courts to remedy a situation in which a violation of civil liberties was evident.

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When did the Supreme Court of Canada do that?

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-After it was determined that the premier was not acting within the scope of his legal authority when he made the decision to cancel Roncarelli’s liquor license

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