March 06, 2024
By Katrina Taibi Overview: In Penate v. Martoglio[1] the Court of Appeal concluded that when a trial judge discharges a jury, they must explain their reasons for doing so beyond conclusory remarks. Background Facts: The plaintiff, Norman Penate, was born on July 15, 1996 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Doctors decided to induce labour […]
