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Contribution to Book
Administrative Law
Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
  • Diana Ginn, Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
  • Sheila Wildeman, Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Keywords
  • Bar Exam Study,
  • Nova Scotia Barristers' Society,
  • Administrative Law,
  • Canada
Abstract

Administrative law is concerned with the relationship between courts and those who make decisions in the course of exercising administrative powers. In particular, administrative law focuses on the way in which and the extent to which courts review or oversee administrative decision making. Administrative powers are largely created by statute. Such legislation is often referred to as the "enabling legislation”. An action taken under the Crown's prerogative powers is also considered to be administrative action; however, the focus of these materials is on action taken under enabling legislation.

Comments

The materials below are the study outlines from the July 2020 and January 2021 Bar Examinations. The materials are not intended to provide legal advice, and should not be relied upon by articled clerks, transfer applicants, lawyers or members of the public as a current statement of the law.

Please note: The Bar Review Materials are updated every three years. They were last updated on May 1, 2020.

Citation Information
Diana Ginn & Sheila Wildeman, "Administrative Law" in Caron Ferguson Eagan, ed, Bar Review Materials (Halifax: Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, 2020).