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Evidence 2021 BCSC 2756

C.L.H. v. K.A.G.

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Supreme Court of British Columbia

The court admitted a psychiatrist’s certified clinical notes as business records under s. 42 of the Evidence Act and allowed related testimony, including a possible admission against interest.

  • Admissibility of business records
  • Admissions against interest
  • Hospital records
  • Hearsay exceptions
  • Past recollection recorded
  • Witness testimony procedure
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Evidence [1974] SCR 501

Royal Victoria Hospital et al. v. Morrow

Court
Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada held that hearsay is generally inadmissible in Quebec civil trials, but a June 1960 statement by the deceased doctor could be heard under reserve as a possible admission.

  • Hearsay rule
  • Res gestae
  • Extra-judicial admissions
  • Admissibility of statements by deceased
  • Examination of witnesses
  • Hospital records
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