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The Federal Court of Canada

A History, 1875-1992

by (author) Ian Bushnell

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Dec 1997
Category
Legal History, Canadian, Courts
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487586706
    Publish Date
    Dec 1997
    List Price
    $51.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802042071
    Publish Date
    Dec 1997
    List Price
    $123.00

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The Federal Court of Canada, which existed from 1875 to 1971 under the name Exchequer Court of Canada, occupies a special place in the court structure of Canada. It was founded principally to adjudicate legal disputes in which the Canadian government was involved; since its change of name in 1971 it has become primarily an administrative appeal court dealing with the review of decisions made by federal administrative tribunals in addition to its existing jurisdictions, admiralty, intellectual property, tax, and other areas. As a federal court within the nation, its very existence has provoked discussion and debate as the various provincial court systems claim a position of primacy within our society for the adjudication of legal disputes.

Central to this history of the Court is an examination of the judges who have sat on its bench. Bushnell investigates who the judges have been and examines their work, with particular focus on the judges' views of the proper approach to decision-making. His study contains a wealth of information, much of which may not be widely known in the profession. As such, The Federal Court of Canada constitutes a rich source both for those with a legal background and for those with an interest in the working and history of legal institutions.

About the author

Ian Bushnell is a Professor of Law at the University of Windsor, and author of The Captive Court: A Study of the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Editorial Reviews

'Anyone in need of details about the judges appointed to the Federal Court and their important decisions can find the information in this book.'

The Law and Politics Book Review