Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
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.
Recommended Citation
Diana Ginn & Sheila Wildeman, "Administrative Law" in Caron Ferguson Eagan, ed, Bar Review Materials (Halifax: Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, 2020).
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.