NS Court

• Sex worker wins in Nova Scotia court, but ruling leaves sex industry conflicted

  In a legal decision described as the first of its kind in Canada, a Halifax sex worker successfully sued a client for nonpayment of services.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
  
• N.S. judge acquits man accused of sexual assault, saying he couldn’t be clearly identified 

  A judge has acquitted a Halifax man charged in a 2018 sexual assault after concluding the accused couldn't be clearly identified as one of two rapists.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
  
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• Tracy Kitch fraud case: Nova Scotia’s highest court cites flaws in lower court ruling

  Nova Scotia's highest court today released written reasons explaining why it quashed the fraud conviction of a children's hospital CEO.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
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• N.S. golf course forced to pay teed-off homeowners over ‘errant’ balls

  A Halifax couple has been awarded $1,600 for damage caused by 'errant golf balls' from a golf course. A ball damaged their home's siding and another ball dented their truck.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2023
• 2 new Nova Scotian judges appointed to provincial and family court

  “Nova Scotians are fortunate to have individuals of their character and experience who will preside over provincial and family court matters.”

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• ‘It’s really unfair’: Abdoul Abdi’s sister speaks out ahead of emergency hearing to stop deportation

  Abdi spent most of his life in Canada but is now facing deportation to Somalia.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
• Judge criticizes ‘devious’ NS woman who changed boy’s name without father’s consent

  A judge has harshly criticized a Nova Scotia woman who changed her son's last name without consent from his father

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2017