5 Reasons Your People Should Have a Will
When it comes to dog bites the main question is, did the owner have knowledge of their dog showing aggressive behaviour prior to the incident? This is referred to as the “One-Free Bite” Principle. In legal terms, this is called the Doctrine of Scienter. Don’t let this fancy term intimidate you, the term scienter simply refers to the question of whether or not the owner had previous knowledge about the dog’s potential to bite.
Beware of the One Free Dog Bite Law in British Columbia
When it comes to dog bites the main question is, did the owner have knowledge of their dog showing aggressive behaviour prior to the incident? This is referred to as the “One-Free Bite” Principle. In legal terms, this is called the Doctrine of Scienter. Don’t let this fancy term intimidate you, the term scienter simply refers to the question of whether or not the owner had previous knowledge about the dog’s potential to bite.
How Common is a Common Law Relationship?
Under the Family Law Act in BC, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship if they have lived together in a marriage-like relationship for a continuous period of at least two years. If the couple has lived together for less than two years, they could still be considered common-law spouses if they have a child together. It sounds simple, but there are many factors involved that need to be considered before determining whether the relationship was “marriage-like”. Fortunately, the courts have provided the following factors to consider in order to determine whether a relationship is “marriage-like”:
