Kenneth R. MacDonald explained

Kenneth R. MacDonald
Birth Date:29 June 1935
Office:Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
Alma Mater:Dalhousie University
Birth Place:Kilmuir, Prince Edward Island
Death Place:Edinburgh, Scotland

Kenneth Ross MacDonald (June 29, 1935 – August 22, 2022) was a judge in the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island.[1] [2] He was also one of the top curlers in the province,[3] representing Prince Edward Island at the 1967, 1976, 1977, 1979 and 1984 Briers.[4]

MacDonald died after a brief illness, on August 22, 2022, in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland[5]

History

MacDonald was admitted to the Bar of Prince Edward Island in 1962.[6] In the 1970s, MacDonald worked for a firm named Foster, MacDonald & Carruthers.[7] [8] At this time MacDonald also served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Law Society of Prince Edward Island.[9]

MacDonald retired in August 2001.[10] [11] Kenneth R. MacDonald continued to do interviews and discuss legal issues in the media following his retirement.[12] [13]

Notable trials

In 1980, Kenneth R. MacDonald judged MacKinnon v Hashie which has been cited in numerous subsequent cases.[14]

In 1992, MacDonald judged Kane v Canadian Ladies Golf Association, in which Canadian professional golfer Lorrie Kane was permitted to participate in a tournament despite the golf association's former decision that Kane could not participate.[15] [16]

In 2000, MacDonald judged R v MacAulay, a landmark case in Canadian impaired driving law.[17]

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Notes and References

  1. News: January 12, 1981. P.E.I. Court Approves Woman's Sterilization. E7. The Edmonton Journal.
  2. News: Ryder. Ron. Jul 18, 2001. Guardian Challenges Identity Ban for Doctor: Lawyer for Newspaper Says Doctor Does Not Have Right to Claim Anonymity in Suit Launched in Public Court. A3. The Guardian. Charlottetown. .
  3. Web site: 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. October 8, 2011.
  4. Web site: Ken MacDonald - Curling Canada Stats Archive.
  5. Web site: Honourable Chief Justice Kenneth Ross MacDonald — Charlottetown . SaltWire Network . October 24, 2022 . October 8, 2022.
  6. Book: Markham's Negligence Counsel. Markham Publishing Corporation. 1977. 821.
  7. Book: The Canadian Law List. Canada Law Book. 1969. Cartwright. William B.. Agincourt, Ontario. 914. Barristers and Solicitors in Prince Edward Island. 647954180.
  8. Book: The Probate Counsel: Lawyers, Digest of Probate Laws, Abstract & Title Companies, Appraisers--brokers. 1974. 1092.
  9. Book: Canadian Almanac & Directory for 1970. Pitman Publishing Corporation. 1970. 9780273314707. Walters. Susan. Toronto. 343.
  10. News: Walker. Andy. September 1, 2001. Cheverie appointed to Supreme Court. A1. The Journal-Pioneer. .
  11. News: Day. Jim. September 1, 2001. New Chief Justice Sees Need For Understanding Our Court System Better. A3. The Guardian. Charlottetown. .
  12. News: Ryder. Ron. Nov 7, 2006. MacDonalds' property purchase hit with $26,000 judgment. A5. The Guardian. Charlottetown. .
  13. News: June 14, 2001. Seventeen to serve on Task Force on Access to Justice. 5. The Journal-Pioneer. Summerside. .
  14. 1981. Appleby. Eric B.. MacKinnon v. Hashie, Bridges, Milligan, Milligan and Arsenault (No. GDS-303). Atlantic Provinces Reports. 79. 157–161. 0713-8970. 1124233926.
  15. News: Rubenstein. Lorne. September 23, 1992. Golf Trying times for Canada. C6. The Globe and Mail. .
  16. Rubenstein. Lorne. May 1998. O Kane-ada. Golf Magazine. 40. 5. 154–155. . ProQuest.
  17. News: April 3, 2002. Drunk-Driving Conviction Overturned Because Driver's Keys Were Removed. A4. The Guardian. Charlottetown. .

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