This case involved proof that a fisher has exceeded his allowable catch of haddock by way of circumstantial evidence. The Court of Appeal adopted R. v. Jenkins (1908), 14 C.C.C. 21 (B.C.C.A.) and confirmed that the accused does not have to explain away suspicious circumstances.
Full SummaryThese summaries of Fisheries law cases were prepared by retired lawyer Brad Caldwell.
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