These summaries of Fisheries law cases were prepared by retired lawyer Brad Caldwell.

Readers are cautioned this material is not up to date and are urged to consult CanLii for updated cases.

Liability of Crown for improper storage of seized items - Tort

144096 Canada (USA) v. Canada (Attorney General), [2003] O.J. No. 5014

In Fish Cases, Fisheries Practice, Torts on July 13, 2012 (Updated July 13, 2012)

Note: Although not a fisheries case, this case could be applicable to a case involving failure to maintain a fishboat that has been seized by the Department of Fisheries.

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