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The Alberta Supreme Court at 100: History & Authority.(Brief article)(Book review)
edited by Jonathan Swainger. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 366 pp., illus., hard cover, dust jacket, $45.00.
In spite of its pedestrian title, this is really quite a good book. Nine writers provide essays on such topics as Hutterites, water rights, marriage, and Indians.
It begins with an introduction by the editor, followed by an historical overview of the past century by Louis A. Knafla. He sets the tone when he quotes Justice McClung saying that "the development of Canadian law has been unique and colourful." He tells of a beautiful courthouse being built in Edmonton in 1912 and one in Calgary in 1914, the latter being pilloried by city aldermen for its lack of splendour--although it did have a yard for hangings. The author also describes the various chief justices and their work over the years.
Some of the other authors deal with specific topics. Jonnette Watson Hamilton ...
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