R. v. Mills

[1993] 4 SCR 277 Court SCC Decision date 1993-11-02 Docket 23289 English

PartiesHer Majesty The Queen Appellant·Ronald William Mills Respondent

Judges Lamer, Antonio; La Forest, Gérard V.; L'Heureux-Dubé, Claire; Sopinka, John; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; Cory, Peter deCarteret; McLachlin, Beverley; Iacobucci, Frank; Major, John C.

Decision 8–1 Majority (8) · Lamer C.J. (1)

On appeal from Manitoba

Subjects Criminal law

Contents

Majority

The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by

Lamer C.J.

Lamer C.J. ‑‑ We find no error in the trial judge's judgment. There was evidence upon which he could reasonably base his conclusions.

The appeal is accordingly allowed, the judgment of the Court of Appeal is set aside and the conviction is restored.

Judgment accordingly.

Solicitor for the appellant: The Department of Justice, Winnipeg.

Solicitors for the respondent: Gindin, Smith, Pearlman, Winnipeg.