450 Administrative Law (Woodley)

LAW450

Administrative Law

(Woodley)

Prerequisite courses:

Prerequisite for:

Instructor(s): Matthew A. Woodley

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Students will be evaluated based on the following:

(1) 30 percent of the final grade will be based on a take-home midterm assignment;

(2) 5 percent of the final grade will be based on a short case summary delivered orally in class;

(3) 5 percent of the final grade will be based on a short summary of an administrative tribunal; and

(4) 60 percent of the final grade will be based on a final examination.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines the broad area of law relating to the exercise of delegated authority by administrative decision-makers, including the theoretical and legal basis for the relationships between legislative and judicial bodies on one hand, and administrative decision-makers on the other. Topics to be covered include: the constitutional basis for judicial review, the rule of law, procedural fairness and natural justice, bias and the abuse of discretion, evolving standards of substantive judicial review, the duty to consult, and related matters. The course will include practical examples of how administrative decisions are reviewed by courts, including procedural and evidentiary issues. 

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2023-24. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):

Gerald Heckman et al., Administrative Law: Cases, Text, and Materials, 8th ed (Toronto: Emond Montgomery, 2022).