IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Sobeys Group Inc. v. Nova Scotia (Attorney General), 2006 NSSC 290
Date: 20061004
Docket: S.H.
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Sobeys Group Inc., et al
Applicant
v.
The Attorney General of Nova Scotia
Representing Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of the Province of Nova Scotia
Respondents
- and -
Atlantic Wholesalers Ltd., et al
Intervenors
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice K. Peter Richard
Heard: August 30 - 31, 2006, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written Decision: October 4, 2006
Subject: Ultra vires of Governor-in-Council Regulations.
Summary: Sunday closing regulations re major stores remaining open.
Issue: Are subject Regulations ultra vires?
Result: Regulations not made in accordance with powers granted under the Act and therefore are ultra vires.
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