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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA

(FAMILY DIVISION)

Citation: Childrens Aid Society of Halifax v. P.M.H., 2006 NSSC 75

 

Date: 20060310

Docket: SFHCFSA-039527

Registry: Halifax

 

Between:

Childrens Aid Society of Halifax

Applicant

v.

 

P.M.H.

Respondent

 

 

LIBRARY HEADING

 

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Judge:             The Honourable Justice R. James Williams

 

Heard:                        October 5, 6 and 7, 2005, in Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

Subject:                      Admission of statements of 4 year old.  Application to put Mr. H. on Child Abuse Register.

 

Summary:                  See above.

 

Issue:                                                         Reliability of series of statements.

 

Result:                              Statements not admitted.  Application to place Mr. H.s name on Child Abuse Register denied.

 

 

 

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