Sentences with phrase «defendant alleging lack»

Not exact matches

Section 276 (1) of the Criminal Code states that the defendant in a sexual assault trial can not admit evidence relating to the complainants past sexual history to prove that the complainant likely consented to the sexual activity alleged in the charge or to show that the complaint is untrustworthy or lacks veracity.

In medical malpractice actions, a defendant sometimes argues that the plaintiff's pre-existing or underlying conditions were the primary reason why they suffered injuries — rather than the alleged lack of appropriate care.

Alleged personal injury of Claimants arising out of abuse, maltreatment lack of care and assaults carried out by the Defendants» servants or agents during the period Claimants were resident at any children's home managed or controlled by Manchester City Council.

The lack of specification over the claim of alleged Charter violations did not specify which defendants where responsible, and claimed «joint and several liability.»