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 This
section of the Great Alberta Law Cases concerns the body of laws that govern
the private rights and relationships of Alberta’s citizens. While it is an
area of the law that is distinguished from criminal prosecution, it is no
less dramatic. In fact, the civil cases included in this section have
captured the attention of Albertans as far back as the 19th century.
 Whether it is litigation over the dissolution of a
business or a charge of seduction, these cases highlight important periods
in Alberta’s growth as a province and the growing pains and scandalous
episodes that accompanied this change.
Read, listen and discover the details about these cases
and learn about the issues and people at the heart of the disputes and the
impact they had on the broader community.
The civil cases the Great Alberta Law
Cases are The Feud—Bennett vs. Lougheed, TheTravis Affair—Law Comes to
Calgary and The Brownlee-MacMillan Scandal. Click on the highlighted links in the
menu on the right to access these cases.
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