Mighty Judgment

 

“…interesting and readable… Slayton writes well — missing nothing of the substance by explaining nuanced judgments clearly and concisely.Mighty Judgment makes good reading for any lawyer and any other Canadian interested in this most mysterious branch of government.”
– Winnipeg Free Press

“…a colourful sketch of the court’s hidden inner workings… a useful primer on the wrongly neglected subject of our top court, its immense power and the need for reform.”
– The Globe and Mail

“…it is written in a breezy tone accessible to both lawyers and laymen alike, and provides an interesting overview of the history of the Supreme Court, thoughtful analysis of recent decisions on compelling and controversial issues and colourful quotes gleaned from interviews with current and former Supremes and their groupies in academia. …a treasure trove of historical anecdotes, colourful quotes and insightful commentary.”
– The Lawyers Weekly