Kenneth R. MacDonald
Canadian judge (1935–2022)
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Kenneth Ross MacDonald (June 29, 1935 – August 22, 2022) was a judge in the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island.[1][2] He was also one of the top curlers in the province,[3] representing Prince Edward Island at the 1967, 1976, 1977, 1979 and 1984 Briers.[4]
- Bachelor of Commerce (1957)
- Bachelor of Laws (1960)
Kenneth R. MacDonald | |
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| Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1935 Kilmuir, Prince Edward Island |
| Died | August 22, 2022 (aged 87) |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
MacDonald died after a brief illness, on August 22, 2022, in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland.[5]
History
MacDonald was admitted to the Bar of Prince Edward Island in 1962.[6] In the 1970s, MacDonald worked for a firm named Foster, MacDonald & Carruthers.[7][8] At this time MacDonald also served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Law Society of Prince Edward Island.[9]
MacDonald retired in August 2001.[10][11] Kenneth R. MacDonald continued to do interviews and discuss legal issues in the media following his retirement.[12][13]
Notable trials
In 1980, Kenneth R. MacDonald judged MacKinnon v Hashie which has been cited in numerous subsequent cases.[14]
In 1992, MacDonald judged Kane v Canadian Ladies Golf Association, in which Canadian professional golfer Lorrie Kane was permitted to participate in a tournament despite the golf association's former decision that Kane could not participate.[15][16]
In 2000, MacDonald judged R v MacAulay, a landmark case in Canadian impaired driving law.[17]