Question

R v. Tolson case relates to ......

• A. Mistake of Law
• B. Intentional act
• C. Unintentional act
• D. Mistake of Fact

Hint:

Mistakes of fact, when reasonable and honest, can sometimes serve as a defense in criminal law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The R v. Tolson case relates to the "Mistake of Fact" as a defense in criminal law. The case involved a woman who remarried after mistakenly believing her first husband was dead, and this mistake was considered a valid defense in her case.