The defendant estate was charged under the Toronto Municipal Code for displaying a 'No Trespassing' sign attached to a tree on City property.
The defendant argued the sign was permanent and governed by a different bylaw, and raised defences of officially induced error and due diligence.
The court found the sign was temporary, the actus reus was proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and the defendant failed to establish any valid defence.
The defendant was found guilty as charged.
