Is there a requirement for expert evidence in determining whether the standard of care has been met or not?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Champoux v. Jefremova et al, 2019 ONSC 5143 (CanLII):

In deciding whether the standard of care has been met or not there is a requirement for expert evidence. As stated in Bafaro v. Dowd at paragraph 31:

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