Facts
- Due to the imminent divorce of Mr and Mrs McLeod, Mr McLeod asked for a police officer to accompany him in retrieving possessions from the McLeod’s joint property due to the potential for a breach of the peace which could be caused by Mrs McLeod
- Upon entry with a police officer, Mrs McLeod was not present, only her 70 year old mother
Issue
- Was the accompaniment lawful
Decision
- Yes
Reasoning
- There was the potential for a breach of the peace
