Is there a close connection between a priest and a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from L.E.W. v. United Church of Canada, 2005 BCSC 564 (CanLII):
The facts of Doe v. O’Dell also support a close connection test that is not found on the admissible evidence here. The relationship between plaintiff and priest was cultivated through the priest being the plaintiff’s teacher in Catholic school. The plaintiff received special attention from the priest as a student. The priest heard confessions, including the plaintiff’s. The plaintiff’s duties included the training of children and confidential discussions with persons in the community including the children. The priest used “religion” as the bait to lure the plaintiff.
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