Question 1

The discovery stage of the civil litigation process requires the parties to disclose all documents in their possession to the opposing party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Provincial Court Judges in each province are appointed by the provincial government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Lawyers help business people make informed decisions on how to proceed with a legal dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada must be decided by all 9 Justices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A mediator controls the process of the dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the losing party disagrees with the decision of the court, then they can have a different judge in that court review the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You injured your hand when an electric shaver you bought exploded in your hand. Your lawyer is filing a claim in BC Supreme Court. The first court document your lawyer will send you a copy of is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Notice of Civil Claim 
B)  Writ of Summons 
C)  List of Documents 
D)  Notice of Application 
A)  Notice of Civil Claim 
B)  Writ of Summons 
C)  List of Documents 
D)  Notice of Application

Question 8

The first stage in the civil litigation process is the Pleadings stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The burden of proof in a civil matter means the plaintiff must prove their case on a balance of probabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Diane is a physical therapist who runs a small business from her home. Her long-time customer, Bob, is behind on his payments and is unhappy with the outcome of his treatment. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If her primary claim is to keep her relationship with Bob, Diane should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution. 
B)  If her primary concern is to resolve the issue, Diane must file a claim as alternative dispute resolution is not applicable to this type of dispute. 
C)  If her primary concern is to keep costs low, Diane should start a Small Claims action. 
D)  If her primary concern is to deal with the matter quickly, Diane should hire a lawyer to file a claim in the superior trial court. 
A)  If her primary claim is to keep her relationship with Bob, Diane should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution. 
B)  If her primary concern is to resolve the issue, Diane must file a claim as alternative dispute resolution is not applicable to this type of dispute. 
C)  If her primary concern is to keep costs low, Diane should start a Small Claims action. 
D)  If her primary concern is to deal with the matter quickly, Diane should hire a lawyer to file a claim in the superior trial court.

Question 11

In British Columbia, the discovery stage of the litigation process allows the parties to examine each other under oath. This is called an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Examination in Aid 
B)  Examination for Documents 
C)  Examination for Discovery 
D)  Examination under Oath 
A)  Examination in Aid 
B)  Examination for Documents 
C)  Examination for Discovery 
D)  Examination under Oath

Question 12

The successful party who obtains a judgment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment Debtor 
B)  Execution Creditor 
C)  Judgment Creditor 
D)  Execution Debtor 
A)  Judgment Debtor 
B)  Execution Creditor 
C)  Judgment Creditor 
D)  Execution Debtor

Question 13

A business person needs to only be aware of the levels of court in the province in which they do business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of using a form of ADR?

Accepted Answer

A)  can be resolved quicker than through litigation 
B)  more time consuming than litigation 
C)  more expensive than litigation 
D)  can be appealed to a Judge 
A)  can be resolved quicker than through litigation 
B)  more time consuming than litigation 
C)  more expensive than litigation 
D)  can be appealed to a Judge

Question 15

If a defendant wanted to make their own claim against a plaintiff in a BC Supreme Court action, they would need to file a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement of Claim 
B)  Counter-claim 
C)  Petition 
D)  Notice of Application 
A)  Statement of Claim 
B)  Counter-claim 
C)  Petition 
D)  Notice of Application

Question 16

Parties must seek leave to appeal their case at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Every lawsuit has only one plaintiff and one defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Provincial Courts generally deal with matters that fall under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following is not a usual term for civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  action 
B)  judgment 
C)  lawsuit 
D)  case 
A)  action 
B)  judgment 
C)  lawsuit 
D)  case

Question 20

If a business person had a dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency, the court action must be heard in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provincial Small Claims Court 
B)  Federal Appeal Court 
C)  Federal Trial Court 
D)  Provincial Superior Court 
A)  Provincial Small Claims Court 
B)  Federal Appeal Court 
C)  Federal Trial Court 
D)  Provincial Superior Court

The discovery stage of the civil litigation process requires the parties to disclose all documents in their possession to the opposing party.

Provincial Court Judges in each province are appointed by the provincial government.

Lawyers help business people make informed decisions on how to proceed with a legal dispute.

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada must be decided by all 9 Justices.

A mediator controls the process of the dispute resolution.

If the losing party disagrees with the decision of the court, then they can have a different judge in that court review the decision.

You injured your hand when an electric shaver you bought exploded in your hand. Your lawyer is filing a claim in BC Supreme Court. The first court document your lawyer will send you a copy of is:

The first stage in the civil litigation process is the Pleadings stage.

The burden of proof in a civil matter means the plaintiff must prove their case on a balance of probabilities.

Diane is a physical therapist who runs a small business from her home. Her long-time customer, Bob, is behind on his payments and is unhappy with the outcome of his treatment. Which of the following statements is true?

In British Columbia, the discovery stage of the litigation process allows the parties to examine each other under oath. This is called an:

The successful party who obtains a judgment is:

A business person needs to only be aware of the levels of court in the province in which they do business.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a form of ADR?

If a defendant wanted to make their own claim against a plaintiff in a BC Supreme Court action, they would need to file a:

Parties must seek leave to appeal their case at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Every lawsuit has only one plaintiff and one defendant.

Provincial Courts generally deal with matters that fall under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Which one of the following is not a usual term for civil litigation?

If a business person had a dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency, the court action must be heard in:

Business Law

Tort Law

Specific Issues in Tort Law

Elements of Contracts, E-Commerce and Technology

Contracts: Problems With Formation

Contracts: Ending Contracts

Employment Law

Property Law

Business Organization

Banking, Creditors Rights, and Bankruptcy

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Exam 2: Resolution of Disputes

The discovery stage of the civil litigation process requires the parties to disclose all documents in their possession to the opposing party.

Provincial Court Judges in each province are appointed by the provincial government.

Lawyers help business people make informed decisions on how to proceed with a legal dispute.

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada must be decided by all 9 Justices.

A mediator controls the process of the dispute resolution.

If the losing party disagrees with the decision of the court, then they can have a different judge in that court review the decision.

You injured your hand when an electric shaver you bought exploded in your hand. Your lawyer is filing a claim in BC Supreme Court. The first court document your lawyer will send you a copy of is:

The first stage in the civil litigation process is the Pleadings stage.

The burden of proof in a civil matter means the plaintiff must prove their case on a balance of probabilities.

Diane is a physical therapist who runs a small business from her home. Her long-time customer, Bob, is behind on his payments and is unhappy with the outcome of his treatment. Which of the following statements is true?

In British Columbia, the discovery stage of the litigation process allows the parties to examine each other under oath. This is called an:

The successful party who obtains a judgment is:

A business person needs to only be aware of the levels of court in the province in which they do business.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a form of ADR?

If a defendant wanted to make their own claim against a plaintiff in a BC Supreme Court action, they would need to file a:

Parties must seek leave to appeal their case at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Every lawsuit has only one plaintiff and one defendant.

Provincial Courts generally deal with matters that fall under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Which one of the following is not a usual term for civil litigation?

If a business person had a dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency, the court action must be heard in:

Business Law

Tort Law

Specific Issues in Tort Law

Elements of Contracts, E-Commerce and Technology

Contracts: Problems With Formation

Contracts: Ending Contracts

Employment Law

Property Law

Business Organization

Banking, Creditors Rights, and Bankruptcy

Filters