Question 1

An appeal of a British Columbia Small Claims decisions can be made to the BC Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Desormeaux and Clendenning cases are examples of how the same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A party can appeal a case at any time after the decision is made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In British Columbia the amount of a monetary claim made in Small Claims Court cannot exceed?

Accepted Answer

A)  $15,000 
B)  $50,000 
C)  $25,000 
D)  $5000 
A)  $15,000 
B)  $50,000 
C)  $25,000 
D)  $5000

Question 5

A mediator will make a final and binding decision for the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most civil court matters are decided by having a trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is an advantage of arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes are subject to appeal 
B)  outcomes are consistent 
C)  less expensive than litigation 
D)  process is lengthy 
A)  outcomes are subject to appeal 
B)  outcomes are consistent 
C)  less expensive than litigation 
D)  process is lengthy

Question 8

Mary is suing John for failing to pay for the goods he bought from her. Mary has to prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You believe that the Judge made an error in your case. You can have your case re-heard by a jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

Accepted Answer

A)  where the parties want to maintain goodwill 
B)  where the parties want to have their case made public 
C)  where the parties want to ensure the right to appeal 
D)  where the parties want to drag the matter out 
A)  where the parties want to maintain goodwill 
B)  where the parties want to have their case made public 
C)  where the parties want to ensure the right to appeal 
D)  where the parties want to drag the matter out

Question 11

Having a risk management plan for a business will:

Accepted Answer

A)  assist a business person in managing legal risks 
B)  provide a business person with all necessary legal information 
C)  ensure that a business person will never need legal advice 
D)  protect a business person from all litigation 
A)  assist a business person in managing legal risks 
B)  provide a business person with all necessary legal information 
C)  ensure that a business person will never need legal advice 
D)  protect a business person from all litigation

Question 12

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada are final and can cannot be appealed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Each provincial government appoints their Superior Court Judges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Superior Court of each province is the highest trial court in that province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A party can appeal any case in which they do not like the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is not an example of a pre-trial application in a BC trial court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application to find a defendant guilty 
B)  Application for directions 
C)  Application to add a party 
D)  Application for discovery of documents 
A)  Application to find a defendant guilty 
B)  Application for directions 
C)  Application to add a party 
D)  Application for discovery of documents

Question 17

Civil litigation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement is correct with respect to the process of civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a criminal action, a plaintiff is taking action against an accused for compensation 
B)  In a civil action, a defendant is taking action against another individual or corporation for compensation 
C)  In a civil action, a plaintiff is taking action against another individual or corporation for compensation 
D)  In a criminal action, a defendant is taking action against an accused for compensation 
A)  In a criminal action, a plaintiff is taking action against an accused for compensation 
B)  In a civil action, a defendant is taking action against another individual or corporation for compensation 
C)  In a civil action, a plaintiff is taking action against another individual or corporation for compensation 
D)  In a criminal action, a defendant is taking action against an accused for compensation

Question 19

Having access to a lawyer, as part of your business plan, helps you to evaluate legal risks and solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil court action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An appeal of a British Columbia Small Claims decisions can be made to the BC Supreme Court.

The Desormeaux and Clendenning cases are examples of how the same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil matter.

A party can appeal a case at any time after the decision is made.

In British Columbia the amount of a monetary claim made in Small Claims Court cannot exceed?

A mediator will make a final and binding decision for the parties.

Most civil court matters are decided by having a trial.

What is an advantage of arbitration?

Mary is suing John for failing to pay for the goods he bought from her. Mary has to prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

You believe that the Judge made an error in your case. You can have your case re-heard by a jury.

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

Having a risk management plan for a business will:

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada are final and can cannot be appealed.

Each provincial government appoints their Superior Court Judges.

The Superior Court of each province is the highest trial court in that province.

A party can appeal any case in which they do not like the decision.

Which is not an example of a pre-trial application in a BC trial court?

Civil litigation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Which statement is correct with respect to the process of civil litigation?

Having access to a lawyer, as part of your business plan, helps you to evaluate legal risks and solutions.

The same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil court action.

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

Exam 2: Resolution of Disputes

An appeal of a British Columbia Small Claims decisions can be made to the BC Supreme Court.

The Desormeaux and Clendenning cases are examples of how the same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil matter.

A party can appeal a case at any time after the decision is made.

In British Columbia the amount of a monetary claim made in Small Claims Court cannot exceed?

A mediator will make a final and binding decision for the parties.

Most civil court matters are decided by having a trial.

What is an advantage of arbitration?

Mary is suing John for failing to pay for the goods he bought from her. Mary has to prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

You believe that the Judge made an error in your case. You can have your case re-heard by a jury.

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

Having a risk management plan for a business will:

Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada are final and can cannot be appealed.

Each provincial government appoints their Superior Court Judges.

The Superior Court of each province is the highest trial court in that province.

A party can appeal any case in which they do not like the decision.

Which is not an example of a pre-trial application in a BC trial court?

Civil litigation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Which statement is correct with respect to the process of civil litigation?

Having access to a lawyer, as part of your business plan, helps you to evaluate legal risks and solutions.

The same set of facts can result in both a criminal and civil court action.

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