Question 1

A case in which a businessperson is being prosecuted for fraud would be held in a criminal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How many judges usually sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How many judges usually sit on the...

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of using ADR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lengthy process 
B)  Sets a binding precedent 
C)  More expensive than litigation 
D)  Ensures full disclosure 
E)  Speedy resolution 
A)  Lengthy process 
B)  Sets a binding precedent 
C)  More expensive than litigation 
D)  Ensures full disclosure 
E)  Speedy resolution

Question 4

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

Accepted Answer

A criminal trial involves a prosecutor a

Question 5

The administrative tribunal process is excluded from Charter supervision because of the notwithstanding clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the process of mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigid 
B)  Structured 
C)  Cooperative/flexible 
D)  Time-consuming 
E)  Controversial 
A)  Rigid 
B)  Structured 
C)  Cooperative/flexible 
D)  Time-consuming 
E)  Controversial

Question 7

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to them by the other party's lawyer is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stare decisis 
B)  The appearance 
C)  Default judgment 
D)  Examination for discovery 
E)  The statement of defence 
A)  Stare decisis 
B)  The appearance 
C)  Default judgment 
D)  Examination for discovery 
E)  The statement of defence

Question 8

In which one of the following situations would Joe not be successful in his challenge of the decision of the board or tribunal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, a landlord, applied to the appropriate board for relief from certain restrictions under the residential tenancy act. His request was refused. To his surprise, at the beginning of the session, one of the board members declared that he was the father of one of his tenants. He did this so that the all parties would be aware of any bias he might have and not be affected by it. 
B)  Joe, a student, was refused a graduate research grant to study the Muslim religion by a government funding body because it was inappropriate, Joe being Jewish. 
C)  Joe was applying for a government student loan and was refused because he was not registered in a recognized program. The regulations set out what constituted a recognized program, but the statute creating the loans program was silent with respect to this restriction. Joe asked the loans officer about this and was told this regulation did not have to be specifically authorized by statute. 
D)  Joe operated an art gallery and had a showing of very controversial nude photos of children. He was prosecuted and fined under a municipal bylaw that made it a crime to show pornographic material anywhere in the municipality. 
E)  Joe applied for a liquor licence for his night club. His application was denied on the grounds that he did not complete the application form and pay the prescribed application fee. 
A)  Joe, a landlord, applied to the appropriate board for relief from certain restrictions under the residential tenancy act. His request was refused. To his surprise, at the beginning of the session, one of the board members declared that he was the father of one of his tenants. He did this so that the all parties would be aware of any bias he might have and not be affected by it. 
B)  Joe, a student, was refused a graduate research grant to study the Muslim religion by a government funding body because it was inappropriate, Joe being Jewish. 
C)  Joe was applying for a government student loan and was refused because he was not registered in a recognized program. The regulations set out what constituted a recognized program, but the statute creating the loans program was silent with respect to this restriction. Joe asked the loans officer about this and was told this regulation did not have to be specifically authorized by statute. 
D)  Joe operated an art gallery and had a showing of very controversial nude photos of children. He was prosecuted and fined under a municipal bylaw that made it a crime to show pornographic material anywhere in the municipality. 
E)  Joe applied for a liquor licence for his night club. His application was denied on the grounds that he did not complete the application form and pay the prescribed application fee.

Question 9

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Appeal.

Accepted Answer

It hears appeals from the Fede

Question 10

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common law overrides case law on the same point. 
B)  The courts have no authority to affect a statute once it has been passed by our elected representatives in the federal parliament. 
C)  The courts have no power to declare a provincial statute to be void, only federal statutes can be struck down by the courts. 
D)  The courts cannot affect the meaning of the statute through subsequent interpretation. 
E)  A provincial statute could be struck down by the courts for being contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  Common law overrides case law on the same point. 
B)  The courts have no authority to affect a statute once it has been passed by our elected representatives in the federal parliament. 
C)  The courts have no power to declare a provincial statute to be void, only federal statutes can be struck down by the courts. 
D)  The courts cannot affect the meaning of the statute through subsequent interpretation. 
E)  A provincial statute could be struck down by the courts for being contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 11

Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a person is convicted of a criminal offence, he cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim. 
B)  In a civil action, a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered. 
C)  In a criminal case, an individual person is taking the action against the accused. 
D)  The prosecutor must prove his case based "upon a balance of probabilities." 
E)  The person who begins a civil action is usually called the "prosecutor." 
A)  If a person is convicted of a criminal offence, he cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim. 
B)  In a civil action, a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered. 
C)  In a criminal case, an individual person is taking the action against the accused. 
D)  The prosecutor must prove his case based "upon a balance of probabilities." 
E)  The person who begins a civil action is usually called the "prosecutor."

Question 12

(Modify this question for your province.) James sued XYZ Company for $500,000 for negligence in the construction of an airplane. James alleged that because of this negligence the plane crashed and he sustained a serious back injury. In which of the following courts should he bring this action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small Claims Court 
B)  County Court 
C)  B.C. Supreme Court 
D)  B.C. Court of Appeal 
E)  Federal Corporation Court 
A)  Small Claims Court 
B)  County Court 
C)  B.C. Supreme Court 
D)  B.C. Court of Appeal 
E)  Federal Corporation Court

Question 13

Mandamus involves the decision of the decision maker being quashed or of no effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does a successful negotiation require?

Accepted Answer

Negotiation requires

Question 15

Once a judgment has been obtained, it can be enforced in any jurisdiction in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What constitutes a fair hearing?

Accepted Answer

What constitutes a fair hearing will var

Question 17

"One of the greatest weaknesses in our court system is the unreasonable delay when one person sues another." Discuss the validity of that statement.

Accepted Answer

In fact, there are arguments on both sid

Question 18

When, in a battery case, the court has to decide whether the nasty names Joe called James justified James hitting Joe, this is an example of a question of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Indicate under what circumstances the public can be excluded from our courtrooms.

Accepted Answer

When children are involved or in rare ci

Question 20

Describe the court structure in place in your province.

Accepted Answer

This will vary from province to province

A case in which a businessperson is being prosecuted for fraud would be held in a criminal court.

How many judges usually sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?

Which of the following is an advantage of using ADR?

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

The administrative tribunal process is excluded from Charter supervision because of the notwithstanding clause.

Which of the following best describes the process of mediation?

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to them by the other party's lawyer is known as which of the following?

In which one of the following situations would Joe not be successful in his challenge of the decision of the board or tribunal?

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Appeal.

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?

(Modify this question for your province.) James sued XYZ Company for $500,000 for negligence in the construction of an airplane. James alleged that because of this negligence the plane crashed and he sustained a serious back injury. In which of the following courts should he bring this action?

Mandamus involves the decision of the decision maker being quashed or of no effect.

What does a successful negotiation require?

Once a judgment has been obtained, it can be enforced in any jurisdiction in the world.

What constitutes a fair hearing?

"One of the greatest weaknesses in our court system is the unreasonable delay when one person sues another." Discuss the validity of that statement.

When, in a battery case, the court has to decide whether the nasty names Joe called James justified James hitting Joe, this is an example of a question of fact.

Indicate under what circumstances the public can be excluded from our courtrooms.

Describe the court structure in place in your province.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

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Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

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The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

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Exam 3: The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

A case in which a businessperson is being prosecuted for fraud would be held in a criminal court.

How many judges usually sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?

Which of the following is an advantage of using ADR?

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

The administrative tribunal process is excluded from Charter supervision because of the notwithstanding clause.

Which of the following best describes the process of mediation?

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to them by the other party's lawyer is known as which of the following?

In which one of the following situations would Joe not be successful in his challenge of the decision of the board or tribunal?

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Appeal.

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

Which one of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?

(Modify this question for your province.) James sued XYZ Company for $500,000 for negligence in the construction of an airplane. James alleged that because of this negligence the plane crashed and he sustained a serious back injury. In which of the following courts should he bring this action?

Mandamus involves the decision of the decision maker being quashed or of no effect.

What does a successful negotiation require?

Once a judgment has been obtained, it can be enforced in any jurisdiction in the world.

What constitutes a fair hearing?

"One of the greatest weaknesses in our court system is the unreasonable delay when one person sues another." Discuss the validity of that statement.

When, in a battery case, the court has to decide whether the nasty names Joe called James justified James hitting Joe, this is an example of a question of fact.

Indicate under what circumstances the public can be excluded from our courtrooms.

Describe the court structure in place in your province.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters