Question 1

People are generally more willing to comply with court decisions than mediated agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain under what circumstances the courts may be closed to the public and press.

Accepted Answer

The courts will only be closed to the pu

Question 3

Explain what happens in an examination in aid of execution (examination in aid of enforcement, or questioning of debtor in Alberta).

Accepted Answer

The judgment debtor is examined under oa

Question 4

Who are the parties to the appeal of a civil action?

Accepted Answer

Appellant

Question 5

What is the jurisdiction of the highest court in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Canada ha

Question 6

Which of the following is correct with respect to the use of a jury in your province?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juries may be available in both criminal and civil matters at the superior court trial level. 
B)  A jury can be used at the provincial court level in criminal matters only. 
C)  A jury can be used at the superior court trial level, but only for criminal matters. 
D)  A jury can be used only at the court of appeal level. 
E)  Juries are no longer used in Canadian courts. 
A)  Juries may be available in both criminal and civil matters at the superior court trial level. 
B)  A jury can be used at the provincial court level in criminal matters only. 
C)  A jury can be used at the superior court trial level, but only for criminal matters. 
D)  A jury can be used only at the court of appeal level. 
E)  Juries are no longer used in Canadian courts.

Question 7

What is meant by mandamus?

Accepted Answer

This is an order ord

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full disclosure 
B)  Less expensive than litigation 
C)  Overcomes power imbalances 
D)  Redress for injury 
E)  Consistent outcomes 
A)  Full disclosure 
B)  Less expensive than litigation 
C)  Overcomes power imbalances 
D)  Redress for injury 
E)  Consistent outcomes

Question 9

Distinguish between the role of the judge and that of the jury in a civil dispute.

Accepted Answer

The judge decides questions of

Question 10

When a court has to decide in a battery assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Distinguish between mediation and arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Mediation involves someone trying to hel

Question 12

There are many characteristics associated with the use of the court process that may be considered advantages and disadvantages when compared to alternate dispute resolution. Which of the following is a favourable characteristic one would associate with the litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  A speedier method of obtaining resolution of a dispute 
B)  A less costly method of obtaining a resolution to a dispute 
C)  A method of dispute resolution where both parties are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome 
D)  Enforcement of the decision has direct mechanisms 
E)  Confidentiality is protected 
A)  A speedier method of obtaining resolution of a dispute 
B)  A less costly method of obtaining a resolution to a dispute 
C)  A method of dispute resolution where both parties are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome 
D)  Enforcement of the decision has direct mechanisms 
E)  Confidentiality is protected

Question 13

(Modify this question for your province.) Which of the following is the document that initiates a court action in this jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement of claim 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Writ of summons 
D)  Appearance 
E)  Statement of defence 
A)  Statement of claim 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Writ of summons 
D)  Appearance 
E)  Statement of defence

Question 14

What does arbitration require in order to be effective?

Accepted Answer

The parties must dis

Question 15

Solicitor-client costs are those most commonly awarded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When a court has to decide in a battery case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Court deals with disputes be

Question 18

Describe the process involved when one person sues another in a civil action.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe in some detail

Question 19

When a cause of action arises in some other province in Canada, where can the victim bring the action?

Accepted Answer

Normally the victim can bring

Question 20

Which of the following is correct with respect to our courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  All courts are the same, province to province. 
B)  All criminal matters are dealt with in the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. 
C)  All judges are appointed by the provincial cabinet. 
D)  All judges are appointed by the federal government. 
E)  The appointment of a Court of Appeal judge is a matter for the federal government. 
A)  All courts are the same, province to province. 
B)  All criminal matters are dealt with in the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. 
C)  All judges are appointed by the provincial cabinet. 
D)  All judges are appointed by the federal government. 
E)  The appointment of a Court of Appeal judge is a matter for the federal government.

People are generally more willing to comply with court decisions than mediated agreements.

Explain under what circumstances the courts may be closed to the public and press.

Explain what happens in an examination in aid of execution (examination in aid of enforcement, or questioning of debtor in Alberta).

Who are the parties to the appeal of a civil action?

What is the jurisdiction of the highest court in Canada?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the use of a jury in your province?

What is meant by mandamus?

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

Distinguish between the role of the judge and that of the jury in a civil dispute.

When a court has to decide in a battery assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

Distinguish between mediation and arbitration.

There are many characteristics associated with the use of the court process that may be considered advantages and disadvantages when compared to alternate dispute resolution. Which of the following is a favourable characteristic one would associate with the litigation process?

(Modify this question for your province.) Which of the following is the document that initiates a court action in this jurisdiction?

What does arbitration require in order to be effective?

Solicitor-client costs are those most commonly awarded.

When a court has to decide in a battery case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court.

Describe the process involved when one person sues another in a civil action.

When a cause of action arises in some other province in Canada, where can the victim bring the action?

Which of the following is correct with respect to our courts?

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

People are generally more willing to comply with court decisions than mediated agreements.

Explain under what circumstances the courts may be closed to the public and press.

Explain what happens in an examination in aid of execution (examination in aid of enforcement, or questioning of debtor in Alberta).

Who are the parties to the appeal of a civil action?

What is the jurisdiction of the highest court in Canada?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the use of a jury in your province?

What is meant by mandamus?

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

Distinguish between the role of the judge and that of the jury in a civil dispute.

When a court has to decide in a battery assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

Distinguish between mediation and arbitration.

There are many characteristics associated with the use of the court process that may be considered advantages and disadvantages when compared to alternate dispute resolution. Which of the following is a favourable characteristic one would associate with the litigation process?

(Modify this question for your province.) Which of the following is the document that initiates a court action in this jurisdiction?

What does arbitration require in order to be effective?

Solicitor-client costs are those most commonly awarded.

When a court has to decide in a battery case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

Indicate the jurisdiction of the Federal Court.

Describe the process involved when one person sues another in a civil action.

When a cause of action arises in some other province in Canada, where can the victim bring the action?

Which of the following is correct with respect to our courts?

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