Question 1

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mildred and Sam's marriage breaks up and she wants a divorce. Which court would deal with this action?

Accepted Answer

A)  The small claims court 
B)  The family court 
C)  The superior trial court 
D)  The surrogate court 
E)  The provincial youth court 
A)  The small claims court 
B)  The family court 
C)  The superior trial court 
D)  The surrogate court 
E)  The provincial youth court

Question 3

(Modify this question for your province.) Explain what is meant by filing an appearance.

Accepted Answer

An appearance is the document

Question 4

In determining whether or not the decision of an administrative tribunal is subject to judicial review, which of the following would not be a relevant question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Did the tribunal make the same decision that a court would have made? 
B)  Is the statute that created the tribunal ultra vires under the Constitution Act, 1867? 
C)  Is the statute that created the tribunal consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 
D)  Is the tribunal acting within the power given to it by statute? 
E)  Did the tribunal follow the rules of natural justice? 
A)  Did the tribunal make the same decision that a court would have made? 
B)  Is the statute that created the tribunal ultra vires under the Constitution Act, 1867? 
C)  Is the statute that created the tribunal consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 
D)  Is the tribunal acting within the power given to it by statute? 
E)  Did the tribunal follow the rules of natural justice?

Question 5

Which of the following will contribute to the success of a negotiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  One party is more powerful than the other. 
B)  The parties rely on outsiders to put forward their cases. 
C)  All relevant information is brought forward by both sides. 
D)  One of the parties uses coercion to get an agreement. 
E)  One party dominates or controls discussions. 
A)  One party is more powerful than the other. 
B)  The parties rely on outsiders to put forward their cases. 
C)  All relevant information is brought forward by both sides. 
D)  One of the parties uses coercion to get an agreement. 
E)  One party dominates or controls discussions.

Question 6

To date, online dispute resolution programs have not been developed to help resolve disputes between parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Joseph v. Paramount Canada's Wonderland, the Court held that

Accepted Answer

A)  if a claim was filed after the expiration of the limitation period, and the special circumstances doctrine no longer applied, the action would be prohibited. 
B)  there is no limitation period to civil cases. 
C)  when a person sues for negligence, there must also be a breach of contract or the action will fail. 
D)  limitation periods do not apply to negligence claims. 
E)  limitation periods do not apply to claims for breach of contract. 
A)  if a claim was filed after the expiration of the limitation period, and the special circumstances doctrine no longer applied, the action would be prohibited. 
B)  there is no limitation period to civil cases. 
C)  when a person sues for negligence, there must also be a breach of contract or the action will fail. 
D)  limitation periods do not apply to negligence claims. 
E)  limitation periods do not apply to claims for breach of contract.

Question 8

What is meant by government regulations?

Accepted Answer

When a statute is passed, it often conta

Question 9

A person has the right to appeal a decision in a civil court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals from other courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss what constitutes a fair hearing.

Accepted Answer

This question requires students to show

Question 12

Explain the effect of a limitation period set out in legislation.

Accepted Answer

This sets a time limit, from the time of

Question 13

Because the federal government has been given power over the courts, the court structure is the same in each province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mandamus involves the decision maker being required to make a decision that she has been avoiding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is generally cost-effective and worthwhile to pursue judicial review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mediation and arbitration are becoming more common in resolving online disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to how the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected parliamentary supremacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The power of the parliament and the provincial legislatures is now supreme in the areas assigned to them under the Constitution. 
B)  The federal parliament is now supreme and can override anything done by the provincial legislatures or the courts. 
C)  Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Supreme Court can declare some things done by both levels of government unlawful. 
D)  Now in Canada there is an effective system of checks and balances where the prime minister on some occasions can overrule decisions made by parliament or the Supreme Court of Canada. 
E)  With the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Parliament of Canada has become Canada's final court of appeal. 
A)  The power of the parliament and the provincial legislatures is now supreme in the areas assigned to them under the Constitution. 
B)  The federal parliament is now supreme and can override anything done by the provincial legislatures or the courts. 
C)  Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Supreme Court can declare some things done by both levels of government unlawful. 
D)  Now in Canada there is an effective system of checks and balances where the prime minister on some occasions can overrule decisions made by parliament or the Supreme Court of Canada. 
E)  With the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Parliament of Canada has become Canada's final court of appeal.

Question 18

Explain what is meant by a "dry" judgment.

Accepted Answer

This is the term used to describe a situ

Question 19

The pre-trial process is often criticized as causing long delays. Explain why it is necessary.

Accepted Answer

Delays are caused by these procedural st

Question 20

Hank sold three properties for Mr. W and was paid his commission for the first property, but not for the last two. Hank has done everything according to the contract and according to the relevant statutes, but Mr. W will not pay. Hank knows that Mr. W has a bank account with the Bank of Toronto and has money owed to him from a Mr. Gregory. If Hank successfully sues Mr. W., which of the following would be false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawsuit commenced by Hank against Mr. W would be for breach of contract. 
B)  Hank could force the bank to pay into court an amount of money from Mr. W's account to satisfy the debt. 
C)  Hank could personally seize the property of Mr. Gregory to satisfy the debt. 
D)  Hank could have a government-authorized official seize enough of Mr. W's goods to satisfy the judgment debt. 
E)  Hank could examine Mr. W under oath to determine what assets he has. 
A)  The lawsuit commenced by Hank against Mr. W would be for breach of contract. 
B)  Hank could force the bank to pay into court an amount of money from Mr. W's account to satisfy the debt. 
C)  Hank could personally seize the property of Mr. Gregory to satisfy the debt. 
D)  Hank could have a government-authorized official seize enough of Mr. W's goods to satisfy the judgment debt. 
E)  Hank could examine Mr. W under oath to determine what assets he has.

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Mildred and Sam's marriage breaks up and she wants a divorce. Which court would deal with this action?

(Modify this question for your province.) Explain what is meant by filing an appearance.

In determining whether or not the decision of an administrative tribunal is subject to judicial review, which of the following would not be a relevant question?

Which of the following will contribute to the success of a negotiation?

To date, online dispute resolution programs have not been developed to help resolve disputes between parties.

In the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Joseph v. Paramount Canada's Wonderland, the Court held that

What is meant by government regulations?

A person has the right to appeal a decision in a civil court.

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals from other courts.

Discuss what constitutes a fair hearing.

Explain the effect of a limitation period set out in legislation.

Because the federal government has been given power over the courts, the court structure is the same in each province.

Mandamus involves the decision maker being required to make a decision that she has been avoiding.

It is generally cost-effective and worthwhile to pursue judicial review.

Mediation and arbitration are becoming more common in resolving online disputes.

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to how the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected parliamentary supremacy?

Explain what is meant by a "dry" judgment.

The pre-trial process is often criticized as causing long delays. Explain why it is necessary.

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

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

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Mildred and Sam's marriage breaks up and she wants a divorce. Which court would deal with this action?

(Modify this question for your province.) Explain what is meant by filing an appearance.

In determining whether or not the decision of an administrative tribunal is subject to judicial review, which of the following would not be a relevant question?

Which of the following will contribute to the success of a negotiation?

To date, online dispute resolution programs have not been developed to help resolve disputes between parties.

In the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Joseph v. Paramount Canada's Wonderland, the Court held that

What is meant by government regulations?

A person has the right to appeal a decision in a civil court.

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals from other courts.

Discuss what constitutes a fair hearing.

Explain the effect of a limitation period set out in legislation.

Because the federal government has been given power over the courts, the court structure is the same in each province.

Mandamus involves the decision maker being required to make a decision that she has been avoiding.

It is generally cost-effective and worthwhile to pursue judicial review.

Mediation and arbitration are becoming more common in resolving online disputes.

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to how the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected parliamentary supremacy?

Explain what is meant by a "dry" judgment.

The pre-trial process is often criticized as causing long delays. Explain why it is necessary.

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