Question 1

A requirement of the rules of ________ is that the decision be made by the persons hearing the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental justice 
B)  procedural fairness 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  natural justice 
E)  ADR 
A)  fundamental justice 
B)  procedural fairness 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  natural justice 
E)  ADR

Question 2

Which of the following involves a question of law rather than a question of fact?

Accepted Answer

A)  James was accused of fighting and causing injury to Joe, but James claims that Joe was the aggressor. 
B)  James and Joe were in an automobile accident and Joe claims that James was speeding. 
C)  James and Joe were in a fight where Joe claims he was justified in hitting James because James yelled at him and called him nasty names. 
D)  James owed Joe money and Joe claimed he had paid it back two years ago. 
E)  James claimed that Joe called him nasty names and sued for slander. Joe says that he did make some negative statements but that they were all true. 
A)  James was accused of fighting and causing injury to Joe, but James claims that Joe was the aggressor. 
B)  James and Joe were in an automobile accident and Joe claims that James was speeding. 
C)  James and Joe were in a fight where Joe claims he was justified in hitting James because James yelled at him and called him nasty names. 
D)  James owed Joe money and Joe claimed he had paid it back two years ago. 
E)  James claimed that Joe called him nasty names and sued for slander. Joe says that he did make some negative statements but that they were all true.

Question 3

Name the Federal Courts.

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court of Can

Question 4

Indicate what can be appealed in an appeal court.

Accepted Answer

Usually only questio

Question 5

The job of the mediator is to help the parties come to an agreement, not to make a decision for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the restrictions on the power of government decision makers imposed by the power of judicial review.

Accepted Answer

Here students should show an understandi

Question 7

Where transactions on the Internet are involved, an action can only be brought where the defendant company is actually physically located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Indicate any limitations on the operation of the garnishment process.

Accepted Answer

Most provinces have set a maxi

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding administrative law is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative tribunals are part of the legislative branch of government when they make rules, and are part of the judicial branch of government when the hold hearings. 
B)  A government bureaucrat acting in a regulatory capacity can do anything incidental to the performance of her job. 
C)  As long as government agents administer government policy, individuals have no right to challenge their authority. 
D)  Administrative tribunals include labour relations boards, human rights commissions, and workers' compensation boards. 
E)  Administrative tribunals tend to be less efficient, slower, and more costly than the courts. 
A)  Administrative tribunals are part of the legislative branch of government when they make rules, and are part of the judicial branch of government when the hold hearings. 
B)  A government bureaucrat acting in a regulatory capacity can do anything incidental to the performance of her job. 
C)  As long as government agents administer government policy, individuals have no right to challenge their authority. 
D)  Administrative tribunals include labour relations boards, human rights commissions, and workers' compensation boards. 
E)  Administrative tribunals tend to be less efficient, slower, and more costly than the courts.

Question 10

If the court finds the defendant liable for the tort of battery, the court could award damages to the plaintiff that were not for the purpose of compensating the plaintiff, but for the purpose of punishing the defendant. Such damages are called

Accepted Answer

A)  special damages. 
B)  general damages. 
C)  punitive damages. 
D)  compensatory damages. 
E)  derogatory damages. 
A)  special damages. 
B)  general damages. 
C)  punitive damages. 
D)  compensatory damages. 
E)  derogatory damages.

Question 11

What does the statement of defence contain?

Accepted Answer

The statement of defence sets out what a

Question 12

Which of the following is false with regard to our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended but not by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply both legal and equitable principles and award both legal and equitable remedies. 
E)  Although a statute overrides the case law on the same point, subsequent cases may affect the statute by interpreting its meaning. 
A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended but not by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply both legal and equitable principles and award both legal and equitable remedies. 
E)  Although a statute overrides the case law on the same point, subsequent cases may affect the statute by interpreting its meaning.

Question 13

With regard to the process of a civil law suit in a superior court, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The writ is a document issued by the defendant to indicate that he or she will defend against the action. 
B)  The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities. 
C)  Regardless of whether or not a defendant responds to the plaintiff's claims by filing the required documents, a matter must proceed to trial before a judgment can be awarded. 
D)  An action is usually commenced by issuing a chambers application. 
E)  Once a statement of claim is served, the next step is the trial. 
A)  The writ is a document issued by the defendant to indicate that he or she will defend against the action. 
B)  The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities. 
C)  Regardless of whether or not a defendant responds to the plaintiff's claims by filing the required documents, a matter must proceed to trial before a judgment can be awarded. 
D)  An action is usually commenced by issuing a chambers application. 
E)  Once a statement of claim is served, the next step is the trial.

Question 14

With regard to the process of a civil law suit, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A "counterclaim" is an action by the defendant back against the plaintiff. 
B)  Any admission by the defendant at the examination for discovery can be used against him by the plaintiff at trial. 
C)  The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities, not beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  The "statement of claim" is a document registered by the plaintiff which contains a summary of the allegations that support the cause of action. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  A "counterclaim" is an action by the defendant back against the plaintiff. 
B)  Any admission by the defendant at the examination for discovery can be used against him by the plaintiff at trial. 
C)  The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities, not beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  The "statement of claim" is a document registered by the plaintiff which contains a summary of the allegations that support the cause of action. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

Joe owns a house and wants to make an addition that would double its size. He applies to the city hall for a building permit but is amazed by a new policy instituted by the engineering department that restricts the size of all buildings to 50% of the lot size. This is considerably less than what he wants, and his request for a building permit is refused. Angry, he decides to proceed anyway. Later, Joe finds out from a friend that on the agenda for the next closed session of council (to be held in two days) there is a request for an order to set an example of Joe and to demolish his addition. What should Joe do with respect to his legal position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe should go to the court asking for a writ of mandamus. 
B)  Joe should go to the court asking for a writ of certiorari. 
C)  Even if Joe finds out that the city council is planning to take action against him, there is nothing he can do as he did fail to get a permit. 
D)  If Joe found out that the council had met and decided to demolish his addition, there is nothing he could do now, as the decision has been made. 
E)  Joe should apply to the court for certiorari and an injunction. 
A)  Joe should go to the court asking for a writ of mandamus. 
B)  Joe should go to the court asking for a writ of certiorari. 
C)  Even if Joe finds out that the city council is planning to take action against him, there is nothing he can do as he did fail to get a permit. 
D)  If Joe found out that the council had met and decided to demolish his addition, there is nothing he could do now, as the decision has been made. 
E)  Joe should apply to the court for certiorari and an injunction.

Question 16

Summarize and compare litigation and other methods of dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

Students should identify that, in additi

Question 17

The emphasis of drug treatment courts is incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the highest court in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Co

Question 19

What constitutes fair treatment will vary with the circumstances, but the minimum standards of ________, otherwise known as the rules of natural justice, set a basic standard.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural fairness 
B)  fair hearing 
C)  rights 
D)  involvement 
E)  judicial review 
A)  procedural fairness 
B)  fair hearing 
C)  rights 
D)  involvement 
E)  judicial review

Question 20

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

Accepted Answer

A privative clause is a clause

A requirement of the rules of ________ is that the decision be made by the persons hearing the evidence.

Which of the following involves a question of law rather than a question of fact?

Name the Federal Courts.

Indicate what can be appealed in an appeal court.

The job of the mediator is to help the parties come to an agreement, not to make a decision for them.

Discuss the restrictions on the power of government decision makers imposed by the power of judicial review.

Where transactions on the Internet are involved, an action can only be brought where the defendant company is actually physically located.

Indicate any limitations on the operation of the garnishment process.

Which of the following statements regarding administrative law is true?

If the court finds the defendant liable for the tort of battery, the court could award damages to the plaintiff that were not for the purpose of compensating the plaintiff, but for the purpose of punishing the defendant. Such damages are called

What does the statement of defence contain?

Which of the following is false with regard to our legal system?

With regard to the process of a civil law suit in a superior court, which of the following is true?

With regard to the process of a civil law suit, which of the following is true?

Summarize and compare litigation and other methods of dispute resolution.

The emphasis of drug treatment courts is incarceration.

What is the highest court in Canada?

What constitutes fair treatment will vary with the circumstances, but the minimum standards of ________, otherwise known as the rules of natural justice, set a basic standard.

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

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

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

A requirement of the rules of ________ is that the decision be made by the persons hearing the evidence.

Which of the following involves a question of law rather than a question of fact?

Name the Federal Courts.

Indicate what can be appealed in an appeal court.

The job of the mediator is to help the parties come to an agreement, not to make a decision for them.

Discuss the restrictions on the power of government decision makers imposed by the power of judicial review.

Where transactions on the Internet are involved, an action can only be brought where the defendant company is actually physically located.

Indicate any limitations on the operation of the garnishment process.

Which of the following statements regarding administrative law is true?

If the court finds the defendant liable for the tort of battery, the court could award damages to the plaintiff that were not for the purpose of compensating the plaintiff, but for the purpose of punishing the defendant. Such damages are called

What does the statement of defence contain?

Which of the following is false with regard to our legal system?

With regard to the process of a civil law suit in a superior court, which of the following is true?

With regard to the process of a civil law suit, which of the following is true?

Summarize and compare litigation and other methods of dispute resolution.

The emphasis of drug treatment courts is incarceration.

What is the highest court in Canada?

What constitutes fair treatment will vary with the circumstances, but the minimum standards of ________, otherwise known as the rules of natural justice, set a basic standard.

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

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