Question 1

What is the standard of proof used in a civil action?

Accepted Answer

Balance of

Question 2

Negotiation only works when both parties are willing to make concessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a rule of natural justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person affected by a decision must be notified that the decision is to be made. 
B)  A person must be given an opportunity to put his side forward. 
C)  A person must be given the opportunity to cross-examine a witness or complainant if that is the only way to defend himself. 
D)  A person must be allowed to retain a lawyer. 
E)  The decision maker must be impartial. 
A)  A person affected by a decision must be notified that the decision is to be made. 
B)  A person must be given an opportunity to put his side forward. 
C)  A person must be given the opportunity to cross-examine a witness or complainant if that is the only way to defend himself. 
D)  A person must be allowed to retain a lawyer. 
E)  The decision maker must be impartial.

Question 4

What is the effect of failure to adhere to a limitation period?

Accepted Answer

Once the limitation

Question 5

Explain any limitations on the superior trial court of the province.

Accepted Answer

They have complete jurisdictio

Question 6

Explain what power the federal government has to appoint judges.

Accepted Answer

The federal government appoint

Question 7

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals of private citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the major requirement for the rules of natural justice?

Accepted Answer

That the person being affected

Question 9

Explain what the "R" stands for in the citation R. v. Jones.

Accepted Answer

R stands for Rex or

Question 10

Explain what is meant by the examination for discovery.

Accepted Answer

The examination for discovery involves t

Question 11

Explain what is meant by a "garnish."

Accepted Answer

Funds that are owed to the judgment debt

Question 12

Describe the courts in Canada that residents of your province may find themselves in.

Accepted Answer

(The following answer is for Ontario. Ad

Question 13

Which of the following is correct with respect to the jurisdiction of a court where an action arises in a separate province in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can sue in the federal court, where the defendant resides, where the action arose, or where you live. 
B)  You can sue where you live, where the defendant resides, or where the action arose. 
C)  You can sue where the defendant resides or where the action arose. 
D)  You can only sue where the action arose. 
E)  You can only sue where the defendant resides. 
A)  You can sue in the federal court, where the defendant resides, where the action arose, or where you live. 
B)  You can sue where you live, where the defendant resides, or where the action arose. 
C)  You can sue where the defendant resides or where the action arose. 
D)  You can only sue where the action arose. 
E)  You can only sue where the defendant resides.

Question 14

Which of the following is true with respect to recent litigation reforms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several provinces have started mandatory case management, which involves judicial supervision of the litigation process. 
B)  Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia require all evidence to be presented orally to save time associated with document preparation. 
C)  Small claims court procedures are becoming more complicated in all jurisdictions in order to dissuade parties from availing themselves of the court system. 
D)  The dollar amount of a claim has no bearing on the procedure to be followed in either Ontario or Alberta. 
E)  Mediation is compulsory in every common law province except for Ontario. 
A)  Several provinces have started mandatory case management, which involves judicial supervision of the litigation process. 
B)  Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia require all evidence to be presented orally to save time associated with document preparation. 
C)  Small claims court procedures are becoming more complicated in all jurisdictions in order to dissuade parties from availing themselves of the court system. 
D)  The dollar amount of a claim has no bearing on the procedure to be followed in either Ontario or Alberta. 
E)  Mediation is compulsory in every common law province except for Ontario.

Question 15

Describe recent developments in Canada's court systems made by various governments.

Accepted Answer

Students should review the variety of in

Question 16

Section 7 of the Charter states that everyone has the right to "life, liberty, and the security of person," and it requires that all decisions depriving a person of them must be made "in accordance with the principles of ________."

Accepted Answer

A)  fair hearing 
B)  procedural fairness 
C)  fundamental justice 
D)  natural justice 
E)  the Supreme Court 
A)  fair hearing 
B)  procedural fairness 
C)  fundamental justice 
D)  natural justice 
E)  the Supreme Court

Question 17

What is meant by a writ of certiorari?

Accepted Answer

Certiorari involves a court or

Question 18

The executive branch of government is responsible for regulatory bodies created by legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You can always count on a mediated process to be fair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the standard of proof used in a civil action?

Negotiation only works when both parties are willing to make concessions.

Which of the following is not a rule of natural justice?

What is the effect of failure to adhere to a limitation period?

Explain any limitations on the superior trial court of the province.

Explain what power the federal government has to appoint judges.

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals of private citizens.

What is the major requirement for the rules of natural justice?

Explain what the "R" stands for in the citation R. v. Jones.

Explain what is meant by the examination for discovery.

Explain what is meant by a "garnish."

Describe the courts in Canada that residents of your province may find themselves in.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the jurisdiction of a court where an action arises in a separate province in Canada?

Which of the following is true with respect to recent litigation reforms?

Describe recent developments in Canada's court systems made by various governments.

Section 7 of the Charter states that everyone has the right to "life, liberty, and the security of person," and it requires that all decisions depriving a person of them must be made "in accordance with the principles of ________."

What is meant by a writ of certiorari?

The executive branch of government is responsible for regulatory bodies created by legislation.

You can always count on a mediated process to be fair.

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

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

What is the standard of proof used in a civil action?

Negotiation only works when both parties are willing to make concessions.

Which of the following is not a rule of natural justice?

What is the effect of failure to adhere to a limitation period?

Explain any limitations on the superior trial court of the province.

Explain what power the federal government has to appoint judges.

The Supreme Court of Canada only hears appeals of private citizens.

What is the major requirement for the rules of natural justice?

Explain what the "R" stands for in the citation R. v. Jones.

Explain what is meant by the examination for discovery.

Explain what is meant by a "garnish."

Describe the courts in Canada that residents of your province may find themselves in.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the jurisdiction of a court where an action arises in a separate province in Canada?

Which of the following is true with respect to recent litigation reforms?

Describe recent developments in Canada's court systems made by various governments.

Section 7 of the Charter states that everyone has the right to "life, liberty, and the security of person," and it requires that all decisions depriving a person of them must be made "in accordance with the principles of ________."

What is meant by a writ of certiorari?

The executive branch of government is responsible for regulatory bodies created by legislation.

You can always count on a mediated process to be fair.

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

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