Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Legal concessions made "without prejudice" during negotiations will not hurt the parties if litigation results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

What is a dry judgment?

Accepted Answer

This is the term used to descr

Question 5

A negotiation will most likely lead to agreement when the parties are

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive. 
B)  uncommunicative. 
C)  coercive. 
D)  vulnerable. 
E)  equal in power. 
A)  aggressive. 
B)  uncommunicative. 
C)  coercive. 
D)  vulnerable. 
E)  equal in power.

Question 6

A case in which one person sues another for breach of contract would be conducted in a civil court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Contrast the position of the victim in a criminal and a civil trial.

Accepted Answer

In a civil trial,the victim is

Question 8

A jury is not available in civil disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

appellant

Question 11

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Generally,when a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can sue where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How is the procedure in small claims court different from that followed in superior trial court?

Accepted Answer

It is simp

Question 14

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

Accepted Answer

Regulatory offences are sometimes called

Question 15

When a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can only bring an action where that cause of action arose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 the 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 the 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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

"R" stands for Rex o

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

Legal concessions made "without prejudice" during negotiations will not hurt the parties if litigation results.

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

What is a dry judgment?

A negotiation will most likely lead to agreement when the parties are

A case in which one person sues another for breach of contract would be conducted in a civil court.

Contrast the position of the victim in a criminal and a civil trial.

A jury is not available in civil disputes.

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

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

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Generally,when a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can sue where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose.

How is the procedure in small claims court different from that followed in superior trial court?

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

When a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can only bring an action where that cause of action arose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legal concessions made "without prejudice" during negotiations will not hurt the parties if litigation results.

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

What is a dry judgment?

A negotiation will most likely lead to agreement when the parties are

A case in which one person sues another for breach of contract would be conducted in a civil court.

Contrast the position of the victim in a criminal and a civil trial.

A jury is not available in civil disputes.

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

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

The emphasis of mental health courts is punishment.

Generally,when a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can sue where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose.

How is the procedure in small claims court different from that followed in superior trial court?

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

When a cause of action arises in one province and the plaintiff and defendant live in other provinces,the person suing can only bring an action where that cause of action arose.

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

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

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

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

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

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters