Question 1

Describe the limits on the jurisdiction of the superior trial court in your province.

Accepted Answer

There are no general limitations except

Question 2

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Supreme Court of Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) The Supreme Court of Canada is always subject to decisions made by the federal parliament. 
B) The Supreme Court of Canada can make some decisions that bind both the federal parliament and provincial legislatures. 
C) The Supreme Court of Canada only deals with disputes arising from matters in the federal system (matters given to the federal parliament under the Constitution Act,1867). 
D) The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to override parliament in all areas. 
E) The Supreme Court of Canada is made up of three judges from each province and one from each territory,although a quorum consists of only nine judges. 
A) The Supreme Court of Canada is always subject to decisions made by the federal parliament. 
B) The Supreme Court of Canada can make some decisions that bind both the federal parliament and provincial legislatures. 
C) The Supreme Court of Canada only deals with disputes arising from matters in the federal system (matters given to the federal parliament under the Constitution Act,1867). 
D) The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to override parliament in all areas. 
E) The Supreme Court of Canada is made up of three judges from each province and one from each territory,although a quorum consists of only nine judges.

Question 3

The federal government appoints all judges in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A significant disadvantage of the court system is that there is no way to enforce the judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Once the limitation

Question 6

How is an action usually started?

Accepted Answer

In some jurisdictions,a writ o

Question 7

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

Accepted Answer

The courts are reluctant to ha

Question 8

Which of the following is correct with respect to the function of our court system?

Accepted Answer

A) The court must be satisfied that it was more probable that the accused committed the crime than not. 
B) The court must be satisfied that the plaintiff's position is correct on the balance of probabilities. 
C) A jury can only be used in a criminal matter. 
D) A victim is the plaintiff in a criminal matter. 
E) The victim of the crime is the one who prosecutes the action in the court. 
A) The court must be satisfied that it was more probable that the accused committed the crime than not. 
B) The court must be satisfied that the plaintiff's position is correct on the balance of probabilities. 
C) A jury can only be used in a criminal matter. 
D) A victim is the plaintiff in a criminal matter. 
E) The victim of the crime is the one who prosecutes the action in the court.

Question 9

In a criminal matter,the judge must be satisfied that the accused probably committed the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Distinguish between small claims courts and provincial superior courts when dealing with civil disputes.

Accepted Answer

Small claims courts have a limited,somet

Question 11

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

Accepted Answer

Regulatory offences are sometimes called

Question 12

The decision of an administrative tribunal may be challenged on the basis that the rules of natural justice were not followed in reaching that decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

Accepted Answer

A criminal trial involves a prosecutor a

Question 16

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

Accepted Answer

A) A case where the parties want to ensure the right to appeal 
B) A case where the parties want a high degree of public visibility 
C) A case where the parties want to maintain goodwill 
D) A case where the parties are not concerned about costs and delays 
E) A case where the parties do not trust each other 
A) A case where the parties want to ensure the right to appeal 
B) A case where the parties want a high degree of public visibility 
C) A case where the parties want to maintain goodwill 
D) A case where the parties are not concerned about costs and delays 
E) A case where the parties do not trust each other

Question 17

What is a statement of claim?

Accepted Answer

The statement of claim is the document w

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

R stands for Rex or

Question 19

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Accepted Answer

Certiorari involves an order t

Question 20

Contracts requiring arbitration are becoming more common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the limits on the jurisdiction of the superior trial court in your province.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Supreme Court of Canada?

The federal government appoints all judges in Canada.

A significant disadvantage of the court system is that there is no way to enforce the judgment.

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

How is an action usually started?

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the function of our court system?

In a criminal matter,the judge must be satisfied that the accused probably committed the crime.

Distinguish between small claims courts and provincial superior courts when dealing with civil disputes.

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

The decision of an administrative tribunal may be challenged on the basis that the rules of natural justice were not followed in reaching that decision.

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?

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

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

What is a statement of claim?

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

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Contracts requiring arbitration are becoming more common.

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

Describe the limits on the jurisdiction of the superior trial court in your province.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Supreme Court of Canada?

The federal government appoints all judges in Canada.

A significant disadvantage of the court system is that there is no way to enforce the judgment.

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

How is an action usually started?

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the function of our court system?

In a criminal matter,the judge must be satisfied that the accused probably committed the crime.

Distinguish between small claims courts and provincial superior courts when dealing with civil disputes.

Explain the difference between regulatory offences and criminal law.

The decision of an administrative tribunal may be challenged on the basis that the rules of natural justice were not followed in reaching that decision.

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?

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

Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.

Which of the following cases would be a good one to mediate?

What is a statement of claim?

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

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Contracts requiring arbitration are becoming more common.

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