Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Several provinces have implemented 'mental health courts'. These specialized courts focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  the punishment of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders 
B)  the treatment and rehabilitation of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders 
C)  single-level courts whereby judges in this court are given the powers of both the superior trial courts and territorial courts for those with mental disorders. 
D)  domestic violence cases involving spousal, elder, and child abuse. 
E)  cases involving aboriginal offenders and victims. 
A)  the punishment of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders 
B)  the treatment and rehabilitation of those who have committed criminal acts due to mental disorders 
C)  single-level courts whereby judges in this court are given the powers of both the superior trial courts and territorial courts for those with mental disorders. 
D)  domestic violence cases involving spousal, elder, and child abuse. 
E)  cases involving aboriginal offenders and victims.

Question 3

Who prosecutes a criminal matter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who prosecutes a criminal matter?...

Question 4

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Accepted Answer

Certiorari involves an order that declar

Question 5

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

Accepted Answer

A privative clause is a clause

Question 6

Taisa was a massage therapist who ran a successful business from her home. One of her long-time clients, Greg, owed her a considerable sum of money relating to unpaid massage therapy sessions. Greg was reluctant to pay because he was unhappy with the services he had received. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If her primary concern is to keep costs low, Taisa should commence a civil action against Greg as soon as possible. 
B)  If her primary concern is to preserve her relationship with Greg, Taisa should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution. 
C)  Taisa needs to commence a civil action, as alternative forms of dispute resolution are not available in commercial disputes. 
D)  If her primary concern is to ensure the dispute is kept private, Taisa should commence a civil action against Greg. 
E)  If her primary concern is the ability to appeal the decision made, Taisa should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution. 
A)  If her primary concern is to keep costs low, Taisa should commence a civil action against Greg as soon as possible. 
B)  If her primary concern is to preserve her relationship with Greg, Taisa should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution. 
C)  Taisa needs to commence a civil action, as alternative forms of dispute resolution are not available in commercial disputes. 
D)  If her primary concern is to ensure the dispute is kept private, Taisa should commence a civil action against Greg. 
E)  If her primary concern is the ability to appeal the decision made, Taisa should consider an alternative form of dispute resolution.

Question 7

Indicate three situations where someone affected by the decision of an administrator can turn to the courts for relief.

Accepted Answer

1. Where the decision maker has no autho

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consistent outcomes 
B)  Full disclosure 
C)  Overcomes power imbalances 
D)  Less expensive than litigation 
E)  Redress for injury 
A)  Consistent outcomes 
B)  Full disclosure 
C)  Overcomes power imbalances 
D)  Less expensive than litigation 
E)  Redress for injury

Question 9

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

Accepted Answer

The courts are reluctant to have their p

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a court has to decide in an assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Ahumada v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), what did the Federal Court of Appeal decide was the test for bias in those circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is there clear evidence proving bias beyond all reasonable doubt? 
B)  Would a reasonable person informed of the facts think it more likely than not that the tribunal was biased? 
C)  Considering the matter subjectively, would a panel member have believed he or she was capable of bias at the time of the decision? 
D)  Did the person alleging actually feel that the tribunal was biased? 
E)  Did the tribunal willfully and deliberately make a decision from a position of bias? 
A)  Is there clear evidence proving bias beyond all reasonable doubt? 
B)  Would a reasonable person informed of the facts think it more likely than not that the tribunal was biased? 
C)  Considering the matter subjectively, would a panel member have believed he or she was capable of bias at the time of the decision? 
D)  Did the person alleging actually feel that the tribunal was biased? 
E)  Did the tribunal willfully and deliberately make a decision from a position of bias?

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of natural justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The evidence be heard by the person making the decision 
B)  An opportunity to present your side 
C)  The rules of evidence be adhered to 
D)  Notice of the hearing 
E)  The decision be made free from bias 
A)  The evidence be heard by the person making the decision 
B)  An opportunity to present your side 
C)  The rules of evidence be adhered to 
D)  Notice of the hearing 
E)  The decision be made free from bias

Question 16

Describe the options available to a judgment creditor in respect of the enforcement of judgments.

Accepted Answer

A judgment debtor's property c

Question 17

Some businesses may be subject to both federal and provincial regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a person is acquitted in a criminal matter, he or she can no longer be sued civilly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to him by the other party's lawyer is known as which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stare decisis 
B)  Examination for discovery 
C)  The statement of defence 
D)  The appearance 
E)  Default judgment 
A)  Stare decisis 
B)  Examination for discovery 
C)  The statement of defence 
D)  The appearance 
E)  Default judgment

Question 20

When a court has to decide in an assault case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Several provinces have implemented 'mental health courts'. These specialized courts focus on

Who prosecutes a criminal matter?

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

Indicate three situations where someone affected by the decision of an administrator can turn to the courts for relief.

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

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

When a court has to decide in an assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

In Ahumada v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), what did the Federal Court of Appeal decide was the test for bias in those circumstances?

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

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

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of natural justice?

Describe the options available to a judgment creditor in respect of the enforcement of judgments.

Some businesses may be subject to both federal and provincial regulations.

When a person is acquitted in a criminal matter, he or she can no longer be sued civilly.

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to him by the other party's lawyer is known as which one of the following?

When a court has to decide in an assault case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

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

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

Several provinces have implemented 'mental health courts'. These specialized courts focus on

Who prosecutes a criminal matter?

Distinguish the prerogative writ certiorari from mandamus.

Explain what is meant by a privative clause.

Indicate three situations where someone affected by the decision of an administrator can turn to the courts for relief.

Which of the following is an advantage of the mediation process?

How do the courts react to privative clauses?

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

When a court has to decide in an assault action whether Joe really did hit James, this is a question of law.

In Ahumada v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), what did the Federal Court of Appeal decide was the test for bias in those circumstances?

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

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

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of natural justice?

Describe the options available to a judgment creditor in respect of the enforcement of judgments.

Some businesses may be subject to both federal and provincial regulations.

When a person is acquitted in a criminal matter, he or she can no longer be sued civilly.

In the procedure leading to trial of a civil matter, the step in which one party can be required to answer under oath questions that are put to him by the other party's lawyer is known as which one of the following?

When a court has to decide in an assault case whether Joe really did hit James, this is an example of a question of fact.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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