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Civil Law Quiz Question 1 of 44
The goal of Civil Law is... Select one of the following: Compensation, or to restore someone to a position before a wrong doing took place.
To be on TV.
To charge someone with a criminal offence.
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Question 2 of 44
Civil Law is considered... Select one of the following: Private Law
Public Law
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Question 3 of 44
Any province can settle a Civil Law case from any other province. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 4 of 44
Civil Law proceedings are governed by... Select one of the following: Court of Justice Act
Federal and Provincial regulations.
Criminal Code of Canada
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Question 5 of 44
The two divisions of Civil Law courts are Small Claims, and Civil Court. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 6 of 44
The amount of a claim usually distinguishes which Civil court the case will be heard in (Small Claims, or Civil Court). Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 7 of 44
Civil Court cases are usually more complex than Small Claims court cases. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 8 of 44
Small Claims court is... Select one of the following: An arm of the Ontario Court of Appeals.
An arm of the Ontario Court of Justice.
None of the above.
An arm of the Superior Court of Justice.
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Question 9 of 44
A Superior Court of Justice judge resides over Small Claims court proceedings. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 10 of 44
A Plaintiff in Small Claims court can sue for... Select one of the following: As much as he/she wants, but will only get $25,000 max.
Under $10,000.
As much as he/she wants.
$25,000 max only.
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Question 11 of 44
There is no court fees for filing in a Small Claims action. Select one of the following: True
False
Question 12 of 44
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Can you represent yourself in Small Claims court? Select one of the following: No.
Yes.
Question 13 of 44
The types of claims heard in Small Claims court include... Select one of the following: Criminal charges under $5000.
Land and Property claims.
Money owed, Monetary Compensation, and the Recovery of Personal Property.
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Question 14 of 44
Small Claims decisions can compel someone to do something, prohibit their actions, or cause a court order to be issued. Select one of the following: True
Question 15 of 44
A Civil Action begins when... Select one of the following: The Plaintiff files a claim.
The Plaintiff serves the Defendant a subpoena.
The police submit an information.
The court files a claim with the Plaintiff and Defendant.
False
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Question 16 of 44
You are responsible for serving a Defendant a copy of the claim, although you don't have to do it yourself. Select one of the following: True
Question 17 of 44
After serving the Defendant, you must prepare... Select one of the following: A Statement of Claim.
An Affidavit of Service.
An Affidavit of Civil action.
A Plaintiff's Claim form.
False
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Question 18 of 44
Defendants can contest the claim against them by filing a "Defence". Select one of the following: True
Question 19 of 44
If you don't agree with the claim against you, the time limit for filing a "Defence" is... Select one of the following: 60 days.
20 days.
10 days.
No time limit.
False
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Question 20 of 44
Can the Defendant file a claim against the Plaintiff at the same time? Select one or more of the following: Yes. It's called a "Defendant's Claim".
No. Only one claim at a time.
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Question 21 of 44
When filing a "Defence", you must make 2 copies, one for the court, and the other for the Plaintiff. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 22 of 44
An Affidavit of Service let's the court know who was served, and how it was done. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 23 of 44
A case that is brought forward in Civil court is between private parties or negligent acts that cause harm to others. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 24 of 44
Civil court cases usually involve disputes over contracts or Torts. Select one of the following: True
Question 25 of 44
A subdivision of Contract Law would be... Select one of the following: Negligence.
Freedom of Information.
Criminal offenses.
Divorces.
False
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Question 26 of 44
Civil Contractual Law applies if there are no other existing statutes to address the problem. Select one of the following: True
Question 27 of 44
Can a legal contract be oral? A spoken agreement? Select one or more of the following: No.
Yes.
False
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Question 28 of 44
The Rules of Contract Law. Select all that apply. Select one or more of the following: Clarity of Terms.
Legal Consent.
Benefit to Each Side.
Offer Acceptance.
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Question 29 of 44
A contract can be voided because of duress, undue influence, or serious unfairness. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 30 of 44
A Tort is... Select one of the following: A Civil wrong doing.
A minor Criminal offense.
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Question 31 of 44
A finding of guilt in a Criminal court is required to sue someone in Civil action. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 32 of 44
The payment cap for "Pain and Suffering" in Ontario is... Select one of the following: $100,000.
No limit to the amount you can receive.
$333,000.
$25,000.
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Question 33 of 44
All Torts require a proof of fault (negligence) as a basis for imposing liability. Select one of the following: True
False
Question 34 of 44
Types of Torts. Check all that apply. Select one or more of the following: Intentional.
Strict Liability.
Negligence.
Theft.
"Pain and Suffering"
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Question 35 of 44
"Res Ipsa Loquitur" means "The Thing Speaks For Itself". Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 36 of 44
A settlement can be reached at any time prior to the Judge giving their judgement. Select one of the following: True
False
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Question 37 of 44
A Settlement Conference is held by a Deputy Judge. Select one of the following: True
Question 38 of 44
The purpose of a Settlement Conference is... Select one of the following: To reach a settlement and prevent a trial.
To allow the Plaintiff to make changes to their case before trial.
To reach a verdict without involving a Judge.
To outline the details of a case before trial.
False
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Question 39 of 44
What percentage of Civil suits actually end up going to trial? Select one of the following: 50%
2%
12%
Less than 1%
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Question 40 of 44
A witness in Civil cases is called to court by a... Select one or more of the following: Summons.
Affidavit of Service.
Subpoena.
Injunction.
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Question 41 of 44
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Do you have to pay a witness to attend your trial? Select one or more of the following: No.
Only if they ask.
Yes.
Question 42 of 44
Exclusion of Witness is a common practice, where witnesses are asked to wait outside the court room, so they don't hear each other's testimony. Select one or more of the following: True.
False.
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Question 43 of 44
The "Burden of Proof" in Civil court is... Select one or more of the following: "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
"Balance of Probabilities"
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Question 44 of 44
Most Small Claims have a time limit of 6 months. Select one of the following: True
False