3.Martha's lawyer is not satisfied with the court's decision, so he is urging her not to accept it.What step in the litigation process is Marths's lawyer recommending she take?

a.appeal

b.adjudication

c.litigation

d.ADR

4.Which of the following reflects one of the aims of Canada's new anti-spam legislation known as CASL?

a.sending any unsolicited electronic messages will be prohibited, even when there is implied consent

b.all electronic messages will be prohibited unless they are being sent to a commercial business

c.internet advertising will be illegal

d.sending commercial electronic messages will be prohibited, unless the receipt has consented to receiving them

5.Which of the following is a required step to pass federal legislation?

a.a majority vote by Commons committee and approved by Senate

b.a majority vote of the members of the House of Commons

c.approved by the Supreme Court of Canada

d.a majority vote of the members in the House of Commons and the Senate

6.As she exited her bank's building, Terry's foot became entangled in a thick rope left on the sidewalk by a building maintenance worker.Terry lost her balance and broke her arm as she awkwardly hit the ground.Under which of the following torts will Terry's lawyer most likely commence an action to recover damages?

a.false imprisonment

b.trespass

c.occupier's liability

d.battery

Question 7

The Ultimate Caterer Inc. lost its lawsuit and was ordered to pay damages and costs to the young couple whose wedding dinner left them and many of their guests very ill.Which of the following correctly describes the meaning of costs in these circumstances?

a.the plaintiff's legal costs

b.the amount of court fees charged for litigating the lawsuit

c.the amount the loser must pay toward the winner's expenses

d.the defendant's legal fees

Question 8

What is the legal term given to a clause that allows the contracting parties to terminate a contract if specified events occur?

a.an exemption clause

b.an entire contract clause

c.a condition subsequent

d.an implied term

Question 9

Sian has been named in a lawsuit which claims that she owes a lot of money on an automobile lease.Sian believes the contract was voided when the vehicle's motor stopped operating the day after signing the lease agreement.She also has not been paid the money the dealership promised to pay her as reimbursement of the towing cost to have the vehicle returned to the dealership after it broke down.If Sian wants to avoid a default judgment and recover her losses, what should she do next?

a.immediately file a statement of defence and counterclaim

b.request discovery of documents

c.file a statement of claim based on her losses

d.ask for questioning to take place

Question 17

Which of the following occurs when a defamatory statement is sent by email?

a.privilege

b.libel

c.slander

d.fair comment

Question 18

Which of the following clauses means that in a lawsuit, the court can only consider the written terms of the contract?

a.an entire contract clause

b.a limitation of liability clause

c.an exemption clause

d.a limitation of contract clause

Question 19

SolarCell Corp.is suing a customer who did not pay for a shipment of $8,000 worth of batteries.The customer is unreliable and unreasonable.SolarCell is no longer interest in maintaining the business relationship.Where will SolarCell start its lawsuit?

a.the Court of Queen's Bench

b.the Federal Court

c.the Supreme Court

d.the Provincial Court

Question 20

Robin loves her dog Karl, so when Karl goes missing for 2 days, Robin offers to pay a $1,000 reward to anyone who return Karl to her.What type of contract has Robin offered to enter into

a.a unilingual contract

b.a bilateral contract

c.a multilateral contract

d.a unilateral contract

Question 21 Which of the following is a common characteristic of special damages awards?

a.They are awarded to compensate for personal injuries.

b.They relate to out-of-pocket expenses.

c.They are based on reduced earning capacity.

d.They are another form of non-pecuniary damages.

Question 22

Rudy signed a waiver with BJ Watersports and then went waterskiing with them.He was seriously injured in a boar that was driven too fast.If a court decided that Rudy's injuries occurred because Rudy encouraged the boat driver to speed, which of the following will apply?

a.contributory negligence

b.the neighbour principle

c.federal legislation

d.voluntary assumption of risk

Question 23

Which of the following best describes public law?

a.It provides rules concerning rights and obligations of businesses.

b.It regulates relationships between governments and individuals.

c.It contains the rules of law in the Civil Code of Quebec

d.It focuses on fairness according to the rules of common law.

Question 24

Alberta legislation has changed the common law that allowed a creditor to sue a debtor after agreeing to accept less money in full satisfaction of a debt.What is the reason for the legislation?

a.to reduce consumer debt

b.to encourage a final settlement of debts

c.to allow creditors to collect more money

d.to allow debtors to pay b instalments over time

Question 25

The decisions of Supreme Court of Canada are best described as

a.binding on all other courts in all Canadian jurisdictions.

b.always appeals from the Federal Court of Canada.

c.limited to constitutional matters.

d.binding only on the government.

Question 26

Which of the following would immediately let you know that a promise is gratuitous?

a.the absence of writing

b.the lack of sufficient consideration

c.the absence of consideration

d.the lack of consensus