A)In R. v. Ghomeshi, the written decision of Justice Horkins forms part of:

1. statute law
2. Constitutional law
3. civil law
4. the common law

B) Civil law is another name for private law, and can include such matters as employment law, contracts between businesses and claims in negligence between private individuals.

1. True
2. False

C)Abe and Baxter both own roofing companies and they are competitors in Simcoe County. Recently, Abe learned that Baxter had contacted one of his main suppliers (XYZ Company) and bribed XYZ to stop selling to Abe's company. In return, Baxter would purchase supplies exclusively from XYZ. The parties reached an agreement and Abe's company was forced to source materials from another more expensive supplier. Which of the following statements is true?

1. Under the circumstances, Abe's company may have an action in negligence against Baxter's company.
2. Under the circumstances, Abe's company may have an action in defamation against Baxter's company.
3. Under the circumstances, Abe's company may have an action in passing off against Baxter's company.
4. Under the circumstances, Abe's company may have an action in intentional interference with economic relations against Baxter's company.