business law questions

Question 5 You recently ran your own Provincial Court small claims action, and were unhappy with the judgment that you got. If you decide to appeal, which court will hear that appeal? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. The Alberta Court of Appeal. 1.00 O b. The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. Flag question O c. The Federal Court of Appeal - Civil Division O d. The Provincial Court - Appeals Division Question 6 Which of the following statements is FALSE? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. In Provincial Court (Civil), the Civil Claim is the document that starts your legal action. 1.00 O b. If a Dispute Note is not filed by the Defendant within the time allowed, the Plaintiff may be able to note the Defendant in default or apply for Default Judgment. Flag question O c. The legislation governing procedure in the Provincial Court is the Provincial Court Act. O d. When filing a Dispute Note, the Defendant will have to prepare and swear an Affidavit of Service. Question 7 If you call a witness to give evidence at your small claims trial, what will happen with respect to this witness at trial? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. You can ask your witness leading questions, such as "the colour of the vehicle which entered the intersection was red, wasn't it?" 1.00 O b. You can ask your witness open ended questions, such as "what was the colour of the vehicle which entered the intersection?" Flag question O c. Your witness will be able to give hearsay evidence for questions posed by the opposite side. O d. Your witness can give hearsay evidence. Question 8 You retained a lawyer to handle your Court of Queen's Bench action. He/she filed a Statement of Claim, and the other side filed a Statement of Defence. What will likely happen next? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. The parties will exchange Affidavits of Records and schedule a Questioning. 1.00 O b. A Questioning will be held, and Affidavits of Records will be exchanged afterwards. Flag question O c. A pre-trial conference will be held. O d. The parties will exchange Affidavits of Records and attend a court imposed mediation at the courthouse.Question 1 Which of the following are Trial Courts in Alberta? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench and the Alberta Provincial Court - Civil Division 1.00 O b. The Federal Court of Appeal and the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Flag question O c. The Federal Court of Appeal and the Alberta Court of Appeal O d. The Alberta Court of Appeal and the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Question 2 Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Supreme Court of Canada? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. It has a strictly appellate function as far as private citizens are concerned. 1.00 O Flag b. You have a guaranteed right to have your appeal heard at the Supreme Court of Canada. question O c. Most appeals are heard by seven or nine judges. O d. In most cases, in order to have your matter heard by the Supreme Court of Canada, you require "leave to appeal." Question 3 Which one of the following statements regarding a civil action is false? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. The people involved are called "parties" to the action. 1.00 O Flag b. The plaintiff must prove his case on a balance of probabilities. question O c. The plaintiff must prove his case beyond a reasonably doubt. O d. The onus of proof falls upon the Plaintiff. Question 4 About a month ago in rural Alberta, a driver of another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign, struck the vehicle in which you were riding as a passenger and caused personal injury to you. If Not yet you decide to sue, when must you file your claim with the courts to avoid the pleading of a limitations defence under the Limitations Act? answered Marked out of Select one: 1.00 O a. Within 10 years from the date of the accident. Flag O question b. Within 2 years from the date of the accident. O c. Within 1 year from the date you decide to sue. O d. Within 2 years from the date you decide you want to sue.Question 9 Which method of resolving disputes has the highest degree of control for its participants? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. Negotiation. 1.00 O b. Judicial Dispute Resolution. Flag question O c. Arbitration. O d. Mediation. Question 10 Mediation would work well in all BUT ONE of the following circumstances. Identify the EXCEPTION. Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. There is a power imbalance between the parties. 1.00 O b. A speedy resolution is vital to the parties. Flag question O c. There is a need or desire to maintain a good relationship between the parties after the mediation. O d. The parties desire to keep certain information confidential