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(Course: CLU3M [Understanding Canadian Law], Department: Canadian and World Studies)

Civil Law Unit IV Test Review Section A/B: Multiple Choice/True & False Section C: Civil Law Case studies (2 short case studies with questions) Terms/Definitions *Make sure you know the definitions and your examples where applicable A. What is civil Law? B. What is civil law also referred to as? C. What is the purpose of civil law? D. How is civil law different from criminal law? E. What are punitive damages? Are they often awarded in civil law trials? F. What is civil law primarily based on ? What is an exception to this? G. What are the 6 types of civil law we studied? Know each one with examples, this is the day we did lecture style notes that you listened and copied while I presented *lesson 4.1* H. What is defamation? 1. What is the difference between libel and slander? J. What is a contract? K. What is a tort? (Explain and give example for act of commission vs act of omission) L. What is an unintentional tort? M. What is negligence? N. What are the three stages/questions needed to be answered to file a negligence tort lawsuit? O. What is "duty of care"? P. What is foreseeability? Q. What is the standard of care in a tort trial? R. What is professional liability? S. What is Ontario's Good Samaritan law? T. What are 3 possible defences to negligence? U. What is a waiver? V. What is the statute of limitations for most civil cases in Ontario? W. What is the party suing in a civil trial called? X. What is the party being sued in a civil trial called?Y. What is litigation? 2. What is a class action lawsuit? AA. What does balance of probabilities mean and how does it apply to civil law? BB. Can minors sue or be sued in civil court? CC. What is cause for action? DD. What are 2 alternate dispute resolution methods the court recommends parties try first? EE. What is a notice of claim? FF. What is the approximate amount it costs to le a notice of claim to sue someone in Ontario? GG. When a defendant receives a summons to court, what 4 options do they have? HH. What is a statement of defence and within how many days must it be led with the court? ll. What is a counterclaim? .IJ. What is the maximum dollar amount for cases that can be heard in small claims court (without having to go to the ON Supreme court)