Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[1 point] A claim based on a promissory note is for what type of damages?
A
Liquidated.
B
Special.
C
Exemplary.
D
General.
Question 2
[3 points] What is the primary limitation period in Ontario for commencing an action?
A
Two years.
B
Six years.
C
Four years.
D
One year.
Question 3
[5 points] What is the effect of section 27 of the Courts of Justice Act on hearsay evidence?
A
It may be given limited weight.
B
It may be admitted under certain circumstances.
C
It may not be admitted.
D
It is at the discretion of the judge.
Question 4
[1 point] Which is the largest city without its own Small Claims Court?
A
Vaughan
B
Mississauga
C
Waterloo
D
Markham
Question 5
[1 point] A claim based on a NSF cheque is for what type of damages?
A
Exemplary
B
General
C
Consequential
D
Liquidated
Question 6
[1 Point] What is the minimum appeal amount for a Small Claims Court claim?
A
$2,500
B
$3,500
C
$10,000
D
$35,000
Question 7
[1 point] Which step is often omitted in Small Claims Court trials?
A
Closing arguments.
B
Examination-in-chief.
C
Cross examination.
D
Opening statements.
Question 8
[5 points] Which term applies to something being beyond the power of the court?
A
Quantum meruit.
B
Laches.
C
Res judicata.
D
Ultra vires.
Question 9
[1 point] Chose the normal sequence of events.
A
Claim, Defence, Trial, Settlement Conference
B
Claim, Defence, Settlement Conference, Trial
C
Claim, Trial, Settlement Conference, Defence
D
Claim, Settlement Conference, Defence, Trial
Question 10
[3 points] Business "X" is owed $50,000 in unpaid invoices by Business "Y." What can Business "X" NOT do?
A
Reduce the claim to $35,000 and proceed in Small Claims Court.
B
Sue for only some of the invoices.
C
File a claim in Superior Court for $50,000.
D
File two claims for $25,000 each in the Small Claims Court.
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