Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[1 point] Which is the second busiest Small Claims Court in Ontario?
A
Brampton
B
Richmond Hill
C
Ottawa
D
Hamilton
Question 2
[5 points] You may ask a witness leading questions during which type of testimony?
A
Cross examination
B
Re-examination
C
Reply
D
Examination-in-chief
Question 3
[5 points] This Latin phrase binds a lower court to the ruling of a higher court.
A
Amicus curiae
B
Obiter dictum
C
Contra proferentum
D
Stare decisis
Question 4
[1 point] What can't the Clerk's Office do?
A
Help you fill out a form.
B
Give instructions on how to serve a Plaintiff's Claim.
C
Give you a default judgment.
D
Assess the merits of your case.
Question 5
[3 point] In order to set aside a default judgment, a Defendant must...
A
Act quickly upon discovering the default.
B
Bring the matter back before the trial judge.
C
File and serve a Notice of Appeal on the Plaintiff.
D
File a motion to do so within 30 days of the judgment.
Question 6
[5 points] Which of the following does not belong in the Ontario Small Claims Court?
A
A claim for the return of a coin collection.
B
An order requiring a business to abide by its contract.
C
Disputing a lien under the Repair and Storage Liens Act.
D
An action involving a group of people.
Question 7
[5 points] Which one of these pairings is least likely to be right on the face of things?
A
123456 Ontario Inc. = Corporation
B
Parkdale Community Hockey Club = Unincorporated Association
C
Krusty the Clown = Sole Proprietor
D
Bill & Ted's Construction = Limited Partnership
Question 8
[5 points] What gives the Small Claims Court its equitable powers?
A
Section 130 of the Courts of Justice Act.
B
Rules 1 - 3 of the Rules of the Small Claims Court.
C
Rule 19 of the Rules of the Small Claims Court.
D
Sections 25 and 96 of the Courts of Justice Act.
Question 9
[3 points] An offer to settle may be communicated to the trial judge...
A
After the judge has rendered a decision.
B
When making your closing argument.
C
Before either party has given evidence.
D
During the the trial when giving your evidence.
Question 10
[3 points] When a trial commences the parties may first...
A
Determine which side gives evidence first.
B
Advise the judge of any settlement discussions.
C
Exchange all documents.
D
Ask that witnesses be excluded from the courtroom.
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