Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[5 points] If a rule of equity conflicts with a rule of common law which is supposed to prevail?
A
Equity.
B
Common law.
C
It depends upon on what type of equity and what type of common law.
D
Neither, it is up to the judge to decide.
Question 2
[3 points] What is the primary limitation period in Ontario for commencing an action?
A
One year.
B
Six years.
C
Two years.
D
Four years.
Question 3
[5 points] Which latin translation is wrong?
A
Obiter dicta = said by the way
B
Sine die = without a day
C
Res judicata = within the court's power
D
Ex parte = without the parties
Question 4
[3 points] Contra proferentum is a legal principle in...
A
Real estate law.
B
Currency law.
C
Contract law.
D
Employment law.
Question 5
[1 point] Judge's in the Small Claims Court are largely...
A
Justices of the Peace
B
Masters
C
Deputy Judges
D
Justices
Question 6
[3 point] In order to set aside a default judgment, a Defendant must...
A
File a motion to do so within 30 days of the judgment.
B
Act quickly upon discovering the default.
C
Bring the matter back before the trial judge.
D
File and serve a Notice of Appeal on the Plaintiff.
Question 7
[1 point] What is the maximum allowable interest rate for a $10,000 loan in Ontario?
Question 8
[5 points] You forgot your jacket at a restaurant.  What law best applies to the restaurant?
A
Occupiers Liability Act.
B
Commercial Tenancies Act.
C
Abandonment.
D
Involuntary bailment.
Question 9
[5 points] Which term applies to something being beyond the power of the court?
A
Ultra vires.
B
Quantum meruit.
C
Res judicata.
D
Laches.
Question 10
[3 points]  A judgment remains enforceable for how long?
A
Seven years.
B
Two years.
C
Twenty years.
D
There is no limit.
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