Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[5 points] The case of Browne v. Dunn has important implications for...
A
Who may represent a party in a lawsuit.
B
Cross examination of a witness.
C
The admissibility of opinion evidence.
D
How much a judge can order in costs.
Question 2
[1 point] Which is the largest city without its own Small Claims Court?
A
Mississauga
B
Markham
C
Vaughan
D
Waterloo
Question 3
[5 points] Which latin translation is wrong?
A
Res judicata = within the court's power
B
Obiter dicta = said by the way
C
Sine die = without a day
D
Ex parte = without the parties
Question 4
[1 point] A claim based on a NSF cheque is for what type of damages?
A
General
B
Exemplary
C
Consequential
D
Liquidated
Question 5
[3 point] In order to set aside a default judgment, a Defendant must...
A
File and serve a Notice of Appeal on the Plaintiff.
B
File a motion to do so within 30 days of the judgment.
C
Bring the matter back before the trial judge.
D
Act quickly upon discovering the default.
Question 6
[5 points] This Latin phrase binds a lower court to the ruling of a higher court.
A
Obiter dictum
B
Amicus curiae
C
Stare decisis
D
Contra proferentum
Question 7
[5 points] Which of the following is not a stated purpose of Settlement Conferences?
A
To explore the testimony of witnesses.
B
To resolve or narrow the issues in the action.
C
To assist the parties in effective preparation for trial.
D
To encourage settlement of the action.
Question 8
[5 points] What is the primary aim of the law of restitution?
A
To provide a common standard for calculating damages.
B
To prevent the premature termination of a contract.
C
To provide alternative measure to quantum meruit.
D
To prevent unjust enrichment
Question 9
[5 points] Which equitable defence applies to unreasonable delays?
A
Limitations Act.
B
Action estoppel.
C
Sine die.
D
Laches.
Question 10
[1 point] What can't the Clerk's Office do?
A
Assess the merits of your case.
B
Give you a default judgment.
C
Help you fill out a form.
D
Give instructions on how to serve a Plaintiff's Claim.
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