Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[5 points] The case of Browne v. Dunn has important implications for...
A
The admissibility of opinion evidence.
B
How much a judge can order in costs.
C
Cross examination of a witness.
D
Who may represent a party in a lawsuit.
Question 2
[5 points] Under the Consumer Protection Act a consumer may, within 10 days of signing,...
A
Cancel certain types of contracts but only if a reason is given.
B
Cancel any type of contract without giving a reason.
C
Cancel certain types of contracts without giving a reason.
D
Cancel any type of contract but only if a reason is given.
Question 3
[5 points] What is the effect of section 27 of the Courts of Justice Act on hearsay evidence?
A
It may not be admitted.
B
It is at the discretion of the judge.
C
It may be admitted under certain circumstances.
D
It may be given limited weight.
Question 4
[1 point] Which of the following is an equitable defence.
A
Statute barred.
B
Lack of privity.
C
Ultra vires.
D
Laches.
Question 5
[3 points] Which of the following claims does not belong in the Ontario Small Claims Court?
A
A claim for quantum meruit.
B
A case for infringement of the federal Copyright Act.
C
A woman wants her ex-boyfriend to return her pet dog.
D
Suing for costs for defeating a failed lawsuit.
Question 6
[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 7
[5 points] What statute limits the maximum interest that can be charged for a consumer loan?
A
Criminal Code
B
Consumer Protection Act
C
Interest Act
D
Bills of Exchange Act
Question 8
[5 points] Which equitable defence applies to unreasonable delays?
A
Sine die.
B
Action estoppel.
C
Laches.
D
Limitations Act.
Question 9
[5 points] If a rule of equity conflicts with a rule of common law which is supposed to prevail?
A
It depends upon on what type of equity and what type of common law.
B
Common law.
C
Neither, it is up to the judge to decide.
D
Equity.
Question 10
[5 points] Which statute states that in order to be legally binding a real estate transaction must be in writing?
A
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act
B
Statute of Frauds
C
Real Property Limitations Act
D
Consumer Protection Act
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