Ontario Small Claims Court Quiz 

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Question 1
[5 points] An appeal of a final Small Claims Court decision shall be heard where?
A
You cannot appeal a Small Claims Court decision.
B
By the Chief Justice of the Small Claims Court.
C
In the Ontario Court of Appeal.
D
In Divisional Court.
Question 2
[5 points] The adequacy of the consideration provided in an agreement in establishing an enforceable contract is:
A
A matter for the parties to consider at the time of making the agreement.
B
Assessed by reference to the 'reasonable man.'
C
What the court considers adequate.
D
Assessed by an independent assessor.
Question 3
[3 points] For a contract to be binding it must have these three elements; offer, acceptance and ...?
A
Delivery
B
Description of goods or services
C
Privity of contract
D
Consideration
Question 4
[3 points]  Which statute limits a Small Claims Court garnishment to 20% of a debtor's net pay?
A
Employment Standards Act
B
Enforcement of Judgments Conventions Act
C
Wages Act
D
Courts of Justice Act
Question 5
[3 points] Which one is the wrong pairing.
A
Unpaid loan = Nominal Damages
B
Breach of contract = Expectation damages
C
Intentional infliction of harm = Punitive damages
D
Promissory note = Liquidated damages
Question 6
[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 7
[5 points] Which latin translation is wrong?
A
Ex parte = without the parties
B
Obiter dicta = said by the way
C
Sine die = without a day
D
Res judicata = within the court's power
Question 8
[3 points] Business "X" is owed $50,000 in unpaid invoices by Business "Y." What can Business "X" NOT do?
A
File two claims for $25,000 each in the Small Claims Court.
B
Reduce the claim to $35,000 and proceed in Small Claims Court.
C
File a claim in Superior Court for $50,000.
D
Sue for only some of the invoices.
Question 9
[3 points] When a trial commences the parties may first...
A
Advise the judge of any settlement discussions.
B
Determine which side gives evidence first.
C
Exchange all documents.
D
Ask that witnesses be excluded from the courtroom.
Question 10
[1 point] Which step is often omitted in Small Claims Court trials?
A
Opening statements.
B
Examination-in-chief.
C
Closing arguments.
D
Cross examination.
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