Law 201 Exam questions and complete correct answers
12 views 0 purchase
Course
Law
Institution
Law
paralegals in ontario are authorized to provide legal services independent of lawyers: T or F - correct answer True
Why might some argue that "vague and overly broad language" in the new anti Terror legislation violates the rule of Law:
A) loose language would be biased to judge interpretat...
Law 201 Exam
paralegals in ontario are authorized to provide legal services independent of lawyers: T or F - correct answer True
Why might some argue that "vague and overly broad language" in the new anti Terror legislation violates
the rule of Law: A) loose language would be biased to judge interpretation
B) government hiding agenda C) Laws must be clearly written in their application B) Does not provide procedural fairness - correct answer C
Which of the following would prevent a lawyer from being considered for an appointment as a judge in Ontario Provincial Court?:
A) affiliation with a political party B) having gone through a divorce C) having an unresolved error and omission claim on file at the law society of upper Canada D) having absolutely no courtroom experience - correct answer C
You are a law clerk in the provincial court of justice in Province A working with your supervising judge on a new case. You have been asked to research relevant cases that may be similar to the case at hand, and in your research you discover a case that is directly on point and was decided by the court appeal in Province B. How should you present this case to the judge?
A) the case has persuasive value as it is on point and decided in another common law jurisdiction B) the precedent should be followed so that similar case are decided in a similar way across the province C) the case was decided in another province and so it is inconsequential to the case at hand D) the case was decided by a higher court and so we should follow the precedent - correct answer A) the preamble is an official part a stature and can help the courts interpret that meaning of the provisions
of the statute: A)True B) False - correct answer True
Regarding statutory interpretation, which is the approach to follow today?
A) the literal rule B) mischief rule C) the golden rule D) Modern principle - correct answer D)
In a disjunctive list, all of the items listed do not need to be present to satisfy the definition or rule A) True B) False - correct answer A
A bylaw that states " no cars, motorcycles, RVS or other vehicles are to enter the boardwalk" Applying the interpretive rule of ejusdem Generis, what would be the treatment?
A) bikes are not permitted bc they are like motorcycles B) bikes are permitted because they are non-motorized c) bikes are permitter bc they are lighter d) bikes are not permitted as they disruptive to walkers - correct answer B
The division of powers: A) was relied upon by the Feds to enact the Indian acf
B) is not relavent to aborigional peoples C) does not allow provincial laws to apply to first nations D) always allows the feds to override s. 35 rights - correct answer A
When you and I are neighbours: a) we can each enter each other's land if it would be reasonable to do so
b) you cant enter my land without permission by i can enter yours
c) you can't enter my land without my permission and I can't enter your land w/out permission d) you can enter my land but i cant enter yours - correct answer C)
Owners have: a) Things
B) power
C) rights
D) all of the above - correct answer C
Difference btwn property and personal rights is that: a) property rights are good against the world
b) property rights depend on agreements c) property rights are acquired d) none of the above - correct answer C
The right to equality under the Charter:
a) can be used to challenge any inequality b) requires gov't to treat everyone the same
c) none of these correct
d) can only be used to challenge the list of grounds listed in s. 15 - correct answer an express term in a contract is a term that:
a) they wish to perform quickly b) parties put their minds to and deliberately included
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller brittton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
