Canadian Legal System Flashcards
1
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three primary features of canadian constitution
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- division of power
- creation of courts
- canadian charter of rights and freedom
2
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competition act
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provides general regulation of trade and commerce in respect of conspiracies, trade practice and mergers affecting competition
3
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Hierarchy if provincial court system
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- supreme court of canada
- provincial court of appeal
- provincial supreme court
- provincial (small claims) court
4
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common law
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- laws created by judges based on principles of law and equity
- strict interpretation of statutes
5
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civil law
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- body of rules
- liberal interpretation of statutes
- broad rules, general principles
6
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case law
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created by judges to create legal principles and interpret statutes. past cases are looked at to predict/decide outcome of current cases
7
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contracts
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voluntary agreements between two or more parties that set our rights, responsibilities and liabilities
8
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tort
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private or civil wrong or injury, one that involves negligence and may arrive independently of contract
9
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negligence
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- failure to take reasonable care of another party
- plaintiff must prove they suffered a loss or injury
