Chapter 1 small claims

Question 1

When commencing a law suit in small claims court, the plaintiff may originate the action in the jurisdiction where:

(1) either the plaintiff resides or the defendant resides.
(2) the plaintiff resides.
(3) either the cause of action arose or the defendant resides.
(4) either the plaintiff resides or the cause of action arose.

Answer 1

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Question 2

An appeal from the small claims court is to:

(1) the British Columbia Supreme Court.
(2) the Federal Court of Appeal.
(3) the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
(4) the Small Claims Court of Appeal.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

(1) An appeal from all courts of original jurisdiction in BC, including small claims court, is to the BC Court of Appeal.
(2) An appeal from the BC Supreme Court is to the BC Court of Appeal.
(3) A person who loses in the BC Court of Appeal has an absolute right to be heard in the Supreme Court of Canada.
(4) An appeal from small claims court is heard by three, five or seven judges.

Answer 3

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