Chapter 3: Civil Litigation Part 1: The Courts Flashcards
1
Q
Rule of Law
A
No one is above the law
Equal justice under the law
Rights to fair hearing
Rights per charter
2
Q
Hierarchy of the courts
A
SCC (9 judges)
Court of Appeal (3 judges)
Superior Court of Justice (1 judge)
3
Q
What are the qualifications of being a juror?
A
- Canadian Citizen
- Age of majority in year preceding the jury selection
- Resides in Ontario
4
Q
What professions exempt you from being a juror?
A
- Medical Practitioners
- Veterinarians
- Lawyers
- Judges
- Students at Law
5
Q
Binding
A
A decision of a higher court which must be followed
6
Q
Persuasive
A
A case that should be given respect and may be followed but is not binding.
