Chapter 3 - Law

Question 1

What is the difference between public and private law?

Answer 1

Public Law: Addresses issues that affect the whole society

Private Law: Deals with relationships among individuals in the society

Question 2

List three federal courts and three provincial courts.

Answer 2

Federal
•	Supreme Court of Canada
•	Federal Court
•	Tax Court
Provincial
•	Provincial Court of Appeal
•	Provincial Superior Courts
•	Provincial Courts

Question 3

Explain the difference between a plaintiff and a defendant

Answer 3

In a civil case, the person who initiates the case or sues is called the plaintiff. The person being sued is the defendant.

Question 4

What is meant by settling out of court?

Answer 4

In a civil case, the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement through facilitated negotiations prior to the judge rendering a decision in the case.

Question 5

What is meant by an appeal?

Answer 5

• review of a trial to receive a different verdict or sentence
• takes place in a court one level higher than the original

Question 6

What is meant by ADR? Name two forms of ADR and describe their major differences.

Answer 6

Conflicts and disputes are resolved privately rather than through litigation through these methods:
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Arbitration

Question 7

What are the three remedies available from a civil law court case? Which is the most common remedy?

Answer 7

• Monetary or Damages
• Declaratory
• Specific Performance

Monetary is the most common remedy