exam pt 2 court systems

Question 1

what qualifies for small claims court

Answer 1

claims of $35,000 or less

takes place where the defendant lives

Question 2

what is the supreme court of bc (how its different from small claims court)

Answer 2

can take place where you want because you are paying for it, and there is no money limitations

Question 3

which court is the highest court in British Columbia

Answer 3

BC court of appeal

higher than supreme court of bc and small claims

Question 4

what is the highest court in canada

Answer 4

supreme court of canada

Question 5

which of the following statems are FALSE

a. the BC supreme court acts as a trial court only
b. an apeal from small claims court is to the bc court of appeal
c. the supreme court of canada is the highest appellate court in canada
d. the bc supreme court is the highest trial level court in the province
1. only a and b
2. only c and d
3. only a and c
4. only b and d

Answer 5

1. only a and b

this one is tricky- the supreme court of bc does trial court AND an appeal court

remember, after small claims it goes to (2)supreme court of bc, then it would go to (3)bc court of an appeal
and (4) the supreme court of Canada