Lesson 1

Question 1

Describe the sources of our laws

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Question 2

Explain the doctrine of stare decisis and how it is applied by the courts

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Question 3

Describe the difference between common law and equitable principles, and how they are applied today in BC

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Question 4

Describe the federal, provincial, and municipal governments get their power to pass statues, and given an example of a law each level might pass

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Question 5

Given an example of a public law matter and private law matter

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Question 6

Discuss the historical basis of our real property law

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Question 7

Identify and describe the jurisdiction of the two trial courts

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Question 8

Describe the appeal process for each court

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Question 9

Distinguish between the role of the trial court and the appellate court

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Question 10

List and describe the steps in a typical court case

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Question 11

Discuss why many cases are settled before trial

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Question 12

List and describe the various methods of enforcing a judgment

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