Quiz 1: Courts Flashcards
The Act that permits each province to set up its own court system?
The Consitution Act.
The Act that sets the foundation for courts in Ontario?
The Courts of Justice Act.
Content of The Courts of Justice Act?
Names each Ontario court outlining their powers and jurisdiction.
Name of regulations for the Superior Court of Justice & the Court of Appeal?
Rules of Civil Procedure.
Rules of Civil Procedure content?
Rules, tariffs, forms.
Superior Courts:
Have greater powers than lower courts & hear decisions from lower courts.
Lower Courts:
Restricted in the matters they hears and remedies they may grant.
Trial Court:
Hears case drom beginning to end and make a decision.
2 other names for Trial Court:
Court of Original Jurisdiction & Court of First Instance.
Appellate Court:
Reviews a decision to ensure appropriate.
Appeal: 3 Points to Review
Trial judge properly considered the evidence, interpreted the law correctly, and appied the appropriate law to the facts.
Appeal: Outcome
Uphold the decision, send back for a new trial, or substitute judgement.
Permission of court to appeal:
Leave of the Court
CEO of Ontario Courts
Chief Justice of Ontario
How many judicial districts are there?
8
Each district is administered by:
A Senior Judge
Role of Senior Judge
Makes minor administrative decisions for district: scheduling of judges, special court office procedures etc.
What is the name of the London judicial district?
Southwest District
Balance of Probabilities
You must show your case is more convincing than the other sides.
Determines if a jury trial is allowed:
Court of Justice Act
T/F: Appeals can have a jury.
False
How many members of a jury?
6 - 5 must agree
Allows parties to argue the jury’s verdict, judge’s decisions?
Motion
Federal Courts
Supreme Court of Canada & Federal Courts of Canada
