PS Canadian Setting

CHAPTER 2

Q1."An organization can always be sued in the same way as a person." Is that statement true? Explain your answer.

Q2. What is a "class action"? Describe a situation in which a class action may be desirable.

Q8. What is the difference between a statement of claim and a counterclaim?

Q9. What is an "examination for discovery"? What purposes do examinations for discovery serve?

Q11. Explain the meaning of these two phrases: "the balance of probabilities" and "beyond a reasonable doubt." In what type of case will each phrase be used?

Q14. "Winning in court is often the easy partenforcing the judgment may be much more difficult." Discuss that statement.

Q15. Explain how the courts use the concept of costs to encourage parties to behave appropriately.

Q17. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of suing in a small claims court.

Q18. Describe the "doctrine of precedent." Explain how it is related to the court hierarchy and to the rule of law.

Q20. Define the term "alternative dispute resolution." Name three forms of ADR and identify some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.