Question 5

1. What is first required in order to determine whether a breach of a duty of care has occurred?

   		Proof that the defendant was responsible for the harm done
   		A determination of what the appropriate standard of care would be, given all the facts of the case.
   		Proof that the defendant is a qualified professional
   		A determination whether there was a hazardous nature to the project.

1 points

Question 6

1. Excessive or unlawful use of one's property to the extent of unreasonable annoyance or inconvenience to a neighbour or to the public.

   		Conversion
   		Trespass
   		Product liability
   		Nuisance

1 points

Question 7

1. The British North America Act, the old part of the Canadian Constitution, divides legislation responsibilities between the Provincial and Federal governments. Which of the following is an example of Federal responsibility

   		Property Law
   		Criminal Law
   		Health Care Law
   		Education Law

1 points

Question 8

1. Contributory negligence occurs when:

   		The degree of fault is apportioned between two or more persons who jointly caused the damage
   		A manufacturer contributes to product liability
   		The defendant is solely responsible for the damage
   		A share of responsibility is allocated to parties other than the plaintiff and defendant.

1 points

Question 9

1. Common law is created by:

   		The Senate
   		Administrative tribunals
   		Courts
   		Parliaments

1 points

Question 10

1. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

   		Criminal law is responsible for any punishment due to a party causing harm to society.
   		The primary purpose of tort law is to compensate victims of tortious activities
   		Contract law deals with an agreement between two persons which places obligations on each party
   		Tort law is intended to punish those responsible for the action that causes harm.