Topic 3 Questions2023

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Topic 3 Questions 1. Which administrative body was created by Alberta’s Police Act ? a. Law Enforcement Review Board b. Police Behavioural Review Board c. Transportation Safety Board d. Officer Administrative Board A. Canlii> Alberta> Cons statues> Alberta Police acts> Law enforcement> Find 2. When the decision making process of a tribunal in Alberta has failed to follow the requirement of procedural fairness, an unhappy party can seek which of the following measures? a. Judicial review at the Court of King’s Bench b. Judicial review at Alberta Court of Justice c. Can appeal the decision to the Court of King’s Bench d. Can appeal the decision to the Alberta Court of Appeal A. (because we are talking about “procedural fairness”) 3. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe an appellate court? a. It can hear verbal arguments from lawyers. b. It can review written arguments from lawyers. c. A court exercising an appellate jurisdiction does not hold a new trial. d. If necessary, an appellate court can request certain individuals to appear before it to get further information regarding prior testimony. D. 4. If you are unhappy with a decision that was rendered by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, where would you appeal that decision? a. Federal Court of Appeal b. Supreme Court of Canada c. Alberta Court of Appeal d. Alberta Court of Justice, Civil Division C. 5. FILL IN THE BLANK: With respect to a civil claim, pursuant to the Court of Justice Act , a party may appeal a decision of the Alberta Court of Justice to the Court of King’s Bench within ______ days after the judgment is given. a. 30 b. 7 c. 31 d. 90 A. Canlii>Alberta> Cons statues> court of justice act> Time of appeal> find
6. Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court of Canada is FALSE? a. Highest court in Canada. b. No automatic right to have all appeals heard at the Supreme Court of Canada. c. Witnesses with relevant evidence are re-examined during a Supreme Court of Canada proceeding. d. Leave to appeal will typically only be granted if the case raises an issue that is important to the Canadian Public. C. 7. Erlich was fired from his job of ten years because he was late for work one day – he was otherwise an exemplary employee. Three years later he realized that he could sue for wrongful dismissal. What will likely happen if Erlich sues his former employer? a. They will likely go to trial. b. His employer will look to get the case dismissed without ever going to trial due to Erlich missing the limitation period. c. Erlich will be able to sue his employer in the Court of King’s Bench if he brings his action within two years after his realization that he could sue for wrongful dismissal. d. Ask the Supreme Court of Canada for a pardon allowing him to bring his action. B. 8. Pursuant to the Court of Justice Fees Regulation, Alta Reg 18/1991, how much would it cost to file a counterclaim with your dispute note when seeking an amount of $5,000? a. $75 b. $100 c. $200 d. $125 A. Canlii>Alberta>Cons statues>Court of justice act> regulations>Provincial court of fees and regulations>find 9. Which one of the following statements is FALSE? a. Party/party costs are set out in Schedule “B” of the Rules of Court b. Solicitor/client costs are not usually the type of costs awarded to the successful party c. Costs are always at the discretion of the judge. d. Solicitor/client costs may be provided for in a contract, such as a mortgage A. 10. Billy successfully sued Shooter in the Court of King’s Bench and received a judgment in the amount of $200,000. Billy was awarded party/party costs pursuant to the Alberta Rules of Court. How much would Billy get in costs for the submission by his counsel of a written argument that was requested by the trial judge?
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