Jeopardy: Courtroom Clash

LEGALLY BIZARRE

100

💰 $100 Question:

In which US state is it illegal to wake a sleeping bear to take a photo?

A) Montana

B) Colorado

C) Alaska

D) Washington

✅ Answer: C) Alaska
📝 Justification:
This Alaskan law reflects the state’s emphasis on protecting wildlife and preventing unsafe human interactions with dangerous animals. Waking a bear for photos is both disruptive to wildlife and extremely risky for humans.

200

💰 $200 Question:

In which Canadian province is it illegal to fraudulently pretend to practice witchcraft?

A) Ontario
 B) British Columbia
 C) Nova Scotia
 D) Alberta

✅ Answer: A) Ontario
📝 Justification:
 Under Canada’s Criminal Code (Section 365) (now repealed in 2018, but historically interesting), pretending to practice witchcraft for fraud was illegal. This was often applied to fortune tellers scamming people, not to genuine spiritual practices.

300

💰 $300 Question:

What activity is illegal on Sundays in Quebec (due to an old law still partially in effect)?

A) Selling alcohol before noon
 B) Selling furniture or appliances
 C) Using power tools
 D) Walking dogs in parks

✅ Answer: B) Selling furniture or appliances
 📝 Justification:
 Quebec’s Sunday closing laws historically banned many retail sales, including furniture and appliances, to encourage family rest days. Though largely relaxed, some remnants linger in law.

400

💰 $400 Question:

In which state is it illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays?

A) Alabama

B) Kentucky

C) Mississippi

D) Ohio

✅ Answer: B) Kentucky
📝 Justification:
This bizarre law supposedly dates back to the horse theft days. People would place ice cream in their back pocket to lure horses to follow them, thereby stealing them without "technically" taking them by force. The Sunday restriction likely tied into stricter Sabbath laws at the time.

500

💰 $500 Question:

In which state is it illegal to keep a donkey in your bathtub?

A) Arizona
B) Nevada
C) Oklahoma
D) Utah

✅ Answer: Arizona
📝 Justification:
This law originated after a donkey reportedly got stuck in a bathtub during a flood, causing a costly rescue. Lawmakers passed a statute to prevent animals from being kept in bathtubs to avoid similar emergencies.

DO YOU KNOW THE LAWYER?

100

💰 $100 Question

What is the name of the building in which Mohib lived during his time in Kingston?

✅ Answer: Geocentral/Unity Point

200

💰 $200 Question:

Who inspired Mohib to pursue a career in law?

✅ Answer: Dada Abu

300

💰 $300 Question:

What is one of Mohib’s favourite way to destress while studying?

✅ Answer: Going on walks

400

💰 $400 Question:

What company did Mohib do his summer internship with?

✅ Answer: Ontario Securities Commission

500

💰 $500 Question:

Name two of Mohib’s law school friends.

✅ Answer: Jack, Brandon, Sheraz

CANADIAN LAW 101

100

💰 $100 Question:

What document is Canada’s supreme law?
 A) The Criminal Code
 B) The Constitution
 C) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
 D) The Canadian Bill of Rights

✅ Answer: B) The Constitution
 📝 Justification:
 The Constitution is the highest law in Canada. It includes the Charter and other foundational laws.

200

💰 $200 Question:

How much notice must a tenant give a landlord before ending a month-to-month tenancy in most Canadian provinces?

A) 24 hours
 B) 7 days
 C) 30 days
 D) 60 days

✅ Answer: C) 30 days
 📝 Justification:
 In most provinces, tenants must give at least 30 days’ written notice before ending a month-to-month tenancy. This gives landlords time to find a new tenant. Some provinces have slightly different rules, but 30 days is the common standard.

300

💰 $300 Question:

What is the key difference between theft and robbery?

A) Theft involves violence; robbery does not
 B) Robbery involves taking property by force or threat; theft does not
 C) Theft requires a weapon; robbery does not
 D) Robbery is a minor offence; theft is more serious

✅ Answer: B) Robbery involves taking property by force or threat; theft does not
 📝 Justification:
 Theft is taking someone’s property without permission intending to keep it. Robbery adds the element of using or threatening violence to steal property, making it a more serious offence.

400

💰 $400 Question:

When is the personal income tax deadline for most Canadians?

A) March 31
 B) April 30
 C) June 15
 D) December 31

✅ Answer: Answer: B) April 30
 📝 Justification:
 Most individuals must file their income tax return by April 30 for the previous tax year, with payments due by this date to avoid interest.

500

💰 $500 Question:

Mrs. L, 82, with mild dementia, is hospitalized with pneumonia. She is confused today and refuses antibiotics. The family wants treatment. Under Ontario law, how should the healthcare team proceed?
 A) Respect her refusal and withhold antibiotics
 B) Give antibiotics because she is confused
 C) Assess her capacity; if incapable, involve her substitute decision-maker
 D) Wait for court to appoint a guardian

✅ Answer: C) Assess her capacity; if incapable, involve her substitute decision-maker

📝 Justification:
 If Mrs. L has capacity, her refusal must be respected. If she lacks capacity, the substitute decision-maker can consent to treatment in her best interest.

FAMILY COURT: RIDGEWAY EDITION

100

💰 $100 Question:

Whose family is most likely to be involved in a legal dispute with Dough Story?

✅ Answer: Kami Chachoo & friends

200

💰 $200 Question:

Who is most likely to be caught red-handed at Sumaq?

✅ Answer: Aariz

300

💰 $300 Question:

Who is most likely to sneak a cup of chai from Cha Sha?

✅ Answer: Mama/Baba

400

💰 $400 Question:

Who is most likely to get into trouble for ordering too many kachuris from Rahat Bakery? 

✅ Answer: Huda

500

💰 $500 Question:

Who’s most likely to avoid Ridgeway Plaza like there’s a restraining order with their name on it?

✅Answer: Mohib