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100
What are the two basic sources of common law?
Statutes and Common Law
100

What do you call someone who has committed a tort?

A Tortfeasor
100
What do you call a couple that is not married but have been together for more than 3 conjugal years?
A common-law marriage
100
What entity best represents an unincorporated business owned by one person?
A sole proprietorship 
100
What is the limitation period for indictable offences?
There is none.
200
What year was the Constitution Act passed?
1982
200

This phrase is used to summarize how causation is determined in tort

"but for..."
200
What is the name of the property that is being occupied by both spouses at the time of separation?
The matrimonial home
200
A director's duty to act honestly and with good faith towards the company's best interest is called?
Their Fiduciary Duty
200
If you are compelled to commit a crime by another what defence can you make out?
Duress
300
What are the three main branches of government?
The legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch
300
What are the 5 elements that need to be addressed in a case of negligence?
1) Duty of Care
2) Standard of Care
3) Causation
4) Remoteness 
5) Damages

300
An ______ is the court stating that the marriage was invalid.
annulment
300
This term describes the price paid for another's promise.
Consideration
300
A possession offence requires knowledge of the thing possessed. This means the Crown needs to prove an accused's _______?
Subjective mens rea
400

What are the three principles of fundamental justice?

Arbitrariness, overbreadth, and gross disproportionality

400
As long as you do not fall under an exclusion, this form of insurance will cover personal liability you incur anywhere in the world
Homeowners insurance
400
If the court finds there was a ______ during a common-law relationship, then an order to divide assets equally may be made.
Joint Family Venture
400
Awarded in some contract breaches. A coercive remedy that forces the wrong-doing party to do as they promised in the contract.
Specific Performance
400
Name the three types of criminal offences
Summary, Indictable, Hybrid
500

What is Aboriginal title?

Aboriginal title gives Aboriginals a collective right to the exclusive use of the land

500
What needs to be proven in an intentional tort case?
That the wrongdoer intended the harm (ex. battery).
500
What can couples enter into to avoid parts of the Family Law Act?
A domestic agreement
500
What remedy winds a contract back to zero?
Rescission
500
What is it called when the Crown and the defence make a deal in a criminal case?
A plea bargain