LSO Barrister Civil Litigation 2

Question 1

Under Rule 30 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the obligation to produce documents called?

Accepted Answer

Affidavit of documents

Answer

Examination for discovery

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Undertaking

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Summons to witness

Question 2

In Ontario, which court has jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Superior Court of Justice in civil matters?

Accepted Answer

Court of Appeal for Ontario

Answer

Divisional Court

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Federal Court of Appeal

Answer

Ontario Review Tribunal

Question 3

What does 'costs follow the event' mean in Ontario civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

The losing party pays the winning party's costs

Answer

Costs are split equally

Answer

Each party pays their own costs

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Costs are determined by jury

Question 4

Under Rule 20 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, summary judgment may be granted when:

Accepted Answer

There is no genuine issue requiring a trial

Answer

There is a genuine issue requiring a trial

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The defendant fails to appear

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The plaintiff requests it on consent

Question 5

What is a 'certificate of pending litigation' (CPL) in Ontario real property disputes?

Accepted Answer

A notice registered on title to warn of a claim affecting the land

Answer

A court order transferring title

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A lien against personal property

Answer

A certificate confirming no encumbrances

Question 6

In Ontario small claims court, what is the current monetary jurisdiction limit?

Accepted Answer

$35,000

Answer

$10,000

Answer

$25,000

Answer

$50,000