LSO Barrister Civil Litigation

Question 1

Under the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the general limitation period for commencing a civil action?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

10 years

Question 2

Which document formally commences a civil action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice?

Accepted Answer

Statement of Claim

Answer

Notice of Action

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Statement of Defence

Answer

Motion Record

Question 3

Under Rule 24 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the consequence of failing to set an action down for trial within two years of the close of pleadings?

Accepted Answer

The defendant may move to dismiss

Answer

The action is stayed

Answer

The action is dismissed for delay

Answer

The plaintiff is fined

Question 4

In Ontario civil procedure, what is a 'without prejudice' offer to settle governed by?

Accepted Answer

Rule 49

Answer

Rule 48

Answer

Rule 50

Answer

Rule 52

Question 5

Under the Ontario Evidence Act, which of the following is NOT a recognized exception to the hearsay rule?

Accepted Answer

Neighbour's gossip

Answer

Admissions by a party opponent

Answer

Business records

Answer

Dying declarations

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'Mareva injunction' in Ontario civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

To freeze a defendant's assets pending judgment

Answer

To preserve evidence

Answer

To compel disclosure of documents

Answer

To restrain a defendant from leaving the jurisdiction