LGST 369 Commercial Law Final Examination
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Term 1 of 212
Some people argue that liability insurance undermines the deterrent
effect of tort law. This is because
-Organizations and people with insurance may be less careful.
-Tort law does not have a deterrent effect.
-Organizations and people with insurance cannot be sued.
-Only insurance companies can be sued in tort law.
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The parties hold examinations for
Are usually faster, simpler, and less
discovery, and perhaps settlement
expensive than regular courts.
negotiations.
Organizations and people with Plaintiffs are far more likely to sue for
insurance may be less careful. battery than for assault.
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Term 2 of 212
Contributory negligence can become a factor in a lawsuit in any of the
following situations, except one. Which situation is NOT an example of
,contributory negligence?
-A plaintiff has carelessly put himself into a dangerous situation.
-A plaintiff carelessly worsens her injuries by failing to get timely medical
care.
-A plaintiff failed to avoid an accident caused by the defendant when he
or she had an opportunity to do so.
-A plaintiff has a pre-existing medical condition that is worsened by the
defendant's negligence.
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The plaintiff has not suffered actual
A plaintiff has a pre-existing damages.
medical condition that is
worsened by the defendant's Nominal damages are symbolic
negligence. compensation, in the absence of actual
loss.
The plaintiff must prove the defendant
Would have to share the profits from committed a civilly actionable wrong.
the sale with you because of a
principle of equity related to trusts. This is narrower than earlier cases,
which defined "unlawful" broadly.
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,Term 3 of 212
The Law Society of each province is responsible for all of the following
EXCEPT
-Helping clients negotiate the fees that lawyers will charge.
-Stipulating the type of work that can be done by lawyers and paralegals.
-Maintaining and enforcing professional codes of conduct for lawyers.
-Ensuring that lawyers have the appropriate academic credentials.
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The primary legal system used in the
province of Quebec.
A thief who broke into your business at
night.
The legal system in Quebec is based
on civil law.
Helping clients negotiate the fees
The defendant is bankrupt.
that lawyers will charge.
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Term 4 of 212
Which statement most accurately describes provocation?
-Provocation is never available to private security personnel, who are
legally expected to exercise restraint no matter how aggravating the
circumstances they encounter.
-Provocation is a complete defence to a lawsuit related to battery.
-Provocation is a defence to a criminal charge only, and is not available in
civil lawsuits.
, -Provocation is a partial defence, meaning it is generally used to reduce
the damages awarded to a plaintiff because of his or her own actions.
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Provocation is a partial defence,
meaning it is generally used to A provincial court must follow the
reduce the damages awarded to decisions of a superior court in another
a plaintiff because of his or her province.
own actions.
A reasonable tax accountant, with a
Legal authority.
specialized level of accounting
knowledge.
Utility workers like meter readers will
typically have legal authority to enter
A specialist must meet the standard of
private property.
care of a specialist.
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Term 5 of 212
Which of the following statements, made by a person selling their own
paintings at a flea market, might form the basis of a claim of deceit?
-"This painting is as good as paintings I've seen that sell for ten times as
much."
-"You won't find anything else in town that is this good."
-"This work was painted by someone whose work usually goes for ten
times as much."
-"This painting is worth ten times as much."
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A provincial court must follow the decisions of a superior court in another province.
combined versions 2026 Athabasca University
Your answers
Term 1 of 212
Some people argue that liability insurance undermines the deterrent
effect of tort law. This is because
-Organizations and people with insurance may be less careful.
-Tort law does not have a deterrent effect.
-Organizations and people with insurance cannot be sued.
-Only insurance companies can be sued in tort law.
Give this one a try later!
The parties hold examinations for
Are usually faster, simpler, and less
discovery, and perhaps settlement
expensive than regular courts.
negotiations.
Organizations and people with Plaintiffs are far more likely to sue for
insurance may be less careful. battery than for assault.
Don't know?
Term 2 of 212
Contributory negligence can become a factor in a lawsuit in any of the
following situations, except one. Which situation is NOT an example of
,contributory negligence?
-A plaintiff has carelessly put himself into a dangerous situation.
-A plaintiff carelessly worsens her injuries by failing to get timely medical
care.
-A plaintiff failed to avoid an accident caused by the defendant when he
or she had an opportunity to do so.
-A plaintiff has a pre-existing medical condition that is worsened by the
defendant's negligence.
Give this one a try later!
The plaintiff has not suffered actual
A plaintiff has a pre-existing damages.
medical condition that is
worsened by the defendant's Nominal damages are symbolic
negligence. compensation, in the absence of actual
loss.
The plaintiff must prove the defendant
Would have to share the profits from committed a civilly actionable wrong.
the sale with you because of a
principle of equity related to trusts. This is narrower than earlier cases,
which defined "unlawful" broadly.
Don't know?
,Term 3 of 212
The Law Society of each province is responsible for all of the following
EXCEPT
-Helping clients negotiate the fees that lawyers will charge.
-Stipulating the type of work that can be done by lawyers and paralegals.
-Maintaining and enforcing professional codes of conduct for lawyers.
-Ensuring that lawyers have the appropriate academic credentials.
Give this one a try later!
The primary legal system used in the
province of Quebec.
A thief who broke into your business at
night.
The legal system in Quebec is based
on civil law.
Helping clients negotiate the fees
The defendant is bankrupt.
that lawyers will charge.
Don't know?
Term 4 of 212
Which statement most accurately describes provocation?
-Provocation is never available to private security personnel, who are
legally expected to exercise restraint no matter how aggravating the
circumstances they encounter.
-Provocation is a complete defence to a lawsuit related to battery.
-Provocation is a defence to a criminal charge only, and is not available in
civil lawsuits.
, -Provocation is a partial defence, meaning it is generally used to reduce
the damages awarded to a plaintiff because of his or her own actions.
Give this one a try later!
Provocation is a partial defence,
meaning it is generally used to A provincial court must follow the
reduce the damages awarded to decisions of a superior court in another
a plaintiff because of his or her province.
own actions.
A reasonable tax accountant, with a
Legal authority.
specialized level of accounting
knowledge.
Utility workers like meter readers will
typically have legal authority to enter
A specialist must meet the standard of
private property.
care of a specialist.
Don't know?
Term 5 of 212
Which of the following statements, made by a person selling their own
paintings at a flea market, might form the basis of a claim of deceit?
-"This painting is as good as paintings I've seen that sell for ten times as
much."
-"You won't find anything else in town that is this good."
-"This work was painted by someone whose work usually goes for ten
times as much."
-"This painting is worth ten times as much."
Give this one a try later!
A provincial court must follow the decisions of a superior court in another province.
