Criminal 1160 Legal System 2025

International vs. Domestic Law - Correct Answer-International Law: Governs relations between countries Treaties, conventions, and customary law Addresses global issues (human rights, trade, environment) Domestic Law: Governs within a specific country Includes statutes, regulations, and case law Enforced by national courts and authorities What does Substantive Law refer to? - Correct Answer-Defines rights and duties (e.g., torts, crimes) Give an example of Substantive Law. - Correct Answer-Trespass to land (tort), Murder (criminal offense) What does Procedural Law govern? - Correct Answer-The processes for enforcing rights What is involved in Procedural Law? - Correct Answer-Court procedures such as filing claims and trials What is the focus of Remedial Law? - Correct Answer-Legal remedies for injuries or wrongs What are some types of remedies in Remedial Law? - Correct Answer-Damages, injunctions, specific performance What does Tort Law protect against? - Correct Answer-Invasions of legal rights Give an example of a Tort Law case. - Correct Answer-Trespass to land What is a Tortfeasor? - Correct Answer-Person committing a tort Define Negligence in Tort Law. - Correct Answer-Careless behavior falling below a reasonable standard of care What is the most common type of tort? - Correct Answer-Negligence Differentiate between Intentional and Unintentional Torts. - Correct Answer-Intentional Tort: e.g., battery; Negligence: e.g., car accidents Negligence Elements - Correct Answer-Duty of Care: Obligation to act reasonably Standard of Care: What a reasonable person would do Causation: Direct link between action and harm Damages: Actual losses suffered Legal Roles in Civil Cases - Correct Answer-Plaintiff: Files the lawsuit Defendant: Lawsuit brought against them Burden of Proof: - Correct Answer-Civil Case: Balance of probabilities (plaintiff) Criminal Case: Beyond a reasonable doubt (Crown) Strict Liability Torts - Correct Answer-Definition: Liability without proving fault Harm leads to legal responsibility Key Case: Rylands v. Fletcher (1868)Fault does not matter; strict liability applies. Elements for Strict Liability - Correct Answer-Special/unusual use of land Accumulation of something potentially dangerous Escape causing damage Filing a Lawsuit - Correct Answer-Notice of Civil Claim (NOCC):Filed in BC Supreme CourtRequest for remedy84 days to file a claim What does Remedial Law refer to? - Correct Answer-Law of remedies for injuries/wrongs What are Damages in Remedial Law? - Correct Answer-Compensation for loss What are Injunctions in Remedial Law used for? - Correct Answer-Preventing specific actions (e.g., stopping pipeline construction) What is the purpose of Stay of Proceedings in Remedial Law? - Correct Answer-Dealing with timeline issues; ensuring the right to a timely trial (Section 11B) What is the definition of contracts in law? - Correct Answer-Contracts fall under substantive law and involve voluntary exchanges of rights. How do contracts typically form? - Correct Answer-Contracts arise from agreement and can be oral, written, or by conduct. What is the importance of contracts in the legal system? - Correct Answer-Contracts provide the legal underpinning for the free market economy and are known as 'freedom of contract' in legal terms. Which influential text introduces contract law? - Correct Answer-Anson's Law of Contract is a significant text in the field of contract law. What governs individual contracts in employment law? - Correct Answer-Employment law What can an employee do if fired without cause? - Correct Answer-Sue for wrongful dismissal What governs unionized settings? - Correct Answer-Collective agreements (Labour law) What is involved in unionized settings? - Correct Answer-Negotiations between a union and an employer What governs labour law in terms of individual contracts? - Correct Answer-Collective Agreements What do collective agreements cover in labour law? - Correct Answer-Strikes, picketing, and workplace disputes How are grievances settled in labour law? - Correct Answer-Through arbitration, not courts What is the historical basis of marriage contracts? - Correct Answer-Rooted in mutual love and affection What are the key issues in family law related to marriage? - Correct Answer-Divorce, spousal support, child support What is a key aspect of family law concerning children in marriage? - Correct Answer-Custody and access arrangements When did the definition of marriage expand to include same-sex relationships? - Correct Answer-2005 How many spouses are typically recognized in a marriage under family law? - Correct Answer-Two; multi-party marriages not recognized What is an insurance contract? - Correct Answer-Agreement between insured person and insurance company (insurer). What are the key types of insurance? - Correct Answer-Home Insurance, Car Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.