Question 1

Your town has a by-law stating that pets must be kept on a leash at all times.A friend of yours doesn't want to leash his dog,but is afraid he'll be arrested and tried if he doesn't.You tell him that

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By-laws are regulations and rules created by municipalities to govern and regulate certain activities and behaviors within their jurisdiction. They are enforceable and can result in fines or other penalties if not followed. In this case, the by-law in the town requires pets to be leashed at all times. Therefore, if your friend chooses not to leash his dog, he could receive a fine from the municipality if caught. It is important to adhere to municipal by-laws to ensure a safe and well-regulated community for all residents.

Question 2

Identify and briefly explain four areas of public law.

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Question 3

A town called Malice has undertaken a risk management study in an effort to minimize its exposure to legal liability.Since it is a form of government,and therefore a public body,it wants to know if it ever needs to worry about private law.Provide an answer to that question.

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Question 4

Theta Motor Co manufactures the Presto,which is a type of compact car.It has discovered a design defect that affects the Presto.Identify and briefly explain situations in which it would be appropriate for the company to manage the risk by: (i)avoiding it,(ii)reducing it,and (iii)accepting it.

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Question 5

Howard is a manager with Rogue Used Cars Inc.He and the company have both misbehaved.The police have laid charges concerning a white collar crime and a corporate crime.Describe the differences between those two types of crimes.

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Question 6

Statutes may be created at either the federal level or at the provincial (or territorial)level.In either event,the rules and procedures are much the same.There are,however,some differences in terms of the people,processes,and types of laws that are involved.Identify and briefly explain those differences.

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Question 7

Eunice wants to give her grandson $100,000 because she wants him to go to law school,but she is worried he will spend it on a sports car.Eunice should

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Setting up a trust for her grandson would allow Eunice to appoint a trustee who can manage the money and ensure it is used for the intended purpose, in this case, paying for law school expenses. This option gives Eunice some control over how the money is spent without completely cutting her grandson off from the funds.

Question 8

Lamda Inc recently decided to use "in-house counsel." What does that phrase mean? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the company's decision.

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Question 9

Omega Inc manufactures several types of widgets and sells them directly to consumers.One type of widget contains a design defect that creates a risk of injury.Briefly explain the steps that the company should take by way of risk management.Identify the sorts of additional facts that would be required for the purpose of effective risk management.

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Question 10

What is the residual power? What is meant by the phrase "ultra vires"? How are those two concepts related to the notion of federalism?

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Question 11

Ranji wants to start a new company,but is concerned about risk management and legal liability.He is particularly concerned about the Charter,in both a positive sense and a negative sense.Explain the extent to which the Charter applies in favour and against a corporation.

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Question 12

An appellate court recently heard two cases.In the first,it decided that a statute was ultra vires.In the second,it decided that another statute violated the Charter.What is the significance,in each case,of section 52 of the Constitution?

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Question 13

Sigma Corp manufactures widgets.It has discovered a design defect that creates a risk that one or more widgets may cause property damage.Briefly explain how the company could manage that risk by shifting it.Identify a potential cost of shifting the risk.

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Question 14

Identify and briefly explain the remedies that a judge may award after finding a Charter violation.

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Question 15

Is it easy or difficult to change the Constitution? What is the policy that underlies the correct answer to that question? Who must agree before the Constitution can be changed?

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Question 16

A judge recently decided a Charter case that involved the government on one side and a corporation on the other.After that decision was released,one of the parties indicated its intention to use the "notwithstanding clause." What is the effect of that clause? Who is entitled to use it?

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Question 17

Giuseppe makes a contract with Hilda in which,for $100,he will collect for her every Nintendo game ever made.After he completes the set,he refuses to give the games to Hilda,having become attached to them.Which of the following is true about Hilda's remedy against Giuseppe?

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Since Giuseppe breached the contract by refusing to give the games to Hilda, Hilda can sue for specific performance, which means she can ask the court to order Giuseppe to give her the actual games instead of just monetary compensation. This is because the games are unique and cannot be easily replaced. However, if specific performance is not possible, then Giuseppe will have to pay monetary damages equivalent to the market value of the Nintendo games. The consideration for the contract might be inadequate, but it is not relevant to the issue of breach of contract. Option A is incorrect because Hilda can ask for specific performance or monetary compensation. Option B is incorrect because the value of goods is not relevant to the issue of breach of contract. Option C is incorrect because the adequacy of consideration is not relevant to the issue of breach of contract. Option E is incorrect because Hilda can ask for both specific performance and monetary compensation.

Question 18

What are the main differences between a tort and a crime? Can the same event ever give rise to both a tort and a crime? Explain your answer.

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Quiz 1: Risk Management and Sources of Law