Learning Objectives
– Describe the sources of our laws
– Explain the doctrine of stare decisis and how it is applied by the courts
– Describe the difference between common law and equitable principles, and how they are applied today in British Columbia
– Describe how the federal, provincial and municipal governments obtain their power to pass statutes, and give an example of a
law each level might pass
– Give an example of a public law matter and a private law matter
– Discuss the historical basis of our real property law
– Identify and describe the jurisdiction of the two trial courts in British Columbia
– Describe the appeal process for each court
– Distinguish between the role of the trial court and the appellate court
– List and describe the steps in a typical court case
– Discuss why many cases are settled before trial
– List and describe the various methods of enforcing a judgment
– Explain the purpose of limitation periods
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