What Principle Could You Reasonably Expect Canadian Common Law Courts

question 47

Multiple Choice

What principle could you reasonably expect Canadian common law courts to apply when faced by cases dealing with standard form contracts?

• A) Customers' continued use amounts to acceptance of unilateral amendments.
• B) Terms are to be set out in plain language,and legalese must be absent.
• C) Pre-printed terms are put inside a box to which reference is made on the outside.
• D) Ambiguous terms should be construed against the party that prepared the contract.

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Definitions:

Retaliation

Adverse action taken by an employer against an employee as punishment for engaging in legally protected activity, such as complaining about discrimination or harassment.

Union Activities

Various actions undertaken by labor unions including organizing, bargaining, striking, and other efforts to protect and advance members' interests.

Injunctions

Legal orders issued by a court that direct a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts, often used in labor disputes to halt strikes or picketing.

Yellow Dog Contracts

Employment agreements where the employee pledges not to join a labor union during the term of employment; these are illegal in the United States.