Which of the Following Is Incorrect Regarding the Development of Common

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the development of common law in Canada?

• A)Canon law (church law)influenced the development of common law in relation to the laws of wills and estates.
• B)Common law was developed by the Court of Chancery.
• C)Roman law influenced the development of common law in relation to property law.
• D)The law merchant influenced the development of common law in relation to the law of negotiable instruments.
• E)Common law is a body of rules based on cases developed in the common law courts.

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Definitions:

Goods Not Yet Delivered

Refers to items that have been sold or ordered but have not been physically moved or handed over to the buyer or recipient.

Seller and Lessor

Terms referring to parties in transactions where goods are sold (seller) or property is leased (lessor) to another party.

Specific Performance

A legal remedy in contract law requiring the breaching party to fulfill the exact terms of the contract, rather than merely compensating the aggrieved party with damages.

Sale of Goods

A transaction in which property consisting of tangible personal items is transferred from seller to buyer for a price.