Jurisdiction with Respect to the Internet Is an Important Area

question 98

Multiple Choice

Jurisdiction with respect to the internet is an important area of concern. Which of the following statements is false.

• A) Without a degree of interactivity, the courts in a particular province may refuse to hear a case.
• B) There must be a special link or connection to have a local court take jurisdiction.
• C) To avoid battles over jurisdiction, the parties should specify in their contract what law is to apply.
• D) A Canadian may be prosecuted for an activity that is against the law in one jurisdiction, but perfectly acceptable in another.
• E) It is relatively straightforward to take a judgment obtained in one jurisdiction, and enforce it in another.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, depicting a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Belongingness

The human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group.

Esteem Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these represent the human need for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.

Self-actualizing Individuals

People who have achieved the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, realizing their potential and possessing an ongoing appreciation for life and personal growth.