(Modify This Question for Your Province

question 188

Multiple Choice

(Modify this question for your province.) James sued XYZ Company for $100,000 for negligence in the construction of an airplane. James alleged that because of this negligence the plane crashed and he sustained a serious back injury. In which one of the following courts should he bring this action?

• A) Small Claims Court
• B) B.C. Court of Appeal
• C) B.C. Supreme Court
• D) County Court
• E) Federal Corporation Court

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Definitions:

Remedy

A legal means of enforcing a right or correcting a wrong.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to a second party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Equitable Doctrine

Legal principles applied by courts to ensure fairness and justice, often used in cases where traditional laws might not provide a remedy.

Enforceable Agreement

An agreement that is legally binding and can be upheld in a court of law.