Asked by Camila Almeida on May 10, 2024
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(Modify this question for your province.) James sued XYZ Company for $500,000 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 of the following courts should he bring this action?
A) Small Claims Court
B) County Court
C) B.C. Supreme Court
D) B.C. Court of Appeal
E) Federal Corporation Court
Negligence
The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation, leading to harm or damage.
B.C. Supreme Court
The superior trial court for the province of British Columbia in Canada, handling civil and criminal cases and appeals.
County Court
A local court in certain jurisdictions that deals with civil matters such as family law, small claims, and sometimes minor criminal offenses.
- Identify the correct jurisdiction for various types of legal actions.
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Arlet MogrovejoMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The B.C. Supreme Court is the appropriate venue for civil cases involving claims over $35,000 in British Columbia, Canada. Cases involving significant claims like the $500,000 in this scenario, especially those involving serious matters such as negligence leading to injury, are beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts such as Small Claims Court.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct jurisdiction for various types of legal actions.