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Legal Concepts in Mortgage Brokerage Quiz

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What term refers to the decisions analyzed by legal professionals to inform their clients about the direction a judge is expected to take in interpreting a particular point of law?

Civil law

Statutory law

Case law (correct)

Common law

Inconsistent and conflicting case law complicates the analytical work of legal professionals. Which term refers to case law that is consistent and uniform, allowing for informed legal decision-making?

Significant line of case law (correct)

Common law

Statutory law

Precedent

In civil law matters in Québec, what is the judiciary branch unable to do in contrast to the common law provinces?

Enact legislation (correct)

Interpret case law

Review and correct legal and regulatory deviations

Act as guardians of legal standards

What is the principle of stare decisis?

It requires the court to follow the decisions of higher courts without changing the rule of law, except in rare cases Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'Dura lex, sed lex' mean?

The law is harsh and it must be followed regardless of fairness Signup and view all the answers

Why is a Supreme Court of Canada decision considered to hold greater significance than a Québec Court of Appeal decision?

Because it has a greater balance of power within the administration of justice Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of doctrine in legal analysis?

To summarize the history of legislation and explore trends Signup and view all the answers

How do judges typically use doctrine in their judgments?

As an optional supplement for additional information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of doctrine in counsel pleadings before judges?

To confirm the views of attorneys on the interpretation judges should make Signup and view all the answers

How do attorneys and judges generally view doctrine?

With restraint while gauging it and not necessarily having the same line of thought as the authors Signup and view all the answers