Asked by Tingting Cheung on May 11, 2024
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Orange Shop Ltd. sells electronics and grants credit to its customers. It sold a laptop computer system to Kelly and granted a $3,000 loan to finance the purchase. Two days after purchasing the computer it fell off a low bench and the screen cracked. Kelly wanted to either exchange the computer or have it repaired. Orange Shop Ltd. refused to assist Kelly as an extended warranty had not been purchased. Kelly refused to repay the loan. Which is most likely the court of original jurisdiction?
A) Youth Court
B) Criminal Court
C) Family Court
D) Small Claims Court
E) Provincial Supreme Court
Original Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.
Extended Warranty
is an additional warranty that provides continued coverage for repairs and maintenance beyond the original warranty.
- Master the key principles of the legal proceedings related to civil litigation, including the initiation of lawsuit actions and the roles of the participants.
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Maria BurgaMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Small Claims Court is most likely the court of original jurisdiction for disputes involving relatively small financial amounts, such as the repayment of a loan for a consumer purchase like a laptop.
Learning Objectives
- Master the key principles of the legal proceedings related to civil litigation, including the initiation of lawsuit actions and the roles of the participants.