LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Photocopier, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arson
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Corporations: even if they are incorporated outside of canada, note: law treats corporations as legal persons for some purposes. Special cases: children: can be sued and sue if they are represented by a guardian, adults with mental illness: can sue and be sued, if represented by guardian. Government: was possible to sue the government but now can only sue under certain circumstances. Certification means that the court has decided to allow claims to be joined. The class proceeding act: act states that a judge will certify a class if the following requirements are met: Must have cause of action (legitimate claim recognized by law) Don"t need to prove case but must show there is some basis in law for the claim to be made. Must have common issues (members of the proposed class) Facts must be typical of all the members of the class. Liable for the costs related to the action.