1. The document discusses the history of common law and equity in Canada, how they were joined, and that equity prevails over common law. 2. It introduces the major divisions of law such as contract, tort, and administrative law that developed from the old system of writs, while also noting some modern collapsing of divisions. 3. Two conflict of laws cases are summarized, establishing the "real and substantial connection" test and that Ontario insurance law does not apply to ICBC.