Tag: trial
Tag: trial
FAMILY LAW: From case conference to motions to settlement conference to trial management conference to trial and finally to appeal!
After a case conference, a litigant usually seeks an order on motion, which requires two documents: a notice of motion and an affidavit. The affidavit is...
PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES IN A CRIMINAL CHARGE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR ACQUITTAL
Procedural rules for preliminary inquiries are given in Part 18 of the Criminal Code (Code). In order to protect an accused from being subjected to a public trial...
SOME THINGS TO NOTE WHEN CONSIDERING GOING TO TRIAL
Once all the evidence needed for the trial is ready, there remains a number of preliminary matters for consideration immediately before (or at the start of) trial. Generally,...
PREPARING FOR TRIAL
Collecting evidence is the first step in preparing for the trial of an action. Testimony of witnesses, admissions, and documents are the components of evidence. A...
TRIAL AND JURY
Pre-trial procedures and offers to settle are considered a process in-themselves. People are gently nudged to see the cost consequences for failure to accept a realistic offer, thereby...
HOW TO COUNTER-SUE!
If a litigant decides to proceed by way of an action, rather than by an application, it is necessary to serve either a Notice of Action...
HOW TO START AN APPLICATION TO THE COURTS
“Applicant” is the individual submitting an application, and “respondent”is the person against whom an application is made. The respondent who has been served with a Notice...
