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What is Civil Litigation?
Civil litigation is the process of resolving disputes between individuals or organizations with regards to money, property or rights to property. These disputes are often resolved within the civil (as distinguished from the criminal) court system. Civil cases are governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure, case law (also known as common law) and statutes, such as the Canada Evidence Act.
We assist in the following civil litigation matters:
- Family law;
- Commercial disputes;
- Debt collection;
- Property disputes;
- Employment and labour issues;
- Personal injury;
Types of remedies:
- Financial payment
- Declaration of a right; and
- An injunction from the court (for a person to do or refrain from doing something
The Civil Litigation Process
- Step 1: Determine Jurisdiction
- Step 2: Statement of Claim/Plaintiff’s Claim
- Step 3: Statement of Defence and Counterclaim
- Step 4: Reply and Defence to Counterclaim
- Step 5: Discovery Plan
- Step 6: Affidavit of Documents
- Step 7: Examination for Discovery
- Step 8: Answering Undertakings and Motions to Compel Answers
- Step 9: Mandatory Mediation
- Applicable in Toronto, Ottawa and Windsor
- Step 11: Trial
Joston Law will make every effort to resolve your matter efficiently and effectively.