Month: May 2018

Unpaid sums are common causes for disputes among individuals and businesses. One way to recover debts is by pursuing the case in court. Suppose a creditor, the plaintiff, successfully pursues an action for a sum of money owed to the plaintiff by a debtor, the...

For civil litigation cases, it’s important to act quickly as you may not be allowed to bring a case to court years after the event occurred. There are specific guidelines set out through provincial legislation regarding time limits for specific matters.Time...

Last week, we outlined the general timeline of a civil litigation case. The last stage was bringing the case to trial. Below, we’ll address how the trial procedure works, and what clients can expect during each part of the process.  There is a general...

When people are faced with a legal dispute, they may not know what steps they should take to achieve a resolution. The legal system may seem intimidating to those who don’t normally interact with the law on the daily basis. However, the Alberta courts have...