SMALL CLAIMS COURTS IN ONTARIO CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER When Will Small Claims Court Reopen in Ontario? On July 10, 2020, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco ordered that operations of the Small Claims Courts in Ontario will continue to be suspended until November 2, 2020 or to another date as determined by the court. It may be possible
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Update on Court Re-openings across Ontario Which Courts are Reopening and When? In July, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice started hearing some in-court hearings in some court locations. More courtrooms are reopening across the province on an ongoing basis. It is important to contact the court in your location to clarify which hearings are proceeding in person (in
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Coronavirus Update: Health and Safety Precautions at Ontario Courthouses In July, courtrooms across Ontario started hearing in-person proceedings. Courtrooms are reopening in phases, as the necessary health and safety precautions are put in place to protect people entering the courthouse. To limit the number of people entering the courthouse to submit their paperwork at the Registrar’s counter, people are encouraged,
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What are the Types of Class Action Lawsuits? Class action lawsuits involve wrongs or injuries sustained by a large number of people. As such, class actions tend to fall into certain common categories, or types. While there is some overlap among the categories, the top ten types are listed below: Disasters or “Mass Torts” Defective Products and Foods Pharmaceuticals Environmental
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Police Brutality in Canada : • When Can the Police Legally Use Physical Force? • By What Authority Can the Police Legally Use Force? • What are the Limits on the Amount of Force the Police can Use? • Police Use of Force Must be Reasonable, Necessary, and Proportionate in the Circumstances a. Grounds to Arrest are not Grounds to
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Should You Sue? Are You Eligible to Sue? Chances of Winning A Lawsuit Common Types of Lawsuits HOW TO SUE: Steps in Suing Someone What to Prove in Order to Win Your Lawsuit Should You Sue? Can You Sue? There are a few things to consider when suing or planning to sue someone. These are: Are you eligible to sue?
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Small Claims Court vs Other Courts? I. Small Claims Court – Types of Cases Heard in Small Claims Court – Suing in Small Claims Court – Hiring a Lawyer in Small Claims Court II. Lower Courts (Provincial Courts and Territorial Courts) – Types of Cases Heard in the Lower Courts III. Superior Courts (Provincial Courts and Territorial Superior Courts) –
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Why Fight a Traffic Ticket? There are several reasons one might want to challenge a traffic ticket. They are: To avoid or reduce fines To avoid demerit points and license suspension To avoid imprisonment or being convicted To protect your driving record To protect against higher insurance premiums Types of Traffic Tickets in Ontario: There are two kinds of traffic
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Criminal Law, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Power of Attorney, Small Claims Court, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? One of the first questions clients ask is “How much is this going to cost?” This is a fair question, as you rightly should consider the financial costs of hiring a lawyer, prior to doing so. If the lawyer charges by the hour, your matter will cost you the lawyer’s hourly rate, and their
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Canada Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Small Claims Court
How to Hire a Lawyer: 1. Shop around. You do not need to hire the first lawyer you meet. 2. Do your research. Search publicly-available information about the lawyer such as newspaper articles, online reviews, and news about cases they’ve won (or lost) or their reputation in the community. You may want to contact the Law Society to make sure
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