LEGL-160 Study Guide - Final Guide: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contempt Of Court, Counterclaim
24 Mar 2017
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Litigation = process of suing private individuals or corporations. Defendant files this document which contains their defence, if any. Each party cross examines the other under oath by opposing lawyer. Highest court of appeal for civil and criminal matters. Decisions from this court may be appealed to supreme court of canada. Superior trial court for civil and criminal matters. Would be called king"s bench if a male monarch rules. Has jurisdiction over wills, estate and guardianship matters. Parliament of canada has authority to enact legislation creating courts at a federal level. Federal courts act gives jurisdiction to the federal court of canada and the federal. Powers are designated to tribunals by statute law. Decisions of tribunals are not binding precedents, binding only to the parties involved in the case. Explain procedures and handling of the case. Effective date of service is the day that the process server leaves a copy of statement of.
