LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Parole Board Of Canada, Class Action, Small Claims Court
1 Oct 2013
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Law122 | chapter 2 litigation & alternative dispute resolution. Access to courts in ontario (for businesses, going to court is very time-consuming thus they usually settle: adults (all, corporations (limited liability, trade unions, special cases children, adult with incapacity. Unincorporated organizations can"t be sued as not persons . Allows single person or small group of people to bring legal claim on behalf of larger group of people (raise awareness to a legal issue) i. e. birds bumping into glass cadillac fairview environment pro. Class group of people on whose behalf legal claim brought. Class proceedings act requirements: cause of action , common issues, sub-classes, representative plaintiff (has workable plans to notify all potential members of proposed) Can"t opt out unless you use some process. Contingency fee (element of risk for the lawyer greater payout or a long lawsuit: preferable procedure for addressing various claims. Someone has to pay costs of action (including lawyer"s fee)
