LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Professional Liability Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Expert Witness
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20 Apr 2012
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Alternative dispute resolution (adr):resolving disputes without going to court. Allows a single person, or a small group of people, to sue on behalf of a larger group of claimant. There must be a common issue amongst the various members of the class. The plaintiff must qualify as a representative plaintiff. He or she must demonstrate a workable plan. The representative plaintiff must also have a workable plan for notifying potential class members s. The court must be convinced that a class action is the preferable procedure for dealing with the claims. Represents the court"s decision to allow the various claims to be joined together into a class action. Lawyers hold professional liability insurance which allows you to recive compensation from the lawyer"s insurance company. Assurance funds: provides compensation to people who are hurt by dishonest lawyers. Is a person who is not a lawyer, but who provides legal advice and services. In ontario must have law degree and bar exam.
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