Civil Trial Handbook - 2nd Edition
Product Type:
Publications - Print
ISBN:
1-55258-437-2
Pages:
468
Price:
$250.00
This book is essential for: Barristers in their first few years of practice.
Recognized as a "thorough and well-organized civil trial practice guide", this winner of the ACLEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publications gathers key information about trial preparation and strategy from a cross-section of Vancouver's top advocates, some of whom are now serving on the bench. An invaluable resource, this handbook combines black-letter legal and procedural material with very practical information, including objectives, pointers, and strategy.
Examples, anecdotes, suggested forms for written materials, charts, at-your-fingertips information schedules and other assorted "barrister's tricks" make this 6" x 9" softcover book a best seller. sample questions and scripts are also included where appropriate.
The second edition incorporates significant developments in the law and practice current to October 1, 2005, including:
- the practical effects and procedural considerations of the Expedited Litigation Pilot Project under Supreme Court Rule 68
- new case law from the British Columbia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada
- all precedents on CD-ROM
Contents
Introduction
Purpose of Class Proceedings Legislation
Role of the Court in Class Proceedings
Advantages of Class Proceedings
Initial Judicial Steps in Class Proceedings
Pre-Certification Applications
Cross Examination on Affidavits
Failure to Disclose a Cause of Action
Summary Trial Applications
Demand for Particulars
Discovery of Documents
Act and Commentary
Part 1—Definitions
Part 2—Certification
Part 3—Conduct of Class Proceedings
Part 4—Orders, Awards and Related Procedures
Part 5—Costs, Fees and Disbursements
Part 6—General
Appendices
Appendix 1: Supreme Court Practice Direction Re: Proceedings Under the Class Proceedings Act
Appendix 2: Notice of Motion for Certification
Appendix 3: Certification Order Example
Appendix 4: Notice of Motion to Approve Settlement Example
Appendix 5: Settlement Order Example
Features
- full text of the Class Proceedings Act, current to April 1, 2002
- full text of the Class Proceedings Act, current to April 1, 2002
- introductory commentary on class proceedings
- Supreme Court Practice Direction on class proceedings
- sample notices of motion for certification and settlement, and sample certification and settlement orders
- looseleaf service with regular updates
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D. Barry Kirkham, KC
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Guy P. Brown, KC
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Murray A. Clemens, KC
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D. Geoffrey Cowper, KC
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The Honourable Madam Justice Gail M. Dickson
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The Honourable Madam Justice Nicole J. Garson
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D. Michael M. Goldie, KC
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The Honourable Victoria Gray
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The Honourable Mr. Justice David C. Harris
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The Honourable Justice John J.L. Hunter, KC
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The Honourable Madam Justice M. Marvyn Koenigsberg
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Kevin D. Loo, KC
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The Honourable Mr. Justice George K. Macintosh
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James C. MacInnis, KC
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Jeffrey P. Scouten
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Allan P. Seckel, KC
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The Honourable Mr. Justice Kenneth J. Smith
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The Honourable Justice Nathan H. Smith
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Gregory J. Tucker, KC
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Gordon Turriff, KC
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Thomas S. Woods
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Thomas S. Woods
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