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Civil Litigation Law: The Basic Steps of Civil Litigation

Read time: 6-7 minutes Settlement Discussions & Demand Letters Some disputes can be resolved without formal litigation. Depending on the parties, engaging in pre-litigation settlement discussions can be fruitful, even before the delivery of a demand letter. In other cases, it might make more sense to send a demand letter first, especially where the relationship […]

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Summary Judgment Motion in Civil Litigation Law | Civil Litigation Lawyer

Read time: 4-5 minutes Summary judgment motions are a procedural tool that can be utilized by either party in certain situations to obtain an order from the court without going through the lengthy and formal trial process. A summary judgment motion can lead to a cost-effective and timely resolution if used appropriately. It is best […]

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The Limitations Act: Understanding the Time Limits to Commence a Claim | Civil Litigation Law

Read time: 3 minutes If you have suffered an injury or loss due to the actions of another party and are considering initiating a civil claim, it is important to understand the limitations imposed by the Limitations Act, 2002 (the “Act”). The Act imposes limitations on how long a plaintiff can wait before initiating their […]

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Civil Litigation Law: The Cost Consequences

Cost Consequences of Litigation Read time: 3-4 minutes Litigation is expensive and time consuming. Luckily, if you are the successful party in litigation you are usually able to recover some of your legal fees and disbursements. Cost consequences are intended to discourage frivolous or vexatious claims and unreasonable conduct. If you initiate litigation and you […]

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