Helpful Legal Articles: Information Regarding Common Litigation Concerns

Question: What procedural court rules and evidence basics should I understand before starting a lawsuit in Ontario?

Answer: Before starting a lawsuit in Ontario, it helps to understand limitation periods, how to choose the right court or tribunal, how pleadings and service work, key deadlines, disclosure and document production, settlement steps, and the basics of evidence such as relevance, admissibility, and who carries the burden of proof.  Hall Paralegal Services provides Ontario paralegal services to help you organize facts and documents, follow required procedure, and prepare for hearings or settlement discussions so you can avoid common missteps early in a dispute.

Procedural and Substantive Law Topics and Legal Issues Common to Litigation

Lawsuits may at first glance appear to involve relatively simple facts, issues, and laws; however, very quickly even the most simple of case may turn into a much more complex matter.  Litigants should have a general understanding of procedural court rules, evidentiary admissibility, burden of proof, cause of action, jurisprudence overridden by statutory provisions, among many other things, that can otherwise present significant challenges to the unprepared.  Accordingly, the various articles provided below are to assist as a helpful guide to greater understanding of what should be known; however, as with all information provided by this website, these articles are for informational purposes only and intended merely as an insightful overview for curing of curiousity  Prior to taking action or making use of any information provided herein, always seek and obtain advice from a qualified legal professional.