Lexis Nexis Alberta Litigator's Pocket Reference, 2024/2025 Edition
This user-friendly annual handbook provides a one-stop source of information for every civil litigator, legal assistant, articling student and paralegal in Alberta.
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Détails des produits
The Quick Procedural Guide for Every Alberta Civil Litigator and Legal Assistant
For any civil litigator and legal assistant, nothing is more important than a thorough understanding of the substantive and procedural aspects of the litigation process. As civil procedure in Alberta is governed by the Alberta Rules of Court, a quick procedural guide is what you need to ensure compliance with the Rules.
This user-friendly annual handbook provides a one-stop source of information for every civil litigator, legal assistant, articling student and paralegal in Alberta.
Written by two leading civil litigators, the first part of the book consists of 11 chapters guiding you sequentially through a civil proceeding – from the retainer to setting aside a noting in default to perfecting appeals. The second part of the book is comprised of 15 appendices that bring together a wide range of checklists and practical information litigators need on a daily basis.
Use it Every Day
The 15 appendices in the book bring together a wide range of practical information needed by lawyers and their support staff on a daily basis, including:
- Map of judicial regions in Alberta
- Directory of Alberta court houses
- Directions to Alberta court houses
- Motions court days and times
- Calgary/Edmonton courts telephone and email directory
- Directory of law firms
- Court filing fees
- Binding of documents guide
- Court reporters and official examiners directory
- Rates of interest (Judgment Interest Act)
- Common causes of action, defences and remedies
- Common limitation and notice periods
- Appeal charts
- Standard legal citations guide
- Directory of websites for litigators
Table des matières
Chapter 1: Preliminary Considerations
Chapter 2: Commencement of Proceedings
Chapter 3: Defences and Subsidiary Claims
Chapter 4: Pleadings
Chapter 5: Matters Arising Subsequent to Pleadings
Chapter 6: Discovery of Documents
Chapter 7: Questioning/Examinations for Discovery
Chapter 8: Applications
Chapter 9: Setting Down for Trial
Chapter 10: The Trial
Chapter 11: Appeals
Appendices
Appendix A: Province of Alberta judicial regions
Appendix B: Directory of Alberta court houses
Appendix C: Directions to Alberta court houses
Appendix D: Motions court days and times
Appendix E: Calgary/Edmonton courts directory
Appendix F: Directory of law firms
Appendix G: Court filing fees
Appendix H: Document cover colour
Appendix I: Court reporters and official examiners
Appendix J: Rates of interest (Judgment Interest Act)
Appendix K: Common causes of action, defences and remedies
Appendix L: Common limitation and notice periods
Appendix M: Appeal charts
Appendix N: Standard legal citations
Appendix O: Directory of websites for litigators
