Civil Litigation

This refers to a court matter, usually between two or more parties, over a dispute or disagreement often called a “lawsuit” and is not a criminal prosecution.

After hearing all evidence, the court weighs it and decides on the test of “balance of probabilities”. In a criminal trial, the crown must prove its case “beyond a reasonable doubt” to obtain a conviction.

Costs may be awarded against you. They depend on the amount of money in issue generally and are always at the discretion of the Court. Costs are set out in the Court rules and are meant partially to compensate parties if they must suffer legal expenses if improperly sued.

Divorce

Breach of contract

Negligence

Estate issues

Company issues

Paternity disputes

Debt recovery

Defamation

Bodily injuries