What is civil litigation in Alberta?

This is the stage where one party decides to take legal action against another party. When a Civil Claim is filed, the process involves several steps to reach a resolution, and it may eventually be presented before a judge for a legal decision.

How long does a civil lawsuit take in Alberta?

How much time does it take to obtain a judgment or resolve an action? The time required to obtain a judgment depends on the nature of the claim, how promptly the Defendant can be served, and whether or not the Defendant contests the Civil Claim. Default Judgment can be obtained in less than 40 days.

What are the 5 stages of the civil Court process?

There are five main stages in a civil court case: pleadings, discovery, motions, trial, and potentially appeals. Civil lawsuits occur when there are disagreements between individuals, businesses, or other entities. These lawsuits typically follow these five clear steps.

What is the burden of proof required in a civil lawsuit?

In civil cases, the party bringing the action needs to prove their case based on a balance of probabilities. This means that the evidence presented must convince the Judge and/or Jury that the case being presented is more likely to be true and correct, with a probability of 50% or higher.

General Civil Litigation

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We understand that disputes arise in all areas of life and business, and we are committed to helping our
clients navigate those disputes. At Jomha Skrobot LLP, we have over 35 years of experience in general
litigation matters. Our team of experienced litigators have the expertise and resources necessary to
handle a wide variety of civil litigation matters including:

Corporate and Commercial litigation
Contract litigation
Insurance/Personal Injury litigation
Shareholder disputes
Real estate litigation
Estate litigation
The litigation process can be a long and complex process. The civil litigation process/steps include:
Assessing your case: investigation of the facts in support of and in opposition to the claim
Bringing the Claim: statement of claim
Defending the claim: statement of defence
Discovery process: this is the process of collecting evidence and includes:
a) Affidavit of Records: thisis the exchange of relevant and material documentation/records
between the parties.
b) Questioning and Undertakings: this is also known as oral evidence. This is the process of
asking the other party questions and requesting further information.
Experts and Medical Reports/Examinations
Motions and Pre-Trial Applications
Settlement Negotiations
a) ADR
b) 4-way settlement conference
c) JDR
Trial
Appeal
If you are involved in a dispute, we encourage you to seek legal advice. Regardless of the type of dispute or problem you are experiencing, we will work closely with you to understand your unique situation and develop a tailored legal strategy to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcome for you. We will rigorously and zealously advocate for you every step of the way.

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