A civil dispute can involve a contract, an unpaid debt, property or another claim. Early advice can help you assess the documents, deadlines, costs and realistic routes to resolution before you start or respond to a lawsuit.
Civil Litigation
How to Choose a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Toronto
Choosing a civil litigation lawyer in Toronto starts with the dispute you need to resolve. A contract claim, business disagreement, unpaid debt or property dispute may call for different experience. Look for a lawyer who explains your options clearly, identifies the information they need and discusses the likely work and costs before you retain them.
Interlocutory Injunctions: RJR–MacDonald v. Canada
Case reference: RJR – MacDonald Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), [1994] 1 S.C.R. 311
Motions to Strike a Claim: Hunt v. Carey Canada
Case reference: Hunt v. Carey Canada Inc., [1990] 2 S.C.R. 959
Third-Party Claims and Motions to Strike: Imperial Tobacco
Case reference: R. v. Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., 2011 SCC 42, [2011] 3 S.C.R. 45
Litigation Costs in Ontario: DUCA v. Bozzo
Case reference: DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. v. Bozzo, 2010 ONSC 4601 (CanLII)
Summary Judgment in Ontario: Hryniak v. Mauldin
Case reference: Hryniak v. Mauldin, 2014 SCC 7 (CanLII), [2014] 1 SCR 87
Settlement Offers and Legal Costs: Puri Consulting v. Kim Orr
Case reference: Puri Consulting Ltd. v. Kim Orr Barristers PC, 2015 ONCA 727
Misrepresentation and Unplanned Parenthood: P.P. v. D.D.
Case reference: P. (P.) v. D. (D.), 2016 ONSC 258
Facebook Defamation Claims in Ontario: Kumar v. Khurana
Case reference: Kumar v. Khurana, 2015 ONSC 7858
