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Question: What procedural and substantive law issues should I understand before starting a civil litigation claim in Ontario?

Answer: Before starting a civil litigation claim in Ontario, you should understand the core procedural rules (limitation periods, pleadings, documentary discovery, motions, and evidence admissibility) and the substantive issues (the elements of your cause of action, available remedies, damages quantification, and key jurisprudence that affects how a judge will apply the law).  Wennekers.Legal™ provides Legal Services in Ontario to help you assess the onus and burden of proof, preserve and organize evidence, and make informed decisions about settlement versus trial based on your facts and litigation risk.

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.