The tort claim process typically includes the following steps: • Investigation of the accident and evidence gathering / review (medical reports, witness statements, etc.) • Expert assessment of the needs and damages of the injured party • Provide an official statement of claim • Receive statement of defence • Prepare, submit, and receive affidavits of documents for all parties involved •
Attend examinations for discovery with your lawyer • Attempt to settle the tort claim out of court by negotiating, mediating, or engaging in pre-trial measures • Trial
Accordingly, I direct that Mr. Chambers
attend an examination for discovery for this purpose.
[6] The Rules do not specifically address this issue, but it has certainly been the practice in this province that only the parties and their legal representatives may
attend examinations for discovery in the absence of consent or an order of the court.
In the course of the lawsuit the Plaintiff
attended an examination for discovery.
Not exact matches
timely responses to communications by email and telephone timely production of documents especially medical counsel
for plaintiffs advising their clients about early settlement and realistic expectations counsel
for defendants advising their clients to
attend mediations with sufficient settlement authority expertise in a particular area of law posturing and egotism on both sides claims
for punitive damages where none are warranted under law preparation
for significant events such as
examinations for discovery and motions accountability
for the consequences of steps taken or delayed unnecessary or defensive crossclaims and third party claims by defence counsel regional differences (some local bars are more collegial than others)
The plaintiff has failed to comply with court orders on several occasions, has failed to produce relevant documentation upon numerous and repeated requests by the defendants, has failed to participate in
examinations for discovery in good faith, and has failed to
attend court appearances, such as the recent trial management conference.
Sam has
attended before all levels of Court in Ontario, and has significant trial experience, as well as experience in all aspects of pre-trial work including
examinations for discovery, interlocutory motions, pre-trials and mediation.
Upon completion of her articles at a major insurance company, Ayla worked at a boutique litigation firm where she held carriage of numerous client files and frequently
attended at
examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations and prehearing conferences.
Throughout the litigation process, she works closely with clients through fielding incoming calls, meeting with plaintiffs, and
attending proceedings including
examinations for discovery, mediations, and trials.
Donna works closely with these clients through fielding incoming calls, meeting with plaintiffs, and
attending all proceedings including
examinations for discovery, private mediations, and trial.
He also
attended / participated in countless
examinations for discovery, and mediations.
Students also
attend at
examinations for discovery and mediation with our lawyers to observe and learn more about the processes.
Take advantage of teachable moments or learning opportunities like shadowing lawyers in client meetings,
attending on
examinations for discovery, and observing litigators at the court.
I have represented clients at the Small Claims Court, argued motions at the Superior Court of Justice, and
attended at
examinations for discovery and mediations, among so many other experiences.
Generally speaking a party to an action has the right to
attend the entire trial or the
examinations for discovery of other parties to the action and exclusion of a party is an uncommon event, but appropriate in some circumstances.