A discovery plan is an agreement between counsel about what documents or categories of documents are relevant
in examinations for discovery (known as depositions in the US).
Litigators know that the worst bullying takes place outside the courtroom: in courtroom corridors, on the phone and
in examinations for discovery.
The Court of Appeal set aside the dismissal where the plaintiff continued to move the action along, participated
in examinations for discovery before and after the action was dismissed, and actions taken by the defendants» counsel did not support actual prejudice or reliance on finality.
«Knowledge of how Manulife personnel perform
in examinations for discovery might provide a minor advantage.
Unfortunately, this has resulted in a delay
in the examinations for discovery.
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.
Implied undertakings are routine to limit the use of information acquired
in examination for discovery.
The Plaintiff produced an affidavit which stated that «
in my examination for discovery I described precisely how the accident occurred» and went on to attach «as an exhibit 29 pages for her examination for discovery conducted by counsel for the defendants ``.
This certified class proceeding is
in the examination for discovery phase.
In her examination for discovery, Mrs. DeWolfe admits that the main reasons why she did not commence her legal action earlier was that she simply did not realize there was a time frame in which she had to do so, and that «life just got busy».
Not exact matches
After the opening scene - setting chapters, the reader is well rewarded with many nuggets: the story of his tramps around France mapping its geology; his fortitude
in redistil - ling pure water
for 101 days to prove that it would not turn into «earth» (he later proved that it consisted of hydrogen and oxygen); his marriage; his tests
for tobacco adulteration; his brush with death at the gunpowder factory; his
examination of mesmerism; his tragic final years; and, of course, his main
discoveries and contributions, including his exchanges with the English scientist Joseph Priestley.
Some material may relate to matters
in issue; some may not... Most often [relevant] evidence will emerge from questions asked on a party's
examination for discovery about the existence and content of the person's Facebook profile.
These opportunities can include running a small claims trial, representing clients at settlement conferences, observing
examinations for discovery, participating
in mediations, among many others.
Counsel pointed out that at the plaintiff's
examination for discovery in July 2011, she was asked questions pertaining to liability, including whether she had consumed alcohol or drugs prior to the accident; whether she was familiar with the location where the accident happened; whether her vehicle had been properly maintained and was
in proper working order and whether she had a valid driver's licence at the time.
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)
If you or someone you know has been
in an Ottawa accident, a good injury lawyer can help you to better understand your legal options, and help you navigate all aspects of the legal process, including the
examination for discovery.
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.
An
examination for discovery is very much like a cross-
examination however, it is
in a boardroom rather than
in a courtroom.
He has extensive experience
in the day to day handling of a large volume litigation practice and has appeared as counsel at many
examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals.
While each party is questioned by the other party's lawyer, and the answers are given under oath,
examination for discovery is not
in itself a trial.
[54]
Examination for discovery evidence of the plaintiff's mother confirms that the plaintiff is the only person
in the family using the family computer between those hours.
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
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Following the delivery of the Affidavits of Documents, there will be
examinations for discovery in this matter.
In doing so the Court provided the following comments regarding unilaterally set
examinations for discovery:
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Of most significance is the fact that before this application was set, plaintiff's counsel had advised that they were now available to accommodate the
examination for discovery occurring
in early January.
[63] A requirement
for evidentiary support recognizes the difference between the scope of
examination for discovery and the scope of document
discovery under the present Rules and will allow considerations of proportionality to be addressed
in specific cases.
But any lawyer who had previously done an
examination for discovery or cross-
examination in trial of that witness would also have that insight,» said the judge.
For example, I remember getting up at the crack of dawn to drive 300 kilometres to an examination for discovery, only to repeat the process in the reverse direction at the end of the day, in rush hour traffic again, completely exhaust
For example, I remember getting up at the crack of dawn to drive 300 kilometres to an
examination for discovery, only to repeat the process in the reverse direction at the end of the day, in rush hour traffic again, completely exhaust
for discovery, only to repeat the process
in the reverse direction at the end of the day,
in rush hour traffic again, completely exhausted.
Here, the plaintiff sought to schedule mediation
in order to set a matter down
for trial without having completed
examinations for discovery.
20 Rule 25 - 14 (8) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules provides the Court with discretion to direct
examination for discovery or provision of documents
in those matters of administration of estates.
Estate of Patricia Connor deceased, 2016 BCSC 1934 dealt with the court ordering
examinations for discovery and production of various documents
in an action between half siblings of the deceased and a purported spouse of the deceased as inter alia the parties knew little to nothing about the other.
He also attended / participated
in countless
examinations for discovery, and mediations.
The defendants participated
in documentary disclosure,
examinations for discovery, mediation, and a pre-trial.
Examinations for discovery are not held
in a courtroom.
In most cases, we are able to settle the disability claim before
examination for discovery and sometimes within a month of the denial.
This dramatization of the early days
in the history of Facebook is told largely through flashbacks from
examination for discovery transcripts related to lawsuits between the founders of Facebook, including Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg).
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In the transcript of the
examination for discovery of a representative of the defendant it is acknowledged that General Motors of Canada is a corporation intimately related (sic) to General Motors Corporation, an American corporation.
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In this case, although the offer was open for only a relatively short period of time, it was presented just before trial, when all discovery of documents and examinations for discovery had been completed, and when the issues had been fully aired in a Rule 18A application for judgment brought by the defendant
In this case, although the offer was open
for only a relatively short period of time, it was presented just before trial, when all
discovery of documents and
examinations for discovery had been completed, and when the issues had been fully aired
in a Rule 18A application for judgment brought by the defendant
in a Rule 18A application
for judgment brought by the defendants.
[38] I question the possible utility or value of any
examination for discovery of Jorin, particularly
in light of some of the medical conclusions I have identified.
Most of the pre-trial procedure has been completed, and the
examinations for discovery which have been conducted have fallen within the time limits set out
in Rule 68.
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(46) If otherwise admissible, the evidence given on an
examination for discovery by a party... may be tendered
in evidence at trial by any party adverse
in interest, unless the court otherwise orders, but the evidence is admissible against the following persons only:
[43] First, it would appear that a
discovery of Jorin would only achieve this object
for the single counsel who conducted the
examination for discovery, and not
for the teams of counsel who represent the various defendants
in this action.
They will participate
in real estate closings, assist with client interviews, and help conduct
examinations for discovery and mediations.
[45]
In all the circumstances, I do not consider that an
examination for discovery of Jorin would be appropriate, and I am unprepared to allow that
examination to take place.