Civil action in Ontario: 6 Basic Steps

This lecture explains basic steps in a civil action in Ontario. The lecture is designed for everyday people who have no legal background.
This lecture is taught by Amer Mushtaq, LL.B., M. Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons.), who is the Principal and Founder of the law firm, Formative LLP. Through this KZbin channel, Amer shares practical advice from his years of legal experience to help anyone access justice and achieve their goals. Subscribe today to learn more.
Amer also offers in-depth courses (by paid subscription) on various legal topics through www.youcounsel.ca/.
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Lecture Outline:
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0:01 Introduction to Civil Action and Disclaimer
0:44 Governing Legislation: Courts of Justice Act and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
3:15 6 Basic Steps - Civil Action in Ontario
3:35 Step 1: Pleadings
6:35 Step 2: Affidavit of Documents
9:25 Step 3: Discovery Process
11:38 Step 4: Mediation
13:00 Step 5: Pretrial
13:53 Step 6: Trial
14:23 Conclusion-Forms in the Rules of Civil Procedure, Settlement at any stage, Legal Costs
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