Common Mistakes that Self-Represented LItigants make

[@ParadoxReport]

The thing about having an attorney is sometimes they don't make your argument for you. What a lot of attorneys don't talk about is how compromised they are. Someone push the envelope because they're afraid that the judge will never rule in their if they fight for their client, when they're being told to stand down. I wish more the attorneys would talk about the and collusion btwn judges & attorneys

[@natashakaschke8991]

I totally agree with you about attorneys not being transparent. It would help manage expectations, it’s impossible to know enough of the rules and also the secret politics going on behind the scenes.

[@DTSaskatoon]

It would be so helpful if the court office displayed a poster that showed the SRL where these rules and procedures are located as well as where the forms are located. Thank you!

[@LitigationHelp]

I agree! The Ontario court forms are here: ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/ You can find Ontario Superior Court, family court and Small Claims court forms here. *caution: it may be tricky to figure out which court you should go to, and which forms to fill out. It's best to consult with a lawyer (or paralegal if your matter is in Small claims court) to see whether you are in the right court and filling out the right forms!*

[@DTSaskatoon]

@@LitigationHelp Any poster with any resource is better than nothing. Nothing is what is currently provided based on a fear that providing resources is considered offering legal advice.

[@susanphillips-t4z]

Agree. Legal system has tried to hide things from pro se. People are forced to pro se when lawyers are lazy! And greedy. Nothing else. Bye bye lawyers! AI is here. Move on!

[@darrylfuller2004]

Title 16 USC sec 1025.0 has step by step guidance for the process

[@darrylfuller2004]

Because no one that works for the government can give you any kind of advice or assistance to help you with your case filing or any of the documents you have to file

[@nomoreputz9857]

I was a self-represented litigant in 2009 and again in 2016. I've noticed that the Judge involved in my latter case was more tolerant of my mistakes and brushed it off as confusion by a self-represented litigant. I'm wondering if Judges recieved a memo asking them to do that sort of thing

[@jeffedwards8282]

Judges and the clerks tend to “correct you as you go along” as a Pro Se litigant IF IF the Judge sees that your filings are on time and you’re doing exactly what they ask you to do. This lawyer’s advice on a particular color in the brief must be applicable to a specific court rules of procedure. He also is pushing “us lawyers” meaning you need a lawyer when you DONT!!

[@pircmodern]

This was helpful. Thank you.

[@RENEGADE-gk9hv]

The worst thing to do is represent yourself in court...

[@DTSaskatoon]

Where are the rules of civil procedure for other provinces - like Saskatchewan? Thanks!

[@LitigationHelp]

Unfortunately, there is no one place where all the rules are listed.For your example, I did a very quick Google search, and found this page for Saskatchewan: sasklawcourts.ca/index.php/home/court-of-queen-s-bench/rules-and-practice-directives BUT!! Please note though that this may NOT be the one and only correct answer. This is because depending on the subject matter, the litigation in Saskatchewan may need to be heard in a tribunal, or perhaps even in a Federal Court. It's always recommended when beginning a lawsuit, to consult with a lawyer first.

[@kevinshari8262]

Do you have any pledging course or examples I can buy

[@LitigationHelp]

Please check out our store: litigation-help.com/shop/

[@kevinshari8262]

@@LitigationHelp pls be for specific, I need one for pleading ; which product on the site would cover that

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Thank you for this helpful information.

[@LitigationHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinshari8262]

Do you have any course how to draft statement of claims

[@LitigationHelp]

We do not have any courses on how to draft statement of claims on this channel. However, check out You Counsel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZa2p6SjnrllmdUsi=7Zk0j6DRH8uG8LFh

[@jfitz458]

What solutions would you pit forth for Pro Se? You made a lot of comments of what is wrong, what is the solution?

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Color of the back page ? Where in the FRCP is that?

[@LitigationHelp]

Our videos are based on the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario Canada. The rules can be accessed here on CanLII. canlii.ca/t/t8m The rule on the binding of documents (currently Rule 4.07, but the numbering of the rule can change with time) talks about the colour of the front and back pages of court documents.

[@gullybull5568]

NEVER get-TURNED.❤

[@DRII-yv1yt]

This must be for Canada

[@kgt9925]

I didn't know about the different colours of pages? or text? for applicant and respondent.

[@richdollabill305]

**** IT WOULD HELP THST THE AUDIO IS CALIBRATED TO THE VIDEO********

[@pinkconfidantp2me912]

What dose merit mean.

[@LitigationHelp]

Thanks for your question! In litigation, the term "merit of the case" is related to the substance of the case, as opposed to the procedures of the court process. Let's take a breach of contract case as an example. So if I am concerned about the merits of the case, I am concerned about how good my case is in this breach of contract. I would be concerned about such things like whether I still have the actual contract document, whether it is signed by both parties etc. However, often, during a lawsuit, parties can also argue about the other side not following the rules or the procedure. A case can be dismissed if the rules are not followed, before a judge even hears about the details related to the breach of contract!

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Oh, Ontario

[@nyamuochpaul4279]

You interrupt too much and cut off the educational part. Uh huh mmh huh 😳

[@LydellAaron]

Go pay for a lawyer. Don't do it. Save up. Lol

[@Leneufcinqcergy]

Thank G*d for AI!

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Ooo