The Comprehensive Major Treatise That Meets All Your Needs

The rules of civil procedure govern every stage of the litigation process, so judges, lawyers and law students often need a quick and convenient means of researching them. Canadian Civil Procedure Law, 2^nd Edition is precisely that sort of research tool. Written by a Master of the Superior Court of Justice and a well-known legal authority and practitioner, this book provides a comprehensive review of the practice area.

Only Canadian Civil Procedure Law, 2^nd Edition provides an authoritative, affordable and portable source of expert analysis in textbook form.

New in This Edition

 

·         The first major treatise to substantively discuss all significant changes to the Ontario Rules of Court which came into force on January 1, 2010

·         Brand new chapters on such key aspects of civil procedure as statutes of limitation, proceedings against the Crown, and class proceedings

·         All other chapters have been thoroughly revised to include the latest leading case law

 

Features and Benefits

 

·         Clear, simple language – written so that a law student or novice practitioner can follow

·         Comprehensive approach – 19 detailed chapters addressing every aspect of the civil procedure field, from initiating the proceeding by way of action or application to seeking costs on an appeal

·         Broad scope – drawing on relevant case law from across Canada as well as leading British, Australian and American cases

·         Detailed analysis – the authors point out inconsistencies in the case law and identify the preferred approach

·         Up-to-date references – incorporating recent legislation and case law, including Supreme Court of Canada decisions of importance

·         Convenient format – published in portable hardcover you can take to court or to the classroom

 

Answering the Key Questions

 

Throughout Canadian Civil Procedure Law, 2^nd Edition you’ll find specific commentary on the issues that often arise in practice, such as:

 

·         What are the requirements for standing in a civil proceeding?

·         What types of questions are not permitted on discovery?

·         When is a stay available pending appeal?

·         What are the various remedies for the enforcement of a court order?