This user-friendly annual handbook provides a one-stop source of information for every civil litigator, legal assistant, articling student and paralegal in Alberta.

 

Written by two leading civil litigators, the first part of the book consists of 11 chapters taking you sequentially through a civil proceeding – from the retainer to the setting aside a noting in default to perfecting appeals. The second part of the book comprises 15 appendices that bring together a wide range of checklists and practical information needed on a daily basis.

 

New in This Edition

 

·         Recent changes to practice directions of the Court of Appeal

·         Recent changes to practice directions relating to class proceedings

·         New technology protocol and guidelines in civil litigation matters

·         Update on recent resumption of case management in Calgary

·         Examination of corporate representatives

·         Adjourning special applications in Justice Chambers and Masters’ Chambers

·         Forthcoming e-filing requirements for the Supreme Court of Canada

 

Use It Every Day

 

Fifteen appendices comprise the balance of the book bringing together a wide range of practical information needed by lawyers and their support staff on a daily basis, including:

 

·         Province of Alberta Judicial Regions

·         Directory of Alberta Court Houses

·         Directions to Alberta Court Houses

·         Motions Court Days and Times

·         Calgary/Edmonton Courts Telephone Directory

·         Directory of Law Firms

·         Court Filing Fees

·         Binding of Documents

·         Court Reporters and Official Examiners

·         Rates of Interest (Judgment Interest Act)

·         Common Causes of Action, Defences and Remedies

·         Common Limitation and Notice Periods

·         Appeal Charts

·         Standard Legal Citations

·         Directory of Web Sites for Litigators