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2023 Index - Barrister - Civil Litigation
2023 Index - Barrister - Civil Litigation
# Action - Commencement
A SEE: Commencement of Proceedings 2
- Action 181(L) 4.1
234(R) -
Abandoned Motions 235(L) 6 Action - Consolidation (hearing
together) 177(R) -
Abandoning Claim - Simplified
SEE: Consolidation 178(L) 2
Procedure
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Action - Constitutional Issues 159(L) 6
Abandoning Claim - Consequences of 330(R) 3.2 Action - Constitutional Question 159(L) 6
Abandonment of Application - Party Action - Corporations 170(LR) 5
under disability - requires leave 219(L) 7.1 Action - Demand before action
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) SEE: Demand before action 158(L) 4
SEE ALSO: Discontinuing/Withdrawal Action - Discovery is available for any
of Action (R. 23) 7 action, not for application 246(R) 5.2
SEE ALSO: Dismissal for Delay (R. 6 161(L) -
24) 218(L) 8 Action - Forum 162(L) 9-11
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - Action - Hearing together 177(R) -
*Generally 219(L) 7 SEE: Consolidation 178(L) 2
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - Action - Interest - Judgements 9,
Applicant Abandons - R gets Cost 219(L) 7.3 SEE: Interest - Postjudgment 9.1,
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - SEE: Interest - Prejudgment 161(LR) 9.2
Applicant Abandons Application 219(L) 7 Action - Limitation of Liability
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - SEE: Limitation of Liability 161(L) 8
Applicant only (not R) (R. 38.08) 219(L) 7 Action - Limitation Period 159(R) -
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - SEE: Limitation Period 160(LR) 7
Costs 219(L) 7.3 Action - Limitation Period -
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) - Discoverability 160(L) 7
Costs 219(L) 7.3
Action - Limitation Period - Tort 160(L) 7
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
Action - Limitation Period - Ultimate
Costs - When Applicant Abandons, R
Limitation Period 160(L) 7
Entitled to Costs 219(L) 7.3
Action - Mortgage - Originating Process
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
(Form 14B) 182(LR) 4.1
Deemed Abandoned - When App Fails
Action - Notice Requirements
to appear at Hearing 219(L) 7.2
SEE: Notice Requirements 158(L) 5
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
Action - Notice Requirements (incl 5,
Deemed abandonment 219(L) 7.2
Insurance Act) 9.1,
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
SEE: Notice Requirements 161(R) 9.2
Disability - Requires Leave Where
Action - Partnership 170(R) -
Party Under Disability 219(L) 7.1
SEE: Partnership 171(L) 6.1
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
Action - Postjudgment Interest
Notice of abandonment (no form) 219(L) 7
SEE: Interest - Postjudgment 161(R) 9.2
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
Action - Prejudgment Interest
Party - Disability - Leave 219(L) 7.1
SEE: Interest - Prejudgment 161(L) 9.1
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) -
Respondent entitled to costs 219(L) 7.3 Action - Procedure 162(L) 10
234(R) - Action - Simplified Procedure (Whether
Abandonment of Motions - Costs 235(L) 6 or Not Exceeding $200,000) 162(L) 10
Aboriginal rights claims - Limitation Action - Small Claims Court (Does Not
Period 159(R) 7 Exceed $35,000) 162(L) 11
Action - Withdrawal of Defence
Absentee - Parties - Disability 163(L) 2
SEE: Discontinuing/Withdrawal of
Absentee - Service of Documents -
Action (R. 23) - Defendant Withdraws 218(R) 6.2
Rule 16.02(1) 165(R) 2.7
Action dismissed - delay - consent draft
Acceptance of Settlement Offer 268(L) 6.2 order timetable 268(L) 5.2
Access and solicitor-client privilege - Action dismissed - delay - court allows
Privacy issues and litigation 156(R) 6 it to proceed in 1/4 options 268(L) 5.2
Accord and Satisfaction - Special 4.2.7 Action dismissed - delay - dismissal
Defences (plead it) 207(L) (q) deadline 268(L) 5.2
Act of third party - Special Defence 4.2.7 Action dismissed - delay - dismissal
(should plead it) 206(R) (k) order - Form 48D 268(L) 5.2
Acting in person Action dismissed - delay - motion for
SEE: Representation by Lawyer - 184(R) - status hearing 268(L) 5.2
Acting in person 185(L) 7.1 Action dismissed - delay - Plaintiff has
Acting in Person - Limited Scope the onus (generally) 267(R) 5.2
Retainer - Representation by Lawyer 185(R) 7.2 Action dismissed - delay - plaintiff 267(R) 5.2
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w/disability Facts
Action dismissed - delay - status Admissions - Deemed Admissions (in
hearing - court has 2 options 268(L) 5.2 Pleadings) 282(R) 3.1
Action dismissed - Delay and Admissions - Discovery Examinations 282(R) 3.2
Abandoned - new r.48.14 (1/1/15) 268(L) 5.2 Admissions - Examinations for
Action dismissed - struck from list Discovery 282(R) 3.2
before 1/1/15, not restored by 1/1/17 267(R) 5.2 Admissions - Hearsay in Discovery
Action dismissed - struck from trial list Exams Admissible at trial 282(R) 3.2.1
after 1/1/15 & not restored in 2y 267(R) 5.2 Admissions - Impeachment 283(L) 3.2.4
Action in Personam - *Definition 173(L) 1.1 Admissions - Pleadings (RR. 25.07,
Action in Rem - *Definition 173(L) 1.1 25.09) 282(R) 3.1
Action in Rem - Quasi in rem actions - Admissions - Pre-Trial Conference,
adjudicate status of subject of litigation 173(L) 1.1 Obtained at - (R. 50) 283(L) 3.3
Actions - Case Conference - R. 50.13 275(L) 7.2 Admissions - Request to Admit -
Actions - Simplified Procedure - R. 76 276(R) 9 Business Record Evidence - Service 275(L) 8.1
Actions in Land - wrongfully Admissions - Request to Admit - Cost
dispossessed - Joinder 176(LR) 1.4.3 Consequences 275(L) 8.1
Admissions - Request to Admit -
Addressing judges - Court of Appeal 146(R) 1.2 Failure to Respond 275(L) 8.2
Addressing judges - Superior Court of Admissions - Request to Admit -
Justice 146(R) 1.3.1 Response to Request - Timing and
Adjournment - Disclosure - failure to Content 275(R) 8.2
meet continuing disclosure obligations 244(L) 4.8 Admissions - Request to Admit -
Adjournment - Examination for 256(R) - 5.5.1 Summary Judgment 275(R) 8.4
Discovery - Improper Conduct 257(L) 0 Admissions - Request to Admit -
Adjournment - On Trial List - Not Withdrawing Admission 275(R) 8.3
Granted Unless Emergency - *Toronto 267(L) 5.1 Admissions - Request to Admit -
Adjournment of Motion - Affidavits - Withdrawing Admission - Amendment
Cross Examination - No Adjournment 4.1.5 to a pleading 275(R) 8.3
Without Reasonable Diligence 233(L) (c)
Admissions - Request to Admit R. 51 275(L) 8.1
Adjournment of Motion - Affidavits -
Cross Examination - Where 4.1.5 Admissions - Statement of Defence
Examination abusive 233(R) (j) SEE: Statement of Defence - 205(L) -
Admissions 208(R) 4.2
Adjournment of Motion for Cross-Exam 4.1.5
- for Directions 233(R) (j) Admissions - Statement of Defence -
Deemed Admissions (Exceptions) 205(L) 4.2.1
Adjournment of Motion for Cross-Exam 4.1.5
- May Refuse if not Diligent 233(L) (c) Admissions - Statement of Defense -
Deemed Admissions 205(L) 4.2.1
Adjournment of Motion for Examination 4.2.1
of Witness - May Refuse if not Diligent 234(L) (a) ADR - *Definition 317(L) 2.1
Adjournment of Trial ADR - Reasons for Using 317(L) 2.1
SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary ADR - Techniques - Arbitration
Matters - Adjournment of Trial 287(R) 2.2 SEE: Arbitration 317(R) 2.2
Adjournment of Trial - Compelling ADR - Techniques - Mandatory
Reason 287(R) 2.2.1 Mediation (R. 24.1)
Administration and management - SEE: Mandatory Mediation 324(L) 3
Court of Ontario - regions ADR - Techniques - Mediation
SEE: Court of Ontario 145(L) 1 SEE: Mediation 320(R) 2.2.3
Administration of Justice Act - Witness Adultery - Privilege (if action is 5.4.4
in Custody - Evidence at Trial (R. instituted in consequence of adultery) 250(L) (b)
53.06) - Attendance of Witness in Adverse in Interest - Examination for
Custody 291(R) 3.7.2 Discovery - Parties - r. 31.03 246(R) 5.3.1
Administrator Adverse Inference for Failure to Call a
SEE: Witness 280(LR) 2.7
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Adverse Party -
Admiralty - Action in rem 173(L) 1.1 SEE: Evidence - Witness
Admission of Service - vs. Acceptance SEE: Evidence - Admissions - Adverse 2.10.
SEE: Service - Alternatives to Party Admissions 282(L) 3
Personal - Acceptance by lawyer - Adverse Party - As Witness at Trial
Admission of service 195(L) 3.1 SEE: Evidence at Trial - Calling
Admissions Adverse party as witness 291(R) 3.8
SEE ALSO: Evidence - Admissions 283(L) 3 Adverse Party Admissions 283(L) 3.2.4
Admissions - Adverse Party Adverse Party Compellable as Witness 282(L) 2.10.
Admissions - Use at Trial 283(L) 3.2.3 - Summons or Notice of Intention to 3-
Admissions - Agreed Statement of 283(L) 3.4 Call) 2.10.
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4 Lawyer-Client
Adversity of Interest - Definition - SEE: Privilege
Examination for Discovery 246(R) 5.3.1 Affidavit of Documents - Privilege -
Affidavit Litigation Privilege
SEE ALSO: Motions - Affidavits - rr SEE: Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2
39.01, 4.06 232(L) 4.1 Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Affidavit - *Definition 232(L) 4.1 Documents 222(R) 4.4.2
Affidavit - Evidence - Admissibility - Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Discretion to Allow 290(R) 3.4 Documents - Disclosed (Schedule B) 222(R) 4.4.2
Affidavit - Litigation Guardian - for Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Defendant or Respondent 164(LR) 2.3 Documents - Lawyer-Client 241(LR) 4.5.1
Affidavit - Litigation Guardian - for Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Plaintiff/Applicant - Contents 164(L) 2.2 Documents - Litigation Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2
Affidavit - Respondent’s Affidavit - Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Requirements - Summary Judgment - Documents - Negotiations for
Disputes of Fact 215(L) 3.3.4 Settlement - Without Prejudice
Affidavit Evidence - Before Trial with Communications 242(LR) 4.5.3
Leave (R. 53.02(1)) 279(R) 2.5.5 Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Affidavit Evidence - Evidence - Use at Documents - Schedule B - No
Trial (R. 53.02(1)) 279(R) 2.5.5 “boilerplate” language - Litigation
Affidavit Evidence Sometimes Privilege 222(R) 4.4.2
Required - Default Judgment 213(L) 2.3.5 Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Documents - Use at Trial (impeach
Affidavit of Corporation - Motion 232(L) 4.1.1
testimony OR with leave) 243(LR) 4.6
239(R) -
Affidavit of Documents - Privileged
Affidavit of Documents - *Discovery 240(L) 4.3
Documents - When to Maintain vs.
Affidavit of Documents - All Relevant
Abandon 243(LR) 4.6
Documents Included - Statement - 239(R) -
Affidavit of Documents - Production
r.30.03(3) 240(L) 4.4.1
from Non-Parties 245(L) 4.9
Affidavit of Documents - Certification
Affidavit of Documents - Productions -
required - for Represented Parties 239(L) 4.3
*Definition 243(R) 4.7
Affidavit of Documents - Contents of 239(R) -
239(R) -
Certification 240(L) 4.3
Affidavit of Documents - Requirements 240(L) 4.4.1
Affidavit of Documents - Contents,
Form 240(LR) 4.4.1 Affidavit of Documents - Sanctions 244(LR) 4.8
Affidavit of Documents - Continuing Affidavit of Documents - Schedules -
Disclosure - After-Acquired Privileged Documents Included - r.30.03(2) 240(R) 4.4.1
Documents vs. Privileged Documents Affidavit of Documents - Simplified
Left Out Originally 244(R) 4.8 Procedure
Affidavit of Documents - Continuing SEE: Simplified Procedure - Affidavit
Disclosure Obligation - R. 30.07 244(L) 4.8 of Documents 331(R) 4
Affidavit of Documents - Disclosure / Affidavit of Documents -
production not admission of Supplementary Affidavit 244(L) 4.8
admissibility or relevance 243(R) 4.7 Affidavit of Documents - when filed in
Affidavit of Documents - Discovery 239(R) - court - relevance 240(L) 4.3
SEE ALSO: Discovery - of Documents 240(L) 4.3 Affidavit or Other Evidence Required - 214(R) -
Affidavit of Documents - Discovery, Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact 215(L) 3.3.1
Continuing 244(L) 4.8 Affidavits - Definition of Affidavit -
Affidavit of Documents - Form and Motions 232(L) 4.1
Contents 222(LR) 4.4.1 Affidavits - Lawyer's Affidavits -
Affidavit of Documents - Forms - Motions - Law Society 232(L) 4.1
Corporation (Form 30B) 240(L) 4.4.1 Affidavits - Motions - Corporation, Who
Affidavit of Documents - Forms - from Corp can Provide Affidavit 232(L) 4.1.1
Individual (Form 30A) 240(L) 4.4.1 Affidavits - Motions - Cross 4.1.5
Affidavit of Documents - Inspection of Examination - Notice 233(L) (i)
Documents 243(R) 4.7 Affidavits - Motions - Cross
Affidavit of Documents - Lawyer to 239(R) - Examination - r 39.02 232(R) 4.1.5
Certify 240(L) 4.3 Affidavits - Motions - Cross
Affidavit of Documents - No Documents Examination - Scope of - All Relevant 4.1.5
to Produce 222(R) 4.4.1 Matters 233(L) (f)
Affidavit of Documents - Obtaining Affidavits - Motions - Exhibit to Affidavit 232(R) 4.1.3
Police/Crown Records in Civil Litigation 245(L) 4.9 Affidavits - Motions - Partnership, Who
Affidavit of Documents - Privilege - from Partnership can Provide Affidavit 232(L) 4.1.2
General 241(L) 4.5 Affidavits - Service - Motions - Mover
Affidavit of Documents - Privilege - 240(R) 4.5.1 and Opponent, 7 and 4 Days b/f 232(R) 4.1.4
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Defence - No Reasonable Defence 216(R) 4.2 Defences - Purchaser for value without 4.2.7
Defence - Struck Out - Default notice 207(L) (v)
Judgment - Note the D in Default 211(R) 2.1.3 Defences - Raised after 4.2.7
Defence to Counterclaim commencement of action 207(R) (x)
SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - 221(R) - Defences - Release, payment, or 4.2.7
Response 222(L) 2.5.2 performance - Special Defences 207(L) (p)
Defence to Counterclaim - 221(R) - Defences - Res judicata - Special 4.2.7
Counterclaim - Response - Timing 222(L) 2.5.2 Defences 206(R) (i)
Defence to Crossclaim - Crossclaim - Defences - Set-Off 207(R) -
Not Required Where 223(R) 3.4.4 SEE: Set-Off & Counterclaim 208(LR) 4.2.8
Defence to Crossclaim - Crossclaim - Defences - Settled Account - Special 4.2.7
Response 223(L) 3.4.2 Defences 207(L) (r)
Defence to Crossclaim - Timeline - Defences - Special Defences - 4.2.7
Form 28B - 20 Days after SOD 204(L) 3.5.1 Statutory Defence 205(R) (a)
Defence to Crossclaim (RR. 28.05, Defences - Statute of Frauds - Special 205(R) - 4.2.7
28.06) Defences 206(L) (b)
SEE: Crossclaim - Pleadings - Defences - Surrender - Special 4.2.7
*Response - Defense to Crossclaim Defences 207(L) (s)
SEE: Crossclaim - Timeline - Defence Defences - Third Party Claim -
to Crossclaim 223(L) 3.4.2 Defending Main Action - Defences
Defence to Third Party claim - Timeline available 226(L) 4.7.1
SEE: Pleadings - Timeline - Third Defences - Ultra Vires (corporation) - 4.2.7
Party claim defence 204(L) 3.6.1 Special Defences 206(R) (g)
4.2.5 4.2.7
Defences Defences - Waiver - Special Defences 207(L) (t)
SEE: Types of Defences 4.2.7 Defences - Want of Authority - Special 4.2.7
SEE: Special Defences Defences 207(L) (m)
SEE: Set Off & Counterclaims 205(R) 4.2.8 Defences - Want of Jurisdiction - 4.2.7
Defences - Accord and Satisfaction - 4.2.7 Special Defences 206(R) (f)
Special Defences 207(L) (q) Defendant - Deemed admissions 205(L) 4.2.1
Defences - Act of third party - Special 4.2.7 Defendant - Under Disability - Default
Defences 206(R) (k) Judgment - Must get Leave to Note in
Defences - Arising after action is 4.2.7 Default Where D Under Disability 211(R) 2.1.2
brought - Special Defences 207(R) (x) Defendant - Withdrawal of admission
4.2.7 (consent or leave) 218(R) 6.2.2
Defences - Conditions Precedent 206(L) (c) Defendants in Deafult - Examination for
4.2.8 Discovery - Parties - r. 31.04(2)(b) 247(L) 5.3.1
Defences - Contributory negligence 208(L) (e) Definition - Adversity of Interest -
Defences - Contributory Negligence - 4.2.7 Examination for Discovery 246(R) 5.3.1
Special Defences 206(R) (j) Definition - Belief - Examination for
Defences - Defamation - Special 4.2.7 Discovery 249(L) 5.4.3
Defences 207(R) (w) Definition - Information - Examination
4.2.7 for Discovery 249(L) 5.4.3
Defences - Equitable Defence 207(L) (u) Definition - Knowledge - Examination
Defences - Estates - Personal for Discovery 249(L) 5.4.3
Representatives 169(LR) 3.5 Delay - Dismissal of Action - Availability
Defences - Estoppel - Special 4.2.7 - D can Move to Dismiss Where P
Defences 206(R) (h) Failed to… 219(LR) 8.1
4.2.7 Delay - Dismissal of Action - Costs of
Defences - Illegality (Must plead facts) 206(LR) (e) Deemed Dismissal - Any Party May
4.2.7 Make Motion 219(R) 8.5
Defences - Insanity - Special Defences 207(L) (n) Delay - Dismissal of Action - Disability -
Defences - Jurisdiction - Special 4.2.7 Persons to Serve Notice on Where
Defences 206(R) (f) Plaintiff Under Disability 219(R) 8.2
Defences - Limitations Act - Special 205(R) - 4.2.7 Delay - Dismissal of Action - Effect, D
Defences (plead it) 206(L) (b) May not Proceed with Cross/Third
Defences - Non est factum - Special 206(R) - 4.2.7 Party Claim 219(R) 8.4
Defences 207(L) (l) Delay - Dismissal of Action - Effect, D
Defences - Not qualified - Special 4.2.7 May Proceed with Counterclaim 219(R) 8.4
Defences 207(L) (o) Delay - Dismissal of Action - Effect,
4.2.7 Dismissal not Defence to Subsequent
Defences - Notice - Special Defences 206(L) (d) Action 219(R) 8.4
Defences - Partnership - Common Delay - Dismissal of Action - Material
Defence 171(L) 6.1 on Motion, Affidavit Materials - P/D 220(L) 8.7
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Produce Consequences
Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - Discretionary Orders - Costs -
Settlement Privilege 242(LR) 4.5.3 Sanderson and Bullock Orders 272(R) 6.8.1
Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - Dismissal - Action - Delay - Motion - By
Subsidiary and affiliated corps. 221(R) 4.1 Defendant - Availability (R. 24.01) 219(LR) 8.1
Discovery - Oral examinations - Dismissal - Jurisdiction - Determination
Procedure (R. 34) 237(L) 1 of Issue before Trial 216(R) 4.3
Discovery - PIF, EDA, impact of 237(LR) 1.1 Dismissal - Legal Capacity -
Discovery - PIPEDA, FIPPA, etc., Determination of Issue Before Trial 216(R) 4.3
impact of 237(LR) 1.1 Dismissal - Multiple Proceedings -
Discovery - Privacy and other Determination of Issue Before Trial 216(R) 4.3
legislation, impact of 237(LR) 1.1 Dismissal - Vexatious or Frivolous -
Discovery - Privacy issues and Determination of Issue bf Trial 216(R) 4.3
litigation 155(R) - Dismissal / Discontinuance of Action -
SEE: Privacy Issues - Discovery 156(L) 3 Counterclaim - D may proceed with
Discovery - Privilege - Definition (Re counterclaim 221(R) 2.4
Documents) 241(L) 4.5 Dismissal / Discontinuance of Action -
Discovery - Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Crossclaim - Crossclaim deemed
Documents 241(LR) 4.5.1 dismissed after 30 days unless court
Discovery - Privilege - Litigation orders otherwise 223(L) 3.3
Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2 Dismissal / Discontinuance of Action -
Discovery - Privilege - Settlement Third Party Claim - Deemed Dismissal
Privilege - Negotiations for Settlement - After 30 Days 224(R) 4.3
Without Prejudice 242(LR) 4.5.3 Dismissal for Delay - Appeals 308(R) 2.9
Discovery - Privilege in respect of 238(R) - Dismissal of Action - Counterclaim - If
documents 239(L) 4.1 D Fails to Attend at Trial 221(R) 2.3
185(R) - Dismissal of Action - Delay - *Generally 219(L) 8
Discovery - Proportionality 186(L) 8 Dismissal of Action - Delay - *Test - P:
Discovery - Proportionality 238(R) 3 reasonable excuse; D: prejudiced by
Discovery - Proportionality in Discovery P’s delay 220(L) 8.6
- Factors to consider - Excessive Dismissal of Action - Delay - Availability
documents - r.29.2.03(2) 238(R) 3 - D can Move to Dismiss Where P
Discovery - Proportionality in Discovery Failed to… 219(LR) 8.1
- What / When party must disclose - Dismissal of Action - Delay - Availability
Factors to consider - - P Response 219(LR) 8.1
r. 29.2.03(1) 238(R) 3 Dismissal of action - delay - consent
Discovery - Purpose of 237(L) 1 draft order timetable 268(L) 5.2
Discovery - Purpose of - obtain Dismissal of Action - Delay - Costs 219(R) 8.5
documents (R. 30), oral discovery (R. Dismissal of Action - Delay - Costs of
34), inspection of property (R. 32), Deemed Dismissal - Any Party May
medical examination (R. 33), or Make Motion 219(R) 8.5
discovery by written questions (R. 35) 237(L) 1 Dismissal of Action - Delay - Court's
Discovery - Redaction 239(LR) 4.2 discretion 220(L) 8.6
Discovery - Redaction - Court order to Dismissal of Action - Delay -
produce Unredacted copy 239(LR) 4.2 Crossclaim / Third party claim deemed
Discovery - Redaction - software 239(LR) 4.2 dismissed - Costs 219(R) 8.4
Discovery - Requirements - parties Dismissal of Action - Delay - Defendant
agree on plan (R. 29.1), proportionality may not proceed with cross claim or
(R. 29.2) 237(L) 1 third party claim 219(R) 8.4
Discovery - Simplified Procedure - Dismissal of Action - Delay - Defendant
Limited may proceed with counterclaim 219(R) 8.4
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) - Dismissal of Action - Delay - Disability -
(limited) 332(L) 5 Persons to Serve Notice on Where
Party Under Disability 219(R) 8.2
Discovery - Statutes, impact of 237(LR) 1.1
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Dismissal
Discovery - Time Period for Agreement by registrar (R. 48.14) 220(R) 8.8
- earlier of 60 days or attempting to 237(R) -
Dismissal of action - delay - Dismissal
obtain evidence 238(L) 2
deadline 268(R) 5.2
Discovery Plan 237(R) -
Dismissal of action - delay - Dismissal
SEE: Discovery - Discovery Plan 238(L) 2
order - Form 48D 268(R) 5.2
Discovery Transcript - Use on Motion
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Effect on
(adverse party only) 234(R) 4.3
counterclaim, crossclaim, third party
Discovery, when - if proceeding to trial 237(L) 1 claim 219(R) 8.4
Discretion - Offers to Settle - Cost 270(R) 6.7
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289(R) - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Excluding Witnesses (R. 52.06) 290(L) 2.7 Foreign Administrators - Generally
289(R) - Cannot sue in Ontario 169(L) 3.4
Exclusion of Witnesses (R. 52.06) 290(L) 2.7 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Exclusive Purpose Test - Examination Foreign Executors - Can sue in Ontario 169(L) 3.4
for Discovery - Expert Witness - Zone Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
of Privacy 251(R) 5.4.6 Letters Probate - Letters of
Execution Act - Exemptions from Administration 167(R) 3.1
Monetary Judgement Orders Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
SEE: Enforc of Orders - Garnishment - Liability - Costs (court discretion) 169(R) 3.5
Exemptions from 311(LR) 3.7 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Execution Act - Procedures for Sale of Liability - Debt 169(R) 3.5
Debtor's Property under a Writ Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Writ of Litigation Administrator - Appointment
Seizure & Sale 310(L) 3.5 (R. 9.02) - Court’s initiative 168(L) 3.2
Execution Act - SEE: Enforcement of 308(L) - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Orders 311(R) 3 Litigation Administrator - Appointment
Executor (R. 9.02) - Motion by plaintiff 168(L) 3.2
SEE: Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Litigation Administrator - Deceased w/o
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - personal representative 168(L) 3.2
Administrator vs. Executor 167(R) 3.1 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Litigation Administrator - Remedial
Administrator with will annexed 167(R) 3.1 provisions 168(R) 3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Beneficiaries - Court Discretion - Make Litigation Administrator - Rules - Non-
Party 168(L) 3.1 compliance - Remedial provisions 168(R) 3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Beneficiaries - Death - Right of action Parties - Beneficiaries - Joinder 167(R) 3.1
by / against survivors (except libel or 168(R) - Executors/Administrators/Trustees - 167(R) -
slander) 169(L) 3.3 Parties - Joinder of Beneficiaries 168(L) 3.1
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees - 167(R) -
Certificate of appointment of estate Parties - to Sue 168(L) 3.1
trustee 167(R) 3.1 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Personal Representative 167(R) 3.1
Contested will 167(R) 3.1 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Personally liable 169(R) 3.5
Costs 169(R) 3.5 Executors/Administrators/Trustees - 167(R) -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Proceedings by / against 168(L) 3.1
Deceased w/o personal representative Executors/Administrators/Trustees - 167(R) -
- Litigation Administrator 168(L) 3.2 Proper person to sue 168(L) 3.1
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Defences - Any ground available to Remedial provisions 168(R) 3.3
deceased, plus 169(L) 3.5 Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Right of action by / against survives 168(R) -
Defences - Costs 169(R) 3.5 death 169(L) 3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Defences - Insufficient Assets 169(LR) 3.5 Rules - Failure to Comply 168(R) 3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Defences - Liability 169(R) 3.5 Rules - Non-compliance 168(R) 3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
Defences - Personally liable 169(R) 3.5 Setting Aside Conveyances Without 167(R) -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Naming Personal Representative 168(L) 3.1
Defences - Plene administravit (fully Executors/Administrators/Trustees -
administered) 169(L) 3.5 Terminology 167(R) 3.1
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Executors/Administrators/Trustees- 167(R) -
Defences - Plene administravit praeter Joinder 168(L) 3.1
(nearly fully administered) 169(R) 3.5 Exhibit to Affidavit - Motions - Affidavits
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - - r 4.06(3) 232(R) 4.1.3
Estate Trustee During Litigation 168(L) 3.2 Exhibits
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - SEE: Trial Procedure - Exhibits 292(L) 4
Estates List - Toronto Region 169(R) 3.6 Exhibits - Numbering and Marking 292(L) 4.1
Executors/Administrators/Trustees - Expected Monetary Value (EMV) - Risk
Failure to Comply with Rules 168(R) 3.3 Assessment - Negotiation 326(R) 4.6.3
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Expert - Report - Pre-Trial Conferences 273(L) 7.1.3 Factum - Determination Issue b/f Trial -
Expert Evidence - Duty of Expert to Disputes of Law - Mover and
Provide evidence that is fair, objective, Respondent 216(R) 4.5
non-partisan, and related to their Factum - Determination Issue b/f Trial -
expertise 295(R) 5.4.6 Moving Party file 7 days before motion,
Expert Evidence - Examination-in-Chief 295(R) 5.4.6 Responding party files 4 days 216(R) 4.5
Factum - Motions - Moving Party's - 7
Expert Evidence - Qualified Experts 295(R) 5.4.6 Days b/f 231(LR) 3.6
Expert Evidence - Right of Opposing Factum - Motions - Parties to Motion
Counsel to Challenge Expert May Serve 231(LR) 3.6
Qualification 295(R) 5.4.6
Factum - Motions - Responding Party's
Expert Reports - 4 Days b/f 231(LR) 3.6
SEE: Evidence at Trial - Expert
Factum - Motions - Sometimes
Witness - Report 290(R) 3.5
Mandatory 231(LR) 3.6
Expert Witness - Definition 251(L) 5.4.6 Factum - Summary Judgment -
Expert Witness - Duty of 278(L) 2.3 Disputes of Fact - Time Reqs - 7/4
Expert Witness - Evidence Days 215(L) 3.3.3
SEE: Evidence - Experts 278(L) 2.3 Factums - Motions
Expert Witness - Examination For SEE: Motions - Factums 231(LR) 3.6
Discovery - Opinion Evidence 251(L) 5.4.6 Failure of a Municipality - Notice
Expert Witness - Expert Report - Required by Statute 158(R) 5
Service of 278(R) 2.3.1 Failure to Attend at Trial - Defendant
Expert Witness - Opinions - Fails to Attend 287(LR) 2.1
Examinations for Discovery 251(L) 5.4.6 Failure to Attend at Trial - Judge May
Expert Witness - Preparing the Expert 278(R) 2.3.2 Proceed if One Party Fails to Attend
Expert Witnesses (R. 52.01(2)(a)) 287(LR) 2.1
SEE: Evidence at Trial - Expert Failure to Attend at Trial - Judge May
Witness Strike Action if All Parties Fail to Attend
SEE: Evidence - Experts 290(R) 3.5 (R. 52.01(1)) 287(LR) 2.1
5.5.1 Failure to Attend at Trial - Judgment
Expert Witnesses - Cross-Examination 297(R) 1 Against Party Who Failed to Attend
Expert Witnesses - Lawyer to Prepare May be Set Aside or Varied by a Judge
the Expert 278(R) 2.3.2 on Just Terms (rr. 52.01(2),(3)) 287(R) 2.1
Expert Witnesses - Number Permitted Failure to Attend at Trial - Plaintiff Fails
(3 Ont. Ev. Act s. 12; 5 Canada Ev. Act to Attend 287(R) 2.1
s. 7) 288(L) 2.4.1 Failure to Attend at Trial (R. 52.01) 287(LR) 2.1
Expert Witnesses - Other Parties’ Failure to Attend Cross-Examination on 233(R) - 4.1.5
Expert Reports 279(L) 2.3.3 Affidavit - Motion - r 34.15 234(L) (k)
Experts - Attendance and Fee 279(L) 2.3.4 Failure to comply - Rules 157(L) 2
Experts - Evidence Failure to Comply with Order for
SEE: Evidence - Experts 278(L) 2.3 Payment - Summary Judgment -
Experts - Number of Expert Witnesses Disputes of Fact 216(L) 3.5.1
Permitted - Application 288(L) 2.4.2 Failure to Pay Costs as Ordered -
Experts - Number of Expert Witnesses Motion 235(R) 8.4
Permitted (3 Ont. Ev. Act s. 12; 5 Failure to Prove Fact or Document - r.
Canada Ev. Act s. 7) 288(L) 2.4.1 52.10 292(L) 3.10
Experts - Summary Judgment - Family Law Act - Pleadings 205(L) 4.1.3
Disputes of Fact 216(L) 3.5.1 Filing - Motion for Leave to Appeal 307(R) 2.6
Experts - Witnesses - # Permitted (3
Ont. Ev. Act s. 12; 5 Canada Ev. Act s. Filing - Notice of Motion (Form 37A) 228(L) 2.5
7) 288(L) 2.4.1 Filing - Originating Process 184(L) 6
Expropriation - Notice Required by Filing - Transcripts - Application 190(R) 4.3
Statute 158(R) 5 Filing of Notice of Motions
Extension - originating process - SEE: Motions - Notice of Motion -
service 184(L) 6 Service & Filing 228(L) 2.6
Extension - service of originating Final Judgment 303(L) 1.5
process 184(L) 6 Final Judgment - Multiple 301(L) 1.1
Extensions/abridgements - Rule 302(R) -
3.02(1) 157(R) 2.1 Final Order - Types of 303(L) 1.4
Extra-Provincial Corporations Act - FIPPA - s. 64 - Courts Can Make
Action on behalf of Corporation outside Production Order Irrespective of
Canada 170(R) 5 Freedom of Information Laws 227(L) 4.9
F Fishing - Examination for Discovery 252(R) 5.4.9
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for leave- In (Joseph Groia v The Law Joinder of Parties - Relief against
Society of Upper Canada) joinder 176(R) 1.5
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - Joinder of Parties - stay proceeding
Amicus curiae (R. 13.02) - Principles against one party pending hearing of
for leave- In (Joseph Groia v The Law another - relief 176(R) 1.5
Society of Upper Canada) - Charter Joinder of Parties - Torts 176(L) 1.4.2
cases - diversity of representations 177(R) 1.6.2 Joinder of Parties - Torts
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - SEE: Joinder of Parties - Torts 176(L) 1.4.2
Amicus curiae (R. 13.02) - Role of Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
amicus - Role of Friend - matter of law plaintiffs - Recovery 176(L) 1.4.2
- unrepresented interests - counsel Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
(see R v Cairenius; Bon Hillier v tortfeasors - Negligence Act -
Milojevic, Elder v Klukach) 177(R) 1.6.2 Contribution amongst (s. 2) 176(L) 1.4.2
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
Friend of the court (R. 13.02) - Court tortfeasors - Negligence Act - Joint and
discretion - Considerations/Principles in severally liable (s. 1) 176(L) 1.4.2
granting leave 177(R) 1.6.2 Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - tortfeasors - Negligence Act - Settle w/
Friend of the court (R. 13.02) - Extent plaintiff and proceed against other
of participation (argument) 177(LR) 1.6.2 tortfeasor (s. 2) 176(L) 1.4.2
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
Friend of the court (R. 13.02) - How tortfeasors - Negligence Act - Third
(with leave of court or invitation by party proceedings (s. 5) 176(L) 1.4.2
court) 177(LR) 1.6.2 Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint-owners
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - - Recovery proportionate to interest 176(L) 1.4.2
Friend of the court (R. 13.02) - Purpose Joinder of Parties- Adding a
(assist court with argument) 177(LR) 1.6.2 Plaintiff/Applicant - Existing Litigation -
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - Public consent filed (R. 5.04(3)) 175(L) 1.3
interest - Friend of the court 177(LR) 1.6.2 Joinder of Parties- Consequences of
Joinder of Parties - Intervention - Public mistake 175(L) 1.3
interest - Friend of the court - Example Joinder of Parties- Intervention -
(Bhajan v Ontario (Children’s Lawyer)) Example (Halton Community Credit
- legal clinic - intervene on appeal 177(L) 1.6.2 Union Ltd. v ICL Computers) -
Joinder of Parties - Judgment may be Intervention on appeal - adverse effect 177(L) 1.6.1
binding on non-parties 173(R) 1.2 Joinder of Parties- Permissive (R. 5.02) 174(R) -
Joinder of Parties - Land 176(LR) 1.4.3 - Proper Parties Test 175(L) 1.2.2
Joinder of Parties - Limitation Period - Joinder of Parties- Problems of
No Avoidance 175(L) 1.3 misjoinder/Non-joinder (R. 5.04) 175(L) 1.3
Joinder of Parties - Mandatory (R. Joining a Party - Counterclaim - Who D
5.03) - Court may grant relief (R. May Join 221(L) 2.1
5.03(6)) 174(L) 1.2.1 Joint and Several Liability - Offers to
Joinder of Parties - Misjoinder / Non- Settle - Cost Consequences 272(L) 6.8
joinder - Curative Provisions (R. 5.04) Joint and Several Liability - Torts
SEE: Joinder of Parties - Curative SEE: Joinder of Parties - Torts - Joint
Provisions 175(L) 1.3 tortfeasors 176(L) 1.4.2
Joinder of Parties - Misjoinder / Non- Joint and Several Liability - Torts -
joinder - Not fatal (usually) 175(L) 1.3 Third parties 176(L) 1.4.2
Joinder of Parties - Mortgage 176(R) 1.4.3 Joint Contracts - Joinder - all of 1.4.1
Joinder of Parties - Necessary (R. promisors jointly sued 175(R) (a)
5.03(5)) - Refusal to join as Joint Owners - Chattel - Tort -
plaintiff/applicant - Made defendant 175(L) 1.3 Damages - Proportionate 176(L) 1.4.2
Joinder of Parties - Necessary (R. Joint Tenancy - Action - Joinder of
5.03) - Court may grant relief (R. Parties is Required 176(LR) 1.4.3
5.03(6)) 174(L) 1.2.1 Joint Tortfeasors - Negligence Act - 223(R) -
Joinder of Parties - Non-joinder - Not Crossclaim - Proportionate Recovery 224(L) 3.5
fatal (usually) 175(L) 1.3 Judge - Default Judgment 212(R) 2.3.1
Joinder of Parties - Permissive but not 174(R) - 212(R) -
Mandatory (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2 Judge - Default Judgment - Example 213(L) 2.3.3
Joinder of Parties - Plaintiff (generally) Judge - jurisdiction - assigned - region 145(L) 1
chooses who to sue - principles 173(R) 1.2
Joinder of Parties - Prejudicial joinder - Judge - Jurisdiction - Motions 229(L) 2.8
Relief by court 176(R) 1.5 Judge - jurisdiction - region 145(L) 1
Joinder of Parties - Proper parties and 174(R) - Judgements and Orders 301(LR) 1.1
permissive joinder (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2 Judges - how to refer to - Court of 146(R) 1.2
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Appeal personnam
Judges - how to refer to - Superior Jurisdiction - defendant's property - in
Court of justice 146(R) 1.3.1 rem 173(L) 1.1
Judgment 301(L) 1.1 1.3.1
Judgment - *Definition 301(L) 1.1 Jurisdiction - Divisional Court 147(LR) (a)
Judgment - Default Jurisdiction - in rem 173(L) 1.1
SEE: Default Proceedings - Step 2B 212(R) 2.3 Jurisdiction - inherent - Court of Appeal 146(L) 1.2
Judgment - Endorsement - Written Jurisdiction - judge - assigned - region 145(L) 1
Reasons 301(R) 1.2 Jurisdiction - Judge - Motions 229(L) 2.8
Judgment - Final Judgment 303(L) 1.5 Jurisdiction - judge - region 145(L) 1
Judgment - Final Judgment - More than Jurisdiction - Judicial review - Superior 1.3.1
One 301(L) 1.1 Court of Justice 147(R) (a)
Judgment - Final Judgment - Multiple 301(L) 1.1 Jurisdiction - Motions 229(L) 2.8
Judgment - Final or Interlocutory
(Usually Final) 303(L) 1.5 Jurisdiction - Ontario Court of Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
Judgment - Interest 9 Jurisdiction - Over the person (in
SEE: Interest - Prejudgment Interest 9.1 personam) 173(L) 1.1
SEE: Interest - Postjudgment Interest 161(LR) 9.2 147(R) - 1.3.1
301(R) - Jurisdiction - Small Claims Court 148(L) (b)
Judgment - Reasons for 302(L) 1.2 4.2.7
Judgment Debtor Examination Jurisdiction - Special Defence (plead it) 206(R) (f)
SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Jurisdiction - Superior Court of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1
Examinations in Aid of Execution 309(R) 3.4 Jury - COVID-19 - Jury Selection and
Judgment in personam - Definition 173(L) 1.1 Jury Trials - Largely Suspended -
Courts in Green Zone May Commence
Judgment in rem - Definition 173(L) 1.1 New Jury Selection 289(R) 2.6.7
Judicature Act - Referring a case to
Court of Appeal (s. 34) 218(L) 5.2 Jury - Juror Information 289(L) 2.6.5
Judicial Adjudication Required - Default 212(R) - Jury - Jury Information - Obtain
Judgment 213(L) 2.3.3 Information 289(L) 2.6.5
Judicial centre - region 145(L) 1 Jury - Jury Notice - Motion to Strike 288(R) 2.5
Judicial Notice - Pleadings 202(R) 2.7 Jury - Jury Selection - Ineligible Jurors 288(R) 2.6.2
3.10 Jury - Number of Jurors (6) 289(L) 2.6.3
Judicial Review - Application Jury - Selection
SEE: Application - Procedure - Judicial 3.11. SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary
Review 189(R) 2 Matters - Jury - Jury Selection 288(R) 2.6
Judicial review - Application - Notice of 3.11. Jury - Selection - Practice 289(L) 2.6.3
application - time and date (R.68.03) 190(L) 2 Jury - Selection Guidelines 289(R) 2.6.6
Judicial Review - Applications Jury Challenge - Peremptory Challenge
SEE: Originating Process - (Four) 289(L) 2.6.4
Applications - Judicial Review
Jury Challenges 289(L) 2.6.4
SEE: Application - Authority to 4.2
commence - Authorized by Rules 182(R) 2 Jury Challenges - Juries Act, s.33 289(L) 2.6.4
Judicial review - jurisdiction - Superior 1.3.1 Jury Notice
Court of Justice 147(LR) (a) SEE: Jury Trial - Jury Notice
Judicial review - time and date - notice SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary 263(R) -
of application 3.11. Matters - Jury - Jury Notice 264(L) 3
(R.68.03) 190(L) 2 Jury Panel (100 prospective jurors) 288(R) 2.6.1
Juries - bilingual juries - French - Jury Selection - Jurors - Number of (6) 289(L) 2.6.3
procedure to obtain 146(L) 1.2 Jury Trial - Composition of Jury (6) 264(L) 3
Juries Act 288(R) 2.6.1 263(R) -
Jurisdiction - Appeals - Superior Court 1.3.1 Jury Trial - Decision Rules (5 of 6) 264(L) 3
of Justice 147(LR) (a) Jury Trial - If Other Side Opposes Jury 263(R) -
Jurisdiction - Assessment Officer 147(L) 1.3.1 - Motion to Strike Jury Notice 264(L) 3
Jurisdiction - Associate Judge - Jury Trial - Jury Notice
Motions 229(L) 2.8 SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary 263(R) -
149(R) - 1.3.3 Matters - Jury - Jury Notice 264(L) 3
Jurisdiction - Commercial List 150(L) (a) Jury Trial - Jury Notice - Motion to 263(R) -
Jurisdiction - Court of Appeal 146(L) 1.2 Strike Out - 264(L) 3
Jurisdiction - Court to Interfere in Jury Trial - Motion to Strike Jury Mid-
Arbitrations 2.2.1 Trial 264(L) 3
SEE: Arbitration - Jurisdiction of court 318(L) (a) Jury Trial - Number of Jurors (6) 264(L) 3
Jurisdiction - defendant personally - in 173(L) 1.1 Jury Trial - Pleadings - Amendments 209(L) 5.5
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Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5 Motions - Challenging Order - Forum 236(R) 9.2
Examination - Reasonable Diligence 233(L) (c) Motions - Challenging Order - To
Motions - Affidavits - Cross- Whom Motion Must be Made 236(R) 9.2
Examination - Simplified Procedure 4.1.5 Motions - Complicated Proceedings (1
(prohibited) 232(R) (a) judge for all proceedings) 229(LR) 2.8.2
Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5 Motions - Confirmation - Moving Party
Examination - Transcript of 233(L) (d) Failure to Send Confirmation -
Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5 Responding Party - 10AM 2 days 229(R) -
Examination, Scope of (wide) 233(L) (f) Before 230(L) 2.10
Motions - Affidavits - Definition of Motions - Confirmation of Motion -
Affidavit 232(L) 4.1 Consequences of Failure to Provide - 229(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Delivery of Aff 4.1.5 Deemed abandoned 230(L) 2.10
After Cross-Exam (prohibited) 233(L) (b) Motions - Confirmation of Motion - if 229(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Exhibit to deemed abandoned, hearing for costs 230(L) 2.10
Affidavit, Annex or Produce/identify - - r Motions - Confirmation of Motion - Must 229(R) -
4.06(3) 232(R) 4.1.3 be up to date 230(L) 2.10
Motions - Affidavits - Exhibit to Motions - Confirmation of Motion - r 229(R) -
Affidavit, Must State belief in truth of 232(R) 4.1.3 37.10.1 230(L) 2.10
Motions - Affidavits - Exhibits to 232(R) 4.1.3 Motions - Confirmation of Motion, 229(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Generally 232(L) 4.1 Consequences of Failure to Provide 230(L) 2.10
Motions - Affidavits - Hearsay Motions - Confirmation of Motion,
Permissible 232(L) 4.1 Moving Party Must Provide - 2PM 3 229(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Lawyer Can't Days b/f 230(L) 2.10
argue Motion on own Affidavit 232(L) 4.1 Motions - Confirmation of Motion,
Motions - Affidavits - Lawyers' Responding Party May Provide - 10AM 229(R) -
Affidavits 232(L) 4.1 2 Days b/f 230(L) 2.10
Motions - Affidavits - Letter Without Motions - Consequences where no
Prejudice 232(L) 4.1 notice 228(R) 2.6.2
Motions - Affidavits - Notice of 4.1.5 Motions - Cost considerations -
Examination 233(LR) (i) Adverse costs award 227(L) 1
Motions - Affidavits - of Lawyer 232(L) 4.1 Motions - Costs - *Generally 235(L) 8
Motions - Affidavits - Opinion evidence Motions - Costs - Assessment 235(L) 8.3
- Expert witness 232(L) 4.1 Motions - Costs - At Court's Discretion 235(L) 8
Motions - Affidavits - Partnership, of 232(L) 4.1.2 Motions - Costs - Awards - After 235(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Partnership, Who Assessment 236(L) 8.6
from Partnership can Provide 232(L) 4.1.2 Motions - Costs - Awards - Costs in the 235(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Service by Mover Cause 236(L) 8.6
and Opponent, 7 and 4 Days Motions - Costs - Awards - Costs to a 235(R) -
respectively 214(R) 4.1.4 Party in Any Event of the Cause 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Affidavits - Service of 232(R) 4.1.4 Motions - Costs - Awards - Costs to a 235(R) -
Motions - Affidavits - Simplified Specified Party in Fixed Amount 236(L) 8.6
Procedure - Cross-Examination 4.1.5 Motions - Costs - Awards - Costs to a 235(R) -
Prohibited - r 76 232(R) (a) Specified Party in the Cause 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Affidavits - Timelines - Notice 4.1.5 235(R) -
of (Cross) Examination 233(LR) (i) Motions - Costs - Awards - Forthwith 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Amending an Order 235(R) -
SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9 Motions - Costs - Awards - No Costs 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Assessment of Costs, Motions - Costs - Awards - Reserved to 235(R) -
referred in Exceptional cases 235(L) 8.3 Trial Judge 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Associate Judge - Bringing Motions - Costs - Awards - Scale 236(L) 8.7
Motion in Front of 229(R) 2.9 Motions - Costs - Costs Fixed 235(L) 8.2
Motions - Associate Judge - 235(R) -
Jurisdiction 229(L) 2.8 Motions - Costs - Costs in the Cause 236(L) 8.6
Motions - Attendance by Public 230(L) 2.11 Motions - Costs - Costs on 234(R) -
Motions - Attendance of Hearing 230(L) 2.11 Abandonment 235(L) 6
Motions - Case Management - Rule 77 Motions - Costs - Costs Payable 235(R) -
SEE: Case Management - Motions - r forthwith 236(L) 8.6
77.07 227(R) 2.1 Motions - Costs - Costs Payable 235(R) -
Motions - Challenging Order - *Set forthwith After Assessment 236(L) 8.6
Aside, Vary, or Amend 236(L) 9 Motions - Costs - Costs reserved to the 235(R) -
Motions - Challenging Order - Trial Judge 236(L) 8.6
Disposition of motion 236(R) 9.3 Motions - Costs - Costs tied to success 235(L) 8.1
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194(R) - Delay
Notice - to Alleged Partner (Form 8A) 195(L) 2.4 Notice Requirements - By statute -
2.2.1 Consequences of failure 157(L) 2
Notice Demanding Arbitration 319(R) (b) Notice Requirements - Examples of
234(R) - statutes requiring notice before
Notice of - Abandonment 235(L) 6 bringing action / proceeding 158(LR) 5
Notice of - Action - *Originating Notice Requirements - Statutes
Process (Form 14C) 182(R) 4.1 Mandating 158(LR) 5
Notice of - Action - Pleading - Timeline 203(LR) 3.1 5,
Notice of - Action - Time for delivery Notice Requirements - Statutes 9.1,
(service + filing) 203(LR) 3.1 Mandating (incl Insurance Act) 161(R) 9.2
Notice of - Application - Form 14E 2.2.1
SEE: Originating Process - Application Notice to Appoint Arbitrator(s) 319(R) (b)
- Notice of Application 182(R) 4.2 Noting Default
Notice of - Change of Lawyer (R. SEE: Default Proceedings 211(L) 2.1
15.03(1) and Form 15A) 184(R) 7.1 Noting Default - D Only Entitled to
Notice of - Constitutional Question Move to Set Aside Noting in Default -
SEE: Constitutional Question 159(LR) 6 Default Judgment 211(R) 2.1.5
Notice of - Discontinuance 218(L) 6.1 Noting Default - Default Judgment -
Defence Struck Out 211(R) 2.1.3
Notice of - Discontinuance (Form 23A) 218(L) 6.1 Noting Default vs Set Aside 213(R) -
Notice of - Election to proceed with (Distinction) 214(L) 2.4.2
counterclaim 218(R) 6.1.2
Number of Jurors - Jury Trial 264(L) 3
Notice of - Garnishment for Judgement
Debt 310(L) 3.6 Nunc Pro Tunc (Retrospective Order) 302(L) 1.3
Notice of - Intent to Defend - Pleading - O
Timeline 203(R) 3.2 OBCA - Action on behalf of
Notice of - Intention to Act in Person Corporations 170(L) 5
(R. 15.03(3)) 184(R) 7.1 OBCA - Appeals Lie to Divisional Court 307(R) 2.7
Notice of - Intention to Call (a Person 2.10. Objection - Defendant's Objection -
as a Witness) (R. 53.07(2)) 282(L) 4 Statement of Defence - Simplified
Notice of - Motion to Set Aside or Vary Procedure 205(R) 4.2.6
an Order Objection in Point of Law - Type of
SEE: Motions - Challenging an Order 236(L) 9.1 Defence 205(R) 4.2.5
Notice of - Readiness for Pre - Trial Objections - Examination for Discovery 255(R) 5.5.7
Conference - Simplified Procedure Objections - Response to an Objection
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting (from Counsel) 299(L) 5.7.4
Action Down for Trial 332(R) 9
Objections (at trial)
Notice of - Withdrawal of Action (Form SEE: Presenting the Case - Objections 298(LR) 5.7
23A) 218(L) 6.1
Objective - Rules of Civil Procedure (R.
Notice of - Withdrawal of Defence 1.04(1)) 317(L) 1
(Form 23C) 218(R) 6.2
Obligation to Answer - Examination for
Notice of Abandonment - Motions - 234(R) - Discovery - Knowledge, Information &
Costs 235(L) 6 Belief - Consequences of Oblgiation 249(LR) 5.4.3
Notice of Action Offer to Contribute - Multiple
SEE: Originating Process - Action - Defendants - Offers to Settle (R. 49.12) 272(L) 6.8
Notice of Action 182(R) 4.1
Offer to Settle - Duty to Inform
Notice of Action - Insufficient time for Registrar 272(R) 6.11
Statement of Claim 204(LR) 4.1
Notice of Action - Timeline Offers to Settle - *Rule 49 268(L) 6.1
SEE: Pleadings - Timeline - Notice of Offers to Settle - Acceptance -
Action 203(LR) 3.1 Lawyer’s Authority to Bind Client 268(R) 6.2
Notice of Action - Timing - Filing Offers to Settle - Acceptance -
(w/in 30 days of issuance) 203(LR) 3.1 Mistaken 268(R) 6.2
Notice of Action - Timing - Service Offers to Settle - Acceptance -
(w/ SOC w/in 6 months of issuance) 203(LR) 3.1 Procedure for - Form 49C 268(R) 6.2
Offers to Settle - Accepted Without
Notice of Action - When appropriate 204(LR) 4.1
Authority 268(R) 5.2
Notice of Appeal - Appeal - Timing 307(L) 2.4 Offers to Settle - Applies to: actions;
Notice of Appointment of Lawyer (R. applications; counter-, cross-, third
15.03(2)) 184(R) 7.1 party-claims; partial offers to settle 268(L) 6.1
Notice of Examination (for Discovery) - Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences -
Form 34A (Compels attendance of Application to Counter-, Cross-, Third-
party) 254(L) 5.5.3 Party Claims 272(R) 6.9
Notice of Order - Dismissal of Action - 219(R) 8.3 Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - 270(R) 6.7
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Process 266(R) -
Pleadings - Timeline - Other pleadings Practice Directions - Listing for Trial 267(L) 5
(rejoinder, surrenjoinder) 204(L) 3.7 Practice Directions - Listing for Trial 267(L) 5
Pleadings - Timeline - Rejoinder 204(L) 3.7 Practice Directions - Mandatory
Pleadings - Timeline - Reply Mediation - Toronto 323(L) 3.5
(deliver w/in 10 days of serving SOD) 203(R) 3.3 Practice Directions - Motions -
Pleadings - Timeline - Reply and 221(R) - Procedure 227(R) 2.2
Defence to Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.2 Practice Directions - Pre-Trial
Pleadings - Timeline - Reply to Conference 274(R) 7.1.6
Defence to Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.3 Practice Directions - Specialized
Pleadings - Timeline - Statement of Courts - Toronto -
Claim - File SEE: Specialized Courts 149(L) 1.3.3
(w/in 30 days of NOA issued) 203(LR) 3.1 Practitioner - Medical - Definition 291(L) 3.6
Pleadings - Timeline - Statement of Pre - Trial Conference - Simplified
Claim - Service Procedure
(w/in 6 months of issuance of SOC or SEE: Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial 332(R) -
NOA) 203(LR) 3.1 Conference 333(L) 10
Pleadings - Timeline - Statement of Pre-Trial Briefs - Pre-Trial Conferences
Defence - Materials to be Filed 273(L) 7.1.3
(deliver w/in 20 days of SOC, or 10 Pre-Trial Conference - Applications -
days after NOID) 203(R) 3.2 Judge May Direct 273(L) 7.1.2
Pleadings - Timeline - Statement of Pre-Trial Conference - Case 7.1.5
Defence and Counterclaim Conference Order 274(R) (c)
SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - Pre-Trial Conference - Judge May
Service 221(R) 2.5.1 Direct 273(L) 7.1.2
Pleadings - Timeline - Surrejoinder 204(L) 3.7 Pre-Trial Conference - Practice
Pleadings - Timeline - Third Party claim Directions 275(L) 7.1.6
- Issuance Pre-Trial Conference - Report - 7.1.5
(w/in 10 days after SOD served, or Responsibilities 274(R) (d)
w/in 10 days after P’s reply) 204(L) 3.6 Pre-Trial Conferences - Attendance -
Pleadings - Timeline - Third Party claim Party’s Authority to Settle 273(R) 7.1.4
- Service Pre-Trial Conferences - Attendance for
(w/in 30 days after issued, w/ all other Parties - Mandatory 273(R) 7.1.4
pleadings) 204(L) 3.6 Pre-Trial Conferences - Conduct 274(L) 7.1.5
Pleadings - Timeline - Third Party claim Pre-Trial Conferences - Confidentiality 7.1.5
defence - R. 50.09 - No Prejudice at Trial 274(R) (b)
(deliver w/in 20 days of Third Party Pre-Trial Conferences - Materials to be
claim served) 204(L) 3.6.1 Filed - Expert Report 273(L) 7.1.3
Pleadings - Timing 201(R) 2.1.3 Pre-Trial Conferences - Materials to be
Plene Administravit - Estate - Filed - Pre-Trial Briefs - R. 50.04 273(L) 7.1.3
Insufficient Assets to Satisfy Claim 169(L) 3.5 Pre-Trial Conferences - Matters that 7.1.5
Police/Crown Records in Civil Litigation shall be discussed at 274(L) (a)
- Motion to Obtain Police/Crown Pre-Trial Conferences - No Disclosure 7.1.5
Records - Freedom of Information at Trial - R. 50.09 274(L) (b)
Laws 227(L) 4.9 Pre-Trial Conferences - Powers of 7.1.5
Positional Bargaining 325(R) - Presiding Judge/Master - Orders 274(R) (c)
SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1 Pre-Trial Conferences - Presiding 7.1.5
Positional Negotiation 325(R) - Judge 274(L) (b)
SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
Pre-Trial Conferences - Purpose of 273(L) 7.1.1
Possession - Action in Land - Joinder
7.1.5
of Parties 176(LR) 1.4.3
Pre-Trial Conferences - Timetable - Fix (c)-
Postjudgment Interest Date for Trial 274(R) (d)
SEE: Interest - Postjudgment Interest 161(R) 9.2
Pre-Trial Conferences - Timing of -
Potential Witnesses - Examination for Scheduling 273(L) 7.1.2
Discovery - Obligation to Disclose 250(R) 5.4.5
Pre-Trial Discovery - Examination for
Power Over Document - Definition Discovery - Objective - Ontario 249(LR) 5.4.3
SEE: Discovery - of Documents 239(LR) 4.2
Practice Directions - Assignment to Pre-Trial Procedure - Location 263(LR) 2
Case Management - Toronto Practice Prejudgment Interest
Direction 265(R) 4.4 SEE: Interest - Prejudgment Interest 161(L) 9.1
Preliminary Matters - Cause of Action
Practice Directions - Defined 149(L) 1.3.3
SEE: Cause of Action 157(R) 3
Practice Directions - judges - how to
Preliminary Matters - Choice of forum
refer to - Superior Court of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1
(Small Claims) 162(L) 11
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(General Denial) - Not Sufficient Statute of Frauds - Special Defence 205(R) - 4.2.7
Statement of Defence - Denying (plead it) 206(L) (b)
allegations 205(L) 4.2.1 Statutory Arbitration - Examples of 320(R) 2.2.2
Statement of Defence - Motion to Strike 6.2.4 4.2.7
(R. 25.06(1)) 210(R) 6.1 Statutory Defence - Special Defence 205(R) (a)
Statement of Defence - No surprises - Statutory Limitations on Damages 161(L) 8
Effect of R. 25.07(4)) 205(L) 4.2.4
Statutory Mediation - Examples of 323(R) 4.2
Statement of Defence - No surprises
(R. 25.07(4)) 205(L) 4.2.4 Statutory Third Party - Negligence Act -
Contribution 226(R) 4.12
205(L) -
Statement of Defence - Pleadings 208(R) 4.2 Stay - Counterclaim - Circs Where
Main Action Stayed 222(LR) 2.6
Statement of Defence - Simplified
Procedure - Objection Stay - Counterclaim - Stay of Execution 222(LR) 2.6
(when exceeds monetary limit) 205(R) 4.2.6 Stay - Jurisdiction - Determination of
Statement of Defence - Struck Out - Issue before Trial 216(R) 4.3
Noting default Stay - Legal Capacity - Determination
SEE: Default Proceedings - Step 1 - of Issue Before Trial 216(R) 4.3
Statement of Defence 211(R) 2.1.3 Stay - Multiple Proceedings -
Statement of Defence - Timeline Determination of Issue Before Trial 216(R) 4.3
SEE: Pleading - Timeline - Statement Stay - Removal/Replacement of
of Defence 203(R) 3.2 litigation guardian 167(L) 2.11
Statement of Defence - Timeline - Stay - Vexatious or Frivolous -
Deliver (within 20 days of SOC or 10 Determination of Issue bf Trial 216(R) 4.3
days after NOID) 203(R) 3.2 Stay of Execution - Summary
Statement of Defence - Types of Judgment - Disputes of Fact -
Defences - Confession and avoidance 205(R) 4.2.5 Disposition 216(L) 3.5.2
Statement of Defence - Types of Stay or Dismissal - Determination Issue
Defences - Objection in point of law 205(R) 4.2.5 b/f Trial - Disputes of Law 216(R) 4.3
Statement of Defence - Types of Stay Pending Appeal (R. 63)
Defences - Plea in abatement 205(R) 4.2.5 SEE: Appeals - Stay Pending Appeal 308(L) 2.8
Statement of Defence - Types of 2.2.1
Defences - Traverse 205(R) 4.2.5 Stay Pending Arbitration 319(L) (b)
Statement of Defence and Stays Pending Appeal 308(L) 2.8
Counterclaim (R. 27.02) Strategy - Determination of Issue b/f
SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - Trial
Service SEE: Determination of Issue b/f Trial -
SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - Strategy 217(LR) 4.7.2
Statement of Defence and Striking Out - R. 21 or R. 25.11 6.1
Counterclaim (R. 27.02) 221(R) 2.5.1 SEE: Pleadings - Attacking 209(L) -
Statement of Defence and Crossclaim SEE: Pleadings - Motion to… 210(L) 6.1.4
(RR. 28.02, 28.04(1)-(2)) Strong Finish - Order of Evidence -
SEE: Crossclaim - Pleadings - Witness 280(L) 2.6.2
**Statement of Defence and Struck Out - Default Proceedings -
Crossclaim 223(L) 3.4.1 Defence 211(R) 2.1.3
Statement of Defence of Third Party in Style of cause - Document
the Main Action Requirements 183(L) 5
SEE: Third Party Claim - Pleadings - Subsequent Party Claims
Third Party Defence to Main SEE: Third Party Claim 224(L) 4
Action 226(L) 4.8 Subsidiary and affiliated corps. - 238(R) -
Statement of Facts - Agreed - Discovery of documents 239(L) 4.1
Admissions 283(L) 3.4 Subsidiary Claims - counterclaims,
Statement of Issues (Form76D) - crossclaims, and third party claims -
Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial Generally 221(L) 1
Conference Substantial Indemnity - Costs - Offers
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial to Settle 270(L) 6.5
Conference 333(L) 11
Substantial Indemnity - Motions 236(L) 8.7
Status Hearing 268(R) 5.2 Substantial Indemnity Costs - 1.5
Status Hearing - Disposition 268(R) 5.2 Times that of Partial Indemnity 236(L) 8.7
Status hearing to avoid dismissal for Substantial Indemnity of Costs 312(L) 4.2
delay 268(R) 5.2 Substantial or Unexpected Change -
Status notice - dismissal, delay - rr. Listing of Trial - Further Interlocutory
48.14, 48.15 revoked (new 48.14) 268(R) 5.2 Proceedings 267(R) 5.1
Status of Client Substituted Service (R. 16.04)
SEE: Client 153(LR) 3 SEE: Service - Substituted Service 196(L) 4
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Writing, Hearing Motion in - Motions -
Procedure for 230(L) 2.12
Written - Examination for Discovery - 5.5.1
Written Questions and Answers 257(R) 4
Wrongful dispossession of Land -
Actions in land - Joinder of Parties 176(LR) 1.4.3
X
Y
Youth - Examinations for Discovery of
Children 248(R) 5.3.6
Youth - Limitation Period 160(L) 7
Z
Zero-Sum Bargaining 325(R) -
SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
Zero-Sum Negotiation 325(R) -
SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
Zone of Privacy - Expert Witness -
Examination for Discovery 251(L) 5.4.6
Zone of Privacy - Litigation Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2
Zoom Hearings 162(L) 12