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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Index – Barrister – Civil Litigation


2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. Topic Pages
16 Jurisdiction and organization of the courts of Ontario 145 – 142
17 The lawyer-client relationship 153 – 154
18 Privacy issues and litigation 155 – 156
19 Preliminary matters to consider before commencing 157 – 162
proceedings
20 Parties: persons who can sue and be sued 163 – 172
21 Joinder and interventions 173 – 180
22 Commencement of proceedings 181 – 186
23 Applications 187 – 182
24 Service of process 193 – 200
25 Pleadings 201 – 210
26 Disposition without trial 211 – 220
27 Subsidiary claims – counterclaims, crossclaims, and third 221 – 226
party claims
28 Motions 227 – 236
29 Discovery 237 – 262
30 Offers to settle and pre-trial procedures 263 – 276
31 Preparing for trial: marshalling the evidence 277 – 286
32 Trial procedure 287 – 300
33 Judgments, orders, appeals, enforcement, and costs 301 – 316
34 Alternative dispute resolution 317 – 328
35 Simplified procedure under Rule 76 329 – 334
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# 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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After-Acquired Privileged Documents - costs)


Continuing Disclosure Obligation 244(L) 4.8 Appeals - From Interlocutory
Aggravating Factors - Damages - Agreement of Associate Judge - No
Pleadings 203(L) 2.10 Leave Needed 307(L) 2.3.2
Agreed Statement of Facts - Evidence - Appeals - From Interlocutory Order of
Admissions 283(L) 3.4 SCJ - Need Leave (R. 62.02(1)) 307(L) 2.3.2
Alleged Partner - Service Appeals - From Small Claims Court
SEE: Service - Personal Service (R. Order 306(R) 2.3.1
16.02) - Partnership - Partners 194(R) 2.4 Appeals - jurisdiction - Superior Court
Alternative Dispute Resolution - of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1
SEE: ADR 317(L) 2.1 Appeals - Leave - Test for Appeals
Alternative Liability Claims - Contract - 1.4.1 from Interlocutory Orders 307(L) 2.3.2
Joinder - permissive (R. 5.02(a)) 176(L) (d) Appeals - Leave - Where Required
Alternatives to Personal Service (R. under CJA 306(R) 2.2
16.03) Appeals - Motion for Leave - Oral
SEE: Service - Alternatives to Hearing? 307(L) 2.4
Personal (R. 16.03) 195(L) 3 Appeals - Notice of Appeal When
Amend - Rules of Civil Procedure - Leave Required - 15 Days After
2010 263(L) 1 Decision, Unless Statutory Exception 307(L) 2.4
Amending Into / Out of Simplified Appeals - OBCA (s. 255) - Statutory 307(R) -
Procedure Appeal Routes 308(L) 2.7
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(L) 3.5 Appeals - Order of Divisional Court 307(L) 2.3.3
Amendment - Counterclaim - Amend to Appeals - Scope of appeals under the 305(R) -
Add Counterclaim to Defence 222(L) 2.5.4 CJA 306(LR) 2.1
Amendment - Pleadings Appeals - Scope of appeals under the
SEE: Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) 208(R) 5 CJA - Appeal Court's 3 Options 306(L) 2.1
Amendments - Pleadings - Jury Trial 209(L) 5.5 Appeals - Scope of appeals under the
Amicus Curiae - Intervention - Friend of CJA - Appeal from Judgment - Orders 306(L) 2.1
the Court - Joinder of parties 177(LR) 1.6.2 Appeals - Scope of appeals under the
Annexed will - Administrator 167(R) 3.1 CJA - Factors in Appellate Court's
Answering Questions - Examination for Decision Making 306(L) 2.1
Discovery - Counsel Answering 255(LR) 5.5.6 Appeals - Scope of appeals under the
305(R) - CJA - Ordering a New Trial 306(L) 2.1
Appeals 308(R) 2 Appeals - Scope of appeals under the
Appeals - Appellant Delay - Delay CJA - Procedure Governed by Practice 305(R) -
Dismissal 308(R) 2.9 Directions 306(L) 2.1
Appeals - Appellate Forum - Final 2.5
Orders 306(R) 2.3.1 Appeals - Statutory Appeal - Leave - and
Appeals - Appellate Forum - Final Notice of Appeal 307(R-L) 2.7
Orders - Associate Judge 306(R) 2.3.1 307(R) -
Appeals - Appellate Forum - Final Appeals - Statutory Appeal Routes 308(L) 2.7
Orders - Other Cases Where No Leave Appeals - Statutory Appeal Routes - 307(R) -
Required to an Appellate Court 306(R) 2.3.1 OBCA (s. 255), Land Tribunal Act 308(L) 2.7
Appeals - Appellate Forum - Final Appeals - Stay Pending Appeal - 3 Part
Orders - SCJ (if >$50K inclusive of Test (Case Law) 308(LR) 2.8
interest, exclusive of costs) 306(R) 2.3.1 Appeals - Stay Pending Appeal -
Appeals - Appellate Forum - Final Automatic Stay (R. 63) for Interlocutory
Orders - Small Claims Court 306(R) 2.3.1 or Final Order 308(L) 2.8
Appeals - Delay Dismissal 308(R) 2.9 Appeals - Stay Pending Appeal - Non-
Appeals - Divisional Court - Delay Automatic - Can Still be Granted 308(R) 2.8
Dismissal - Five Years After Filing 308(R) 2.9 Appeals - Stay Pending Appeal -
Appeals - Filing Requirements - Motion Significance 208(L) 2.8
for Leave to Appeal 307(R) 2.6 Appeals - Timing - Notice of Appeal 307(L) 2.4
Appeals - Final Orders, No Leave Appeals - Timing - Where Leave
Required 306(R) 2.3.1 Required 307(L) 2.4
Appeals - Forum - Determining Factors 306(R) 2.3 Appeals - to a Single Judge 307(R) 2.5
Appeals - Forum - Three Principal Appellate Jurisdiction - Forum
Factors 306(R) 2.3 SEE: Appeals - Appellate Jurisdiction 306(R) 2.3
Appeals - From Associate Judges’ Application - Abandonment
Order - Final 306(R) 2.3.1 SEE: Abandonment of Application (R.
Appeals - From Divisional Court Order 307(L) 2.3.3 38) 219(L) 7
Appeals - From Final Order of SCJ (if 306(R) 2.3.1 Application - Authority to Commence 187(LR) 2
>$50k inclusive of interest, exclusive of Application - Authority to Commence - 188(L) 2.2.1
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Authorized by Rules - Basket Clause 38)


(R. 14.05(3)(h)) Application - Definition - Parties -
Application - Authority to Commence - Applicant Definition 187(L) 1.1
Authorized by Rules - Interpretation of Application - Definition - Parties -
Written Instrument (Contract) or Statute Respondent Definition 187(L) 1.1
(R. 14.05(3)(d)) 188(L) 2.2.1 Application - Determination of a point of
Application - Authority to Commence - law (R. 21) - Not allowed 191(R) 6.3
Authorized by Rules - Relief Under R. 187(R) - Application - Disposition 191(L) 6
14.05(3) 188(L) 2.2.1 Application - Divisional Court - Notice
Application - Authority to Commence - of Application - Form 68A 190(L) 3.10
Authorized by Rules (R. 14.02) (List of Application - Divisional Court (judicial 3.10
Examples) 187(R) 2.2 review)
Application - Authority to Commence - SEE: Application - Forum - Divisional 3.11.
Authorized by Statute (List of Court 189(R) 2
Authorizing Statutes) 187(LR) 2.1 Application - Document - Respondent -
Application - Basket Clause (Unlikley to Incomplete Record (4 Days)
be Material Facts in Dispute Req Trial) (R.38.09(1)) 190(R) 4.1
(h) 188(L) 2.2.1 Application - Document - Respondent
Application - Case Conference - By Timing - (4 Days) (R.38.09(3.1)) 190(R) 4.1
Judge’s Initiative or Party's Request Application - Document - Transcript -
(RR.50.03, 50.13(1)) 188(R) 3.4 Filing
Application - Choosing Date 190(L) 3.11 (RR. 34.18, 38.09(6)) 190(R) 4.3
Application - Commencement Application - Documents - Applicant -
SEE: Commencement of Proceeding - Application record - Contents of
Application 2 (Subrule 38.09(2)) 190(R) 4.2
SEE ALSO: Application - Authority to Application - Documents - Applicant -
Commence 181(LR) 4.2 Application Record (7 Days)
Application - Commencement - Estate (R.38.09(1)) 190(L) 4.1
Matter - (R. 14.05(b)) 188(R) 3.5 Application - Documents - Applicant -
Application - Commencement - Notice Confirmation of Application 189(R) 3.8
of Application (RR.1.03,14.01,14.05, Application - Documents - Applicant -
14.07) 188(R) 3.5 Factum - Proof of Service (R.38.09(1)) 190(R) 4.1
Application - Commencement - Application - Documents - Applicant -
Originating Process Notice of Application - Content 190(R) 4.2
(RR.1.03,14.01,14.05, 14.07) 188(R) 3.5 Application - Documents - Application
Application - Confer - Consequences of Record - Contents of (Subrule
failure to confer. (R. 38.09.1(2)) 189(R) 3.8 38.09(2)) 190(R) 4.2
Application - Confer or Attempt to Application - Documents - Application
Confer Record - Dispensing with (R.38.09(4)) 190(R) 4.1
Confer - Not Later than 2 p.m. - Application - Documents - Application
confirmation application (38B) - Fax Record - Evidence (all) (R.39) 190(R) 5
and email 189(R) 3.8 Application - Documents - Application
Application - Confirmation of Record - Transcripts 190(R) 4.3
Application - (R. 38.09.1) 189(R) 3.8 Application - Documents - Confirmation
Application - Confirmation of of Application (Form 38B) 189(R) 3.8
Application - Applicant’s Duties - Application - Documents - Counter -
Confer and Confirm 189(R) 3.8 application 3.11.
Application - Confirmation of (R.38.03(4)) 190(L) 1
Application - Confer - Consequences of Application - Documents - Dispensing
failure to confer with - Application record (judicial
(R. 38.09.1(2)) 189(R) 3.8 discretion) (R.38.09(4)) 190(R) 4.1
Application - Confirmation of Application - Documents - Dispensing
Application - Failure to Provide with - Factum (judicial discretion)
Confirmation (R. 38.09.1(2)) 189(R) 3.8 (R.38.09(4)) 190(R) 4.1
Application - Confirmation of Application - Documents - Evidence (R.
Application (Form 38B) - Notice 189(R) 3.8 39) 190(R) 5
Application - Confirmation of Application - Documents - Factum -
Application (R. 38.09.1) (Form 38B) 189(R) 3.8 Applicant 190(R) 4.1
Application - Conflict in evidence - Trial 191(LR) 6.2 Application - Documents - Factum -
Application - Counter - application - 3.11. Dispensing with
Counterclaim in an Action (R.38.03(4)) 190(L) 1 (R.38.09(4)) 190(R) 4.1
Application - Date 190(L) 3.11 Application - Documents - Factum -
Application - Deemed abandonment 219(L) 7.2 Respondent
SEE: Abandonment of Application (R. (R.38.09(3.1)) 190(R) 4.1
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Application - Documents - Notice of Application - Form Content


Appearance Requirements (R. 38.04)
SEE: Application - Documents - Application - Form of Notice of
Respondent - Notice of Appearance Application - Form RR 74 and 75
(Form 38A) (R.38.07(1)) 189(R) 3.9 (Estate Matters) 188(R) 3.6
Application - Documents - Respondent Application - Forum - Divisional Court
- Application record - Contents of 190(R) 4.2 (Judicial Review) (JRPA S. 2, 6(1)) 190(L) 3.10
Application - Documents - Respondent Application - Hearing - Always by a
- Notice of Appearance - Judge, never by a jury 187(L) 1.4
Consequences of failure to file Application - Hearing - Applicant’s
(R.38.07(2)) 189(R) 3.9 Duties - Confer and Confirm 189(R) 3.8
Application - Documents - Respondent Application - Hearing - Counter -
- Notice of Appearance - Exceptions - application 3.11.
Set Aside Service Outside Ontario - (R.38.03(4)) 190(L) 1
Application to Pass Accounts Application - Hearing - Length of
(RR.38.07(3) - (4)) 189(R) 3.9 Hearing After Commencement (Often
Application - Documents - Respondent few weeks/months) 187(L) 1.4
- Notice of Appearance - Time Application - Hearing - Length of
(forthwith) 189(R) 3.9 Urgent Hearing After Commencement 1.4
Application - Documents - Respondent (Few days) 187(L) 3.11
- Notice of Appearance - When Application - Hearing - Nature of
(forthwith) 189(R) 3.9 Evidence 187(L) 1.4
Application - Documents - Transcripts Application - If Incomplete Application
(RR. 34.18, 38.09(6)) 190(R) 4.3 Record - Respondent Submit
Application - Evidence - Oral Evidence Respondent Application Record
- Witnesses Rarely Give Oral Evidence 187(L) 1.4 (Optional) 187(L) 1.2
Application - Evidence - Transcript - Application - If Vexatious Proceeding
Filing Order then Direct/Cross of Witnesses
(RR. 34.18, 38.09(6)) 190(R) 4.3 Not Allowed 187(L) 1.3
Application - Evidence (R.39) 190(R) 5 Application - Judge Order Switch to
Application - Evidence consists of out Action (In Whole or Part) b/c of Dispute
of court affidavits & transcripts + Facts (R. 38.10) 188(L) 2.2.2
Exam/Cross Witness 187(L) 1.4 3.10
Application - Examinations - Application - Judicial Review
Examination / Cross-examination of SEE: Application - Procedure - Judicial 3.11.
witnesses allowed (R. 39) 187(L) 1.3 Review 189(R) 2
Application - Examinations - No 3.10
documentary discovery for applications 187(L) 1.3
Application - Examinations - No Application - Jurisdiction - Judicial 3.11.
examination for discovery for review - Divisional Court 189(R) 2
applications 187(L) 1.3 Application - Jurisdiction - Judicial
Application - Filing of Notice - Timing (7 review - Superior Court of Justice (with
days) (R.38.06(4)) 189(R) 3.7.4 leave, single judge) 190(L) 3.10
Application - Filing of Notice - With Application - Jurisdiction - Superior
Proof of Service + Form 14F (7 days Court of Justice Judge (No Associate
min before hearing) 189(R) 3.7.4 Judge) 189(R) 3.10
Application - Filing of Notice of Application - Location - Procedure -
Application 189(R) 3.7.4 Accordance with R.13.1.01
Application - Filing of Notice of (R.38.03(1)) - Country of
Application - Form 14F (R.14.05(1.1)) 189(R) 3.7.4 Commencement Unless Transferred 190(L) 3.11
Application - Form of Notice of Application - Material Facts in Dispute -
Application Dispute Appears Clear to a Judge (R.
Four Options: Form 14E - Form 68A - 14.05) 188(L) 2.2.2
Form 73A - RR.74, 75 188(R) 3.6 Application - No Notice of Appearance
Application - Form of Notice of - Circumstances where Leave
Application - Form 14E (General Form) Unavailable 189(R) 3.9
or Form 14E.1 188(R) 3.6 Application - No Notice of Appearance
Application - Form of Notice of - Respondent Leave to Contribute 189(R) 3.9
Application - Form 68A (Divisional Application - Notice of Appearance
Court - Judicial Review) 188(R) 3.6 (Form 38A) (R.38.07(1)) 189(R) 3.9
Application - Form of Notice of Application - Notice of Application -
Application - Form 73A (Registration - Divisional Court - Form 68A 190(L) 3.10
UK Judgment) 188(R) 3.6 Application - Order - Proceed to trial 191(L) 6.1
Application - Form of Notice of 189(L) 3.6 (any or all)
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(R.38.10(1)(b)) Application - Procedure - Practice


Application - Place and Date of Hearing 190(L) 3.11 Directions 188(R) 3.2
Application - Practice Directions - Application - Procedure - Regional
Commercial List 188(R) 3.2 Practice Directions 188(R) 3.2
Application - Practice Directions - Filing Application - Proceed to trial - Treated
Requirements, and Conduct of as an action 191(L) 6.1
Applications 188(R) 3.2 Application - Record - Content of
Application - Practice Directions - Application Record
Specialized Courts - Commercial List 188(R) 3.2 (Subrule 38.09(2)) 190(R) 4.2
Application - Practice Directions - Application - Relief (R.38.10(1)(a)) 191(L) 6
Toronto Region 188(R) 3.2 Application - Respondent - Mandatory
Application - Pre-Trial - By Judge’s Documents - Must File Notice of
Initiative or Party's Request (RR.50.03, Appearance and Factum (No
50.13(1)) 188(R) 3.4 "Defending Document") 187(L) 1.2
Application - Pre-Trial / Case Application - Respondent arguing no
Conference cause of action 191(R) 6.3
(RR.50.03, 50.13(1)) 188(R) 3.4 Application - s. 140(3) CJA - Vexatious
Application - Procedure - (R. 38) 188(LR) 3 Proceedings (R. 38.13) 188(R) 3.3
Application - Procedure - Case Application - Service - Notice of
Management - R. 77 - Applies to Most Application - Adjournment if minimum
Applications and Actions - Commenced notice given 189(LR) 3.7.3
or Transfered to Toronto, Ottawa, Application - Service and Filing -
Essex/Windsor 188(L) 3.1 Consequences of No Notice
Application - Procedure - Choosing Judge may Dismiss, Adjourn, or Direct
date (R.38.03(2)) 190(L) 3.11 - Subrule 38.06(2) 189(L) 3.7.2
Application - Procedure - Date - Application - Service and Filing -
Practice Direction 190(L) 3.11 Dispensing of Service (R.16.04(1)) 189(L) 3.7.1
Application - Procedure - Date of Application - Service and Filing - Notice
hearing 190(L) 3.11 of Application 189(L) 3.7
3.10 Application - Service and Filing -
Uncertainty - Who to Serve (Motion for
Application - Procedure - Forum - 3.11. Judge Directions) 189(L) 3.7.1
Divisional Court 190(L) 2 Application - Service and Filing - Who
3.10 to Serve (Generally all parties) 189(L) 3.7.1
Application - Service of Notice of
Application - Procedure - Forum - 3.11. Application (10/20 days) 189(L) 3.7.3
Judicial review - Divisional Court 189(R) 2 Application - Service Time
Application - Procedure - Forum - Requirement - Abridged/Extended
Judicial review - Superior Court of (R.3.02(1)) 189(L) 3.7.3
Justice (with leave, single judge) 190(L) 3.10 Application - Service Time
Application - Procedure - Forum - Requirement (10 days/20 days if
Superior Court of Justice 189(R) 3.10 outside Ontario) (R.38.06(03)) 189(L) 3.7.3
Application - Procedure - Hearing - Application - Summary Judgment (R.
Judge 189(R) 3.10 20) - Not allowed 191(R) 6.3
Application - Procedure - Hearing - Application - Treated as action 191(L) 6.1
Place of 190(L) 3.11 Application - Trial of an Issue - Treated
Application - Procedure - Judicial as an action (may) (RR.38.10(2) - (3)) 191(LR) 6.2
review - Divisional Court - Time and 3.11. Application - Vexatious Litigant -
date (R.68.03) 190(L) 2 Application for Leave to
Application - Procedure - Judicial Continue/Institute a Proceeding 188(R) 3.3
review - Time and date fixed by Application - Vexatious Proceedings -
registrar (Divisional Court) 3.11. (R. 38.13) - s. 140(3) CJA 188(R) 3.3
(R.68.03) 190(L) 2 Application - Vexatious Proceedings
Application - Procedure - Location - Order - Heard in Writing + Serve
Country of Commencement 190(L) 3.11 Attorney General Ont 188(R) 3.3
Application - Procedure - Location of Application Record - Evidence (R.39) 190(R) 5
hearing 190(L) 3.11 Applications - Case Conference - R.
Application - Procedure - More than 2 50.13 275(L) 7.2
hours - Date - Registrar Office Applications - Pre-Trial Conference -
(R.38.03(3)) 190(L) 3.11 Judge May Direct 273(L) 7.1.2
Application - Procedure - Obtaining
Appointment - Assessment Officer 147(L) 1.3.1
date 190(L) 3.11
Application - Procedure - Place of Arbitration - *Definition 317(R) 2.2.1
hearing (R.38.03(1), R.38.03(1.1)) 190(L) 3.11 Arbitration - Appealing Arbitrator'd 319(R) 2.2.1
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Decision (b) Arbitration - Evidence- Statutory


Arbitration - Appeals of Arbitral Awards 2.2.1 Powers Procedure Act - Applies with 2.2.1
(to Court) 319(R) (b) modification 320(L) (c)
Arbitration - Arbitral Awards - Appeals 2.2.1 2.2.1
of 319(R) (b) Arbitration - Failure to respond 319(R) (b)
2.2.1 Arbitration - Hearing not Required 2.2.1
Arbitration - Arbitral Awards - Types of 319(R) (b) unless a party requests 320(L) (c)
2.2.1 Arbitration - Hearsay Evidence 2.2.1
(a), Admissible 320(L) (c)
2.2.1 2.2.1
Arbitration - Arbitration Act 318(L) (b) Arbitration - Interim Rulings 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitration Act - Mandatory 318(R) - 2.2.1 Arbitration - Jurisdiction - Arbitration 2.2.1
Provisions 319(L) (b) Act 318(L) (a)
Arbitration - Arbitration Act - Scott v. 317(R) - 2.2.1 Arbitration - Jurisdiction - Scott v. Avery 2.2.1
Avery Clause 318(L) (a) Cause 318(L) (a)
Arbitration - Arbitration Act - When Act 2.2.1 Arbitration - Jurisdiction of Court - 318(R) - 2.2.1
not Applicable 318(R) (b) When Court can Interfere 319(R) (a)
Arbitration - Arbitration Act - When 318(R) - 2.2.1 Arbitration - Mandatory Arbitration Act 318(R) - 2.2.1
Award can be Set Aside 319(L) (b) Provisions 319(L) (b)
2.2.1 2.2.1
(a), Arbitration - Mediation as Part of 320(L) (c)
Arbitration - Arbitration Act - Where it 2.2.1 2.2.1
Applies 318(LR) (b) Arbitration - No Default Judgment 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitration Agreement - 2.2.1 Arbitration - No Hearing Required (but 2.2.1
*Definition 318(R) (b) party can request) 320(L) (c)
Arbitration - Arbitration Agreement - 2.2.1 2.2.1
Survival of 319(L) (b) Arbitration - Offers to Settle 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitration Clause - 2.2.1 2.2.1
Survival of 319(L) (b) Arbitration - Orders - Enforcement 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitration Clause Survives 2.2.1 Arbitration - Orders - Specific 2.2.1
Failure of Main Agreement 319(L) (b) Performance and Injunctions 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator 318(L) 2.2.1 2.2.1
2.2.1 Arbitration - Service - of Notice 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Appealing 319(R) (b) 2.2.1
2.2.1 Arbitration - Statements of Parties 319(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Bias 320(L) (c) Arbitration - Statements of Parties - 2.2.1
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Challenging 2.2.1 Failure to Serve 319(R) (b)
Appointment of 320(L) (c) Arbitration - Statutory Arbitration 320(R) 2.2.2
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Court 2.2.1 2.2.1
Appointed (if parties can’t agree) 319(R) (b) Arbitration - Stay Pending 319(L) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Objecting to 2.2.1 Arbitration - Waiver of Right to Object 2.2.1
Appointment of 320(L) (c) to Arbitration 319(L) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Qualifications 2.2.1 Arbitration Act 2.2.1
Inadequate 320(L) (c) SEE: Arbitration - Arbitration Act 318(L) (a)
2.2.1 Arbitration Agreement
Arbitration - Arbitrator - Unqualified 320(L) (c) SEE: Arbitration - Arbitration 2.2.1
2.2.1 Agreement 318(R) (b)
Arbitration - Arbitrator(s) - Number of 319(R) (b) Arbitration Clause
2.2.1 SEE ALSO: Arbitration - Arbitration 2.2.1
Arbitration - Aribtrator - Powers of 319(R) (b) Agreement 318(L) (b)
Arbitration - Can contract out to allow 2.2.1
for mediation/conciliation as part of 2.2.1 Arbitration Clause - Survival of 319(L) (b)
arbitration 320(L) (c) Arbitrator
Arbitration - Commencement - Notice SEE: Arbitration - Arbitrator 317(R) 2.2.1
to Appoint Arbitrator(s) or Notice 2.2.1 Assessment of Costs - Motions 235(L) 8.3
Demanding Arbitration 319(R) (b) Assessment of Costs (When not Fixed
2.2.1 by Court)
Arbitration - Conciliation as Part of 320(L) (c) SEE: Costs - Assessment of Costs 314(LR) 4.5
2.2.1 Assessment of costs- jurisdiction -
Arbitration - Costs 319(R) (b) Superior Court of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1
2.2.1 Assessment Officer - Appointment 147(L) 1.3.1
Arbitration - COVID Procedures 320(L) (c)
Assessment Officer - Costs
Arbitration - Deemed Waiver of Right to 2.2.1 SEE: Costs - Assessment of Costs 314(LR) 4.5
Object to Arbitration 319(L) (b)
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Assessment Officer - Jurisdiction 147(L) 1.3.1 Bilateral Treaties - Service of Process -


Assignee of Debt - Joinder 174(L) 1.2.1 Hague Convention 200(L) 9.2
Associate judge - Default Judgement - Bill of Costs
Registrar Declines to Sign 212(R) 2.3.2 SEE: Costs - Assessment of Costs 314(LR) 4.5
Associate Judge - Jurisdiction - Binding - in rem judgement - binding on
Summary Judgment - Questions of everyone 173(L) 1.1
Fact Only 215(LR) 3.4 Body - Document Requirements 183(R) 5
Associate Judge - Jurisdiction - 214(R), 3.1.2 Bond of Indemnity - Enforcement of
Summary Judgment - Rule 20 Only 215(LR) 3.4 Orders - Writ of Seizure & Sale
Associate judge - Registrar Declines to SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
Sign - Default Judgment 212(R) 2.3.2 Seizure & Sale 309(R) 3.3
Attacking Pleadings 209(L) - Bongiardina- failure to disclose
SEE: Pleadings - Attacking 210(R) 6 reasonable cause of action (21.01 (b)) 214(R) 3.1.2
Attendance - Examination for Brief of Documents - Documentary
Discovery - Right to Attend 254(L) 5.5.1 Discovery 284(L) 4.3
Attendance - Motions - Open to Public Brief of Law - Submit to judge at
unless Exceptions 230(L) 2.11 beginning of trial 285(R) 5.2
Attendance at Virtual Hearings 162(R) 12.1 Business Names Act - Partnership -
Register to carry on business or
Attendance Money - Examination - 254(R) -
maintain proceeding 171(L) 6.1
Non-Ontario Resident 255(L) 5.5.5
Business Names Act - Partnership and 171(L) - 6.1
Attendance Money - Examination -
Sole Proprietorship 172(L) 6.2
Ontario Resident (Non-Party) 254(R) 5.5.3
Business Records - Proving
Attending Hearings by Zoom 162(L) 12 Documents - Evidence - Telegrams,
Attornment 199(R) 9.1 letters etc. 284(R) 4.4.4
Authority to Act for Client C
SEE: Lawyer - Authority to Act 153(L) 2
Calculating time/deadlines - Rules 157(LR) 2.1
B Canada Business Corporations Act -
Backlog Reduction/Best Practices Corporations - Proceedings 170(LR) 5
SEE: Case Management 264(R) 4.1 Canada Evidence Act - Evidence at 3.1-
Backsheet (Form 4C) - Document 183(R) - Trial 290(L) 3.2
Requirements 184(L) 5 Canada Evidence Act - Prior
Balance of Convenience Test - Inconsistent Statement - Adversity not
Replaced by "Interests of Justice" Test" Required to Cross-Examine on 5.4.5
Inconsistent Statement 295(L) (c)
SEE: Place of Trial 263(R) 2 Canada Evidence Act - Proving
Bank of America v. Mutual Trust - Limit Documents - Evidence 284(R) 4.4.5
on # of Expert Witnesses 288(L) 2.4.2 Case Conference -
Bankrupt Parties - Ability to Continue SEE: Case Management - Case
Litigation + Stay of Proceedings (R. Conference 266(L) 4.6
11.01) 172(LR) 8
Case Conference - Authority to Settle 275(L) 7.2
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act -
Case Conference - Counsel’s Duty to
Garnishment - Distribution of
Appear 275(L) 7.2
Recoveries 311(R) 3.8
Case Conference - Powers of
Basis for Questions on Cross-
Presiding Judge/Master - Orders 275(L) 7.2
Examination (R. v. Lyttle) 297(L) 5.5.7
4
BATNA - (Best Alternative to a
Case Management - *(R. 77) 264(R) 1.3.4
Negotiated Agrmt) - Litigation 326(L) 4.6.2
Case Management - Applicability
BATNA - Getting to Yes 326(L) 4.6.2 (including exceptions) 150(R) 1.3.4
Belief - Examination for Discovery - 4.2
Definition 249(LR) 5.4.3 264(R) -
Beneficiaries - Joining Case Management - Application 265(L) 1.3.4
SEE: 167(R) - Case Management - Assignment - On
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3.1 Consent/No Consent 150(R) 1.3.4
Best Alternative to a Negotiated Case Management - Assignment to -
Agrmnt (BATNA) 326(L) 4.6.2 Considerations 265(LR) 4.4
Best interests of party - litigation Case Management - Assignment to -
guardian - removal 167(L) 2.11 Factors Court Considers 265(LR) 4.4
2.2.1 Case Management - Assignment to -
Bias - Arbitrator 320(L) (c) Toronto Practice Direction 265(LR) 4.4
Bias - Witness 296(L) 5.5.4 Case Management - Assignment to -
Bifurcated trial - Court’s discretion (e.g. Via Court Order 265(LR) 4.4
liability + damages) 178(R) 2 Case Management - Case Conference 266(L) 4.6
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Case Management - Case Conference SEE: Case Management (R. 77)


- Matters Addressed 266(L) 4.6 SEE: Court of Ontario - Superior Court
Case Management - Case of Justice - Master 1.3.1
Management Judge (single) 150(R) 1.3.4 Caucus - Mediation 324(L) 4.4
Case Management - Conference call 265(L) 4.3 Cause of Action - *Definition 157(R) 3
Case Management - Consent to 265(LR) 4.4 Cause of Action - *Generally 157(R) 3
4.4 Cause of Action - Demand before
Case Management - Court Order for action
Assignment to 265(LR) 1.3.4 SEE: Demand Before Action 158(L) 4
Case Management - Factors - Cause of Action - Intrusion Upon
Assignment 150(R) 1.3.4 Seclusion - Economic loss (not
Case Management - History (universal necessary, but a factor) 157(R) 3
case management) 264(R) 4.1 Cause of Action - Intrusion Upon
Case Management - Interpretation of Seclusion - Elements 157(R) 3
R. 77 264(R) 4.1 Cause of Action - Negligence -
Case Management - Judicial Control - Elements 157(R) 3
Case Conference 150(R) 1.3.4 Cause of Action - New - Intrusion Upon
Case Management - Judicial Order for Seclusion 157(R) 3
Assignment to 150(R) 1.3.4 Cause of Action - new common law
Case Management - Locations where it duties 157(R) 3
is used 150(R) 1.3.4 Cause of Action - No Reasonable
Case Management - Mandatory Cause of Action 216(R) 4.2
Mediation Cause of Action - Preliminary matters
SEE: Mandatory Mediation 324(L) 3 to be addressed before filing 157(R) 3
Case Management - Motion - Issue of CBCA - Action on behalf of Corporation 170(LR) 5
Cost 266(L) 4.5 Cease to practice - Representation by
Case Management - Motion - Only to Lawyer 185(L) 7.1
Judge / Master 266(L) 4.5 Certificate - Affidavit of Documents - 239(R) -
Case Management - Motion - Lawyer's Certificate 240(L) 4.3
Procedure - Streamlined 151(L) 1.3.4 Certificate - of Assessment of Costs
Case Management - Motion Procedure 266(L) 4.5 (Form 58C)
Case Management - Only if SEE: Costs - Assessment of Costs 314(R) 4.5
Demonstrated Need 264(R) 4.1 Certificate - of Lawyer - Affidavit of
Case Management - Pilot project 266(R) 4.8 Documents - Simplified Procedure 331(R) 4
Case Management - Pilot project - Certificate - Settlement Discussions -
Consent and apply 266(R) 4.8 Simplified Procedure
Case Management - Powers of Court - SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting 7
Directions 150(R) 1.3.4 Action Down for Trial 332(R) 9
Case Management - Powers of Court - Certificate of Appointment of Estate
Orders 150(R) 1.3.4 Trustee 167(R) 3.1
Case Management - Powers of Court - Certificate of appointment of estate
Timetable 150(R) 1.3.4 trustee -
Case Management - Powers of Judge / Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1
Master 265(L) 4.3 Change Location - Of Trial - Interests
Case Management - Purpose 150(R) 1.3.4 of Justice Test - Factors - CivLit 263(LR) 2
4.1 Chief Justice of Ontario - president of
Court of Appeal 146(L) 1.2
Case Management - Purpose of 264(R) 1.3.4 Children - Examinations for Discovery
of Children 248(L) 5.3.6
Case Management - Rule 77 264(R) 4.1
Children’s Lawyer - As Litigation
Case Management - Single Judge 150(R) 1.3.4 Guardian
Case Management - Timetable 265(L) 4.3 SEE: Litigation Guardian - Children’s
4.2 Lawyer - for
264(R) - Plaintiff/Applicant
Case Management - Where Applicable 265(L) 1.3.4 SEE: Litigation Guardian - Children’s
Case Management -Transitional rules 266(L) 4.7 Lawyer - for 2.2
Case Management and Motions - *(R. Defendant / Respondent 164(LR) 2.3
77) 227(R) 2.1 Children’s Lawyer - Service of
Case Management and Motions - Rule Originating Process on 165(R) -
77 227(R) 2.1 SEE: Parties - Disability - Service On 166(L) 2.7
Case Management Conference Choice of Forum - Small Claims 162(L) 11
SEE ALSO: Pre-Trial Conference 266(L) 4.6 Choice of Forum - Small Claims - Cost
Case Management Master 150(R) 1.3.4 consequences (possible) 162(L) 11
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Choice of Procedure - Regular or or Application?


simplified 162(L) 10 Commencement of Proceeding -
Choice Whether Virtual Hearing - Application - *Definition 181(L) 2
Unreasonable Objection Cost Commencement of Proceeding - 182(R) -
Consequences 162(L) 12 Application - by Notice of Application 183(L) 4.2
Chose in Action - Joinder 174(L) 1.2.1 Commencement of Proceeding -
Client - Agent representing principal 153(R) 3 Application - Circumstances
appropriate (Rules or Statute) 181(LR) 2
Client - Capable of Giving Instructions 153(L) 3
Commencement of Proceeding -
Client - Corporation 153(LR) 3 Application - Jurisdiction and
Client - Corporation - Authority to act - Procedure (R. 38) 182(R) 4.2
Board of Directors 153(LR) 3 Commencement of Proceeding -
Client - Dies after litigation commenced 153(R) 3 Application - Originating Process 182(R) -
Client - Mental Capacity 153(L) 3 SEE: Originating Process - Application 183(L) 4.2
Client - Requisite Mental Capacity, Commencement of Proceeding -
18+, Not Bankrupt 153(L) 3 Application - Simplified procedure does
Client - Status to Appear / Be Heard not apply 183(L) 4.2
(mental capacity, 18+, not bankrupt) 153(L) 3 Commencement of Proceeding -
Application - Statement of statutory 182(R) -
Client - Trustee 153(R) 3
provisions / rule (Form 4B) 183(L) 4.2
Client Status
Commencement of Proceeding -
SEE: Client 153(LR) 3
Documents form and content
Client-Lawyer Relationship 153(L) -
SEE: Document Requirements 183(LR) 5
SEE: Lawyer 154(R) 1-6
Commencement of Proceeding -
Closing Arguments 299(R) 5.10 Location 181(L) 1
299(R) - 5.10. Commencement of Proceeding -
Closing Arguments - Approach 300(L) 3 Originating Process 181(R) -
5.10. SEE: Originating Process 182(L) 3
Closing Arguments - Delivery 300(LR) 5 Commencement of Proceeding - 181(R) -
5.10. Originating Process - *Definition 182(L) 3
Closing Arguments - Points of Law 299(R) 2 Commencement of Proceeding - Place
5.10. - (R. 13.1.01(1)) 181(L) 1
Closing Arguments - Presentation 299(R) 1 Commencement of Proceeding - 181(R) -
5.10. Proceeding - *Definition 182(L) 3
Closing Arguments - Questions 300(L) 4 Commencement of Proceeding -
Closing Statement 299(R) 5.10 Transfer - fair trial 181(L) 1
Co-Counterclaimant - Counterclaim - Commencement of Proceedings -
Joining a Party - D can Join Co- Action - Unless provided otherwise
Counterclaimant 221(L) 2.1.1 (Application) r. 14.02 181(R) 2
Co-Counterclaimant - Explanation Commencement of Proceedings -
SEE: Counterclaim - Co- Action & Application Available -
counterclaimant - Explanation 221(L) 2.1.1 Strategy to choose 181(R) 2
Co-Defendant - Crossclaim - When Commencing Action
Available Against Co-Defendant 222(R) 3.1 SEE: Commencement of proceeding - 2
Co-Defendants - Examination for Action 181(L) 4.1
Discovery - Crossclaim - Adverse in Commencing Action - Corporation 170(LR) 5
Interest 246(R) 5.3.1 Commencing Application 2
Co-Defendants - Examination for SEE: Commencement of proceeding -
Discovery - Parties - Adverse in Application 181(LR) 4.2
Interest 247(L) 5.3.1 Commencing proceedings - preliminary
Collateral Matters - Cross Examination 296(L) 5.5.3 matters - Introduction 157(L) 1
Collecting personal information w/o Commencing Proceedings -
consent Preliminary Matters - Rules of Civil
SEE: Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Procedure 157(L) 2
Surveillance 155(LR) 1 Commercial List
Commence Action - Joint Plaintiffs SEE: Specialized Courts - Commercial 1.3.3
must have same lawyer of record 173(R) 1.2 List 149(R) (a)
Commencement of Proceeding - Action 266(R) -
- by Statement of Claim, Notice of Commercial List - Listing for Trial 267(L) 5
Action, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, Commercial List - Listing for Trial 267(L) 5
Third Party (Subsequent) Claims 181(L) 2 Commercial Mediation Act - Provides
Commencement of Proceeding - Action for Statutory Mediation 323(R) 4.3
- Definition 181(L) 2 Common-Law Duty - New - Duty to
Commencement of Proceeding - Action 181(LR) 2 Perform Contracts Honestly 158(L) 3
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Compelled Examinations Consequences of Default - Service of


SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Document - Set Aside 198(L) 7
Examinations in Aid of Execution - Consequences of Defending Main
Compelled Examinations 309(R) 3.4 Action - Third Party Defence to Main
Compelling Attendance - Examination Action 226(R) 4.7.3
For Discovery 254(LR) 5.5.3 Consideration of appropriate forum and 10,1
Compelling Attendance at Trial (R. manner 162(L) 1
53.04(7)) - Summons to Witness - Consideration of simplified procedure 162(L) 10
Apprehending Witness Who Fails to Consolidation - Circumstances where
Attend/Warrant for Arrest 291(R) 3.7.1 appropriate 178(R) 2
Compelling Attendance at Trial (R.
Consolidation - Counterclaim 178(L) 2
53.04(7)) - Summons to Witness -
Consolidation - Court’s Discretion -
Detaining Witness for Failure to Attend 291(R) 3.7.1
Considerations 178(R) 2
Compelling Attendance at Trial (R.
Consolidation - Court’s Discretion - To
53.04(7)) - Summons to Witness
vary order R.6.02 178(R) 2
whose Evidence is Material 291(R) 3.7.1
Consolidation - Different courts - (CJA 177(R) -
Compelling Reason - Adjournment of
s. 107) 178(L) 2
Trial 287(R) 2.2.1
Consolidation - Different courts - Small
Compensation - Costs to attend - Joint
Claims - (CJA s, 107(2)) 178(LR) 2
Party 176(R) 1.5
Competitive Bargaining Consolidation - Effect of Consolidation 178(L) 2
SEE: Competitive Negotiation 325(L) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Heard successively 178(L) 2
Competitive Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Heard successively -
325(R) - Court’s discretion - To vary order 178(R) 2
Competitive Negotiation - Strategy 326(L) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Hearing together - (CJA
325(R) - s. 107(1))- proceeding different court 177(R) 2
Competitive Negotiation - Tactics 326(L) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Hearing together - (R. 177(R) -
325(R) - 6.01(1)) proceeding same court 178(L) 2
Competitive Negotiation - When to Use 326(L) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Hearing together -
Competitive Negotiation vs. Court’s discretion - To vary order 178(R) 2
Cooperative Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Hearing Together -
Competitive Negotiation vs. Example 178(R) 2
Cooperative Negotiation - Which to Consolidation - Hearing together -
Use 325(LR) 4.6.1 personal injury lawsuits 178(R) 2
Competitive vs. Cooperative Consolidation - Hearing together - R. 177(R) -
Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1 6.01 178(L) 2
Competitive vs. Cooperative Consolidation - Orders - Counterclaim 178(L) 2
Negotiation - Which to Use 325(LR) 4.6.1 Consolidation - Orders - heard at same
Complete Indemnity Costs 312(R) 4.2 time 178(L) 2
Complicated proceedings - Motions - Consolidation - Orders - immediately
Heard by particular judge 229(LR) 2.8.2 after another - successively 178(L) 2
Complicated Proceedings - Motions - Consolidation - Orders - Proceeding
Jurisdiction - Heard by particular Judge 229(LR) 2.8.2 Consolidated 178(L) 2
Consolidation - Orders - Proceedings
Composition of Jury - Jury Trial 264(L) 3
stayed 178(L) 2
Compromise - Offers to Settle -
Consolidation - Orders (5 Orders) -
Discretion 270(R) 6.7
(RR. 6.01(1)(d)-(e)) 178(L) 2
Computing time/deadlines - Rules 157(LR) 2.1
Consolidation - Personal injury lawsuits 178(R) 2
Conditions Precedent - Special 4.2.7
Consolidation - Proceedings
Defence (plead it) 206(L) (c)
consolidated - Court’s discretion -
Conduct - Examination for Discovery - 256(R) - 5.5.1
Considerations 178(R) 2
Improper 257(L) 0
Consolidation - Proceedings
Conferences - Pre-Trial
consolidated - When appropriate 177(R) 2
SEE: Pre-Trial Conference 273(L) 7.1
Consolidation - Relief from same
Confession and Avoidance - Type of
transaction 177(R) 2
Defence 205(R) 4.2.5
Consolidation - Separate Hearings - (R.
Confidentiality - Deemed Undertaking -
6.02) - Bifurcated 178(R) 2
Discovery 261(LR) 8
Consolidation - Separate Hearings -
Confidentiality - Discovery - Deemed
without consent - bifurcation-in clearest
Undertaking (R 30.1) 261(LR) 8
of cases in interests of justice (see 178(R) -
Confidentiality - Pre-Trial Conference - 7.1.5
Soulliere v Robitaille Estate) 179(L) 3
R. 50.09 274(L) (b)
Consent Orders- Registrars -Types Consolidation - Small Claims 178(LR) 2
made -Superior Court of Justice 147(L) 1.3.1 Consolidation - When Appropriate 178(R) 2
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Consolidation vs Hearing (e)


Together/Successively- Distinction 178(L) 2 Contributory Negligence - Plaintiff
Constitute Proceedings - Estate recovery reduced 176(L) 1.4.2
Litigation - Error/Improper/Irregularity 168(R) 3.3 Contributory Negligence - Pleadings - 4.2.8
Constitutional Question - Applicability *Generally 208(L) (e)
of Charter 159(LR) 6 Contributory Negligence - Special 4.2.7
Constitutional Question - Notice - *(R. Defence (plead it) 206(R) (j)
4.11) 159(R) 6 Conversion - Joinder of Parties -
Constitutional Question - Notice - Actions in Land 176(LR) 1.4.3
*Form (Form 4F) 159(R) 6 Conveyance - Set Aside after death - 167(R) -
Constitutional Question - Notice - *Who Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3.1
must receive (AG Can + ON) 159(L) 6 296(R) -
Constitutional Question - Notice - Convictions - Use to Discredit Witness 297(L) 5.5.6
Consequence: decision invalidity 159(R) 6 Cooperative Bargaining -
Constitutional Question - Notice - SEE: Cooperative Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
Forum where required (court Cooperative Negotiation - When to Use 325(LR) 4.6.1
proceeding, board, tribunal) 159(L) 6 Cooperative Negotiation vs.
Constitutional Question - Notice - Competitive Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
Mandatory (CJA, s. 109(1/2)) 159(L) 6 Cooperative Negotiation vs.
Constitutional Question - Notice - Competitive Negotiation - Which to Use 325(LR) 4.6.1
Response from AG 159(R) 6 Cooperative vs. Competitive
Constitutional Question - Notice - Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
Service (15 days) 159(R) 6 Cooperative vs. Competitive
Constitutional Question - Notice - Time Negotiation - Which to Use 325(LR) 4.6.1
for service (15 days) 159(R) 6 Corporations - Action - Statute (OBCA,
Constitutional Question - Notice - CBCA) 170(LR) 5
When required (Charter remedy Corporations - Action by - Corporation
claimed or constitutional validity / outside of Canada 170(R) 5
applicability) 159(L) 6
Corporations - Action on behalf of 170(LR) 5
Constitutional reference - Lieutenant
Corporations - Affidavit of Documents
Governor in Council/Provincial Cabinet 146(L) 1.2
(Form 30B) 240(L) 4.4.1
Contacting Represented Persons -
Witness - Consent 277(R) 2.2.1 Corporations - Affidavits 232(L) 4.1.1
Contacting Witness - Evidence - Corporations - Commencing action 170(LR) 5
Statements 277(R) 2.2.1 Corporations - Derivative Action -
Contempt Order - Examination for 5.5.1 OBCA (s 246) and CBCA (s 239) 170(LR) 5
Discovery (Rule 34.15(2)) 257(L) 1 Corporations - Examinations for
Contested Will - Discovery 247(LR) 5.3.3
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Corporations - Examinations for
Contingent Interest - Representative 169(R) - Discovery - Name Specific Individuals
For Persons Who can’t be found 170(L) 4 in Discovery Plan 229(R) 5.3.3
Continuing Disclosure Obligation - Corporations - Extra-Provincial
After-Acquired Privileged Documents 244(R) 4.8 Corporations Act 170(R) 5
Continuing Disclosure Obligation Corporations - Intervention by
(Discovery of Documents) 244(R) 4.8 interested parties (s. 247 OBCA, s. 240
Continuing Discovery - Examination for 5.5.1 CBCA) 170(R) 5
Discovery - Obligation 258(L) 5 Corporations - Legal representation
Continuing Discovery (Examinations for 5.5.1 required (or leave of court) 170(L) 5
Discovery) (R 31.09) 258(L) 5 Corporations - Liquidation - Action on
Contract - Contractual Liability claimed behalf of - Proper plaintiff 170(L) 5
in the alternative - Joinder - permissive 1.4.1 Corporations - Liquidation - Proper
(R. 5.02(a)) 176(L) (d) plaintiff 170(L) 5
Contracts - Joinder - Joint and several Corporations - Oppression Remedy (s.
contracts - Suing some or all of 1.4.1 248 OBCA, s. 241 CBCA) 170(R) 5
promisors jointly or separately 175(R) (c) Corporations - Service on
Contractual Arbitration SEE: Service - Alternatives to
SEE: Arbitration - Contractual 318(L) 2.2.1 Personal Service - of a Corporation 196(L) 3.4
Contractual Relationship - Pleadings 202(R) 2.4 Corporations Outside of Canada -
Contribution - Negligence Act - 223(R) - Action by/on behalf of 170(R) 5
Crossclaim - Joint Tortfeasors 224(L) 3.5 Cost Awards - Motions 235(R) -
SEE: Motions - Costs - Awards 236(L) 8.6
Contribution claim - limitation period 160(R) 7
312(L) -
Contribution from Co-Defendant -
Costs 315(R) 4
Crossclaim 223(R) 3.4.4
Contributory Negligence - Counterclaim 208(L) 4.2.8 Costs - "Costs Follow the Cause" 312(L) 4.2
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Costs - Abandonment of Application - Costs - Dismissal of Action - Delay -


When Applicant Abandons, R Entitled Any Party May Make Motion 219(R) 8.5
to Costs 219(L) 7.3 Costs - Examination for Discovery - 256(R) - 5.5.1
Costs - Abandonment of application (R. Improper Conduct 257(L) 0
38) 219(L) 7.3 Costs - Factors Court Considers 313(LR) 4.3
Costs - Actions Under $200,00 - Costs - Failure to Use Simplified
Simplified Procedure (R76) 313(L) 4.2 Procedure where Judgment ≤ $200k
Costs - Appeal Assessment of Cost 314(R) 4.5 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
2.2.1 Costs - Fixing Costs - Factors in
Costs - Arbitration 320(L) (c) Court’s Discretion 313(LR) 4.3
Costs - Assessment of Costs 314(R) 4.5 Costs - Jurisdiction - Courts of Justice
Costs - Assessment of Costs - Act (s. 131) 312(L) 4.1
Certificate of Assessment (Form 58C) 314(R) 4.5 Costs - Lawyer Liable for Costs (R.
Costs - Assessment of Costs - 57.07) 314(L) 4.4
Considerations 314(R) 4.5 Costs - Liability - Parties - Disability 166(R) 2.10
Costs - Assessment of Costs - Factors Costs - Liability of Lawyer for Costs (R.
Assessment Officer may Consider 314(R) 4.5 57.07) 314(L) 4.4
Costs - Assessment of Costs - Partial Costs - Litigation Guardian - for
Indemnity 314(L) 4.5 Defendant/Respondent 166(R) 2.10
Costs - Assessment of Costs - Costs - Litigation Guardian - Liability for
Procedure 314(LR) 4.5 costs 166(R) 2.10
Costs - Assessment of Costs - Where Costs - Motions
Not Fixed by Court 314(L) 4.5 SEE: Motions - Costs 235(L) 8
Costs - Assessment of Costs Must be Costs - Motions - Affidavits - Cross 4.1.5
Served (R. 58) 314(L) 4.5 Examination - Crossing Party Liable for 233(L) (e)
Costs - Assessment Officer 314(L) 4.5 4.1.5
Costs - Assessment Officer - HST 314(L) 4.5 Costs - Motions - Cross-Examination 233(L) (e)
Costs - Assessment Officer - Tariffs 314(L) 4.5 Costs - No “Court Costs” 312(L) 4.2
Costs - Consequence of Failure to Use Costs - Not Fixed by Court -
Simplified Procedure Assessment of Costs 314(L) 4.5
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1 Costs - Objection to Use of Simplified
Costs - Consequences - Offer to Settle Procedure - Unjustifiable
SEE: Offer to Settle - Cost SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(R) 12.3
Consequences 268(L) 6.1 Costs - Offer to Settle (R. 49) 312(L) 4.2
Costs - Costs Outlines (Form 57B) 313(R) 4.3 Costs - Offers to Settle -
Costs - Counterclaims - Simplified Consequences
Procedure 333(R) 12.3 SEE: Offers to Settle - Cost
Consequences 270(L) 6.5
Costs - Court Must Fix Costs, not Refer
to Assessment Unless Exceptional (R. Costs - Paid to Successful Parties,
57.01(3.01)) 313(R) 4.3 Non-Parties, and Lawyers Personally 312(L) 4.1
Costs - Partial Indemnity (30-60%) -
Costs - Crossclaim Deemed Dismissed 218(R) 6.1.3 Deterrent to Modest Claims 312(L) 4.2
Costs - Crossclaims - Simplified Costs - Partial vs. Substantial
Procedure 333(LR) 12.2 Indemnity 312(LR) 4.2
Costs - Deemed Dismissal 219(R) 8.5 Costs - Penalty for Failure to Use
Costs - Default Judgment - Registrar Simplified Procedure
can Fix on Default 212(R) 2.2.3 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
Costs - Default Judgment - Tariff A 212(R) 2.2.3 Costs - Sanction for Failure to Use
Costs - Defendant Objects Unjustifiably Simplified Procedure
to Use of Simplified Procedure SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.2 Costs - Sanctions for not using
Costs - Discontinuance - Action 218(R) 6.1.3 Simplified Procedure 313(R) 4.3
Costs - Discontinuing/Withdrawal of 314(R) -
Action - Any Party can Move 218(R) 6.1.3 Costs - Security for Costs 315(R) 4.6
Costs - Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Costs - Security for Costs - Appellant 315(R) 4.6
Action - Rule 23 - P will probably Pay 218(L) 6 Costs - Security for Costs - Test 315(LR) 4.6
Costs - Discovery - Copying Produced Costs - Settlement 312(L) 4.2
Documents 243(R) 4.7 Costs - Simplified Procedure
Costs - Discretionary - r. 57.01 312(L) 4.2 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
Costs - Dismissal - Action 219(R) 8.5 Costs - Substantial Indemnity 312(L) 4.2
Costs - Dismissal - Crossclaim 218(R) 6.1.3 Costs - Substantial Indemnity - Offers
Costs - Dismissal - Third party claim 218(R) 6.1.3 to Settle - Refusal 270(L) 6.5
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Costs - Successful and Unsuccessful (b))


Defendants - Sanderson and Bullock Counterclaim - Dismissal, If D Fails to
Orders 272(L) 6.8.1 Attend at Trial 221(R) 2.3
Costs - Summary Judgment - Disputes Counterclaim - Failure to attend
of Fact - Disposition 216(L) 3.5.3 (dismissal) (R. 52.01(2)(b)) 221(R) 2.3
Costs - Summary Judgment (R. 20.06)- Counterclaim - Indemnification 4.2.8
bad faith for purpose of delay 216(L) 3.5.3 (counterclaim) 208(R) (f)
Costs - Summary Judgment (R. 20) 216(L) 3.5.3 Counterclaim - Joining a Party - D can
Costs - Third Party Claims - Simplified Join Co-Counterclaimant 221(L) 2.1.1
Procedure 333(R) 12.2 Counterclaim - Joining a Party - Who D
Costs - Unjustifiable Objection to Use May Join 221(L) 2.1
of Simplified Procedure Counterclaim - Joining parties, by (R.
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(R) 12.3 27.01(2)) 221(L) 2.1
Costs - Where Not Fixed by Court - Counterclaim - Originating Process
Assessment of Costs 314(L) 4.5 (Form 27B) 182(R) 4.1
Costs - Who Can Get Costs? 312(L) 4.1 Counterclaim - Pleadings 221(R) 2.5
235(R) - Counterclaim - Pleadings - Amendment
Costs in the Cause - Motions 236(L) 8.6 (to SOD) (R. 27.07) 222(L) 2.5.4
Costs Outlines (Form 57B) 313(R) 4.3 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Defence to
Costs Payable After Assessment - 235(R) - Counterclaim (R. 27.05)
Motions 236(L) 8.6 SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - 221(R) -
235(R) - Response 222(L) 2.5.2
Costs Payable Forthwith - Motions 236(L) 8.6 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Reply -
Costs Reserved to Trial Judge - 235(R) - Reply to Defence to Counterclaim
Motions 236(L) 8.6 (R. 27.06: w/in 10 days after being
served w/ defence to counterclaim) 222(L) 2.5.3
Costs Scale - Motions 236(L) 8.7 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Reply and
Costs to a Party in Any Event of the 235(R) - Defence to Counterclaim (R. 27.05(2))
Cause - Motions 236(L) 8.6 SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - 221(R) -
Costs to a Specified Party Fixed in 235(R) - Response - Existing Party 222(L) 2.5.2
Amount of $X - Motions 236(L) 8.6 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Reply to
Costs to a Specified Party in the Cause 235(R) - Defence to Counterclaim (R. 27.06)
- Motions 236(L) 8.6 SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings - Reply 222(L) 2.5.3
Counsel Answering - Examination for Counterclaim - Pleadings - Response -
Discovery - Questions 255(LR) 5.5.6 Existing party - Reply and Defence to
3.11. Counterclaim
Counter - Application - Application 190(L) 1
3.11. (R. 27.05(1): w/in 20 days of service of
Counter - Application - Applications 190(L) 1 the SOD and counterclaim; if Reply, 221(R) -
Counter-, Cross-, Third-Party Claims - include) 222(L) 2.5.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences 272(R) 6.9 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Service -
Counterclaim - *Generally 221(L) 2 Existing party (Form 27A)
Counterclaim - Amend to Add
Counterclaim to Defence 222(L) 2.5.4 (R. 27.04: deliver w/ SOD, w/in 20
Counterclaim - Amendment (to SOD to days of delivery of SOC, or 10 days
add counterclaim) (R. 27.07) 222(L) 2.5.4 after NOID, w/ SOD)
Counterclaim - Co-counterclaimant -
Explanation 221(L) 2.1.1 SEE: Counterclaim - Timeline -
Counterclaim - Counterclaiming D can Response 221(R) 2.5.1
Reply to Defence - 10 Days 222(L) 2.5.3 Counterclaim - Pleadings - Service -
Counterclaim - Court file number (same New Party (Form 27B) (R. 27.04)
as main action) 225(L) 4.5.4
222(R) - (R. 27.04: originating process, so must
Counterclaim - Crossclaim, vs. 223(L) 3.2 be issued + served w/ all pleadings
Counterclaim - D can Proceed When w/in 30 days of issue)
Main Action Dismissed/Discontinued 221(R) 2.4 SEE ALSO: Counterclaim - Timeline -
Response 221(R) 2.5.1
Counterclaim - D's Right to 221(L) 2
Counterclaim - Pleadings - Service -
Counterclaim -
Statement of Defence and
Discontinuance/Dismissal of Action,
Counterclaim (R. 27.02) 221(R) 2.5.1
Effect 221(R) 2.4
Counterclaim - Pleadings - Statement
Counterclaim -
of Defence and Counterclaim (RR.
Discontinuance/Dismissal of main
27.02, 27.04) 221(R) 2.5.2
action, effect of 221(R) 2.4
Counterclaim - Response, Where D to 221(R) - 2.5.2
Counterclaim - Dismissal (R. 52.01(2) 221(R) 2.3
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Counterclaim already Party - 20 Days 222(L) SEE ALSO: Counterclaim - Timeline -


Counterclaim - Response, Where D to 221(R) - Response
Counterclaim not Party 222(L) 2.5.2 Counterclaim - Timeline - Service -
Counterclaim - Response, Where P 221(R) - Statement of Defence and
replies in Main Action 222(L) 2.5.2 Counterclaim - on New party (Form
Counterclaim - Right to 221(L) 2 27B) (R. 27.02)
Counterclaim - Separate Trials - When
Separate Trial is Appropriate 221(LR) 2.2 (R. 27.04: originating process, so must
Counterclaim - Separate trials (R. be issued + served w/ all pleadings
27.08) 221(LR) 2.2 w/in 30 days of issue)
Counterclaim - Service Requirements
for Pleadings 221(R) 2.5.1 SEE ALSO: Counterclaim - Timeline -
Response 221(R) 2.5.1
Counterclaim - Service Where
Counterclaim Against new Party 221(R) 2.5.1 Counterclaim - Timeline - Service -
Statement of Defence and
Counterclaim - Service Where
Counterclaim - within 20 days for 221(R) -
Counterclaim Against P or Third Party 221(R) 2.5.1
residents of Ontario 222(L) 2.5.2
Counterclaim - Set-off 222(LR) 2.6 Counterclaim - Timeline - Service -
Counterclaim - Set-Off 207(R) - Statement of Defence and
SEE: Set-Off & Counterclaim 208(LR) 4.2.8 Counterclaim - within 40 days for 221(R) -
Counterclaim - Set-off - Where Set-off residents of Canada and US 222(L) 2.5.2
Appropriate 222(LR) 2.6 Counterclaim - Timeline - Service -
Counterclaim - Simplified Procedure Statement of Defence and
(R. 76) 226(R) 4.13 Counterclaim - within 60 days 221(R) -
Counterclaim - Stay - Circs Where worldwide 222(L) 2.5.2
Main Action Stayed 222(LR) 2.6 Counterclaim - Trial: separate or w/
Counterclaim - Stay of (main action, main action? (R. 27.08) 221(LR) 2.2
execution) 222(LR) 2.6 222(R) -
Counterclaim - Third Party Claim - Counterclaim - vs. Crossclaim 223(L) 3.2
Counterclaim by Third Party 226(LR) 4.9 Counterclaim, Cross Claim, 3rd Pty - D
Counterclaim - Timeline - Defence to can Counterclaim, Cross Claim, or 3rd
counterclaim (R. 27.05) Pty Claim 221(L) 1
SEE: Counterclaim - Timeline - 221(R) - Counterclaims - Costs - Simplified
Response 222(L) 2.5.2 Procedure 333(R) 12.3
Counterclaim - Timeline - Reply to Counterclaims - Simplified Procedure -
Defence to Counterclaim Costs 333(R) 12.3
Counterclaims ($200k or less) -
(R. 27.06: w/in 10 days after being Simplified Procedure
served w/ defence to counterclaim) 222(L) 2.5.3 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Counter, 330(R) -
Counterclaim - Timeline - Response - Cross and Third Party Claims 331(L) 3.4
by Existing party - Reply and Defence
Court - Definition (Includes master) 229(R) 2.9
to Counterclaim
Court Documents
(R. 27.05(1): deliver w/ reply, w/in 20
SEE: Document Requirements 183(LR) 5
days of service of the SOD and
counterclaim) Court File Number - Third Party Claim -
2.5.1 Same as Main Action + A/B/C etc 225(L) 4.5.4
SEE ALSO: Counterclaim - Timeline - 221(R) - - Court of Appeal - *generally 146(L) 1.2
Response 222(L) 2.5.2 Court of Appeal - addressing judges 146(L) 1.2
Counterclaim - Timeline - Response - Court of Appeal - appellate jurisdiction -
by New party - Defence to Ontario Superior Court of Justice 146(L) 1.2
Counterclaim Court of Appeal - Associate Chief
Justice 146(L) 1.2
(R. 27.05(3): w/in 20 days of service of Court of Appeal - Chief Justice 146(L) 1.2
the SOD and counterclaim if resident in 221(R) - Court of Appeal - Chief Justice -
ON) 222(L) 2.5.2 powers/duties 146(L) 1.2
Counterclaim - Timeline - Service 203(R) 3.4 Court of Appeal - Chief Justice -
Counterclaim - Timeline - Service - 221(R) 2.5.1 Superior Court of Justice - assign
Statement of Defence and judges 146(L) 1.2
Counterclaim - on Existing party (Form Court of Appeal - composition of court 146(L) 1.2
27A) (27.02) Court of Appeal - constitutional
references - original jurisdiction 146(L) 1.2
(R. 27.04: deliver w/ SOD, w/in 20
days of delivery of SOC, or 10 days Court of Appeal - inherent jurisdiction 146(L) 1.2
after NOID, w/ SOD) Court of Appeal - judges - composition
- constitution of court 146(L) 1.2
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Court of Appeal - judges - number - proceedings -French - language


motion 146(L) 1.2 2.2.1
Court of Appeal - judges - number on COVID - Video Conference Aribtration 320(R) (c)
court 146(L) 1.2 COVID-19 - Emergency Order -
Court of Appeal - judges - number on Limitation Period - Revoked Sept 14
panel 146(L) 1.2 2020 160(R) 7.1
Court of Appeal - judges - panel size 146(L) 1.2 COVID-19 - Emergency Order -
Court of Appeal - judges - proceeding - Limitation Period - Suspension 160(R) 7.1
number 146(L) 1.2 COVID-19 - Jury - Jury Selection and
Court of Appeal - judges - referring to 146(L) 1.2 Jury Trials 289(R) 2.6.7
Court of Appeal - judges - single judge COVID-19 - Limitation Period
- adjourn motion 146(L) 1.2 Suspension - Mar 16 2020 - Sept 13
2020 160(R) 7.1
Court of Appeal - judges - title 146(L) 1.2
COVID19 Adaptations 151(LR) 1.4
Court of Appeal - jurisdiction 146(L) 1.2 COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
Court of Appeal - jurisdiction - appellate 146(L) 1.2 Appeal - Counter Services 151(L) 1.4
Court of Appeal - jurisdiction - inherent 146(L) 1.2 COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
Court of Appeal - jurisdiction - original - Appeal - Current practices 151(L) 1.4
constitutional references 146(L) 1.2 COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
Court of Appeal - number of judges 146(L) 1.2 Appeal - Exceptions 151(L) 1.4
Court of Appeal - original jurisdiction - COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
Lieutenant Governor in Council 146(L) 1.2 Appeal - Hearing suspension 151(L) 1.4
Court of Appeal - president of - Chief COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
Justice 146(L) 1.2 Appeal - In-person Hearings 151(L) 1.4
Court of Appeal - referring to judges - COVID19 Adaptations - Court of
gender neutral 146(R) 1.2 Appeal - Video Hearings 151(L) 1.4
Court of Appeal - Special Cases - Rule COVID19 Adaptations - Jurisdiction 151(LR) 1.4
22 - Party can Move to have ONCA COVID19 Adaptations - Latest COVID
Hear 218(L) 5.2 19 Practice Directions 151(LR) 1.4
Court of Appeal - superior court of COVID19 Adaptations - Limitation
record 145(L) 1 Periods/Time limit 151(LR) 1.4
Court of Appeal for Ontario - regions - COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
administration and management - of Justice - Caselines 151(R) 1.4
judicial centres 145(L) 1 COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
Court of Ontario - *generally - two of Justice - Commissioning of Affidavits 151(R) 1.4
divisions 146(R) 1.3 COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
Court of Ontario - administration and of Justice - Electronic Filing 151(R) 1.4
management - regions - judicial centres 145(L) 1 COVID19 Adaptations - Superior Court
Court of Ontario - Case Management of Justice - Exception 151(R) 1.4
(R. 77) COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
SEE: Case Management (R. 77) 150(R) 1.3.4 of Justice - In-person Hearing 151(R) 1.4
Court of Ontario - judge - jurisdiction - COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
region 145(L) 1 of Justice - Latest version of hearing 151(R) 1.4
Court of Ontario - language - language COVID19 Adaptations - Superior Court
of documents and hearings - English 145(R) 1.1 of Justice - Remote Hearing 151(R) 1.4
Court of Ontario - Ontario Court of COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
Justice 148(R) - of Justice - Serving by E-Mail 151(R) 1.4
SEE: Ontario Court of Justice 149(L) 1.3.2 COVID19 Adaptations - Superior Court
Court of Ontario - region - local of Justice - Suspension 151(R) 1.4
differences - local input 145(LR) 1 COVID19 Adaptations - Superior court
1 of Justice - Webpage 151(R) 1.4
Court of Ontario - senior judge - region 145(L) 1.3.1 Credibility - Impeachment -
Court of Ontario - Simplified Procedure Examination for Discovery - Uses at 259(R) -
SEE: Simplified Procedure (R. 76) 151(L) 1.3.5 Trial 260(L) 5.6.2
Court of Ontario - Superior Court of Creditors - Distribution of Recoveries
Justice SEE: Enforc. Of Orders - Garnishment
SEE: Superior Court of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1 - Distribution of Recoveries 311(R) 3.8
Court of Ontario - two divisions 146(R) 1.3 Creditors - Oppression Remedy 170(R) 5
Courts of Justice Act - Change Creditors Relief Act - See: Enforcement 308(L) -
Location - Of Trial 263(LR) 2 of Orders 311(R) 3.6
Courts of Justice Act - establishes Creditors' Relief Act - Distribution of
organization of courts 145(L) 1 Monetary Recovery SEE: Enforcement
Courts of Ontario - right to bilingual 145(R) 1.1 of Orders 311(R) 3.8
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Crime - Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(R) 4.5.1 222(R) -


Criminal Proceeding - Obtaining Crossclaim - Counterclaim, vs. 223(L) 3.2
Police/Crown Records in Civil Litigation Crossclaim - Court file number (same
- P(D) v Wagg 245(L) 4.9 as main action) 225(L) 4.5.4
Cross - Examination - Simplified 331(R) - Crossclaim - Crossclaim D bound by
Procedure (NA) 332(L) 5 Main Action Determination 223(LR) 3.4.3
Cross Examination - Discovery - 255(R) - Crossclaim - Defence not required 223(R) 3.4.4
Communication with Witnesses 256(R) 5.5.8 Crossclaim - Defence not Required
Cross Examination - Motions - Where 223(R) 3.4.4
Affidavits 232(R) 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Defence to Crossclaim -
Cross Examination - Motions - Timeline 204(L) 3.5.1
Affidavits - Adjournment for Directions, 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Defendant by Crossclaim
re Abuse 233(R) (j) - Bound by any order 223(LR) 3.4.3
Cross Examination - Motions - Crossclaim - Discontinuance /
Affidavits - Costs, Crossing Party 4.1.5 Dismissal of main action 223(L) 3.3
Liable 233(L) (e) Crossclaim - Discontinuing/Dismissing
Cross Examination - Motions - Main Action, Effect of - 30 Days 223(L) 3.3
Affidavits - Deponent - Duty to be 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Dismissal /
Informed 233(L) (g) Discontinuance of main action 223(L) 3.3
Cross Examination - Motions - Crossclaim - Effect of dismissal /
Affidavits - Failure/Refusal, 233(R) - 4.1.5 Discontinuance of main action 223(L) 3.3
Consequences 234(L) (k) Crossclaim - Explanation of 222(R) 3
Cross Examination - Motions - 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Indemnity / Contribution
Affidavits - Notice 233(L) (i) from co-defendant - Defence not
Cross Examination - Motions - 4.1.5 required 223(R) 3.4.4
Affidavits - Re-Examination Permitted 233(L) (h) Crossclaim - Joint and several liability - 223(R) -
Cross Examination - Motions - Contribution 224(L) 3.5
Affidavits - Scope - All Relevant 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Negligence Act - 223(R) -
Matters 233(L) (f) Contribution 224(L) 3.5
Cross Examination - Motions - Liability 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Negligence Act -
for Costs 233(L) (e) Contribution from co-D Must be 223(R) -
Cross-Examination Crossclaimed 224(L) 3.5
SEE: Presenting the Case - Cross- Crossclaim - Negligence Act - Joint 223(R) -
Examination 295(R) 5.5 Tortfeasors - Proportionate Recovery 224(L) 3.5
5.5.1 Crossclaim - Originating Process -
Cross-Examination - Expert Evidence 297(R) 1 Crossclaim not an Originating Process 222(R) 3
Cross-Examination - Harassment of Crossclaim - Pleadings - Response -
Witness (R. 53.01(2)) 297(L) 5.5.8 Defense to Crossclaim (Form 28B)
Cross-Examination - Listen and Watch (w/in 20 days of service of the SOD
Witness 297(LR) 5.5.9 and crossclaim) 223(L) 3.4.2
5.5.1 Crossclaim - Pleadings - Statement of
Cross-Examination - Substantial Points 297(R) 0 Defence and Crossclaim (Form 28A)
Cross-Examination - Who may be (R. 28.02)
Cross-Examined 295(R) 5.5 (deliver w/in 20 days of delivery of
Cross-Examination on Affidavit - SOC, or 10 days after NOID, w/ SOD) 223(L) 3.4.1
Motions Crossclaim - Proportional recovery - 223(R) -
SEE: Motions - Affidavits - Cross- Negligence Act 224(L) 3.5
Examination 232(R) 4.1.5 Crossclaim - Response - D by
Crossclaim 222(R) 3 Crossclaim can Defend CC and P's
Crossclaim - *General 222(R) 3 Claim in Main Action 223(L) 3.4.2
Crossclaim - Availability - When Crossclaim - Response/Defence Time
Available Against Co-Defendant 222(R) 3.1 Requirements - 20 Days 223(L) 3.4.2
Crossclaim - Availability (R. 28.01) 222(R) 3.1 Crossclaim - Right 223(L) 3.4.1
Crossclaim - Bound by main action 223(LR) 3.4.3 Crossclaim - Service / Notice Time
Crossclaim - Commencement (Form Requirements 223(L) 3.4.1
28A) (not originating process) 182(R) 4.1 Crossclaim - Simplified Procedure (R.
Crossclaim - Contribution - Joint and 223(R) - 76) 226(R) 4.13
several liability 224(L) 3.5 Crossclaim - Third Party Claim, vs. 224(LR) 4.2
Crossclaim - Contribution - Negligence 223(R) - Crossclaim - Timeline - Response -
Act 224(L) 3.5 Defence to main action (R. 28.06(1)) 223(L) 3.4.2
Crossclaim - Contribution / Indemnity Crossclaim - Timeline - Response - 223(L) 3.4.2
from co-defendant - Defence not Defense to Crossclaim (Form 28B)
required 223(R) 3.4.4 (R. 28.05: deliver w/in 20 days of
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

service of the SOD and crossclaim) Deemed Admission - Default Judgment


SEE: Crossclaim - Timeline - - Does not Apply to P's Claim for relief
Response in Paragraph 1 of SOC 211(R) 2.1.5
Crossclaim - Timeline - Statement of Deemed Admission - Default
Defence and Crossclaim (R. 28.02) Proceeding
(deliver w/in 20 days of delivery of SEE: Default Proceedings - Step 1 -
SOC, or 10 days after NOID, w/ SOD) 223(L) 3.4.1 Deemed Admission 211(R) 2.1.5
222(R) - 3.2 Deemed Default -
Crossclaim - vs. Counterclaim 223(L) Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Action -
Crossclaim - vs. Third Party Claim. 224(LR) 4.2 When D Withdraws entire Defence 218(R) 6.2.1
Crossclaim Defence - Timeline Deemed Undertaking (R 30.1)
SEE: Crossclaim - Timeline - SEE: Discovery - Deemed
Response 223(L) 3.4.2 Undertaking 261(LR) 8
Crossclaim vs. Counterclaim - 222(R) - Defamation - Special Defences
Crossclaim vs. Counterclaim 223(L) 3.2 (justification, privilege, fair comment, 4.2.7
Crossclaim vs. Third Party Claim - 4.2 responsible communication) 207(R) (w)
Third Party Claim vs. Crossclaim 224(LR) Default - Examination for Discovery -
Crossclaim-Rule 28.06(3)(a))-if D of Questions - Even if Defendant Noted in
crossclaim defends crossclaim, same Default or Admitted Liability 249(L) 5.4.2
rights + obligations as D in main action 223(L) 3.4.2 Default Judgement - Signing by
Crossclaims - Costs - Simplified 12.3 Registrar - Examples 212(L) 2.2.1
Procedure 333(R) Default Judgement - Vary Default -
*Process 213(LR) 2.4
Crossclaims - Form 28A (R. 28) 204(L) 3.5
Default Judgment - Affidavit Evidence
Crossclaims - Simplified Procedure - 12.3
Sometimes Required on Motion 213(L) 2.3.5
Costs 333(R)
Default Judgment - Associate Judge -
Crossclaims ($200k or less) -
Registrar Declines to Sign 212(R) 2.3.2
Simplified Procedure
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Counter, 330(R) - Default Judgment - Before Judge -
Cross and Third Party Claims 331(L) 3.4 Entitlement of Plaintiff 212(R) 2.3.1
Crown - Examination For Discovery - 5.3.7 Default Judgment - Consequences for
List of Documents 248(L) D 211(R) 2.1.5
Crown Liability and Proceedings Act - 5.3.7 Default Judgment - Costs - Registrar
s. 19(1) - Examinations for Discovery 248(L) can Fix on Default 212(R) 2.2.3
Crown Prerogative - Pleadings - Need 2.7 Default Judgment - Court Discretion -
not Plead 202(R) When Hearing Default Motion 213(L) 2.3.6
Custody - Persons in Custody - Default Judgment - D Only Entitled to
Compelling Attendance - Examination Move to Set Aside Noting in Default -
for Discovery 254(R) 5.5.3 Noting Default 211(R) 2.1.5
Default Judgment - Deemed Admission
D - Does not Apply to P's Claim for relief 211(R) 2.1.5
Damages - Aggravation - Pleadings 203(L) 2.10 Default Judgment - Defence struck out
Damages - Mitigation - Pleadings 203(L) 2.10 - Note the D in Default 211(R) 2.1.3
Damages - Pleading 203(L) 2.10 Default Judgment - Defendant Deemed
Damages - Statement of Defence - 4.2.2 to have admitted Facts upon Default
Deemed in Issue 205(L) (most important consequence) 211(R) 2.1.5
Date of Commencement - Originating 6 Default judgment - difference - setting 213(R) -
Process 184(L) aside - default - noting of default 214(L) 2.4.2
Date of Hearing - Application 190(L) 3.11 Default Judgment - Disability - Must get
Leave to Note in Default Where D
Date of Issuance - Originating Process 184(L) 6 Under Disability 211(R) 2.1.2
Deadlines - calculating time 157(LR) 2.1 Default Judgment - Entitlement of
Deadlines - failure to comply 157(L) 2 Plaintiff Before Registrar 212(L) 2.2.1
Deadlines - Holidays 157(LR) 2.1 Default Judgment - In rem - Cannot
Death - Right of action by / against 168(R) - obtain for failure to plead or appear 173(L) 1.1
survives (except libel or slander) 169(L) 3.3 Default Judgment - Judge, not registrar 212(R) 2.3.1
Death of Client - During Proceeding - Default Judgment - Judicial
Order to continue + Service (R. 11.02 + Adjudication Required - When Motion 212(R) -
Form 11A) 172(L) 7 Required 213(L) 2.3.3
Deceased With No Personal Default Judgment - Motion by Co-D -
Representative - Litigation Co-D can Move Where P Fails to -
Administrator 168(L) 3.2 Note the D in Default 211(R) 2.1.4
Deemed Abandonment - Abandonment Default Judgment - Notice of Motion -
of Application - Where App Fails to Not Required 213(L) 2.3.4
Appear 219(L) 7.2 Default Judgment - Proof of Service of 211(L) 2.1.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Claim (Plaintiff Files) - Note the D in Statement of Defence - Struck Out


Default - Rule 19.01(1) Default Proceedings - Step 2 212(LR) 2.2
Default Judgment - Registrar Signs Default Proceedings - Step 2A(i) - *File
Default Judgment 212(L) 2.2.1 Requisition for Default Judgment (with
Default Judgment - Requisition Before the registrar) (Form 19D) 212(LR) 2.2.2
Signing 212(LR) 2.2.2 Default Proceedings - Step 2A(i) -
Default Judgment - Requisition for Costs (per Tariff A) 212(R) 2.2.3
Default Judgment 212(LR) 2.2.2 Default Proceedings - Step 2A(ii) -
Default Judgment - Right to Appear on *Registrar Signs Default Judgment
Motion - Not Required 213(L) 2.3.4 (After 2A(i)) (R. 19.04(1)) 212(L) 2.2.1
Default Judgment - Set Aside - Default Proceedings - Step 2A(ii) -
*Process 213(LR) 2.4 Entitlement 212(L) 2.2.1
213(R) - Default Proceedings - Step 2A(ii) -
Default Judgment - Set Aside - *Test 214(L) 2.4.2 Entitlement - Justification 212(L) 2.2.1
Default Judgment - Set aside - 213(R) - Default Proceedings - Step 2A(ii) -
Impropriety of plaintiff 214(L) 2.4.2 Registrar refusal - Motion to Associate
Default Judgment - Set Aside - Motion 213(R) - judge or Judge (R. 19.04(3.1)) 212(R) 2.3.2
Required When 214(L) 2.4.2 Default Proceedings - Step 2A(ii) -
Default Judgment - Set Aside - what 213(R) - Setting aside default judgment -
Defendant must demonstrate 214(L) 2.4.2 Associate judge or Judge (R. 19.08(1))
Default Judgment - Set Aside - Who (if signed by registrar or granted by
Hears Motion 213(R) 2.4.1 court under R. 19.04) 213(R) 2.4.1
Default Judgment - Step 2 212(LR) 2.2 Default Proceedings - Step 2B - *Judge
Default Judgment - Step 2 declares default judgment (on Motion)
SEE: Default Proceedings - Step 2B 212(R) 2.3 (R. 19.05) 212(R) 2.3
Default Judgment - Two-Step Process Default Proceedings - Step 2B - 212(R) -
for Default Judgment (Failure to Deliver Adjudication Required 213(L) 2.3.3
D) - Rule 19 211(L) 2 Default Proceedings - Step 2B -
Default Proceeding - Affidavit Evidence 213(L) 2.3.5 Entitlement (when cannot or does not
Default Proceedings - Note the D in ask registrar to sign judgment against
Default - Default Judgment - P files defendant) 212(R) 2.3.1
Proof of Service of Claim - Rule Default Proceedings - Step 2B -
19.01(1) 211(L) 2.1.1 Evidence (affidavits may be required) 213(L) 2.3.5
Default Proceedings - Requisition for Default Proceedings - Step 2B - Motion 212(R) 2.3
default judgment 212(LR) 2.2.2 Default Proceedings - Step 2B - Notice
Default Proceedings - Rule 19 211(L) 2 (not required) (R. 19.02(3)) 213(L) 2.3.4
Default Proceedings - Setting Aside / Default Proceedings - Step 2B -
Varying Default Judgment - Rule 19.03 Outcomes - (Judgment / Dismissal /
and 19.08 213(LR) 2.4 Trial) 213(L) 2.3.6
Default Proceedings - Signing by Default Proceedings - Step 2B - Setting
Registrar - Examples 212(L) 2.2.1 aside default judgment - Judge ONLY
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - (R. 19.08(2))
*Consequence of default (e.g. deemed (If default judgment obtained under R.
admission, no notice, no defence) 211(R) 2.1.5 19.05 or after trial) 213(R) 2.4.1
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - *Noting Default Proceedings - Step 2B - why 212(R) -
in default (R. 19) 211(L) 2.1 required - Entitlement 213(L) 2.3.3
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Co- Default Proceedings - Step 3 - *Setting
defendant, Motion by (where plaintiff Aside / Varying Default Judgment 213(LR) 2.4
failed to do so) 211(R) 2.1.4 Default Proceedings - Step 3 - *Test -
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Deemed Setting aside noting of default (R. 213(R) -
Admission 211(R) 2.1.5 19.03) 214(L) 2.4.2
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Defence Default Proceedings - Step 3 - *Test -
struck out 211(R) 2.1.3 Setting aside or varying default 213(R) -
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - judgment (R. 19.08(1) and (2)) 214(L) 2.4.2
Defendant - Disability (requires leave) 211(R) 2.1.2 Default Proceedings - Step 3 -
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Filing Associate judge / Judge
proof of service 211(L) 2.1.1 19.08(1) - Either: signed by registrar or
granted by court under R. 19.04
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Motion
19.08(2) - Judge: default judgment
by Co-defendant (where plaintiff failed
obtained under R. 19.05 or after trial 213(R) 2.4.1
to do so) 211(R) 2.1.4
Default Proceedings - Step 3 - Plaintiff 213(R) -
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - Proof of
Impropriety (default arose b/c of) 214(L) 2.4.2
Service, filing 211(L) 2.1.1
Default Proceedings - Step 3 - Plaintiff 213(R) -
Default Proceedings - Step 1 - 211(R) 2.1.3
Impropriety (default arose b/c of) 214(L) 2.4.2
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

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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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Delay - Dismissal of Action - Notice of Principles


Order - D to serve Copy of Order 219(R) 8.3 Determination of Issue b/f Trial -
Delay - Dismissal of Action - Registrar Strategy 217(LR) 4.7.2
No Discretion Unless Court Order 220(R) 8.8 Determination of issue before trial -
Delay - Dismissal of Action - Test - Disputes of Law - Evidence 216(LR) 4.1
Court's Discretion to Dismiss 220(L) 8.6 Determination of Issue before trial (R.
Delay of Action - Listing for Trial - 21) - *Generally 198(L) 4
Dismissal of Action Determination of issue before trial (R.
SEE: Dismissal of Action 268(L) 5.2 21) - *Rule 20 vs. Rule 21 214(R) 3.1.2
Demand Before Action - Examples Determination of issue before trial (R. 216(R) -
where required 158(L) 4 21) - *Test - No chance of success 217(L) 4.6
Demand Before Action - Lawyer's Bill 158(L) 4 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Demand Before Action - Statutory 21) - Affidavit or other evidence 216(R) 4.3
requirement 158(L) 4 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Deponent - *Defined 232(L) 4.1 21) - Determination of an issue of law
Deponent - Duty to be Informed on 4.1.5 (R. 21.01(1)(a)) 216(LR) 4.1
Cross-Examination - Motion 233(L) (g) Determination of issue before trial (R.
Deponent - Motions - Affidavits - Cross 4.1.5 21) - Dismissal 216(R) 4.3
Examination - Duty to be Informed 233(L) (g) Determination of Issue before trial (R.
Derivative Action - Corporation - OBCA 21) - Evidence 216(LR) 4.1
(s 246) and CBCA (s 239) 170(LR) 5 Determination of Issue before trial (R.
Description of parties - Document 21) - Facts assumed true 216(R) 4.2
Requirements 183(R) 5 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Designation of parties - Document 21) - Frivolous, vexatious, abuse of
Requirements 183(R) 5 process 216(R) 4.3
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes 216(R) - Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - *Test - No Chance of Success 217(L) 4.6 21) - Jurisdiction 216(R) 4.3
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - Det. of Issue of Law 216(LR) 4.1 21) - Legal capacity 216(R) 4.3
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - Don't Strike Where not a 21) - Material - Factum (R. 21.03) 216(R) 4.5
fundamental defect 217(LR) 4.7.2 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes 21) - Motion to be made promptly (R.
of Law - Evidence 216(LR) 4.1 21.02) 216(R) 4.4
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - Evidence Requires Leave or 21) - Multiple proceedings 216(R) 4.3
Consent 216(L) 4.1 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes 21) - No reasonable cause of action (R.
of Law - Factum Required - Mover and 21.01(1)(b)) - *Test (plain and obvious) 217(L) 4.7.1
Respondent 216(R) 4.5 Determination of issue before trial (R.
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes 21) - No reasonable cause of action (R.
of Law - New Cause of Action 217(L) 4.7.1 21.01(1)(b)) - Defective Pleadings 217(L) 4.7.1
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - No Reas CoA/Defence - 21) - No reasonable cause of action (R.
principles Applied 217(L) 4.7.1 21.01(1)(b)) - Principles 217(L) 4.7.1
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R.
of Law - No Reasonable Cause of 21) - No reasonable cause of action (R. 4.7.1
Action/Defence 216(R) 4.2 21.01(1)(b)) - Strategy 217(LR) 4.7.2
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes Determination of issue before trial (R. 4.2
of Law - Promptness 216(R) 4.4 21) - No reasonable cause of action or
defence (R. 21.01(1)(b)) - *Generally 217(L) 4.7.1
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes
of Law - Rule 21 - General 216(LR) 4.1 Determination of issue before trial (R.
21) - No reasonable cause of action or
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Disputes
defence (R. 21.01(1)(b)) - Striking
of Law - Stay or Dismissal - grounds 216(R) 4.3
pleading 216(R) 4.2
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Rule
Determination of Issue before trial (R.
21.01(b) - Strategy - Leave to Amend 217(LR) 4.7.2
21) - Parties, any may bring motion to
Determination Issue b/f Trial - Strategy
strike pleading because no reasonable
- No Reas CoA/Defence - Fundamental
cause of action or defence 216(R) 4.2
Defect 217(LR) 4.7.2
Determination of issue before trial (R.
Determination of a point of law (R.21) -
21) - Promptness (R. 21.02) 216(R) 4.4
Application - Not allowed 191(R) 6.3
Determination of issue before trial (R.
Determination of Issue b/f trial - Factum 216(R) 4.5 21) - Stay or dismissal (R. 21.01(3)) 216(R) 4.3
Determination of Issue b/f Trial - 217(L) 4.7.1 Determination of Issue Before Trial (R. 216(R) 4.2
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

21) - Striking Pleading - No reasonable Withdraw


cause of action Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action -
Director’s resolution - Representation Disability - Leave of Judge Required
by Lawyer - May be Necessary to Where P is Under Disability 218(L) 6.1.1
Commence Proceeding 184(R) 7.1 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - P
Disability - Abandonment of Application - When and How P can Discontinue 218(L) 6.1
- Requires Leave Where Party Under Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disability 219(L) 7.1 (R. 23)
Disability - consequences 163(L) 2 SEE ALSO: Abandonment of
Disability - Default Judgment - Must get application (R. 38)
Leave to Note in Default Where D SEE ALSO: Dismissal of action (R. 6
Under Disability 211(R) 2.1.2 48.14) 7
Disability - Discontinuing/Withdrawal of SEE ALSO: Dismissal of action for 8.8
Action - Leave of Judge Required delay (R. 24) 219(L) 8
where Party Under Disability 218(L) 6.1.1 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disability - Discontinuing/Withdrawal of (R. 23) - *Generally 218(L) 6
Action - Leave of Judge Required Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
where Party Under Disability (r (R. 23) - Cost consequences 218(L) 6
23.01(2)) 218(L) 6.1.1 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disability - Dismissal of Action - Delay - (R. 23) - Defendant withdraws -
Persons to Serve Notice on Where *Withdrawal of Defence (Form 23C) (R.
Party Under Disability 219(R) 8.2 23.06) 218(R) 6.2
Disability - Examinations for Discovery Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
of Persons under Disability 248(L) 5.3.6 (R. 23) - Defendant withdraws - Any
time 218(R) 6.2
Disability - Parties 163(L) 2
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disability - Parties With - Examination
(R. 23) - Defendant withdraws -
for Discovery - Evidence May Be Read
Deemed default 218(R) 6.2.1
In with Leave - r. 31.11(5) 248(L) 5.3.6
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disability (Person Under Disability) 2
(R. 23) - Defendant withdraws - Leave
SEE: Parties- Disability 163(L) - 2.1-
(required if has crossclaimed / third
SEE: Litigation Guardian 167(L) 2.12
party claimed) 218(R) 6.2
Disability ceases - litigation guardian 167(L) 2.11 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Disclosure - Examination for Discovery (R. 23) - Party under disability (requires
- Insurance Policies 252(L) 5.4.7 leave) 218(L) 6.1.1
Disclosure - Obligation to Disclose - Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Expert Witness Findings 251(R) 5.4.6 (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues - Cost of
Discontinuing / Dismissal of Action - discontinuance - Motion by any party 218(R) 6.1.3
Counterclaim - D May Proceed with Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Counterclaim 221(R) 2.4 (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues -
Discontinuing / Dismissal of Action - Crossclaim ends 218(R) 6.1.2
Crossclaim - Crossclaim Dismissed 30 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Days After 223(L) 3.3 (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues - D's
Discontinuing / Dismissal of Action - counterclaim can continue 218(R) 6.1.2
Third Party Claim - Deemed Dismissal Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
After 30 Days 224(R) 4.3 (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues - Not a
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - defence to subsequent action 218(R) 6.1.2
Costs, Any Party can Move re Costs 218(R) 6.1.3 Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues - Third
Costs, P will probably Pay Costs - Rule and subsequent party claims end
23 218(L) 6 (deemed dismissed 30 days after
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - discontinuance) 218(R) 6.1.2
Counterclaim - D's Counterclaim can Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action
continue 218(R) 6.1.2 (R. 23) - Plaintiff discontinues (R.
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - 23.01) 218(L) 6.1
Crossclaim/Third Party Claim Deemed Discontinuing / Withdrawal of
Dismissed 218(R) 6.1.2 Application (R. 23) - Abandonment of
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - application - (R. 38)
D's Withdrawal of Admission Requires SEE: Abandonment of Application (R.
Consent or Leave 218(R) 6.2.2 38) 219(L) 7
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - Discoverability Date
Deemed Default - Defendant SEE: Limitation Period -
Withdraws entire Defence 218(R) 6.2.1 Discoverability Date 160(L) 7
Discontinuing / Withdrawal of Action - 218(R) 6.2 Discovery - “Document”, broad 239(LR) 4.2
Defendant - How and When D can
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definition SEE: Examination for Discovery 246(L)


Discovery - *Generally 237(L) 1 Discovery - Examination for Discovery -
Discovery - Blacking Out Scope - “Knowledge, Information, and
SEE: Discovery - Redaction 239(LR) 4.2 Belief” 249(L) 5.4.3
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Discovery - Inspection of Documents 243(R) 4.7
adjournment where failure to disclose 244(R) 4.8 Discovery - Inspection of Property -
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Right of Inspection (R 32.01) 260(LR) 6
adjournment where failure to disclose - Discovery - Insurance Policies, 238(R) -
costs paid by failing party 244(R) 4.8 disclosure and production of 239(L) 4.1
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Discovery - Lawyer's Duty 237(LR) 1.1
deliberate attempt to withhold 244(R) 4.8 Discovery - Lawyer's Obligations -
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - ROPC 5.1-3.1 237(LR) 1.1
Failure to Disclose - Carelessness or Discovery - of Documents - Documents
Inattention 244(R) 4.8 referred to in pleadings, etc. 243(R) 4.7
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Discovery - of Documents - Electronic
Failure to disclose documents - not Information as “Documents” 239(LR) 4.2
favorable 244(R) 4.8 Discovery - of Documents - Non-Party - 238(R) -
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Subsidiary and affiliated corps. 239(L) 4.1
Failure to disclose favorable Discovery - of Documents - Obtaining
documents Police/Crown Records in Civil Litigation 245(L) 4.9
SEE: surveillance evidence 244(R) 4.8 Discovery - of Documents - Request to
Discovery - Continuing Disclosure - Inspect (Form 30 C) 243(R) 4.7
Failure to serve affidavit/produce Discovery - of Documents - When in
document 244(R) 4.8 Party’s Power 239(LR) 4.2
Discovery - Deemed Undertaking (R Discovery - of Documents (R 30) -
30.1) - Confidentiality 261(LR) 8 Privilege - definition 238(R) -
Discovery - Deemed Undertaking (R SEE: Privilege 239(L) 4.1
30.1) - Confidentiality - Exceptions 238(R) -
(consent or court order) 261(LR) 8 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) 239(L) 4.1
Discovery - Deemed Undertaking (R Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - 238(R) -
30.1) - Sanctions 261(LR) 8 *Obligation (Disclosure + Production) 239(L) 4.1
Discovery - Deemed Undertaking (R Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
30.1) - Use of evidence when more Affidavit of Documents 239(R) -
than one lawsuit 261(LR) 8 SEE: Affidavit of Documents 240(L) 4.3
Discovery - Disclosure - Protection of Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
documents (R. 30.1) 237(L) 1 Continuing Disclosure Obligation 244(L) 4.8
219(R) - Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - 238(R) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan 220(L) 2 Disclosure - *Definition 239(L) 4.1
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Cost of 237(R) - Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
producing records 238(L) 2 Disclosure / production not admission
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Court may 237(R) - of admissibility or relevance 243(R) 4.7
impose schedule - r.29.1.05(2) 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Court may 237(R) - Disclosure Obligation, discharged 238(R) -
impose where failure to agree 238(L) 2 when 239(L) 4.1
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Electronic 237(R) - Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
discovery 238(L) 2 Documents - *Definition 239(LR) 4.2
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Electronic Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Sedona Principles - r. 237(R) - Forms and Content of Affidavit 222(LR) 4.4.1
29.1.03(4) 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - failure to 237(R) - Inspection of Documents 244(L) 4.7
agree/update 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - 238(R) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - No 237(R) - Insurance Policies 239(L) 4.1
prescribed form for discovery plan 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Reqs - r. 237(R) - Non-Parties - Documents 245(L) 4.9
29.1.03(3) 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Required 237(R) - Power - *Definition 239(LR) 4.2
contents of (R. 29.1.03(3)) 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan - Update, 237(R) - Privilege - *Definition 241(L) 4.5
obligation to 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - 238(R) -
Discovery - Discovery Plan, when 237(R) - Production - *Definition 239(L) 4.1
required 238(L) 2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) -
Discovery - Documents - Include in Production - From Non-Parties 245(L) 4.9
Affidavit of Documents 240(R) 4.2 Discovery - of Documents (R. 30) - 244(L) 4.8
Discovery - Examination for Discovery 245(R) - 5.1 Sanctions - Failure to Disclose /
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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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Dismissal of Action - Delay - Effect, D Genuine Issue, or Only Issue


May not Proceed with Cross/3rd Party amount/Question of Law
Claim 219(R) 8.4 Disposition Without Trial
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Effect, D
May Proceed with Counterclaim 219(R) 8.4 SEE: Default Proceedings 1
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Effect, SEE: Summary Judgment
Dismissal not Defence to Subsequent SEE: Determination of a (Legal) Issue 2
Action 219(R) 8.4 b4Trial 3
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Material SEE: Special Case - Action or 4
on Motion 220(L) 8.7 application 5
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Material SEE: Discontinuance 6
on Motion, Affidavit Materials - P/D 220(L) 8.7 SEE: Withdrawal 211(L) 6.2
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Motion - Disposition Without Trial - *Examples 211(L) 1
Material 220(L) 8.7 Dispossession of Land - Joinder of
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Motion - Parties 176(LR) 1.4.3
Material - Defendant (affidavit and Disputes of Fact - Summary Judgment
evidence of prejudice) 220(L) 8.7 - Experts 216(L) 3.5.1
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Motion - Disputes of Facts - Summary
Material - Plaintiff (affidavit explaining Judgment - Affidavit or Other Evidence 214(R) -
delay, respond to allegation of Required 215(L) 3.3.1
prejudice) 220(L) 8.7 Distinct Issues- Separate hearings-with 178(R) -
Dismissal of action - delay - Motion for consent - bifurcation - R. 6.1.01) 179(L) 3
status hearing 268(L) 5.2 Distinction - Final vs. Interlocutory
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Not a Orders 302(L) 1.4
defence to subsequent action 219(R) 8.4 Distribution of Recoveries from
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Notice of Garnishment
Order 219(R) 8.3 SEE: Enforc. of Orders - Garnishment
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Party - - Distribution of Recoveries 311(R) 3.8
Disability (leave required) (R. 24.02) 219(R) 8.2 Distribution to creditors - Notice
Dismissal of action - delay - plaintiff Required by Statute 158(LR) 5
w/disability 268(L) 5.2 Distributive Bargaining 325(R) -
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Registrar SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
Dismissal (R. 48.14) 220(R) 8.8 Distributive Negotiation 325(R) -
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Registrar SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
No Discretion Unless Court Order 220(R) 8.8 Divisional Court
Dismissal of action - delay - status SEE: Superior Court of Justice - 1.3.1
hearing 268(R) 5.2 Divisional 147(LR) (a)
Dismissal of Action - delay - struck Divisional Court - Jurisdiction - 1.3.1
from list before 1/1/15, not restored by Appellate and Original 147(LR) (a)
1/1/17 268(L) 5.2 Divisional Court - Superior Court of 1.3.1
Dismissal of Action - delay - struck Justice - Branch of 147(LR) (a)
from trial list after 1/1/15 & not restored Divisional Court - Superior Court of
in 2y 268(L) 5.2 Justice - Jurisdiction - Appellate and 1.3.1
Dismissal of Action - Delay - Test - Original 147(LR) (a)
Court's Discretion to Dismiss 220(L) 8.6 5.4.4
Dismissal of action - Delay - Where Doctor - Patient Privilege (None) 250(L) (c)
court allows action to proceed 268(R) 5.2 Document Exchange - Service - Non -
Dismissal of Action - Delay and Personal 197(L) 5
Abandoned - new r.48.14 (1/1/15) 268(R) 5.2 Document Requirements - Backsheet 183(R) -
Disposition - Application (Rule 38.11) 191(L) 6 (Form 4C) 184(L) 5
Disposition - Summary Judgment - Document Requirements - Body 183(R) 5
Disputes of Fact - Stay of Execution 216(L) 3.5.2 Document Requirements -
Disposition - Summary Judgment - Components (heading, body,
Disputes of Fact - Stay of Execution- backsheet) 183(L) 5
Rule 20.08 216(L) 3.5.2 Document Requirements - Description
Disposition - Summary Judgment (R. of the Parties 183(R) 5
20) 215(R) 3.5 Document Requirements -
Disposition of a Motion 235(L) 7 Designation/Description of Parties 183(R) 5
Disposition on Motion - Summary Document Requirements - Heading -
Judgment - Disputes of Fact - Trial Action (Form 4A) 183(L) 5
Necessary - Court can expedite, Give Document Requirements - Heading -
Directions 215(R) 3.5.1 Application (Form 4B) 183(L) 5
Disposition on Motion - Summary 215(R) 3.5 Document Requirements - Heading -
Judgment - Disputes of Fact Where no Not required 183(L) 5
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Document Requirements - Heading - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -


Style of cause (no longer used) 183(L) 5 Disputing Garnishment 310(R) 3.6
Document Requirements - Heading - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Title of Proceeding 183(L) 5 Disputing Garnishment - Garnishee's
Document requirements - Heading Statement - Consequences for Failure
Requirements - Exceptions 183(L) 5 to Serve / File 310(R) 3.6
Document Requirements - name of Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
parties 183(L) 5 Disputing Garnishment - Garnishee's
Documentary Evidence - Statement (Form 60l) 310(R) 3.6
SEE: Evidence - Documentary 283(R) 4 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Documentary Evidence - Organization Disputing Garnishment - Garnishment
of 283(R) 4.2 Hearing 311(L) 3.6
Documents - Definition 239(LR) 4.2 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Documents - Discovery Disputing Garnishment - Interested
SEE: Discovery - of Documents 283(R) 4 Persons 310(R) 3.6
Documents - Discovery - Lawyer-Client Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Privilege 241(LR) 4.5.1 Distribution of Recoveries 311(R) 3.8
Documents - Discovery - Obligations - 238(R) - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Disclosure AND Production 239(L) 4.1 Distribution of Recoveries - Pro Rata 311(R) 3.8
Documents - for Discovery - Privilege - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Redaction 239(LR) 4.2 Distribution of Recoveries - Wait Time
Documents in a proceeding before Distribution 311(R) 3.8
SEE Document Requirements 183(LR) 5 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Dominant Purpose Test - Litigation Effect of 310(LR) 3.6
Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Drafting, Settling, and Issuing Orders Effective Period - 6 years After
(R. 59.03 - 59.04) 303(LR) 1.6 Issuance 310(R) 3.6
Duty - Examination for Discovery - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Positive Efforts to Inform Oneself 249(R) 5.4.3 Exemptions from 311(LR) 3.7
Duty - Examination for Discovery - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Undertakings 249(LR) 5.4.3 Exemptions from - 80% of Net Wages /
Duty to Encourage Settlement - 50% if for Family Support or
Settlement Offer - Rule 49 268(R) 5.2 Maintenance / All Pension Benefits 311(R) 3.7
Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Duty to perform contracts honestly 158(L) 3 Exemptions from - Personal Property 311(L) 3.7
E Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Electronic Documents - as “Document” Exemptions from - Real Property
- Discovery 239(LR) 4.2 (equity value of principal residence) 311(R) 3.7
Electronic info - as “Documents” - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Discovery 239(LR) 4.2 Expiry - Six Years After Issuance 310(R) 3.6
Electronic issuance and filing - Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Originating Process 184(L) 6 Garnishee is a Financial Institution 310(R) 3.6
EMV (Expected Monetary Value) - Risk Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Assessment - Example 326(R) 4.6.3 Notice of Garnishment 310(L) 3.6
EMV (Expected Monetary Value) - Risk Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Assessment - Negotiation 326(R) 4.6.3 Notice of Motion to Dispute
Endorsements and Reasons (R. 59.02) 301(R) - Garnishment 310(R) 3.6
SEE: Orders 302(L) 1.2 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Enforceability - in rem judgment - Payment to Person other than Sheriff 311(R) 3.6
binding on everyone 173(L) 1.1 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Enforcement of Orders - (R. 60) - 308(R) - Procedure 310(LR) 3.6
Enforcing Money Judgement 209(L) 3 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Enforcement of Orders - Debtor’s Procedure when Debtor is Co-Owner 292(L) 3.6
Interest in Assets - PPSA and RLSA 309(R) 3.3 Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
Enforcement of Orders - Debtor’s Requisition of Garnishment 310(L) 3.6
Interest in Assets- Sheriff’s Instructions Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
from Creditor 309(R) 3.3 Service 310(R) 3.6
Enforcement of Orders - Examinations Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment -
in Aid of Execution 309(R) 3.4 What is Garnished 310(L) 3.6
Enforcement of Orders - Examinations Enforcement of Orders - Ways to
in Aid of Execution - Compelled Enforce 309(L) 3.1
Examinations 309(R) 3.4 Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
310(L) - Seizure & Sale 309(L) 3.2
Enforcement of Orders - Garnishment 311(L) 3.6 Enforcement of Orders - Writ of 309(R) 3.3
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Seizure & Sale - Bond of Indemnity Evidence - Admissions - Agreed


Enforcement of Orders - Writ of Statement of Facts 283(L) 3.4
Seizure & Sale - Deliverable to Sheriff 309(L) 3.2 Evidence - Admissions - Deemed
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of Admissions (in Pleadings) 282(R) 3.1
Seizure & Sale - How to Obtain 309(L) 3.2 Evidence - Admissions - Discovery
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of seizure Examinations 282(R) 3.2
& Sale - Identifying Assets to be Seized 309(R) 3.3 Evidence - Admissions - Examinations
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of for Discovery 282(R) 3.2
Seizure & Sale - Land Titles Act & Evidence - Admissions - Hearsay in
Execution Act 309(L) 3.2 Discovery Exams Admissible at trial 282(R) 3.2.1
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of Evidence - Admissions - Impeachment 283(L) 3.2.4
Seizure & Sale - Priority re: Security Evidence - Admissions - in Discovery
Interests (Writ does not give priority) 309(L) 3.3 Transcript (R. 31.11) 282(R) 3.2
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of 309(R) - Evidence - Admissions - in Pleadings
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale 310(L) 3.5 (RR. 25.07, 25.09) 282(R) 3.1
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of Evidence - Admissions - Pleadings 282(R) 3.1
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale -
Evidence - Admissions - Pre-Trial
Land Doesn't Sell 310(L) 3.5
Conference, Obtained at 283(L) 3.3
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
Evidence - Admissions - Reading
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale -
Evidence Into Trial Record 283(L) 3.2.3
Notice of Sale in Gazette 310(L) 3.5
Evidence - Admissions - Request to
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
Admit 275(L) 8.1
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale -
Evidence - Admissions - Request to
Personal Property 310(L) 3.5
Admit - Withdrawing Admission 275(R) 8.3
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
Evidence - Admissions - Requests to
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale -
Admit (R. 51)
Purpose of 310(L) 3.5
SEE ALSO: Admissions - Request to
Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
Admit 283(L) 3.3
Seizure & Sale - Procedures for Sale -
Evidence - Affidavits - Admissible (R.
Real Property 310(L) 3.5
53.02(1)) 280(L) 2.5.5
Entry of Orders 304(R) 1.7 Evidence - Affidavits - Admissible (R.
Environmental claims - limitation period 160(R) 7 53.02(1)) 280(L) 2.5.5
Equitable Defence - Special Defences 4.2.7 Evidence - Application Record (R.39) 190(R) 5
(must plead facts) 207(L) (u) Evidence - Business Records -
Equitable Title - Action in Land - Admissible 284(L) 4.4.2
Joinder with Legal Owner 176(L) 1.4.3 Evidence - Business Records -
Essex - Mandatory Mediation - Evidence Act, s. 35 284(L) 4.4.2
Simplified Procedure 334(R) 13 Evidence - Business Records - Notice
Estate Litigation - Procedural Defects Requirements 284(L) 4.4.2
Circumstances for Relief 168(R) 3.3 Evidence - Business Records -
Estate Litigation- Improperly Request to Admit - Service 275(R) 8.1
Constituted- Circumstances for Relief 168(R) 3.3
Evidence - Canada Evidence Act 284(R) 4.4.5
Estate Proceeding - Appoint an
3.1-
administrator - Court jurisdiction 168(L) 3.2
Evidence - Canada Evidence Act 290(L) 3.2
Estate Trustee
Evidence - Choice of Witnesses -
SEE:
Factors to Consider 261(L) 2.4
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1
Evidence - Context - Admission 282(R) -
Estate Trustee During Litigation 168(L) 3.2 Harmful to Case 283(L) 3.2.2
Estates - Action Against - Defences 169(LR) 3.5 Evidence - Documentary - Brief of
Estates List 1.3.3 Documents 284(L) 4.3
SEE: Specialized Courts - Estates List 150(L) (b) Evidence - Documentary - Brief of
3.6; Documents - Usually Admitted 284(L) 4.3
Evidence - Documentary - Canada
1.3.3 Evidence Act 284(R) 4.4.5
Estates List - Toronto Region 169(R) (b) Evidence - Documentary - Generally 283(R) 4
Estoppel - Special Defence (must 283(R) -
plead facts) 4.2.7 Evidence - Documentary - Organization 284(L) 4.2
SEE: Special Defences - Estoppel 206(R) (h) Evidence - Documentary - Organization 283(R) -
Evidence - Admissibility - Witness of 284(L) 4.2
Testimony Before Trial 279(R) 2.5.4 Evidence - Documentary - Privacy
Evidence - Admissions 282(R) 3 Concerns 283(R) 4.1
Evidence - Admissions - Adverse Party Evidence - Documentary - Proof of
Admissions - Use at Trial 283(L) 3.2.3 Documents 284(L) 4.4
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Evidence - Documentary - Proving Evidence - Telegrams, Letters, etc. 284(R) 4.4.4


Documents 284(L) 4.4 284(R) -
Evidence - Documentary - Proving Evidence - Trial Brief - (Contents of) 285(L) 5
Documents - Business Records - Evidence - Trial Brief - (Contents of) -
Evidence Act 284(L) 4.4.2 Notes for Opening, Closing, (Cross)
Evidence - Documentary - Proving Examinations 285(L) 5.1
Documents - Evidence Act 284(L) 4.4.1 Evidence - Trial Brief - Notes for
Evidence - Documentary - Proving opening statement and closing
Documents - Medical Reports 284(R) 4.4.3 argument 285(L) 5.1
Evidence - Documentary - Proving Evidence - Trial Brief - Other Items 285(L) 5.1
Documents - Telegrams, Letters, etc 284(R) 4.4.4 Evidence - Witness - Acknowledge
Evidence - Evidence by Affidavit 290(R) 3.4 Discussion with Counsel 280(R) 2.8.2
Evidence - Examination for Discovery - 5.5.1 Evidence - Witness - Adverse
Written Questions and Answers 257(R) 4 Inference for Failure to Call 280(LR) 2.7
250(R) - 2.10.
Evidence - Expert Witness - Definition 251(L) 5.4.6 Evidence - Witness - Adverse Party - 3-
Evidence - Expert Witness - Opinions - Compellable (Evidence Act, s.8) - 2.10.
Examinations for Discovery 251(R) 5.4.6 Summons or Notice of Intention to Call 282(L) 4
Evidence - Experts 278(L) 2.3 Evidence - Witness - Before Trial with
Evidence - Experts - Application of Leave - Affidavits (R. 53.02(1)) 280(L) 2.5.5
Limits 288(L) 2.4.2 Evidence - Witness - Before Trial with
Evidence - Experts - Attendance and Leave - Not a Form of Discovery 279(R) 2.5.2
Fee 279(L) 2.3.4 Evidence - Witness - Before Trial with
Evidence - Experts - Cross 5.5.1 Leave - Outside Ontario 279(L) 2.5.1
Examination 297(R) 1 Evidence - Witness - Before Trial with
Evidence - Experts - Duty of Expert Leave - Use of Evidence - Where
Witnesses 278(L) 2.3 Witness Is a Party (R. 36.04(04)) 279® 2.5.3
Evidence - Experts - Expert Report - Evidence - Witness - Can’t Attend Trial 279(R) 2.5
Service 278(R) 2.3.1 Evidence - Witness - Can’t Attend Trial
Evidence - Experts - Lawyer to Prepare - Taking Evidence From 279(R) 2.5
the Expert 278(R) 2.3.2 Evidence - Witness - Cross- 2.9.5
Evidence - Experts - Lawyer’s examination - Guidelines to Answering -
Responsibility for 278(L) 2.3 Questions on Cross 281(LR) 2.9.6
Evidence - Experts - Number Permitted Evidence - Witness - Cross- 2.9.5
(3 Ont. Ev. Act s. 12; 5 Canada Ev. Act examination - Instructions to Witness -
s. 7) 288(L) 2.4.1 for Answering Questions on Cross 281(LR) 2.9.6
Evidence - Experts - Other Parties’ Evidence - Witness - Discussion of
Expert Reports 278(R) 2.3.3 Testimony with Counsel before Trial
Evidence - Experts - Responding with Okay 280(R) 2.8.2
Own Expert 278(R) 2.3.1 Evidence - Witness - Expert
Evidence - Medical Reports - SEE: Evidence at Trial - Expert
Admissible with leave & notice 284(R) 4.4.3 Witness
Evidence - Motions - Pleadings not 231(R) - SEE: Evidence - Experts
Evidence - r 39 232(L) 4 SEE: Expert Witness
Evidence - Motions - Types of 231(R) - SEE: Experts
Evidence Allowed 232(L) 4 SEE: Examination for Discovery -
3.1- Experts 290(R) 3.5
Evidence - Ontario Evidence Act 290(L) 3.2 Evidence - Witness - Factors to
Evidence - Opinion Evidence - Expert Consider when Calling 279(L) 2.4
Witnesses - Examination for Discovery 251(R) 5.4.6 Evidence - Witness - Failure to Call -
Evidence - Order of Witnesses 280(L) 2.6 Adverse Inference 280(LR) 2.7
2.9.5
Evidence - Pleadings - Not Included 201(R) 2.1.4
Evidence - Witness - Instructions on -
Evidence - Preparing for Trial -
Cross-Examination 281(LR) 2.9.6
Overview 277(L) 1
Evidence - Witness - Instructions to 2.9.1
Evidence - Proving Documents
Witness re: dress, no memorization, 280(R) - -
SEE: Evidence - Documentary -
speaking voice, etc. 281(R) 2.9.7
Proving Documents 284(L) 4.4.1
Evidence - Simplified Procedure R. 76 - Evidence - Witness - Interpreter 282(R) 2.11
Witnesses 277(L) 2.1 Evidence - Witness - Order of 280(L) 2.6
Evidence - Small Claims Court - Rules 1.3.1 Evidence - Witness - Order of - Party
flexible / relaxed 148(R) (b) as witness 280(L) 2.6.1
Evidence - Summary Judgement (R. Evidence - Witness - Order of - Strong
20) 214(L) 3.1.1 Finish 280(L) 2.6.2
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Evidence - Witness - Order of - Weak ss. 24-29 and 31-35


Witness 280(L) 2.6.2 SEE: Evidence - Documentary -
Evidence - Witness - Preparation Proving Documents
Generally 280(R) 2.9 Evidence Act - Spousal Privilege (ss 1, 5.4.4
Evidence - Witness - Re-Interview 280(R) 2.8 11) - Examination for Discovery 250(L) (a)
Evidence - Witness - Re-Interview - Evidence Act ss.20-21 - Impeachment - 259(R) -
Weak evidence 280(R) 2.8.1 Examination for Discovery 260(L) 5.6.2
Evidence - Witness - Review of Evidence Admissible When -
Exhibits and Documents 281(L) 2.9.4 Determination of Issue of Law Before
Evidence - Witness - Reviewing Trial 216(L) 4.1
Discrepancies with Witness 280(R) 2.8 Evidence at Trial 290(L) 3
Evidence - Witness - Statements 277(R) 2.2 Evidence at Trial - Admissible with
Evidence - Witness - Summons to 2.10. Leave - r. 53.08 (certain failures) 292(L) 3.9
Witness - Adverse Party can be 3- Evidence at Trial - Affidavit Evidence 290(R) 3.4
Compelled (Evidence Act, s.8) - 2.10. Evidence at Trial - Calling Adverse
Summons or Notice of Intention to Call 282(L) 4 Party as Witness (R. 53.07) 291(R) 3.8
Evidence - Witness - Summons to Evidence at Trial - Compelling
Witness - Issuance and Service 281(R) - 2.10. attendance - Witness in Custody -
(personal service required) 282(L) 1 Administration of Justice act 291(R) 3.7.2
Evidence - Witness - Summons to 2.10. Evidence at Trial - Compelling
Witness - Non-Ontario Residents 282(L) 2 Attendance at Trial - r. 53.04(7) 291(R) 3.7
Evidence - Witness - Summons to Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Witness - Ontario Residents (Form Medical Report - Evidence of
53A) (R. 53.04(1)) 281(R) 2.10 Practitioner - Giving evidence orally at
Evidence - Witness - Summons to 2.10. trial vs. by way of report 291(L) 3.6.2
Witness - Service and Issuance 282(R) 1 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness - Summons to Medical Report - Medical Reports that
Witness Generally (R. 53.04(1)) 281(R) 2.10 may also be Expert Reports 291(L) 3.6.3
Evidence - Witness - Taking Evidence Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
of Witness who Can’t Attend Trial 279(R) 2.5 Medical Report -Evidence of
Evidence - Witness - Trial Date 281(R) 2.9.7 Practitioner 291(L) 3.6.2
Evidence - Witness - Unavailable at Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Trial - Take Evidence Before Trial with Medical Report -Prepared by
Leave 279(R) 2.5 Practitioner - Admissible as Evidence
Evidence - Witness - Use of Evidence - with leave and notice - Notice at least
Where Witness Not a Party - R. 36.04 279(R) 2.5.3 10 days prior 291(L) 3.6.1
Evidence - Witness - Where Interpreter Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Required - Competent and Report 290(R) 3.5
Independent Interpreter 282(R) 2.11 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness Statement - Report - Failure to Serve 290(R) 3.5
Content 278(L) 2.2.3 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness Statement - Report - Schedule 290(R) 3.5
Interview Questions 277(R) 2.2.2 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness Statement - Report - Service Required 290(R) 3.5
Verification 278(L) 2.2.4 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness Statements - Report - Supplementary Report 290(R) 3.5
Assessing Statements 278(L) 2.2.5 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness Statements - Report - Timing 290(R) 3.5
Before Trial with Leave - *(R. 36) 279(R) 2.5 Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness -
Evidence - Witness statements - Testimony - no new fields not already
Contacting Witness 277(R) 2.2.1 in report 290(R) 3.5
Evidence - Witness Statements - Evidence at Trial - Expert Witness (R.
Experts - Attendance and Fee 279(L) 2.3.4 53.03) 290(R) 3.5
Evidence at Trial - Expert Witnesses -
Evidence - Written Document 284(R) 4.4.4
Limits on Expert Testimony 290(R) 3.5
Evidence - Written Instruments Used in
Evidence at Trial - Expert Witnesses -
Business: Shipping Bill, Receipt,
Report - Limits 290(R) 3.5
Account, Bill of Lading, Delivery Order,
Evidence at Trial - Failure to Prove
etc. 284(R) 4.4.4
Fact or Document (R. 52.10) 292(L) 3.10
Evidence Act - Adultery Privilege (s.
Evidence at Trial - General Rule - Oral
10) (if action is instituted in 5.4.4
Evidence 290(R) 3.4
consequence of adultery) 250(L) (b)
Evidence at Trial - Leave Required to
Evidence Act - Evidence at Trial 290(L) 3.1 Tender Certain Evidence - Types 292(L) 3.9
Evidence Act - Proving Documents - 284(L) 4.4.1
Evidence at Trial - Medical - 291(L) 3.6
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Practitioner - Definition Communication with Witnesses During 256(R)


Evidence at Trial - Medical Report 291(L) 3.6 Testimony
Evidence at Trial - Medical Report - Examination For Discovery -
Evidence of Practitioner -Leave Compelling Attendance 254(LR) 5.5.3
Requirements and Timing 291(L) 3.6.2 Examination For Discovery -
Evidence at Trial - Medical Report - Compelling attendance - Persons in
Medical Report vs. Expert Report 291(L) 3.6.3 Custody 254(R) 5.5.3
Evidence at Trial - Medical Report - Examination for Discovery -
Practitioner Prepares Report 291(L) 3.6 considerations in granting leave 246(L) 5.1
Evidence at Trial - Medical Report - Examination For Discovery - 5.5.1
Rules vs. Evidence Act 291(L) 3.6.3 Continuing Discovery (R 31.09) 258(L) 5
Evidence at Trial - Oral Evidence - Examination For Discovery -
Evidence by Affidavit 290(R) 3.4 Continuing Discovery (R 31.09) - 5.5.1
Evidence at Trial - Oral Evidence Sanctions 258(L) 5
(General Rule) 290(R) 3.4 Examination For Discovery - Default of 5.5.1
Evidence at Trial - Telephone or Video Examinee - Sanctions (R 34.15) 257(L) 1
conference (R. 108(1)4) 290(L) 3.3 Examination For Discovery - Definition 245(L) 5.1
Evidence at Trial - Video Conference 290(L) 3.3 Examination For Discovery -
Evidence at Trial - Witness - Adverse Documents for Inspection 254(L) 5.5.2
Party 291(R) 3.8 Examination For Discovery -
Evidence at Trial - Witness - Adverse Documents for Inspection 254(L) 5.5.2
Party - Right to Cross-Examine Examination For Discovery - Duty -
Adverse Party 291(R) 3.8 Disclose Information Obtained from
Evidence at Trial -Witness - Compelling Potential Witnesses 249(LR) 5.4.3
Attendance - Summons to Witness - Examination for Discovery - Duty -
Failure to attend 291(R) 3.7.1 Positive Efforts to Inform Oneself 249(R) 5.4.3
Evidence Before Trial Examination For Discovery - Expanded
SEE: Evidence - Witness - Before Trial Discovery for Nominal Parties,
with Leave 279(R) 2.5 Assignees & Trustee-In-Bankruptcy 247(L) 5.3.2
Ex parte (no Notice Needed) - Motion - Examination for Discovery - Expanded
Service 228(LR) 2.6.1 discovery where action brought against
assignee, trustee-in-bankruptcy or
Ex parte (no notice) Motion 228(LR) 2.6.1
nominal party 247(L) 5.3.2
Examination - Motions - Witness -
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Examination at Hearing Permitted on
Witness - "Zone of Privacy" - Exclusive
Leave, but Rare 234(R) 4.2.2
Purpose" Test 251(R) 5.4.6
Examination - Motions - Witness -
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Examination of a Witness - r 39.03 234(L) 4.2
Witness - Definition 251(L) 5.4.6
Examination by Written Questions &
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Answers (Rule 35) - Procedure - 5.5.1
Witness - Disclosure of "findings,
General 257(R) 4
opinions and conclusions" 251(R) 5.4.6
245(R) -
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Examination For Discovery - *Generally 246(L) 5.1
Witness - Disclosure of "findings,
Examination For Discovery - Action
opinions and conclusions" - Exceptions 251(R) 5.4.6
Against Trustee-In-Bankruptcy -
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Bankrupt May Be Examined - r.
Witness - Report vs. Opinion - Report
31.03(7) 247(L) 5.3.2
likely Litigation Privileged 251(LR) 5.4.6
Examination For Discovery - Action
Examination For Discovery - Expert
Brought for Benefit of Non-Party - r.
Witness - Timing of Disclosure (at
31.03(8) 247(L) 5.3.2
examination) 251(LR) 5.4.6
5.4.4
Examination For Discovery -
Examination For Discovery - Adultery 250(L) (b)
Extensions to Time Limit Granted With
Examination For Discovery - Assignor
Leave - Considerations 246(L) 5.1
May Be Examined - r. 31.03(6) 247(L) 5.3.2
Examination For Discovery - Examination For Discovery - Fishing 252(R) 5.4.9
Attendance 254(L) 5.5.1 Examination for Discovery - Improper 256(R) - 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Conduct - Adjournment 257(L) 0
Attendance Money - Non-Ontario 254(R) - Examination for Discovery - Improper 256(R) - 5.5.1
Resident 255(L) 5.5.5 Conduct - Costs 257(L) 0
Examination For Discovery - Examination For Discovery - Improper 5.5.1
Availability (action, not application) 246(R) 5.2 Conduct - Sanctions 257(L) 1
Examination For Discovery - Breadth of Examination For Discovery - Improper
Examination 249(L) 5.4.2 Objections 248(R) 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - 255(R) - 5.5.8 Examination for Discovery - Inspection 260(LR) 6
of Property (R 32)
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SEE: Inspection of Property Crown


Examination For Discovery - Insurance Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Act, Under 247(L) 5.3.1 Defendants in Default 247(L) 5.3.1
Examination For Discovery - Insurance Examination for Discovery - Parties -
Policies 252(L) 5.4.7 Disability - Evidence May Be Read In
Examination For Discovery - 254(R) - with Leave - r. 31.11(5) 248(L) 5.3.6
Interprovincial Summons (Form 53C) 255(L) 5.5.5 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Examination for Discovery - Disability - Not Competent 248(L) 5.3.6
Knowledge, Information and Belief - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Witness Not Required to Speculate 249(L) 5.4.3 Disability, Persons Under 248(L) 5.3.6
Examination For Discovery - Lawyer's Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Duty 237(LR) 1.1 Litigation Guardian 248(L) 5.3.6
Examination For Discovery - Lawyer’s Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Role 246(L) 5.1 Litigation Guardian - Children's Lawyer
Examination For Discovery - leave - Leave Required 248(L) 5.3.6
granted for time limit 246(L) 5.1 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Examination For Discovery - Limit - 5.4.1 Litigation Guardian - Public Guardian &
Questions of Law (Inappropriate) 253(L) 4 Trustee - Leave Required 248(L) 5.3.6
Examination For Discovery - Limit - 5.4.1 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Questions only 253(L) 3 Multiple Partners in Partnership - Court
Examination For Discovery - Litigation Will Limit If Oppressive, Vexatious, or
Guardian 248(L) 5.3.6 Unnecessary - r. 31.03(9) 247(R) 5.3.4
Examination For Discovery - Litigation Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Privilege - Physical Production vs. 5.4.4 Nominal Parties - Litigation has
Relevant Contained Info. 250(L) (d) Immediate Benefit for Non-Party 247(L) 5.3.2
Examination For Discovery - Location 245(R) 5.1 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Examination For Discovery - 5.5.1 Non Parties - Transcript - Service - r.
Misconduct by Examinee 257(L) 1 31.10(3) 248(LR) 5.3.8
Examination For Discovery - 256(R) - 5.5.1 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Misconduct by Examiner - Sanctions 257(L) 0 Non Parties - Transcript - Use at Trial -
Examination for Discovery - Narrative r. 31.10(5) 248(LR) 5.3.8
Form Answers 249(L) 5.4.2 Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Examination For Discovery - Non- Non-Parties with Leave - Test - r.
Parties - r. 31.10 230(LR) 5.3.8 31.10(2) 248(LR) 5.3.8
Examination For Discovery - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Objections to Questions 255(R) 5.5.7 Partnerships 247(R) 5.3.4
Examination For Discovery - Obligation Examination For Discovery - Parties -
of Deponent Second Examination 247(R) 5.3.5
SEE: Examination For Discovery - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Scope 248(R) 5.4.1 Second Examination (Corporation) - 247(R) -
Examination For Discovery - Obligation Test for Leave 248(L) 5.3.5
of Deponent to Answer All Questions to Examination For Discovery - Parties -
the Best Knowledge, Information and Second Examination (Corporation) or
Belief 249(L) 5.4.3 Examination of Employees
Examination For Discovery - Official (Partnership or Sole Proprietorship) - r. 247(R) -
Examiner 245(R) 5.1 31.03(4) 248(L) 5.3.5
Examination For Discovery - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Participants - Parties 245(R) 5.1 Second Officer, Director or Employee
(Corporation) - with Consent or Leave -
Examination For Discovery - Parties 245(R) 5.3 r. 31.03(2)(b) 247(R) 5.3.5
Examination For Discovery - Parties - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
"Adverse in Interest" 247(L) 5.3.1 Sole Proprietor 247(R) 5.3.4
Examination For Discovery - Parties - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
*Who May Be Examined” - r.31.03 247(L) 5.3 Third (and Subsequent) Parties - r.
Examination For Discovery - Parties - 29.05(2)(a) 247(L) 5.3.1
Assignees 247(L) 5.3.2 Examination for Discovery - Parties -
Examination For Discovery - Parties - Third Party Added Under Insurance Act
Co-Defendants 247(L) 5.3.1 - s.258(15) 247(L) 5.3.1
Examination For Discovery - Parties - Examination For Discovery - Parties -
Corporation - Statements Bind Trustees In Bankruptcy 247(L) 5.3.2
Corporation 247(R) 5.3.3 Examination For Discovery - Persons
Examination For Discovery - Parties - Entitled to be Present 254(L) 5.5.1
Corporation (director, employee, Examination for Discovery - 260(R) - 7
officer) 247(R) 5.3.3 Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties 261(L)
Examination For Discovery - Parties - 248(R) 5.3.7
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SEE: Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties Timelines - Ontario Resident (2 days’


Examination For Discovery - Potential notice)
Witnesses - Disclosure 250(R) 5.4.5 Examination For Discovery - Practice - 5.5.1
253(L) - Videotaping (Rule 34.19) 257(L) 2
Examination For Discovery - Practice 254(L) 5.5 Examination For Discovery - Practice -
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Where multiple parties entitled to
Attendance Money - Ontario Resident examine same witness 253(LR) 5.5
(Non-Party) 254(R) 5.5.3 Examination For Discovery - Practice - 5.5.1
Examination for Discovery - Practice - Written Questions & Answers (Rule 35) 257(R) 4
Commencement - Notice of Examination For Discovery - Privilege
Examination (Form 34A) 253(R) 5.5 [1) Solicitor Client (2) Litigation (3)
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Spousal (4) Adultery] 250(L) 5.4.4
Communication With Witnesses - 255(R) - Examination For Discovery - Privilege -
ROPC (5.4-2) 256(R) 5.5.8 Adultery (if action is instituted in 5.4.4
Examination For Discovery - Practice - consequence of adultery) 250(L) (b)
Communication With Witnesses During 255(R) - Examination For Discovery - Privilege - 5.4.4
Testimony 256(R) 5.5.8 Doctor-Patient not privileged 250(L) (c)
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Examination For Discovery - Privilege -
Compelling Attendance 254(LR) 5.5.3 Litigation Privilege (Physical Production 5.4.4
Examination For Discovery - Practice - vs. Relevant Contained Info.) 250(L) (d)
Counsel Answering Questions 255(LR) 5.5.6 Examination For Discovery - Privilege - 5.4.4
Examination For Discovery - Practice - 256(R) - 5.5.1 Spousal Privilege 250(L) (a)
Improper Conduct by Examiner 257(L) 0 Examination For Discovery -
Examination For Discovery - Practice - 256(R) - 5.5.1 Production of Documents 254(L) 5.5.2
Improper Conduct by Examiner - Costs 257(L) 0 Examination For Discovery - Purpose 245(L) 5.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Examination For Discovery - Questions
Improper Conduct of Examinee - 5.5.1 - Fishing 252(R) 5.4.9
Sanctions 257(L) 1 Examination For Discovery - Questions 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - 254(R) - - Inconvenience Not Enough 252(R) 0
Interprovincial Summons (Form 53C) 255(L) 5.5.5 Examination For Discovery - Questions 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - - Limit 253(L) 3
Method of Attendance 253(R) 5.5 Examination For Discovery - Questions
Examination for Discovery - Practice - - Objections to 255(R) 5.5.7
Multiple Examinations of Same Party 253(L) 5.5 Examination For Discovery - Questions 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - - of Law (Inappropriate) 253(L) 4
Objections to Questions 255(R) 5.5.7 Examination For Discovery - Questions
Examination For Discovery - Practice - - Oppressive, Unreasonable,
Official Examiner’s Right to Exclude 254(L) 5.5.1 Vexatious, Prolix, Unnecessary, or 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Scandalous (vs. Inconvenient) 252(R) 0
Oral or Written (but not both, except Examination For Discovery - Questions
with leave) 253(L) 5.5 - Proper Questions 245(R) 5.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Examination For Discovery - Questions
Order of Examinations (First Party to 253(R) - - Refusal to Answer 256(R) 5.5.9
Serve generally First to Examine) 254(L) 5.5 Examination For Discovery - Questions
Examination For Discovery - Practice - - regarding Pleadings 252(R) 5.4.8
Parties Present 254(L) 5.5.1 Examination For Discovery - Questions
Examination for Discovery - Practice - - Scope of 248(R) 5.4.1
Place of Discovery - Ontario Resident 254(R) 5.5.4 Examination For Discovery - Relevancy
Examination For Discovery - Practice - - Questions 249(L) 5.4.2
Production of Documents 254(L) 5.5.2 Examination For Discovery - Sanctions 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - against Examinee 257(L) 1
Questions - Refusal to Answer 256(R) 5.5.9 Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Examination For Discovery - Practice - "Must Answer Any Proper Question" 248(R) 5.4.1
Service Requirements 253(R) 5.5 Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Examination for Discovery - Practice - “Knowledge, Information and Belief" 249(L) 5.4.3
Simplified Procedure - No Written Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Discovery 253(L) 5.5 Even if Defendant Noted in Default 249(LR) 5.4.2
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Summons to Witness (Form 34B) 254(R) 5.5.3 Hearsay Acceptable 249(LR) 5.4.2
Examination For Discovery - Practice - 254(R) - Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Time & Place - Non-resident 255(L) 5.5.5 Improper Objections 248(R) 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - Examination For Discovery - Scope -
Time & Place (Rule 34.05) 254(R) 5.5.4 Limited to Questions (Tests and 5.4.1
Examination For Discovery - Practice - 254(R) 5.5.4 Handwriting Samples Not Allowed) 253(L) 3
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Examination For Discovery - Scope - Impeaching Credibility 260(L)


Obligation of Deponent - r. 31.06(1) 248(R) 5.4.1 Examination for Discovery - Uses - On
Examination For Discovery - Scope - Motion (Rule 39.04) 260(L) 5.6.4
Oppressive, Unreasonable, Vexatious, Examination for Discovery - Uses - 258(R) -
Prolix, Unnecessary, or Scandalous 5.4.1 Reading into Evidence 259(R) 5.6.1
Questions (vs. Inconvenient) 252(R) 0 Examination for Discovery - Uses -
Examination For Discovery - Scope - Reading into Evidence - Admissible as 258(R) -
Potential Witnesses - Disclosure 250(R) 5.4.5 against a third party 259(R) 5.6.1
Examination For Discovery - Scope - Examination for Discovery - Uses - 258(R) -
Privilege Reading into Evidence - Adverse Party 259(R) 5.6.1
[1) Solicitor Client (2) Litigation (3) Examination for Discovery - Uses -
Spousal (4) Adultery] 250(L) 5.4.4 Reading into Evidence - Judge - May 258(R) -
Examination For Discovery - Scope - Require Further Reading (R. 36.11(3)) 259(R) 5.6.1
Questions - regarding Pleadings 252(R) 5.4.8 Examination for Discovery - Uses -
Examination For Discovery - Scope - 5.4.1 Reading into Evidence - Unavailable 258(R) -
Questions of Law (Inappropriate) 253(L) 4 Witness 259(R) 5.6.1
Examination For Discovery - Scope - Examination For Discovery - Video
Relevant “to any matter in issue" 249(L) 5.4.2 Conference - Method of Attendance 253(R) 5.5
Examination For Discovery - Second 5.5.1 Examination For Discovery - 5.5.1
Oral Examination 257(R) 3 Videotaping (Rule 34.19) 257(L) 2
Examination For Discovery - Service Examination For Discovery - Where
Requirements - Compelling Attendance 254(LR) 5.5.3 Unable to Answer - Undertakings 249(LR) 5.4.3
Examination for Discovery - Service Examination for Discovery - Witness
Requirements - Compelling Attendance Required to Answer Truthfully & Fully 246(L) 5.1
- Non-Party 254(R) 5.5.3 Examination For Discovery - Witness
Examination for Discovery - Simplified Rule - Obligation to Disclose Potential
Procedure 261(R) 9 Witnesses 250(R) 5.4.5
Examination For Discovery - Spousal 5.4.4 Examination For Discovery - Written
Privilege 250(L) (a) Questions & Answers - Evasive 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Summons 254(R) - Answers 257(R) 4
- Interprovincial Summons (Form 53C) 255(L) 5.5.5 Examination For Discovery - Written 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Summons Questions & Answers - Follow-up 257(R) 4
- to Witness (Form 34B) 254(R) 5.5.3 Examination For Discovery - Written
Examination for Discovery - Time Limit Questions & Answers - Further 5.5.1
- Extension Up to One Hour - J & P Questions 257(R) 4
Leveque Bros v Ontario 246(L) 5.1 Examination For Discovery - Written 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Time Limit Questions & Answers - Objections 257(R) 4
General (7 hours) 246(L) 5.1 Examination For Discovery - Written 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Time Limit Questions & Answers - Timelines 257(R) 4
General (7 hours) - Flexibility (1 hour) 246(L) 5.1 Examination For Discovery - Written
Examination For Discovery - Time Limit Questions & Answers - Unresponsive 5.5.1
Simplified Procedure Case (3 hours) 246(R) 5.1 Answers 257(R) 4
Examination For Discovery - Timelines 254(R) - Examination For Discovery - Written
- Non-Resident (Court’s discretion) 255(L) 5.5.5 Questions & Answers (Rule 35) - 5.5.1
Examination For Discovery - Timelines Improper Answers 257(R) 4
- Written Examination for Discovery 5.5.1 Examination For Discovery Transcript -
(Rule 35) 257(R) 4 Use on Motion (adverse party only) 234(R) 4.3
Examination For Discovery - Transcript 258(R) - Examination in Chief
- Use At Trial 259(R) 5.6.1 SEE: Presenting the Case -
Examination For Discovery - Transcript Examination-in-Chief 294(LR) 5.4
- Verbatim 246(L) 5.1 Examination in Chief
Examination For Discovery - SEE: Presenting the Case -
Undertakings - Witness does not know Examination-in-Chief 294(L) 5.4
answer - Information can be obtained 246(L) 5.1 Examination In Chief - Discovery - 255(R) -
Examination for Discovery - Communicating with Witnesses 256(R) 5.5.8
Unfavourable Evidence - Disclose (but 258(R) - Examination of Witness - Motions
expressly disagree) 259(R) 5.6.1 SEE: Motions - Witness - Examination 234(L) 4.2
Examination for Discovery - Uses - Examinations - Expert Witness -
Another Suit - Same Subject Matter 260(L) 5.6.3 Lawyer to Prepare Expert 278(R) 2.3.2
Examination for Discovery - Uses - 259(R) - Examinations For Discovery - 5.4.1
Contradict Party on Cross-Exam 260(L) 5.6.2 Questions - Undue Burden 252(R) 0
Examination for Discovery - Uses - Examinations in Aid of Execution 309(R) 3.4
Different Suit - Same Subject Matter 260(L) 5.6.3 Exceptions from application of
Examination for Discovery - Uses - 259(R) - 5.6.2 Limitations Act 160(LR) 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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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Fixing Costs - Factors in Court’s Good Faith Basis for Questions on


Discretion 313(LR) 4.3 Cross-Examination (R. v. Lyttle) 297(L) 5.5.7
Fixing Costs - Motions 235(L) 8.2 H
FLA - support claims - limitation period 160(R) 7 Hague Convention on Service Abroad
Foreign Administrators - Generally SEE: Service - Outside Ontario - 199(R) -
Cannot sue in Ontario 169(L) 3.4 Hague Convention 200(L) 9.2
Foreign Corporation - Carrying on Harassment of Witness
Business in Ontario - Licence and SEE: Presenting the Case - Cross-
agent required 170(R) 5 Examinations 297(L) 5.5.8
Foreign Corporation - Requirements for Harassment of Witness - Cross-
action/proceeding in Ontario 170(R) 5 Examination 297(L) 5.5.8
Foreign Executors - Can sue in Ontario 169(L) 3.4 Heading - Document Requirements 183(L) 5
Forfeiture - Right of - Notice of Claim 158(R) 5 260(R) -
Health Practitioner - Definition 261(L) 7
Form 22A - Special Cases - Form and
Content of 218(L) 5.1 Hearing Together
SEE: Consolidation - Orders - Heard 177(R) -
Form 28A - Pleadings - Crossclaims 204(L) 3.5 Together 178(L) 2
Form 28B - Pleadings - Defence to Hearsay - Arbitration - Admissible 2.2.1
Crossclaim 204(L) 3.5.1 Evidence 320(L) (c)
Form and content - Court documents 183(LR) 5 Hearsay - Discovery - Admissible at 282(R) -
Forum - Application - Divisional Court Trial 283(L) 3.2.1
(Judicial Review) (JRPA S. 2, 6(1)) 190(L) 3.10 Hearsay - Discovery - No Basis to
Forum - Constitutional issues 159(L) 6 Withhold Answers (Knowledge,
Fraud - Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(R) 4.5.1 Information, Belief) 249(LR) 5.4.3
French - French proceedings - right to - 145(R) - Hearsay - Evidence - Small Claims - 1.3.1
procedure to obtain 146(L) 1.1 Rules flexible / relaxed 148(R) (b)
Hearsay - Evidence - Statements Made
Friend of Court - Intervention 177(LR) 1.6.2
By An Officer Bind the Corporation 247(R) 5.3.3
Frivolous Motions - Recourse Against 234(R) 5
Hearsay - Motions - Affidavits 232(L) 4.1
Functus Officio - Definition -
Holidays - Rules - computing
(Completed Duty / Exhausted 304(R) -
time/deadlines 157(LR) 2.1
Authority) 305(L) 1.8
Hryniak v Mauldin - Summary
Fundamental Defect - Rule 21.01(1)(b)
Judgment - New Approach to Summary
- Determination Issue b/f Trial -
Judgment 214(L) 3.1.1
Strategy 217(LR) 4.7.2
HST - Costs Determined on
G Assessment 314(L) 4.5
Garnishee's Statement
I
SEE: Enforcement of Orders -
Garnishment - Disputing Garnishment 310(R) 3.6 Illegality - Special Defence (must plead 4.2.7
facts) 206(LR) (e)
Garnishment
SEE: Enforcement of Orders - 310(L) - 294(R) - 5.4.5
Garnishment 311(R) 3.6 Impeachment 295(L) (a)
General principles - Rules - computing Impeachment - Admissions - Use of
time/deadlines 157(LR) 2.1 Admissions at Trial 283(L) 3.2.3
General principles - Rules - computing Impeachment - Credibility -
time/deadlines - holidays 157(LR) 2.1 Examination for Discovery - Uses at 259(R) -
trial 260(L) 5.6.2
General principles - Rules - failure to
comply 157(L) 2 Impeachment - Privileged Document
Used to Impeach 243(LR) 4.6
General principles - Rules -
interpretation 157(L) 2 Improper Conduct - Examination for 256(R) - 5.5.1
Discovery 257(L) 0
General principles - Rules -
irregularities 157(L) 2 Improper Conduct - of Examinee - 5.5.1
Sanctions - Examination for Discovery 257(L) 1
General principles - Rules -
proportionality 157(L) 2 Improper Conduct on Examination for 5.5.1
Discovery - Examinee 257(L) 1
General principles - Rules - time
extensions/abridgments 157(R) 2.1 Improper Conduct on Examination for 256(R) - 5.5.1
Discovery - Examiner 257(L) 0
Genuine Issue for Trial - Default 213(R) -
Judgment - Set Aside - Test 214(L) 2.4.2 Impropriety - Default Judgement - Set 213(R) -
Aside 214(L) 2.4.2
Genuine issue Requiring Trial -
Summary Judgement - Test 214(L) 3.1.1 Impropriety - Default Judgement - Set 213(R) -
Aside 214(L) 2.4.2
Getting to Yes - BATNA 326(LR) 4.6.2 Impropriety - Plaintiff - Default 213(R) -
Getting to Yes - Negotiation Proceeding - Set Aside 214(L) 2.4.2
SEE: Cooperative Negotiation Impropriety - Plaintiff - Default 213(R) - 2.4.2
SEE ALSO: BATNA - Litigotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Proceeding - Set Aside 214(L) Insurance Policies - Disclosure in


Impropriety of plaintiff - Default 213(R) - Examination for Discovery 252(L) 5.4.7
Judgment - Set Aside 214(L) 2.4.2 Insurance Policy - Discovery, 238(R) -
Impropriety of plaintiff - Default 213(R) - Obligation to Disclose 239(L) 4.1
Judgment - Set Aside 214(L) 2.4.2 Interest - Automobile accident (must
In personam - Definition 173(L) 1.1 give notice) 161(R) 9.1
In rem - Definition 173(L) 1.1 Interest - Discretionary 161(L) 9.1
In-House Counsel - Privilege Interest - Insurance Act - Automobile
SEE: Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(R) 4.5.1 accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1
Inaccurate or Incomplete Original Interest - Judgments - Automobile
Affidavit - Supplementary Affidavit 244(R) 4.8 accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1
202(R) - Interest - Postjudgment - *Generally 161(R) 9.2
Inconsistent Arguments - Pleadings 203(L) 2.9 Interest - Postjudgment - Calculation
202(R) - dates 161(R) 9.2
Inconsistent Pleadings - Pleadings 203(L) 2.9 Interest - Postjudgment - Discretionary
4.2.8 (whether + how much) 161(R) 9.2
Indemnification - counterclaim 208(R) (f) Interest - Postjudgment - Interest rate 161(R) 9.2
Indemnification - Partial vs. Substantial Interest - Postjudgment - Interest rate -
vs. Complete 312(LR) 4.2 Posted 161(R) 9.2
Indemnity claim - limitation period 160(R) 7 Interest - Prejudgment - *Generally 161(L) 9.1
Indemnity from Co-Defendant - Interest - Prejudgment - Applies to 161(L) 9.1
Crossclaim 223(R) 3.4.4 Interest - Prejudgment - Automobile
Independent Claim - Third Party Claim accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1
- Defending Main Action - Inappropriate Interest - Prejudgment - Calculation
for Third Party to Defend Main Action 226(L) 4.7.2 dates 161(L) 9.1
Information - Examination for Discovery Interest - Prejudgment - Discretionary
- Definition 249(LR) 5.4.3 (whether + how much) 161(L) 9.1
Inherent jurisdiction - Court of Appeal - Interest - Prejudgment - Exceptions -
definition 146(L) 1.2 Personal injury 161(R) 9.1
Injunctions - Interlocutory - Motion for 229(L) 2.8.1 Interest - Prejudgment - Insurance Act -
Insanity (at time of K, P knew) - Special 4.2.7 Automobile accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1
Defences 207(L) (n) Interest - Prejudgment - Interest rate 161(L) 9.1
Inspection of Documents - Discovery 244(L) 4.7 Interest - Prejudgment - Interest rate -
Inspection of Property - Available on Posted 161(L) 9.1
Action and Application 260(LR) 6 Interest - Prejudgment - Notice -
Inspection of Property - Right of Automobile accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1
Inspection (R 32.01) 260(LR) 6 Interest - Prejudgment - Personal injury
2.9.5 (exception) 161(R) 9.1
Instructing Witnesses - Evidence - - Interest - Prejudgment - Pleading
Cross-Examination 281(L) 2.9.6 (wise) 161(R) 9.1
Instructing Witnesses - Evidence - Interest - Prejudgment and
Form and Style Generally 280(R) 2.9 Postjudgment - Discretion of the Court 161(R) 9.3
Instructing Witnesses - Evidence - Interest - Prejudgment Interest -
Review of Exhibits and Documents 281(L) 2.9.4 Inherent /Specifically Pleaded 161(R) 9.1
Insufficient Assets - Estate - Claim Interest - Prejudgment Interest Value-
against Estate 169(LR) 3.5 Circumstantial 161(R) 9.1
Insufficient Evidence - Summary Interest in Proceeding - Unascertained
Judgement - Rule 20 214(L) 3 parties - Representation Order 169(R) 4
Insurance - Insurer’s Statutory Right to Interest on Judgments
Physical/Mental Exam - Examination 260(R) - SEE: Interest - Prejudgment 9.1
for Discovery 261(L) 7 SEE: Interest - Postjudgment 161(LR) 9.2
Insurance - Privilege - Insurer’s Lawyer Interest on judgments- *Generally 161(L) 9
- Discovery - Documents 241(L) 4.5.1
Interest on Orders
Insurance Act - Automobile accident - SEE: Order - Interest 305(LR) 1.9
Prejudgment interest 161(R) 9.1
Interested parties - Intervention in
Insurance Act - Examination for 260(R) - Action - Corporations (s. 247 OBCA, s.
Discovery - Phys./Mental Exam 261(L) 7 240 CBCA) 170(R) 5
Insurance Act - Prejudgment interest - Interests of Justice Test - Changing
Automobile accident (must give notice) 161(R) 9.1 Place of Trial - CivLit 263(LR) 2
Insurance Act - Provides for Statutory Interlocutory Injunction - Judge Hears;
Mediation 323(R) 4.3 Conditions for 229(L) 2.8.1
Insurance Act - Third Party - Can Be Interlocutory injunction - not for a 229(L) 2.8.1
Examined For Discovery 247(L) 5.3.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

period exceeding 10 days unless time Election


period extended Joinder of Parties - Cannot rely on
Interlocutory Injunction - Order as to misjoinder to avoid limitation period 175(L) 1.3
Damages 229(L) 2.8.1 Joinder of Parties - Complicating
Interlocutory Judgment 303(L) 1.5 joinder - Relief by court 176(R) 1.5
Interlocutory Motion - Result 302(LR) 1.4 Joinder of Parties - Contracts - 1.4.1
Interlocutory Order - Test to Appeal Alternative claims 176(L) (d)
with Leave (R. 62.02(1)) 307(L) 2.3.2 Joinder of Parties - Costs for having to
Interlocutory Order - Types of attend 176(R) 1.5
SEE: Order - Interlocutory 302(R) 1.4 Joinder of Parties - Court discretion -
Interlocutory Relief - Case Conference Relief against prejudicial / complicating
- R. 50.13 275(L) 7.2 joinder 176(R) 1.5
International Commercial Arbitration 2.2.1 Joinder of Parties - Court may order
Act - Exclusion from Arbitration Act 318(R) (b) party to be joined or consolidated 173(R) 1.2
International Corporations - Carrying Joinder of Parties - Court relief for
on Business in Ontario - Licence and misjoinder or non-joinder 175(L) 1.3
agent required 170(R) 5 Joinder of Parties - Curative Provisions
International Corporations - - Adding plaintiff/applicant requires
Requirements for action/proceeding in consent - Refusal if necessary, added
Ontario 170(R) 5 as defendant 175(L) 1.3
Joinder of Parties - Curative Provisions
Interpretation - Rules 163(L) 2 - Cannot be used to avoid application
Interprovincial Summons - Witnesses 2.10. of Limitations Act 175(L) 1.3
Outside Ontario 282(L) 2 Joinder of Parties - Curative Provisions
Interprovincial Summons (Form 53C) - - Court discretion to correct
Compelling Attendance for Discovery 254(R) - misdescription after Limitation Period
of Canadian, non-Ontario Resident 255(L) 5.5.5 (R. 5.04(2)) 175(L) 1.3
Interruption - Improper Questions - 256(R) - 5.5.1 Joinder of Parties - Intervention - *R. 176(R) -
Examination for Discovery 257(L) 0 13 177(LR) 1.6
176(R) - Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Intervention - Joinder of Parties 177(LR) 1.6 Added party (R. 13.01) - Appropriate 176(R) -
Intervention - Leave to intervene -R.13 176(R) 1.6 circumstance 177(L) 1.6.1
Interviewing Witnesses - Statements 277(R) 2.2 Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Intrusion Upon Seclusion Added party (R. 13.01) - Court
SEE: Cause of Action - Intrusion Upon discretion - Considerations in granting
Seclusion 157(R) 3 leave 177(L) 1.6.1
Irregularities - Rules 157(L) 2 Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Added party (R. 13.01) - Court
Issuance - Originating Process 184(L) 6
discretion - Extent of participation
Issue of Law - Disputes of Law - (argument and/or evidence) (adduce
Determination Issue b/f Trial 216(LR) 4.1 evidence and participate as party) 177(L) 1.6.1
Issuing Order - Signing of Joinder of Parties - Intervention - 176(R) -
SEE: Order - Issuing 304(R) 1.6 Added party (R. 13.01) - on motion 177(L) 1.6.1
J Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Joinder - Counterclaim, by 221(L) 2.1 Added party (R. 13.01) - Party must
Joinder - 167(R) - Claim (interest in subject matter +
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3.1 adverse effect + Q of law/fact in
Joinder - refusal to be joined as Plaintiff common) 177(L) 1.6.1
added as Defendant or Respondent (R. Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
5.03(5)) 174(L) 1.2.1 Amicus curiae (R. 13.02)
167(R) - SEE: Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Joinder of Beneficiaries - Estates 168(L) 3.1 Friend of the Court 177(LR) 1.6.2
173(L) - Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Joinder of Parties 177(R) 1 Amicus curiae (R. 13.02) - for leave - In
Joinder of Parties - Actions in land 176(LR) 1.4.3 (Joseph Groia v The Law Society of
Joinder of Parties - Actions in land - Upper Canada) - public interest/public
Joint Tenancy 176(L) 1.4.3 policy - lower threshold 177(R) 1.6.2
Joinder of Parties - Actions in land - Joinder of Parties - Intervention -
Mortgage 176(R) 1.4.3 Amicus curiae (R. 13.02) - Principles
Joinder of Parties - Actions in land - for leave - In (Joseph Groia v The Law
Proper to join if entitled to immediate Society of Upper Canada) - Charter 1.6.2
possession (advisable) 176(LR) 1.4.3 cases 177(R) .
Joinder of Parties - Alternative claims - 176(L) 1.4.1 Joinder of Parties - Intervention - 177(R) 1.6.2
Contracts -No Election/Irrevocable (d) Amicus curiae (R. 13.02) - Principles
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

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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(R. 26) client - Before litigation - Intermediate


263(R) - steps
Jury Trial - Pretrial Procedures 264(L) 3 Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
263(R) - client - Before litigation - Nature of
Jury Trial - Where Available 264(L) 3 litigation 153(R) 4
Jury Trial - Where Jury Trial Available 263(R) - Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
but Inappropriate - Factors 264(L) 3 client - Before litigation - Steps of
K Litigation 153(R) 4
King’s Highway - Notice of Claim - Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
Notice required by Statute 158(R) 5 client - Encourage settlement 154(L) 5
Knowledge - Examination for Discovery Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
- Definition 249(LR) 5.4.3 client - inform of alternatives to
Knowledge, Information & Belief - litigation 154(L) 5
Examination for Discovery - Definitions 249(LR) 5.4.3 Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
client - Litigation - Intermediate Steps
L
of Litigation 153(R) 4
Labour Relations Act, 1995 - Exclusion 2.2.1
Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with
from Arbitration Act 318(R) (b)
client - Useless legal proceedings 154(L) 5
Labour Relations Act, 1995 - Expressly
Lawyer - Duties - Consider and inform
Requires Arbitration 320(R) 2.2.2
client about Alternate Dispute
Land - Joinder of Parties - Right to
Resolution (ADR) options 154(L) 5
immediate possession 176(LR) 1.4.3
Lawyer - Duties - COVID19 -
Language - courts of Ontario - official
Suspension of in-court operations 5
languages -Courts of Justice Act
s.125(1) 145(R) 1.1 Lawyer - Duties - Discovery 237(LR) 1.1
Language - French - bilingual 145(R) - Lawyer - Duties - Understand client’s
proceedings -procedure to obtain 146(L) 1.1 interests, priorities, desired outcomes 153(R) 4
Language - French - right to bilingual Lawyer - Duties- Communicate with
proceedings 145(R) 1.1 Client - Before Litigation - Time
Language - language of documents consuming, expensive and stressful 153(R) 4
and hearings - English 145(R) 1.1 Lawyer - Duty - Examination For
Lawyer - Appearing as Counsel - After Discovery - Witness Must Make Clear
Swearing Affidavit (cannot) 232(L) 4.1 Whether Testimony is "Actual
Lawyer - as Affiant - Arguing Motion Knowledge" 249(LR) 5.4.3
(cannot) 232(L) 4.1 Lawyer - Liability for Costs (R. 57.07) 314(L) 4.4
Lawyer - Authority to Act - Bankrupt Lawyer - Obligations - Discovery 237(LR) 1.1
Client 153(L) 3 Lawyer - Status of Client - Death of a
Lawyer - Authority to Act - Client with client after litigation starts 153(R) 3
disability/minor 153(L) 3 Lawyer - Withdrawal of Services -
Lawyer - Authority to Act - Comply with Rules 154(R) 6
Consequences for failure to have Lawyer - Withdrawal of Services (R.
authority 153(L) 2 3.7) - Requirements 154(R) 6
Lawyer - Authority to Act - If client Lawyer -Client Relationship- Parties
acting through agent 153(R) 3 under Disability 163(L) 2
Lawyer - Authority to Act - If client Lawyer as Mediator - Conduct Rules 327(R) 4.7
corporation 153(LR) 3
Lawyer as Mediator - Duties 327(R) 4.7
Lawyer - Authority to Act - If client dies 153(R) 3 Lawyer as Mediator - Lawyer-Client
Lawyer - Authority to Act - If client Privilege 327(R) 4.7
trustee of estate 153(R) 3
Lawyer as Mediator - ROPC 5.7 327(R) 4.7
Lawyer - Authority to Act - Lawyer must
Lawyer for Litigation Guardian
have authority to act on client's behalf 153(L) 2
SEE: Litigation Guardian - Lawyer for 167(L) 2.12
Lawyer - Authority to Act - No Authority
Lawyer of Record
- Liability 153(L) 2
SEE: Representation by Lawyer - 184(R) -
Lawyer - Authority to Act - No Authority Lawyer of Record 185(L) 7.1
- Motion to dismiss 153(L) 2
Lawyer out of Province -
Lawyer - Authority to Act - Notice Representation by Lawyer 185(L) 7.1
declaring authority 153(L) 2
Lawyer-Client Privilege
Lawyer - Authority to Act for Client - SEE: Privilege - Lawyer - Client 241(LR) 4.5.1
Deemed to have authority 2
Lawyer-Client Privilege - Affidavit of
Lawyer - Deponent of an Affidavit - Documents 241(LR) 4.5.1
Arguing Motion (cannot) 232(L) 4.1
Lawyer’s Certificate - Affidavit of
Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with Documents - Simplified Procedure 331(R) 4
client - ADR options 154(L) 5
Lawyer’s Conduct - Pre-Trial 273(R) 7.1.5
Lawyer - Duties - Communicate with 153(R) 4 Conferences
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SEE: Pre-Trial Conferences - Conduct Limitation Period - COVID-19


Lawyers' Affidavits - Motions - Suspension - Emergency Order -
Affidavits 232(L) 4.1 Revoked Sept 14 2020 160(R) 7.1
Lawyers’ Affidavit - Motions 232(L) 4.1 Limitation Period - Discoverability -
Leading Questions Criteria (LA 2002, s. 5(1)) 160(L) 7
SEE: Presenting the Case - Limitation Period - Discoverability Date
Examination-in-Chief (LA 2002, s. 5(1)) 160(L) 7
Leading Question Limitation Period - Discoverability-
SEE: Presenting the Case - Cross- Rebutable Presumption 160(L) 7
Examination 294(L) 5.4.1 Limitation Period - Does not run (basic
Leading Questions + ultimate) 160(LR) 7
SEE: Presenting the Case - Limitation Period - Does not run
Examination-in-Chief (ultimate only) 160(LR) 7
Leading Question Limitation period - environmental
SEE: Presenting the Case - Cross- claims 160(R) 7
Examination 294(L) 5.4.1 Limitation Period - Exclusions (LA
Leave - Examination - Non Parties 248(LR) 5.3.8 2002, s. 2) - Aboriginal rights claims 159(R) 7
Leave - Privileged Document - Not Limitation Period -
used without leave 243(LR) 4.6 Exclusions/Exceptions from application
of the Limitations Act 160(LR) 7
Leave required Evidence - r. 53. 08 292(L) 3.9
Limitation Period - Incapable of
Leave to Amend - Determination Issue
bringing proceeding 160(L) 7
b/f Trial - Strategy - Rule 21.01(b) 217(LR) 4.7.2
Limitation Period - Joinder - cannot add
Leave to Appeal 306(R) 2.2 party after LP expires (LA s. 21(1)) 175(L) 1.3
Leave to Appeal - Timing 307(L) 2.4 Limitation Period - Libel 159(R) 7
Legal Advice Privilege - Lawyer-Client Limitation Period - Limitations Act, 159(R) -
Privilege - Affidavit - Discovery 241(LR) 4.5.1 2002 160(LR) 7
Legal Representation - Corporation -
Limitation Period - Litigation Guardian 160(L) 7
Required for Proceeding (or court
leave) 170(L) 5 Limitation Period - Minor 160(L) 7
Legal Title - Action in Land - Joinder Limitation Period - Missed LP- R. 5.04-
with Equitable Owner 176(L) 1.4.3 cannot join party after LP expires 175(L) 1.3
Letter of Request - Examination for Limitation Period - Negligence Act 160(R) 7
Discovery - Outside of Ontario 255(L) 5.5.5 Limitation Period - No Limitation Period
Letters of Administration - (support under FLA) 160(R) 7
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Limitation Period - Other limitation
Letters Probate - periods - Limitations Act, 2002 (s. 19) 160(R) 7
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Limitation Period - Other Statutes -
Liability - Torts - Negligence Act - Limitations Act, 2002 (LA 2002, s. 19) 160(LR) 7
Contributory negligence (recovery Limitation Period - Restart - Debt
reduced) (NA, s. 3) 176(L) 1.4.2 Repayment - Part Payment 160(R) 7
Liability for costs - Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period - Sexual Misconduct -
for Defendant/Respondent 166(R) 2.10 Minor 160(L) 7
Liability for costs - Parties - Disability 166(R) 2.10 Limitation Period - support under FLA 160(R) 7
Libel - Limitation Period 159(R) 7 Limitation Period - Suspension -
Libel and Slander - Right of Action null COVID-19 - Emergency Order 160(R) 7.1
after death 169(L) 3.3 Limitation Period - Suspension (basic +
Libel in a Newspaper/Broadcast - No ultimate) 160(LR) 7
Action Required - Notice Required by Limitation Period - Tort - Contribution /
Statute 158(R) 5 Indemnity (2 or 15 yrs) 160(R) 7
Lieutenant Governor in Council - Limitation Period - Tort - Negligence
constitutional reference 146(L) 1.2 Act - Contribution / Indemnity (2 or 15
Limitation of Actions 159(R) - yrs) 160(R) 7
SEE: Limitation Period 160(LR) 7 Limitation Period - Ultimate / maximum
Limitation of Liability - Examples of (15 years) (s. 15) 160(L) 7
statutory limitations 161(L) 8 Limitation Period - Youth 160(L) 7
Limitation of Liability - Statutory Limitations Act - Special Defence 205(R) - 4.2.7
limitations on damages 161(L) 8 (plead it) 206(L) (b)
Limitation Period - Aboriginal rights Limitations Act, 2002
claims 159(R) 7 SEE: Limitation Period - Limitations 159(R) -
Limitation Period - Basic (2 years) (s. Act, 2002 160(LR) 7
4) 160(L) 7 Limited Discovery - Simplified 331(R) - 5
Limitation Period - Consequence - Procedure 332(L)
Time Barred 159(R) 7 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Discovery
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(limited) Listing for Trial - Undefended Actions 266(R) 5


Limited scope retainer Litigation Administrator - Deceased
SEE: Representation by Lawyer - without Personal representative 168(L) 3.2
Limited scope retainer 185(R) 7.2 Litigation guardian - best interests of
Limited Scope Retainer - Acting in party - removal 167(L) 2.11
Person - Representation by Lawyer 185(R) 7.2 Litigation Guardian - Children’s Lawyer
Liquidation - Corporation - Proper - for Defendant/Respondent 164(LR) 2.3
Plaintiff 170(L) 5 Litigation Guardian - Children’s Lawyer
Lisik v. Personal Insurance Company - for Plaintiff/Applicant 164(L) 2.2
of Canada improperly obtaining default 213(R) - Litigation Guardian - Co-Plaintiffs-
judgment 214(L) 2.4.2 Proportionate Costs 166(R) 2.10
266(R) - Litigation Guardian - Conflict of interest 163(R) -
Listing for Trial 267(L) 5 - Minor and relative as guardian 164(L) 2.1
266(R) - Litigation Guardian - Conflict of Interest
Listing for Trial 267(L) 5 - Removal 167(L) 2.11
Listing for Trial - Action not Listed Litigation Guardian - Court
within 5 years 267(R) 5.2 Appointment - Child & Mentally
Listing for Trial - Actions on 266(R) - Incapable - either Children’s Lawyer or 164(R) -
Commercial List 267(L) 5 PGT 165(L) 2.4
Listing for Trial - Actions on Litigation Guardian - Court
Commercial List 267(L) 5 Appointment - Child/Minor - Children’s
Listing for Trial - Consequences - Lawyer 164(R) 2.4
Deemed Ready for Trial 267(L) 5.1 Litigation Guardian - Court
Listing for Trial - Consequences - Appointment - Mentally Incapable - 164(R) -
Prohibition on Further Motions & Public Guardian and Trustee 165(L) 2.4
Discovery 267(L) 5.1 Litigation Guardian - Court
Listing for Trial - Consequences - Appointment (no proper person willing
Prohibition on Further Motions & + able) 164(R) 2.4
Discovery - Exceptions (leave, if Litigation Guardian - Criteria 165(L) 2.4
"change in circumstance") 267(L) 5.1 Litigation Guardian - Default (only w/
Listing for Trial - Consequences - Test leave) - Notice of 166(L) 2.7
for allowing further motions 267(R) 5.1
Litigation guardian - disability ceases 167(L) 2.11
Listing for Trial - Court Orders - Delay 267(R) 5.2 163(L) -
Listing for Trial - Defended Actions - 266(R) - Litigation Guardian - Duties 164(L) 2.1
Setting Down 267(L) 5 Litigation Guardian - Entitlement to
Listing for Trial - Defended Actions - Compensation (None) 163(R) 2.1
Setting Down 267(L) 5
Litigation Guardian - Examination of 163(R) 2.1
Listing for Trial - Dismissal by Registrar
(After Status Notice rule changed Litigation Guardian - Failure to appoint
1/1/15) 268(L) 5.2 - Lawyer may be personally liable for
costs 165(L) 2.5
Listing for Trial - Expedited Trial 266(R) -
“Special List” 267(L) 5 Litigation Guardian - Failure to appoint
(irregularity - curable) 165(L) 2.5
Listing for Trial - Expedited Trial
“Special List” 267(L) 5 Litigation Guardian - for Defendant
/Respondent - Minor - Children's
Listing for Trial - Failure to restore to
lawyer 164(LR) 2.3
list within 2 years 268(R) 5.2
Litigation Guardian - for
Listing for Trial - Status Hearing
Defendant/Respondent 164(LR) 2.3
SEE: Status Hearing 268(R) 5.2
Litigation Guardian - for
Listing for Trial - Status Notice 268(R) 5.2 Defendant/Respondent - Co-defendant
Listing for Trial - Timeline - Defended as 164(R) 2.3
Actions - Between Setting Down and Litigation Guardian - for
Listing for Trial (60 days or 266(R) - Defendant/Respondent - Court
immediately) 267(L) 5 Appointment - Children’s Lawyer or
Listing for Trial - Timeline - Defended PGT - Notice to 164(R) 2.3
Actions - Between Setting Down and Litigation Guardian - for
Listing for Trial (60 days or Defendant/Respondent - Court
immediately) 267(L) 5 Appointment - Motion - Evidence 164(R) 2.3
Listing for Trial - Toronto Proceedings 266(R) - Litigation Guardian - for
(certification required) 267(L) 5 Defendant/Respondent - Court
Listing for Trial - Toronto Proceedings Appointment - Motion - Notice 164(R) 2.3
(certification required) 267(L) 5 Litigation Guardian - for
266(R) - Defendant/Respondent - Court
Listing for Trial - Undefended Actions 267(L) 5 Appointment (mandatory) 164(LR) 2.3
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Litigation Guardian - for Time runs/starts


Defendant/Respondent - Court Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period -
Appointment (mandatory) - Exceptions 164(LR) 2.3 Court appointed LG - Conditions 165(R) 2.6
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Minor - Conflict of 163(R) -
Defendant/Respondent - Court interest 164(L) 2.1
Appointment (mandatory) - Motion for 164(R) 2.3 Litigation Guardian - Minor - Parent in 163(R) -
Litigation Guardian - for conflict of interest 164(L) 2.1
Defendant/Respondent - Liability for Litigation Guardian - Minor reaches
costs 166(R) 2.10 age of majority 167(L) 2.11
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Money Payable
Defendant/Respondent - Mandatory 164(LR) 2.3 into Court 166(R) 2.9
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - No Adverse
Defendant/Respondent - Mentally Interest 164(R) 2.4
incapable - Guardian w/ authority 164(LR) 2.3 Litigation Guardian - No proper person 164(R) -
Litigation Guardian - for - Court Appointment 165(L) 2.4
Defendant/Respondent - Mentally Litigation Guardian - Notice of motion
incapable - Power of attorney w/ for default (only w/ leave) 166(L) 2.7
authority 164(LR) 2.3 Litigation Guardian - Notice of motion
Litigation Guardian - for to note in default 166(L) 2.7
Defendant/Respondent - Motion for Litigation Guardian - Noting in default
court appointment 164(R) 2.3 (only w/ leave) 166(L) 2.7
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Order - Paid into
Defendant/Respondent - Notice to court 166(R) 2.9
Children’s Lawyer or Public Guardian Litigation Guardian - Originating 165(R) -
and Trustee 164(R) 2.3 process - Service of 166(L) 2.7
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Partnership - Not
Plaintiff/Applicant 164(L) 2.2 required 149(L) 2.5
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Personal Liability 166(R) 2.10
Plaintiff/Applicant - Affidavit - Contents 164(L) 2.2
163(L) -
Litigation Guardian - for Litigation Guardian - Powers/duties 164(L) 2.1
Plaintiff/Applicant - Appointment -
Litigation Guardian - Public Guardian
Affidavit - Contents 164(L) 2.2
and Trustee - for
Litigation Guardian - for Defendant/Respondent 164(LR) 2.3
Plaintiff/Applicant - Children’s Lawyer /
Litigation Guardian - Public Guardian
PGT 164(L) 2.2
and Trustee - for Plaintiff/Applicant 164(L) 2.2
Litigation Guardian - for
Litigation Guardian - Purpose /
Plaintiff/Applicant - Minor - Parent in
Function 163(L) 2
conflict of interest 164(L) 2.1
164(R) -
Litigation Guardian - for
Litigation Guardian - Qualified persons 165(L) 2.4
Plaintiff/Applicant - Minor - Personal
Litigation Guardian - Qualified persons 164(R) -
Injury 164(L) 2.1
- Ontario resident 165(L) 2.4
Litigation Guardian - for
Litigation Guardian - Removal -
Plaintiff/Applicant - No court
Security for Costs Incurred 167(L) 2.11
appointment - Affidavit - Contents 164(L) 2.2
Litigation Guardian - Removal of -
Litigation Guardian - Interest in action
Circumstances 167(L) 2.11
(None) 164(R) 2.4
Litigation Guardian -
Litigation Guardian - Lawyer for -
Removal/Substitution - End of Disability 167(L) 2.11
Removal - Motion 167(L) 2.12
Litigation Guardian -
Litigation Guardian - Lawyer for -
Removal/Substitution - Not acting in
Removal - Serve Children’s
best interests 167(L) 2.11
Lawyer/PGT 167(L) 2.12
164(R) -
Litigation Guardian - Liability for costs 166(R) 2.10 Litigation Guardian - Requirements 165(L) 2.4
Litigation Guardian - Liability for Costs - Litigation Guardian - Residency 164(R) -
Frivolous Action 166(R) 2.10 Requirements 165(L) 2.4
Litigation Guardian - Liability for Costs - Litigation Guardian - Retire - Court 166(R) -
Recoverable? 166(R) 2.10 Order 167(L) 2.11
Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period 165(LR) 2.6 Litigation Guardian - Role in 163(L) - 2,
Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period - proceedings 164(L) 2.1
Basic Limitation Period Runs / Starts Litigation Guardian - Service of 165(R) -
(when Lit Guardian discovers claim) 165(L) 2.6 originating process 166(L) 2.7
Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period - Litigation Guardian - Settlement -
Basic/Ultimate do not run (in period of Judge must approve - Unenforceable 166(L) 2.8
time when no LG) 165(LR) 2.6 Litigation Guardian - Settlement - 166(L) 2.8
Litigation Guardian - Limitation Period - 165(LR) 2.6 Obtaining judge approval (application
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or motion) Mandatory Mediation - Fees 322(L) 3.5


Litigation Guardian - Settlement - Paid Mandatory Mediation - Location of
into court 166(R) 2.9 (anywhere) 322(L) 3.4
Litigation Guardian - Settlement - Mandatory Mediation - Location of
Serving Children's Lawyer / PGT 166(R) 2.8 (remote/teleconference) 322(L) 3.5
163(L) - Mandatory Mediation - Mediator 324(R) 4.4
Litigation Guardian - Status 164(L) 2.1 Mandatory Mediation - Mediator -
Litigation Guardian - When required - Fees / Rates 322(L) 3.4
Exception (Substitute Decisions Act 163(L), 2.1, Mandatory Mediation - Mediator -
applications) 164(R) 2.4 Selection of 321(R) 3.4
164(R) - Mandatory Mediation - Mediator Report
Litigation Guardian - Who can Be 165(L) 2.4 Required 323(L) 3.5
Litigation Guardian- Lawyer for- Mandatory Mediation - Notice of Place
Removal Process 167(L) 2.12 and Time 322(L)
Litigation Guardian- Parent of Minor- Mandatory Mediation - Postponement
Refusal/Unfit 164(R) 2.3 (if parties consent) 321(L) 3.3
Litigation Privilege Mandatory Mediation - Practice
SEE Privilege - Litigation Privilege Direction - Toronto 323(L) 3.5
SEE: Discovery - Litigation Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2
322(L) -
Litigation Privilege - Documents - Mandatory Mediation - Procedure 322(R) 3.5
Discovery - Affidavit of Documents 242(L) 4.5.2
Mandatory Mediation - Procedure -
Litigation Privilege - Examination for Failure to Attend 322(R) 3.5
Discovery - Physical Production vs. 5.4.4
Mandatory Mediation - Procedure -
Contained Info 250(L) (d)
Parties must have authority to settle 322(R) 3.5
Litigation Privilege - Scope of Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2 Mandatory Mediation - Selection of
Litigation Privilege - Test for Mediator 321(R) 3.4
Establishing Litigation Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2 Mandatory Mediation - Settlements
Litigotiation - *Definition 326(LR) 4.6.2 SEE: Mandatory Mediation -
Litigotiation - BATNA 326(LR) 4.6.2 Agreements 323(L) 3.5
Litigotiation - Definition - Worlds of Mandatory Mediation - Statement of
Deals 326(LR) 4.6.2 Issues 322(L) 3.4
Location of Trial (R 13.1.01) 263(LR) 2 Mandatory Mediation - Statement of 322(L) -
Issues - Delivery of 322(R) 3.5
M
Mail - Service Mandatory Mediation - Timing of 321(L) 3.3
SEE: Service - Alternatives to Mandatory Mediation - Timing of -
Personal Service - Mail 195(R) 3.2 Extension 321(L) 3.3
Mandatory Mediation - Timing of -
Mandatory Mediation 321(L) 3
Factors to Consider for Extension 321(R) 3.3
Mandatory Mediation - Actions 321(L) 3.2 Mandatory Mediation - Timing of -
Mandatory Mediation - Actions - Scope Postponement (if parties consent) 321(R) 3.4
of 321(L) 3.2 Mandatory Mediation - Timing of (within
Mandatory Mediation - Agreements - 180 days) 321(L) 3.3
Defendant Must File Notice of Mandatory Mediation - Toronto
Settlement 323(L) 3.5 Practice Direction 323(L) 3.5
Mandatory Mediation - Agreements - Mandatory Mediation - Toronto,
Legally Binding 322(R) 3.5 Ottawa, Essex County 321(L) 3
Mandatory Mediation - Agreements - 322(R) - Mandatory Mediation - When Rule 24.1
Must be in Writing 323(L) 3.5 Doesn't apply 321(L) 3.2
Mandatory Mediation - Attendees 322(R) 3.5 Mandatory Mediation - Where
Mandatory Mediation - Certificate of Applicable 321(L) 3.2
Non-Compliance 322(R) 3.5 Mandatory Mediation - Where not
Mandatory Mediation - Applicable 321(L) 3.2
Communications - Settlement Mandatory Mediation - Who Attends -
Decisions 322(R) 3.5 (all parties) 322(R) 3.5
Mandatory Mediation - Costs 322(L) 3.4 Mandatory Mediation in Toronto,
Mandatory Mediation - COVID-19 Ottawa, Essex (Windsor) - Simplified
pandemic and mediation 323(L) 3.6 Procedure 334(R) 13
Mandatory Mediation - Extension - Mandatory Parties
Factors court considers 321(L) 3.3 SEE: Parties - Joinder - Mandatory (R.
Mandatory Mediation - Extension - 5.03) 174(L) 1.2.1
Postponement 321(L) 3.3 Manifestly Unjust - Listing of Trial -
Mandatory Mediation - Failure to Further Interlocutory Proceedings 267(R) 5.1
Attend 322(R) 3.5 Master - Jurisdiction - Summary 214(R) , 3
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Judgment (R. 20) 215(LR) 3.4 Mediation in more depth - increased


Master - Motions - Jurisdiction of role - mandatory mediation 323(L) 4.1
Associate Judge 229(L) 2.8 Mediator - Conduct Rules
Master - Motions - Motion Made to SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7
"Court" Made to Associate Judge 229(R) 2.9 Mediator - Duties
Master / Associate judges SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7
SEE Court of Ontario - Superior Court 146(R) - Mediator - Lawyer as
of Justice - Master 147(L) 1.3.1 SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7
Material Facts vs. Particulars - 324(R) -
Pleadings 210(R) 6.2.3 Mediator - Role of 325(L) 4.6.1
Material on Motion - Dismissal of Mediator - Role of
Action - Delay - Affidavit Materials - SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7
P/D 220(L) 8.7 Mediator - ROPC 5.7
Mediation SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7
SEE: Voluntary Mediation or Medical Examination - Examination for
SEE: Mandatory Mediation 323(R) 4.2 Discovery 260(R) -
Mediation - *Definition 320(R) 2.2.3 SEE: Physical/Mental Exam of Parties 261(L) 7
Mediation - Advantages 320(R) 2.2.3 Medical Expert Report - Evidence at
Trial - Leave and Notice 291(L) 3.6.1
Mediation - As part of Arbitration 320(R) 2.2.2
Mediation - Lawyer as Mediator Medical Report - Evidence at Trial 291(L) 3.6.1
SEE: Lawyer as Mediator 327(R) 4.7 Medical Report vs. Expert Report 291(L) 3.6.3
Mediation - Mandatory in Toronto, Medical Reports - Proving Documents -
Ottawa, Essex (Windsor) - Simplified Evidence 284(R) 4.4.3
Procedure 334(R) 13 Mental Examination - Examination for
Mediation - Mediator - No Authority to 324(R) - 2.2.3 Discovery 260(R) -
Bind Parties 325(L) 4.5 SEE: Physical/Mental Exam of Parties 261(L) 7
Mediation - Mediator - Role of 324(R) 4.5 Mentally Incapable - Parties - Disability 163(L) 2
Mediation - Opening Statement 324(L) 4.4 Mentally Incapacitated - Personal 165(R) -
Mediation - Preparation for 325(R) - Service 166(L) 2.7
Negotiation(Lawyer) 326(L) 4.6.1 Method of Attendance at Hearings 162(L) 12
Mediation - Preparing for Negotiation 325(R) - Minor - Limitation Period 160(L) 7
(Lawyer) 326(L) 4.6.1 Minor - Parties - Disability 163(L) 2
Mediation - Procedure - Caucus 324(L) 4.4 Minor - Service- Originating Process 165(R) 2.7
Mediation - Procedure - Confidential Minor reaches age of majority -
Meetings with Parties 324(R) 4.4 litigation guardian 167(L) 2.11
Mediation - Procedure - End of Misconduct - Examination for 5.5.1
Mediation 324(R) 4.4 Discovery - Examinee 257(L) 1
Mediation - Procedure - Identify Areas Misconduct - Examination for 256(R) - 5.5.1
of Agreement 324(L) 4.4 Discovery - Examiner 257(L) 0
Mediation - Procedure - Meetings - Use Misconduct - of Examinee - Sanctions - 5.5.1
of 324(R) 4.5 Examination for Discovery 257(L) 1
Mediation - Procedure - No Agreement 324(R) 4.5 Mitigating Factors - Damages -
Mediation - Procedure - Presenting Pleadings 203(L) 2.10
Case 324(L) 4.4 Mixed Fact and Law - Summary
Mediation - Procedure - Problem Judgment - Jurisdiction - Associate
Solving Phase 324(LR) 4.4 Judge 215(LR) 3.4
Mediation - Procedure - Process 324(L) 4.4 1.3.1
Mediation - Procedure - Settlement Monetary limit - Small Claims Court 147(R) (b)
Minutes - Shared - COVID-19 324(R) 4.4 Mortgage - Action - Originating Process
Mediation - Procedure - Stages of (Form 14B) 182(LR) 4.1
Mediation 324(L) 4.4 Mortgage - Actions in Land - Joinder of
324(R) - Parties 176(R) 1.4.3
Mediation - Role of Mediator 325(L) 4.5 Motion - Co-Defendant - Default
Mediation - Simplified Procedure - Judgment - Co-D can Move Where P
Mandatory in Toronto, Ottawa, Essex Fails to - Note the D in Default 211(R) 2.1.4
(Windsor) 334(R) 13 176(R) -
Mediation Agreement Motion - Intervene as added party 177(L) 1.6.1
SEE: Voluntary Mediation - Mediation Motion - Particulars
Agreement SEE: Pleadings - Motion for
SEE: Mandatory Mediation - Particulars (R. 25.10) 210(LR) 6.2
Agreements 323(R) 4.2 Motion - to Strike - Motion for
Mediation Caucuses 324(L) 4.4 Particulars (compared to) 210(R) 6.2.4
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Motion by Defendant - Summary Examination - Failure/Refusal, 234(L) (k)


Judgment - When and How 214(R) 3.2.2 Consequences of Failure to Comply
Motion by plaintiff - Summary with Order
Judgment - When and How 214(R) 3.2.1 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motion for Leave of Appeal - Filing Examination - Failure/Refusal, Court's 233(R) - 4.1.5
Requirements 307(R) 2.6 Power Where 234(L) (k)
Motion Record 230(R) - 3.1, Motions - Affidavits - Cross
SEE: Motions - Motion Record 231(L) 3.3 Examination - Notice of Examination, 4.1.5
Motion Record - Motions - Contents - r Service on Person not in ON 233(LR) (i)
37.10 230(R) 3.1 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motion Record - Motions - Responding Examination - Notice of Examination,
Party's Record, When / How to Serve - Service on Person resides in ON - 2 4.1.5
4 Days b/f hearing 231(L) 3.3 Days 233(LR) (i)
Motion Record - Moving Party Reqs - 7 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Days b/f Hearing 230(R) 3.1 Examination - Notice of Examination, 4.1.5
Motion to remove lawyer - Notice to Service on Person resides outside ON 233(LR) (i)
Litigation Guardian 167(L) 2.12 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motions 227(L) 1 Examination - Notice of Examination, 4.1.5
Service Where Person is a Party 233(LR) (i)
Motions - *Definition 227(L) 1
Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motions - *Motion Checklist 231(R) 3.8 Examination - Notice of Examination, 4.1.5
Motions - 2 or more proceedings with Service Where Person not a Party 233(LR) (i)
similar issues - Heard by particular Motions - Affidavits - Cross
judge 229(LR) 2.8.2 Examination - Party can Cross
234(R) - Deponent 232(R) 4.1.5
Motions - Abandon Motion, Mover can 235(L) 6 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
234(R) - Examination - Re-Examination 4.1.5
Motions - Abandoned Motions 235(L) 6 Permitted After Cross 233(L) (h)
234(R) - Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motions - Abandonment - Costs 235(L) 6 Examination - Reasonable Diligence, 4.1.5
Motions - Abuse of Court Process, No Adjournment for Cross if lack of 233(L) (c)
don't Abuse - ROPC 5 227(L) 1 Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Motions - Adjournment for Cross-Exam 4.1.5 Examination - Scope - Cross on all 4.1.5
- May Refuse if not Diligent 233(L) (c) Relevant Matters 233(L) (f)
Motions - Affidavit - Cross-Examination Motions - Affidavits - Cross
- Notice of Examination - Who / When, 4.1.5 Examination - Simplified Procedure, 4.1.5
Service on 233(L) (i) not Permitted Under - r 76 232(R) (a)
Motions - Affidavits - “Without Motions - Affidavits - Cross
Prejudice” Letters 232(L) 4.1 Examination - Transcript of Cross, If 4.1.5
Motions - Affidavits - Adjournment for Party Orders, Must Provide to others 233(L) (d)
Directions - Improper Conduct - Costs 4.1.5 Motions - Affidavits - Cross-
against 233(R) (j) Examination - Adjournment for 4.1.5
Motions - Affidavits - Corporation, of 232(L) 4.1.1 Directions 233(R) (j)
Motions - Affidavits - Corporation, Who Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5
from Corp can Provide 232(L) 4.1.1 Examination - Costs for 233(L) (e)
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Motions - Affidavits - Cross-
Examination - Adjournment for 4.1.5 Examination - Deponent's Duty to be 4.1.5
Directions, Court's Power 233(R) (j) Informed 233(L) (g)
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5
Examination - Adjournment for 4.1.5 Examination - Duty to be Informed 233(L) (g)
Directions, re Abuse 233(R) (j) Motions - Affidavits - Cross-
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Examination - Failure or Refusal to 233(R) - 4.1.5
Examination - Adjournment for 4.1.5 Attend 234(L) (k)
Directions, Where Appropriate 233(R) (j) Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Examination - Improper Conduct 233(R) (j)
Examination - Costs, Crossing Party 4.1.5 Motions - Affidavits - Cross-
Liable for 233(L) (e) Examination - No Subsequent 4.1.5
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Affidavits 233(L) (b)
Examination - Delivery After Cross- 232(R) - 4.1.5 Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5
Examination, not w/o Leave 233(L) (b) Examination - Notice of Examination 233(LR) (i)
Motions - Affidavits - Cross Motions - Affidavits - Cross-
Examination - Deponent Duty to be 4.1.5 Examination - r 39.02 232(R) 4.1.5
Informed 233(L) (g) Motions - Affidavits - Cross- 4.1.5
Motions - Affidavits - Cross 233(R) - 4.1.5 Examination - Re-Examination 233(L) (h)
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

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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Motions - Costs - Costs to a Party in - 4 Days


any Event of the Cause 235(R) 8.6 Motions - Factums 231(LR) 3.6
Motions - Costs - Costs to a Specified Motions - Factums - Mandatory vs.
Party in Fixed amount 235(R) 8.6 Optional 231(LR) 3.6
Motions - Costs - Costs to a Specified Motions - Factums - Service & Filing 231(LR) 3.6
Party in the Cause 235(R) 8.6
Motions - Factums - Timelines 231(LR) 3.6
Motions - Costs - Costs to be Assessed 235(L) 8.3
Motions - Costs - Court Fixes Costs - Motions - for Judgment 235(L) 7
due in 30 Days 235(L) 8.2 Motions - For Judgment or Other Relief
Motions - Costs - Court Refers for - Admissions 275(R) 8.4
Assessment - due 30 Days After 235(L) 8.3 Motions - Forum (Judge or Master) - r
37.04 229(R) 2.9
Motions - Costs - Failure to Pay 235(R) 8.4
Motions - Costs - Failure to Pay - Motions - Heard by judge or master 227(L) 1
Court's Power Where Failure 235(R) 8.4 Motions - Heard in Writing
Motions - Costs - Fixed at Hearing SEE: Motions - In Writing 230(L) 2.12
(usually) 235(L) 8.2 Motions - Hearing - Public vs. Non-
Motions - Costs - in Favour of Public 230(L) 2.11
Successful Party 235(L) 8.1 Motions - In Writing 230(L) 2.12
Motions - Costs - Motion Without Motions - In Writing - Response -
Notice - No Costs to either Party 235(R) 8.5 Consent, Not Oppose, Motion Record 2.12.
Motions - Costs - Motion Without & Factum, or Oral Argument 230(R) 1
Notice (none) 235(R) 8.5 Motions - In Writing - Response - 2.12.
Motions - Costs - No Costs 236(L) 8.6 Timeline (10 days) 230(R) 1
Motions - Costs - Scale - Partial Motions - Interlocutory Injunction (to
Indemnity 236(L) 8.7 judge & w/o notice) 229(L) 2.8.1
Motions - Costs - Scale - Substantial Motions - Interlocutory Injunction,
Indemnity 236(L) 8.7 Judge Hears; Conditions for 229(L) 2.8.1
Motions - Costs - Scale - Substantial Motions - Interlocutory Injunction,
Indemnity is 1.5 Times that of Partial Order as to Damages 229(L) 2.8.1
Indemnity 236(L) 8.7 Motions - Judge - Bringing Motion in
Front of 229(R) 2.9
Motions - Costs - Tied to Success 235(L) 8.1
Motions - Costs to be Assessed - Motions - Judge - Jurisdiction - r 37.02 229(L) 2.8
Within 30 days 235(L) 8.3 Motions - Jurisdiction - Complicated
Proceedings - Heard by particular
Motions - Court May Exclude Public 230(L) 2.11 Judge 229(LR) 2.8.2
Motions - Definition of Motion 227(L) 1 Motions - Jurisdiction - Interlocutory
Motions - Discovery Transcript (may Injunction (to judge & w/o notice) 229(L) 2.8.1
use adverse party only) 234(R) 4.3 Motions - Jurisdiction of Judge - r 37.02 229(L) 2.8
Motions - Disposition of Motion, Motions - Jurisdiction of Master - r
Convert into Proper Case 235(L) 7 37.02 229(L) 2.8
Motions - Disposition, Options for 235(L) 7 Motions - Lawyer’s Duty not to
Motions - Disposition, Trial of an Issue 235(L) 7 Undertake Unnecessary Motions 227(L) 1
Motions - Disposition, Where Motion Motions - Local Practice 227(R) 2.3
Brought Within Action 235(L) 7 Motions - Location - Place of Hearing 229(L) 2.7
Motions - Disposition, Where Motion
Brought Within Application 235(L) 7 Motions - Manner of Hearing 230(L) 2.11
Motions - Manner of Hearing - Public
Motions - Dispositions 235(L) 7 vs. Non-Public 230(L) 2.11
Motions - Duty not to Undertake Motions - Material - Motion Record -
Unnecessary Motions 227(L) 1 Filing all materials as part of motion
Motions - Evidence - Pleadings not 231(R) - record 231(L) 3.4
Evidence 232(L) 4
Motions - Material on a Motion - r 37.10 230(R) 3.1
Motions - Evidence - Types of 231(R) -
Evidence Allowed - r 39 232(L) 4 Motions - May be in Writing when - On
Consent, Unopposed, Made without
Motions - Ex Parte (no notice) 228(LR) 2.6.1 Notice 230(L) 2.12
Motions - Examination for Discovery Motions - Motion is Made to, "Court" =
Transcript (adverse party only) 234(R) 4.3 Associate Judge; otherwise, Judge 229(R) 2.9
Motions - Factum Sometimes Motions - Motion Record - Contents 231(R) - 3.1
Mandatory 231(LR) 3.6 SEE: Motions - Evidence 232(L) 4
Motions - Factum, Moving Party's - 7 Motions - Motion Record - Including
Days 231(LR) 3.6 Notice of Motion Sufficient for Filing 231(L) 3.4
Motions - Factum, Parties to Motion Motions - Motion Record - Moving
May Serve 231(LR) 3.6 Party 230(R) 3.1
Motions - Factum, Responding Party's 231(LR) 3.6
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Motions - Motion Record - Moving Motions - Procedure - Rule 37 227(L) 2


Party - Contents 231(R) - 3.1 Motions - Prohibited Motion (Prevent
SEE: Motions - Evidence 232(L) 4 other Party from Moving) 234(R) 5
Motions - Motion Record - Moving Motions - Prohibited Motions (frivolous
Party Reqs - 7 Days b/f Hearing 230(R) 3.1 or vexatious) 234(R) 5
Motions - Motion Record - Responding Motions - Public, Excluded 230(L) 2.11
Party 231(L) 3.3
Motions - Moving / Responding Parties, Motions - Public, Open to 230(L) 2.11
Def - r 1.03 227(L) 1 Motions - Refusals and Undertakings
Motions - Moving Party - Definition - r Chart 231(R) 3.7
1.03 227(L) 1 Motions - Refusals/Undertakings Chart,
Motions - no leave required for Moving Party Must Serve - 7 Days b/f
compliance under R. 48.04(2)(b) 228(L) 2.4.3 Hearing 231(R) 3.7
Motions - Refusals/Undertakings Chart,
Motions - Notice - Service and Filing 228(L) 2.6 Responding Party Must Serve - 4 Days
Motions - Notice not Required b/f Hearing 231(R) 3.7
SEE ALSO: Motions - Service - Ex Motions - Responding Party - Definition
Parte 228(LR) 2.6.1 - r 1.03 227(L) 1
234(R) - Motions - Responding Party's Record,
Motions - Notice of Abandonment 235(L) 6 When / How to Serve - 4 Days 231(L) 3.3
Motions - Notice of Motion - Contents Motions - Response 2.12.
of 228(L) 2.5 SEE: Motions - In Writing - Response 230(R) 1
Motions - Notice of Motion - Notice Not Motions - Response / Time 2.12.
Required (ex parte) 228(LR) 2.6.1 Requirements - 10 Days 230(R) 1
Motions - Notice of Motion - Service & Motions - Service - Days, How to Count
Filing 228(L) 2.6 for Service 228(R) 2.6.4
Motions - Notice of Motion - Service & Motions - Service - Ex parte (no Notice
Filing Needed) 228(LR) 2.6.1
SEE: Motions - Service & Filing -
Motions - Service -
Notice of Motion 228(L) 2.6
Extension/abridgment of Time, Court
Motions - Notice of Motion - Service & May grant 228(R) 2.6.6
Filing - Failure to Serve 228(R) 2.6.2
Motions - Service - No Notice -
Motions - Notice of Motion - Service & Consequences - Court can Dismiss,
Filing - May be Filed as Part of Motion Adjourn, Direct Service 228(R) 2.6.2
Record 231(L) 3.4
Motions - Service - Notice, Many
Motions - Notice of Motion (Form 37A) 1 Motions don't Require Notice 228(R) 2.6.3
SEE: Notice - Motion (Form 37A) 228(L) 2.5
Motions - Service - Time Requirements
Motions - Notice of Motion, other - 7 Days 228(R) 2.6.4
Served material - Filed with Motion
Motions - Service - Where Service not
Record 231(L) 3.4
Required, Notice Filed at/Before
Motions - Outcomes 235(L) 7 Hearing 228(R) 2.6.5
Motions - Party, Moving 227(L) 1 Motions - Service - Who, Person/Party
Motions - Party, Responding 227(L) 1 to be Served 228(LR) 2.6.1
Motions - Place Brought and Heard 229(L) 2.7 Motions - Service - Without-Notice
Motion, Requires Full and Fair
Motions - Place of Hearing 229(L) 2.7 disclosure 228(R) 2.6.3
Motions - Pleadings - Entire court file, 230(R) -
arrangements for 231(L) 3.2 Motions - Service & Filing - Affidavits 232(R) 4.1.4
231(R) - Motions - Service & Filing - Cross- 4.1.5
Motions - Pleadings - Not evidence 232(L) 4 Examination - Notice of Examination 233(LR) (i)
230(R) - Motions - Service & Filing - Factums 231(LR) 3.6
Motions - Pleadings - Part of Court File 231(L) 3.2 Motions - Service & Filing - Notice of
Motions - Pleadings - Pleadings Form 230(R) - Motion - Person/Party to be served 228(LR) 2.6.1
part of Court File 231(L) 3.2 Motions - Service & Filing - Notice of
Motions - Pleadings - Pleadings From 230(R) - Motion - Timelines 228(R) 2.6.4
Another Action 231(L) 3.2 Motions - Service & Filing - Notice of
Motions - Practice Directions 227(R) 2.2 Motion - Timelines - Extension
of/Abridgment of service 228(R) 2.6.6
Motions - Procedure - Case
Management - Rule 77 227(R) 2.1 Motions - Service & Filing - Notice of
Motion - Where Service not Required 228(R) 2.6.5
Motions - Procedure - Generally
Governed by Rule 37 227(L) 2 Motions - Service & Filing - Notice of
Motion to Set Aside / Vary - Hearing
Motions - Procedure - Local Practice in
Date 236(L) 9.1
Some Areas 227(R) 2.3
Motions - Service & Filing Notice -
Motions - Procedure - Practice
Extension or Abridgment 228(R) 2.6.6
Directions In Certain Regions 227(R) 2.2
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Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order Motions - to Compel Answers 231(R) 3.7


- Disposition 236(R) 9.3 Motions - to Prohibit Further Motions
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order from Other Party (if frivolous /
- Made by Appeal or Div Court 236(R) 9.2 vexatious) 234(R) 5
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order Motions - to Satisfy Undertakings 231(R) 3.7
- Made by Judge 236(R) 9.2 Motions - to Set Aside Order
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9
- Made by Master 236(R) 9.2 6.2.4
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order Motions - to Strike - Pleadings 210(R) 6.1
- Made by Registrar 236(R) 9.2 Motions - to Vary or Set Aside Order
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend Order SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9
- Notice of - Hearing date - 3 Days 236(L) 9.1
Motions - To Whom Made - r 37.04 229(R) 2.9
Motions - Set Aside/Vary/Amend
Order, Where Party can Seek to… 236(L) 9 Motions - Transcript of Evidence (must
be filed if intend to refer to) 231(L) 3.5
Motions - Setting Aside an Order
SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9 Motions - Transcript of Evidence, Party
Must Provide if will Refer to 231(L) 3.5
Motions - Simplified Procedure
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Motions 332(L) 6 Motions - Trial of an Issue 235(L) 7
Motions - Simplified Procedure - Motions - Unnecessary motions, don’t
Affidavits - Cross-Examination not 4.1.5 do 227(L) 1
Permitted 232(R) (a) Motions - Varying or Setting Aside an
Motions - Simplified Procedure - 4.2.1 Order
Witness - No Exam. of Witnesses 234(R) (c) SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9
Motions - Timelines Motions - When Motion can be Heard
SEE: Motions - Notice of Motion - w/o Public - Court leave 230(L) 2.11
Service & Filing - Timelines 228(R) 2.6.4 Motions - Where Notice not Required 2.6.3
Motions - Timelines - Affidavits 232(R) 4.1.4 SEE ALSO: Motions - Ex Parte (no
notice) 228(LR) 2.6.1
Motions - Timelines - Factums 231(LR) 3.6
Motions - Witness - Examination 234(L) 4.2
Motions - Timelines - in Writing - 2.12.
Response to 230(R) 1 Motions - Witness - Examination -
Adjournment - Court May Refuse if not 4.2.1
230(R) - 3.1,
Diligent 234(L) (a)
Motions - Timelines - Motion Record 231(L) 3.3
Motions - Witness - Examination - At
Motions - Timelines - Response to 2.12.
the Hearing with Leave (rare) 234(R) 4.2.2
Motion in Writing 230(R) 1
Motions - Witness - Examination -
Motions - Timelines - Setting Aside /
Before the Hearing 234(L) 4.2.1
Varying / Amending an Order 236(L) 9.1
Motions - Witness - Examination -
Motions - Timing - After Judgment (e.g.
Simplified Procedure - No examination 4.2.1
Enforcement of orders R. 60) 228(L) 2.4.2
of witnesses 234(R) (c)
Motions - Timing - Before Proceeding
Motions - Witness - Examination - 4.2.1
Commenced (e.g. injunction, leave to
Summoning Witness 234(LR) (b)
commence derivative action under 227(R) -
OBCA) 228(L) 2.4.1 Motions - Witness - Examination at
Hearing, Permitted on Leave, but Rare 234(R) 4.2.2
Motions - Timing - Court leave needed 228(L) 2.4.3 Motions - Witness - Examination for
Motions - Timing - Interlocutory, Discovery Transcript, Can't Use Own
Definition 227(R) 2.4 Exam 234(R) 4.3
Motions - Timing - Not after action set Motions - Witness - Examination for
down for trial - r. 48.04 228(L) 2.4.2 Discovery Transcript, Use in Evidence 234(R) 4.3
Motions - Timing - Post-Judgment 228(L) 2.4.2 Motions - Witness - Examination Pre-
227(R) - Hearing 234(L) 4.2.1
Motions - Timing - Pre-Judgment 228(L) 2.4.1 Motions - Witness - Examination Pre-
Motions - Timing - Prohibited times - r. Hearing, No Privilege Against Self-
48.04 228(L) 2.4.3 incrim. 234(L) 4.2.1
Motions - Timing - Urgent - Before 227(R) - Motions - Witness - Examination Pre- 4.2.1
Proceeding Commenced - r. 37.17 228(L) 2.4.1 Hearing, Reasonable Diligence 234(L) (a)
Motions - Timing of Motions - Post- Motions - Witness - Examination Pre-
Judgment (e.g. Enforcement of Orders) 228(L) 2.4.2 Hearing, Simplified Procedure, No 4.2.1
Motions - Timing of Motions - Pre- Exam Allowed 234(R) (c)
Proceeding (In Urgent Case; Derivative 227(R) - Motions - Witness - Examination Pre-
Action) 228(L) 2.4.1 Hearing, Summons Where Persons 4.2.1
Motions - Timing of Motions - When it Lives in ON 234(L) (b)
can be Brought 227(R) 2.4 Motions - Witness - Examination Pre-
Motions - to Amend Order Hearing, Summons Where Persons 4.2.1
SEE: Motions - Challenging Order 236(L) 9 Lives Outside ON 234(L) (b)
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Motions - Witness - Simplified Negotiation


Procedure - No Examination of 4.2.1 SEE: Cooperative Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
Witnesses 234(R) (c) Negotiation - Competitive 325(R) -
Motions - Witness - Summoning 4.2.1 SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
Witness 234(LR) (b) Negotiation - Litigotiation 326(LR) 4.6.3
Motions - Writing - On Consent, 325(R) -
Procedure for 230(L) 2.12 Negotiation - Preparation 326(L) 4.6.1
Motions - Writing - On Consent, Negotiation - Risk Analysis 326(R) 4.6.3
Unopposed, Without Notice 230(L) 2.12
Motions - Writing, Where Issues not Negotiation - Risk Assessment 326(R) 4.6.3
Complex, Procedure - 14 Days Notice 230(L) 2.12 Negotiation Theory 325(L) 4.6
Motions - Written Hearance, On New Cause of Action - Determination
Consent, Unopposed, Without Notice 230(L) 2.12 Issue b/f Trial - Disputes of Law 217(L) 4.7.1
Motions Checklist - confirmation of New Causes of Action 157(R) 3
motion (Form 37B) - three days b/f New common law duties - duty to
hearing date 231(R) 3.8 perform contracts honestly 158(L) 3
Motions- Jurisdiction of Associate No Chance of Success - Determination 216(R) -
Judge - r 37.02 229(L) 2.8 Issue b/f Trial - Disputes of Law - Test 217(L) 4.6
Moving Party - Motions - Definition - r 235(R) -
1.03 227(L) 1 No Costs - Motions 236(L) 8.6
Multiple Defendants - Offer to No Evidence - Summary Judgment -
Contribute - Offers to Settle (R. 49.12) 272(L) 6.8 Rule 20 214(L) 3
Multiple Defendants - Offers to Settle - No Genuine Issue Requiring a Trial -
Cost Consequences 272(L) 6.8 Summary Judgment - Availability 214(L) 3.1.1
Multiple Examinations of Same Party - No Reasonable Cause of
Examination For Discovery - Practice 253(L) 5.5 Action/Defence - Determination Issue
Multiple Final Judgments 301(L) 1.1 b/f Trial - Disputes of Law 216(R) 4.2
Multiple Parties - Two+ No Trial
plaintiff/applicants must have same SEE: Disposition Without Trial 211(L) 1
lawyer to commence action 173(R) 1.2 Non est factum (plead it) - Special 206(R) - 4.2.7
N Defences 207(L) (l)
Name of parties - Document Non-compliance with Rules - Estate
Requirements 183(LR) 5 Litigation - Procedural defects 168(R) 3.3
Narrative Form Answers - Examination Not qualified (plead it)- Special 4.2.7
for Discovery 249(LR) 5.4.2 Defences 207(L) (o)
Necessary Parties Notice - Crossclaim 223(L) 3.4.1
SEE: Parties - Joinder - Necessary Notice - Delay in Notice - Service 198(L) 7
parties and mandatory (R. 5.03) 174(L) 1.2.1 Notice - Jury
Negligence - Elements 157(R) 3 SEE: Jury Trial - Jury Notice
Negligence Act - Contribution - 223(R) - SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary 263(R) -
Crossclaim 224(L) 3.5 Matters - Jury - Jury Notice 264(L) 3
Negligence Act - Contribution - Third Notice - Motion - Requirements 228(L) 2.5
Party Claim Notice - Motion - Service and Filing 228(L) 2.6
(if P objects to adding D2 so that D1
Notice - Motion (Form 37A) 228(L) 2.5
may crossclaim against D2; D1 may
Notice - Motion, other Served material -
bring them in as a 3P) 226(R) 4.12
Filed with Motion Record 231(L) 3.4
Negligence Act - Contribution from co-
Notice - Motions - Affidavits - Notice of 4.1.5
D Must be Crossclaimed - Joint 223(R) -
Cross Examination 215(R) (i)
Tortfeasors 224(L) 3.5
Notice - Motions - Notice to Set Aside
Negligence Act - Contributory
or vary Order - 3 Days after service 236(L) 9.1
negligence - Plaintiff recovery reduced 176(L) 1.4.2
Notice - Opposing Counsel - Limited
Negligence Act - Crossclaim - 223(R) -
Scope Retainer 185(R) 7.2
Contribution 224(L) 3.5
Notice - Prejudgment Interest 161(R) 9.1
Negligence Act - Joinder of parties 176(L) 1.4.2
Notice - Required by Statue 5
Negligence Act - Joint and Several 223(R) -
SEE: Notice Requirements 158(LR) 6
Liability - Contribution - Crossclaim 224(L) 3.5
Notice - Required by Statue (incl 5, 6,
Negligence Act - Joint Tortfeasors 176(L) 1.4.2 Insurance Act) 9.1,
Negligence Act - Joint Tortfeasors - 223(R) - SEE: Notice Requirements 161(R) 9.2
Crossclaim - Proportionate Recovery 224(L) 3.5 Notice - Special Defence (should plead 4.2.7
223(R) - it) 206(L) (d)
Negligence Act - Proportional recovery 224(L) 3.5 Notice - Third Party Claim - Defence -
Negligence Act - Third Party Claim - Third Party Entitled to Notice After
Statutory Third Party 226(R) 4.12 Delivering Defence 225(R) 4.6.1
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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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Compromise Offers to settle - Unsuccessful


Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - defendants - Cost Consequences 272(R) 6.8.1
Departures from R. 49.10 268(R) 6.5 Offers to Settle - Withdrawal of Offer -
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - In Writing 268(R) 6.2
Multiple Defendants - Offers to Offers to Settle - Writing Requirement 268(L) 6.1
Contribute 272(L) 6.8 Official Examiner - Examination of
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - Discovery 245(R) 5.1
Offer by Plaintiff / Defendant 270(L) 6.5 Omission by Witness 294(R) 5.4.3
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - Ontario Court of Justice
Offer Non-Compliant - Court’s SEE: Court of Ontario - Ontario Court 148(R) -
Discretion to Consider 270(R) 6.7 of Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - 148(R) -
Prerequisites to 270(R) 6.6 Ontario Court of Justice - *General 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences -
Purpose 268(L) 6.1 Ontario Court of Justice - Appeals from 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - Ontario Court of Justice - Assignments 148(R) -
R. 49.10 270(R) 6.5 of judges 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - Ontario Court of Justice - Chief Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
When Departure from R. 49.10 Ontario Court of Justice - Composition
Acceptable 271(L) 6.6 of Court 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences - Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
When Inapplicable - R. 49.10 270(L) 6.5 Assignments by Chief Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Cost Consequences Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
of Refusal 270(L) 6.5 Associate Chief Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Costs - When Ontario Court of Justice - Judges - 148(R) -
Agreement Silent on 268(R) 6.3 Chief Justice 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Costs included 268(R) 6.3 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges - 148(R) -
Offers to Settle - Counteroffers, Composition 149(L) 1.3.2
Rejections 268(R) 6.2 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges - 148(R) -
Offers to Settle - Duty to Communicate Judicial Head / President 149(L) 1.3.2
Offer to Client 268(R) 5.2 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
Offers to Settle - Duty to Consider R 49 Justices of the Peace 149(L) 1.3.2
Offer 268(L) 6.1 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
Offers to Settle - Duty to Encourage Number on Panel 149(L) 1.3.2
Settlement 268(R) 5.2 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
Offers to Settle - Failure to Comply - Panel Size 149(L) 1.3.2
Dispute over Agreement - R. 49.09 268(R) 6.4 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
Offers to Settle - Failure to Comply with Powers and duties 149(L) 1.3.2
Settlement 268(R) 6.4 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges -
Offers to Settle - Lawyer may Bind Region Assignments 149(L) 1.3.2
Client 268(R) 5.2 Ontario Court of Justice - Judges - 148(R) -
Offers to Settle - Lawyer's Duty to Regional Senior Judge 149(L) 1.3.2
Encourage Settlement 268(R) 5.2 Ontario Court of Justice - Jurisdiction 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Lawyer’s Ontario Court of Justice - Justices of
misconception of offer 268(R) 6.2 the Peace 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Made to Multiple Ontario Court of Justice - Panel Size 149(L) 1.3.2
Plaintiffs 271(L) 6.7 Ontario Court of Justice - Proceedings 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Multiple Defendants 271(R) 6.8 Ontario Court of Justice - Provincial
Offers to Settle - Multiple Defendants - Offences Act 149(L) 1.3.2
Application of Cost Consequences (R Ontario Court of Justice - Regional 148(R) -
49.11) 271(R) 6.8 Senior Judge 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Obligation to Ontario Court of Justice- Youth
Communicate Offer to Client 268(R) 5.2 Criminal Justice Act 149(L) 1.3.2
Offers to Settle - Obligation to Consider Ontario Evidence Act - Adultery
R 49 Offer 268(L) 6.1 Privilege (s. 10) (if action is instituted in 5.4.4
Offers to Settle - One or More Claims 268(L) 6.1 consequence of adultery) 250(L) (b)
Offers to Settle - Party Under Disability 272(R) 6.10 Ontario Evidence Act - Evidence at 3.1-
Offers to Settle - Prejudgment Interest - Trial 290(L) 3.2
Costs Consequences - Comparison of Ontario Evidence Act - Inconsistent
Offer and Final Judgment 270(L) 6.5 Statement (s. 23)
SEE: Presenting the Case - Prior
Offers to Settle - Termination of Offer 268(R) 6.2 Inconsistent Statement: Adverse 294(R) - 5.4.5
Offers to Settle - Timing of Offer - Cost Witness 295(L) (a)
Consequences 270(R) 6.6
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Ontario Evidence Act - Medical Reports or Master


- Practitioner (s. 52) 291(L) 3.6 Order - Non-Parties - Appeal 303(L) 1.4
Ontario Evidence Act - Proving Order - Partnership 171(L) 6.1
Documents (ss. 24-29 and 31-35)
SEE: Evidence - Documentary - Order - Preamble or Recitals 303(R) 1.6
Proving Documents 284(L) 4.4.1 Order - Proved by Certified Copy
Ontario Evidence Act - Spousal 5.4.4 (Evidence Act) 303(R) 1.6
Privilege (s 1, 11) 250(L) (a) 301(R) -
Onus - Establishing Privilege - Order - r. 59.02 302(L) 1.2
Documents - Discovery 241(L) 4.5 301(R) -
Order - Reasons for 302(L) 1.2
Opening Statements 293(L) 5.3
Order - Registrar - Alterations to
Opening Statements - Mediation 324(L) 4.4 Orders 304(LR) 1.6
Opposing Counsel - Notice - Limited Order - Registrar or Party- Not
Scope Retainer 185(R) 7.2 Satisfied 304(LR) 1.6
Oppression Remedy - Corporations (s.
Order - Relief / Remedy 303(R) 1.6
248 OBCA, s. 241 CBCA) 170(R) 5
Order - Retrospective 302(L) 1.3
Oral Evidence - Summary Judgement 214(L) 3.1.1
Order - Settling by Registrar 304(LR) 1.6
Order - *Definition 301(L) 1.1
Order - Signing of 304(R) 1.6
Order - *Must Contain 303(R) 1.6
Order - Statutory Remedy 303(R) 1.6
Order - Alterations by Registrar 304(LR) 1.6
Order of Examinations - Examination 253(R) -
Order - Amending / Setting Aside /
For Discovery - Practice 254(L) 5.5
Varying (fraud or new facts) 305(L) 1.8
Order - Amending / Varying - by Judge Order of Witnesses 280(L) 2.6
or Master 304(R) 1.8 Orders - Costs 312(L) -
Order - Amending / Varying - Where SEE: Costs 315(R) 4
Allowed 304(R) 1.8 Orders - Interest 305(LR) 1.9
301(R) - Orders - Interest - Postjudgment
Order - Appealing 302(L) 1.2 interest 305(R) 1.9
Order - Approval by Opposite Parties 304(L) 1.6 Orders - Interest - Prejudgment Interest 305(LR) 1.9
303(R) - Orders - Interest - Special Damages
Order - Contents of 304(L) 1.6 (Past Pecuniary Loss) 305(L) 1.9
Order - Drafting of 304(L) 1.6 7.1.5
Order - Effective on Date Made (R Orders - Pre-Trial Conferences 274(L) (c)
59.01) 303(L) 1.6 Organization of courts of Ontario -
301(R) - administration and management -
Order - Endorsements & Reasons 302(L) 1.2 senior judge - region 145(L) 1
Order - Enforcement of orders 308(R) - Organization of courts of Ontario -
SEE: Enforcement of Orders 209(L) 3 boundaries regions - Designation of
Regions Regulation -Courts of Justice
Order - Entry of Orders - By Registrar 304(R) 1.7 Act 145(L) 1
Order - Examples 301(R) 1.1 Organization of courts of Ontario -
302(R) - Courts of Justice Act 145(L) 1
Order - Final - Types of 303(L) 1.4 Organization of courts of Ontario -
Order - Final vs. Interlocutory 302(L) 1.4 judge - jurisdiction - particular region 145(L) 1
Order - Form of Order Approved or Organization of courts of Ontario -
Settled 304(R) 1.6 regions - administration and
Order - Form of Order Issued 304(R) 1.6 management 145(L) 1
Order - Form of Order Signed 304(R) 1.6 Organization of Evidence - Original 283(R) -
Documents 284(L) 4.2
Order - Forms (59A - Order; 59B -
Judgment) 303(R) 1.6 Organization of Ontario courts - Courts
of Justice Act 145(L) 1
Order - Interest - Non-Pecuniary
Damages Exception 305(L) 1.9 Originating Process 165(R) -
SEE Service 166(L) 2.7
Order - Interest Calculations 305(LR) 1.9
Originating Process - Action 182(LR) 4.1
Order - Interlocutory - Types of 302(R) 1.4 Originating Process - Action -
Order - Interlocutory Appeal - Test for Counterclaim non-party (Form 27B) 182(R) 4.1
Leave to Appeal (R. 62.02(1) and (4)) 307(L) 2.3.2 Originating Process - Action -
Order - Interpretation (Ordinary Crossclaim (Form 28A) 182(R) 4.1
Meaning) 303(R) 1.6 Originating Process - Action - Fourth
Order - Is it Final? 302(L) 1.4 (and subsequent) party claim (Form
Order - Issuing - Signing of 304(R) 1.6 29A, modified as required) 182(R) 4.1
Order - Motion to Vary Order of Judge 304(R) 1.8 Originating Process - Action - Mortgage 182(LR) 4.1
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Action - Statement of Claim (Form 14B) Originating Process - Service


Originating Process - Action - Notice of SEE: Service - Originating Process 193(L) 1
Action (Form 14C) 182(R) 4.1 Originating Process - Service - Failure -
Originating Process - Action - Irregularity - Remedy (R. 3.02) 184(L) 6
Statement of Claim - Alternatives Originating Process - Service -
to/other means 182(R) 4.1 Timeline (generally 6 months)
Originating Process - Action - SEE: Pleadings - Timeline -
Statement of Claim - Contents 182(LR) 4.1 Originating Process 184(L) 6
Originating Process - Action - Originating Process - Time for service
Statement of Claim - Mandatory - (Generally 6 months) - Failure -
Exceptions provided for in rules 182(R) 4.1 Irregularity - Remedy (R. 3.02) 184(L) 6
Originating Process - Action - Originating Process - Timeline
Statement of Claim - Simplified SEE: Pleadings - Timeline -
Procedure 182(R) 4.1 Originating Process 203(LR) 3.1
Originating Process - Action - Originating Process - Unique pleading
Statement of Claim (Form 14A) 182(LR) 4.1 (issued, standard warnings, personal
Originating Process - Action - Third service) 182(L) 3
party claim (Form 29A) 182(R) 4.1 Originating Process-
182(R) - Counter/Crossclaims 182(L) 3
Originating Process - Application 183(L) 4.2 Originating Process- Examples 181(R) 3
Originating Process - Application - 182(R) - Originating Process- Matter of Right -
Notice of Application - Content 183(L) 4.2 Issuance - Leave in some instances 182(L) 3
Originating Process - Application - Originating Process- Served Personally 182(L) 3
Notice of Application - Form 182(R) 4.2 Originating Process- Standard Form
Originating Process - Application - Warning Language 182(L) 3
Notice of Application - Form 14E 182(R) 4.2 Originating Process- Statement of
Originating Process - Application - Claim - Simplified Procedure 182(R) 4.1
Notice of Application - Judicial Review
Originating Processes - Types 182(LR) 4
to Divisional Court (Form 68A) 182(R) 4.2
Other Evidence - Summary Judgment -
Originating Process - Commencement
Disputes of Fact - Types Admissible on
- Date of Issuance 184(L) 6
Motion 215(L) 3.3.2
Originating Process - Crossclaim -
Ottawa - Mandatory Mediation -
Crossclaim not an originating Process 222(R) 3
Simplified Procedure 334(R) 13
Originating Process - Date of
Out of Province Lawyer -
Commencement 184(L) 6
Representation by lawyer 185(L) 7.1
Originating Process - Date of Issuance 184(L) 6
P
Originating Process - Date of issuance
P(D) v Wagg - Criminal Proceeding -
is the date of commencement 184(L) 6
Obtaining Police/Crown Records in
Originating Process - Electronic
Civil Litigation 227(L) 4.9
issuance and filing 184(L) 6
Partial Indemnity - Costs -
Originating Process - Filing 184(L) 6 Discontinuing / withdrawal of action 218(L) 6
Originating Process - Issuance 184(L) 6 Partial Indemnity - Costs - Offers to
Originating Process - Issuance - Date Settle 270(L) 6.5
of Commencement 184(L) 6 Partial Indemnity - Motion - Formerly
Originating Process - Issuance - Party and Party 236(L) 8.7
Timeline (Generally 6 months) 184(L) 6 Partial Indemnity - Motions 236(L) 8.7
Originating Process - Issuance + Filing
Partial Indemnity (30-60%) - Costs 312(LR) 4.2
- Electronic (optional) 184(L) 6
Partial Indemnity Costs - Motions 236(L) 8.7
Originating Process - Procedure 184(L) 6
Particulars - Demand (Written)
Originating Process - Procedure - Step
SEE: Pleadings - Motion for
1 - Issuance + Filing 184(L) 6
Particulars (R. 25.10) 210(R) 6.2.1
Originating Process - Procedure - Step
Particulars - Motion for
1A - File Form 14F (type of claim) 184(L) 6
SEE: Pleadings - Motion for
Originating Process - Procedure - Step
Particulars (R. 25.10) 210(LR) 6.2
2 - Service (timeline: Generally 6
months) 184(L) 6 Particulars vs. Material Facts 210(R) 6.2.3
Originating Process - Required - 163(L) -
Exceptions (already party, appointment 181(R) - Parties 172(R) 1-9
of estate trustee) 182(L) 3 163(L) -
Originating Process - Right to issue - Parties - *Generally 172(R) 1-9
Exceptions (requires leave - e.g. Parties - Absentee 163(L) 2
Derivative Action) 182(L) 3 Parties - additions 175(L) 1.3
Originating process - service 184(L) 6 Parties - Cannot be ascertained / found 169(R) 4
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/ served Service on Children’s Lawyer / PG 166(L)


SEE: Representation Orders (R. 10) Parties - 167(R) -
Parties - Corporation 170(L) 5 Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3
Parties - corrections - names 175(L) 1.3 Parties - Foreign
Parties - Crown - Examination for Administrators/Executors 169(L) 3.4
Discovery - List of Documents 248(L) 5.3.7 Parties - Foreign Corporation -
Parties - Death of Client - Stay of Requirements to carry on business in
Proceedings (R. 11.01) + Order to Ontario and maintain action 170(R) 5
continue 172(L) 7 Parties - In rem vs in personnam 173(L) 1.1
Parties - deletion 175(L) 1.3 Parties - Joinder 173(L) -
Parties - Disability - 3 types (minor, SEE: Joinder of Parties 177(R) 1
absentee, mentally incapable) 163(L) 2 Parties - Joinder - Mandatory (R. 5.03)
Parties - Disability - Absentee - - Court may grant relief (R. 5.03(6)) 174(L) 1.2.1
Definition 163(L) 2 Parties - Joinder - Necessary parties
Parties - Disability - Absentee - Service and mandatory (R. 5.03) - Court may
on 165(R) 2.7 grant relief (R. 5.03(6)) 174(L) 1.2.1
174(R) -
Parties - Disability - consequences 163(L) 2 Parties - Joinder - Permissive (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2
Parties - Disability - Default (w/ leave) - Parties - Joinder - Proper parties and 174(R) -
Notice of motion 166(L) 2.7 permissive (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2
Parties - Disability - Default Judgment - Parties - Joinder - refusal to be joined
Leave of judge required 166(L) 2.7 as Plaintiff 174(L) 1.2.1
Parties - Disability - Default 173(L) -
Proceedings 211(R) 2.1.2 Parties - Joinder of Parties 177(R) 1
Parties - Disability - Parties - Mandatory
Defendant/Respondent - Default (w/ SEE: Parties - Joinder - Mandatory
leave) - Notice of motion 166(L) 2.7 (5.03) 174(L) 1.2.1
Parties - Disability -
Defendant/Respondent - Noting in Parties - Mentally incapable 163(L) 2
Default (w/ leave) - Notice of motion 166(L) 2.7 Parties - Minor 163(L) 2
Parties - Disability - Examination for Parties - misjoinder - does not defeat
Discovery action 175(L) 1.3
See: Examination For Discovery - Parties - Necessary
Parties 248(L) 5.3.6 SEE: Parties - Joinder - Necessary
Parties - Disability - Leave - parties and mandatory (5.03) 174(L) 1.2.1
Abandonment of Application (R. 38) 219(L) 7.1 Parties - non-joinder - does not defeat
Parties - Disability - Leave - action 175(L) 1.3
Discontinuing/withdrawal of action (R. Parties - Partnership vs Partners -
23) 218(L) 6.1.1 Whom to sue 170(R) -
Parties - Disability - Liability for costs 150(R) 2.1 SEE: Partnership 171(L) 6.1
Parties - Disability - Litigation Guardian 163(L) - 2, Parties - Permissive
- When required 164(L) 2.1 SEE: Parties - Joinder - Permissive (R. 174(R) -
Parties - Disability - Mentally Incapable 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2
- Definition 163(L) 2 Parties - Plaintiff’s choice - Exception:
Parties - Disability - Mentally Incapable 165(R) - necessary / mandatory parties - R. 173(R) -
- Service on 166(L) 2.7 5.03(1) + R. 5.03(4) 174(L) 1.2
Parties - Proper
Parties - Disability - Minor - Definition 163(L) 2 SEE: Parties - Joinder - Proper parties 174(R) -
Parties - Disability - Minor - Service on 165(R) 2.7 and permissive (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2
Parties - Disability - Money Payable - Parties - Representation for
Paid into court 166(R) 2.9 unascertained persons
Parties - Disability - Order - Paid into SEE: Representation Orders (R. 10) 169(R) 4
court 166(R) 2.9 Parties - Sole Proprietorship 171(R) 6.2
163(L) -
Parties - substitutions - names 175(L) 1.3
Parties - Disability - Procedures (R. 7) 164(L) 2.1
Parties - Transfer of interest or liability
Parties - Disability - Service on (R. 165(R) -
upon death during proceeding - What
16.02(1)) 166(L) 2.7
to do 172(L) 7
Parties - Disability - Settlement - Judge
Parties - Unascertained
must approve - Unenforceable 166(L) 2.8
SEE: Representation Orders (R. 10) 169(R) 4
Parties - Disability - Settlement -
Parties - Undischarged Bankrupts -
Obtaining judge approval (application
Require approval from trustee-in-
or motion) 166(LR) 2.8
bankruptcy 172(LR) 8
Parties - Disability - Settlement - Paid
175(L) -
into court 166(R) 2.9
Parties in Particular Cases - Joinder 176(L) 1.4
Parties - Disability - Settlement - 165(R) - 2.8
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Parties under disability (minor, SEE: Jurisdiction - in personam


absentee, mentally incapable) 163(L) 2 Personal Liability -
163(L) - Executor/administrator - Defend Action
Parties- Who can Sue/be Sued 172(R) 1-9 on Behalf of Estate 169(L) 3.5
Partnership - *Definition 170(R) 6.1 Personal Representative -
Partnership - Action against - Common Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1
defence 171(L) 6.1 Personal Representatives
Partnership - Action against - Service 171(LR) 6.1 SEE: 167(R) -
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3
Partnership - Action commenced - 170(R) -
Partnership vs Partners 171(L) 6.1 Personal Service (R. 16.02)
SEE: Service - Originating Process 193(L) 1
Partnership - Action on behalf of - In 170(R) -
firm name - Business Names Act 171(L) 6.1 Personal Service (R. 16.03) -
Alternatives 195(L) 3
Partnership - Advantages of bringing
action in firm name 171(L) 6.1 Persons in Custody - Examination For
Discovery - Compelling Attendance 254(R) 5.5.3
Partnership - Business Names Act 171(L) 6.1 Persons under Disability -
Partnership - Examination of 247(R) 5.3.4 Examinations for Discovery - r.
Partnership - Identifying / locating 31.03(5)(b) 248(L) 5.3.6
partners 171(LR) 6.1 Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
Partnership - Limited Partnerships Act - Court Order 261(L) 7
Do not need to register name of Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
Partnership under Business Names Act 171(L) 6.1 Health Practitioner 261(L) 7
Partnership - List of Partners - Disclose Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
- Consequences 171(LR) 6.1 Procedure 261(L) 7
Partnership - Locating / identifying Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
partners 171(LR) 6.1 Sanctions for Non-Compliance 261(L) 7
Partnership - Orders - Enforceability - Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
Serve Partners and Partnership 171(LR) 6.1 Second / Further Examinations 261(L) 7
Partnership - Service of Documents 194(R) 2.4 Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties -
Partnership - Sue Partners or 170(R) - Statutory Right (e.g. CJA, Insurance 260(R) -
Partnership 171(L) 6.1 Act) 261(L) 7
Partnership Property - Orders - Physical/Mental Exam. of Parties - 260(R) -
Enforceability 171(LR) 6.1 Under Insurance Act 261(L) 7
Partnership- Action against partner by Place of Hearing - Application 190(L) 3.11
firm 171(L) 6.1 Place of Residence - Service -
Partnership- Determine ‘Personhood” - Alternatives to Personal Service 196(L) 3.3
Sue partners or Partnership 171(LR) 6.1 Place of Trial - *Generally - Any Place
Partnership- Disclose names of in Ontario named in Orig. Process 263(LR) 2
Partners 171(LR) 6.1 Place of Trial - Motion to Transfer -
Partnership- Proceedings- In Firm Interest of Justice Test 263(LR) 2
Name- Rule 8 170(R) 6.1 Place of Trial - Motion to Transfer /
Partnership- Serve Sued Partners 171(LR) 6.1 Change Place of Trial or Hearing 263(LR) 2
Party - Disability - Dismissal of Action - Plaintiff - Corporations - Action on
Leave (R. 24) 219(R) 8.2 behalf of 170(L) 5
Party to Proceeding - Estates - Plea in abatement - Type of defence 205(R) 4.2.5
Personal Representative 168(L) 3.1 Pleadings 201(L) 1
Party under disability - Abandonment of
Pleadings - *Definition + classes 201(L) 1
Application - requires leave (R. 38) 219(L) 7.1
Payment of lawyer’s bill - Demand Pleadings - *Functions of 201(L) 2
Before Action 158(L) 4 Pleadings - *Generally 201(L) 1
Payment of Monetary Order 308(L) 3 Pleadings - *Types 201(L) 1
Peremptory Jury Challenge 289(L) 2.6.4 Pleadings - Aggravation of Damages 203(L) 2.10
Permissive Joinder Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) -
SEE: Parties - Joinder - Permissive (R. 174(R) - *Generally (w/o leave, consent, w/
5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2 leave) 208(R) 5
Personal enforcement - Partnership - Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) -
Service 171(LR) 6.1 Amendment after trial 209(L) 5.4
Personal Information Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) -
SEE: Privacy Issues and Litigation 155(LR) 1 Amendment at trial 209(L) 5.3
Personal Information Protection and Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) - 208(R) -
Electronic Documents Act 155(L) - Defendants, Scope of (Wide) 209(L) 5.1
SEE: Privacy Issues - PIPEDA 156(R) 1-6 Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) - Jury
Personal Jurisdiction 173(L) 1.1 trial 209(L) 5.5
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Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) - New Pleadings - Contents - Knowledge


cause of action 209(L) 5.2 (need not plead circumstances) 202(L) 2.3
Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) - When 208(R) - Pleadings - Contents - Legal
amendment will be granted 209(L) 5.1 Relationship - Facts 202(R) 2.4
Pleadings - Amendment (R. 26) - Will 208(R) - Pleadings - Contents - Malice 202(L) 2.3
not be granted 209(L) 5.1 Pleadings - Contents - Material facts -
Pleadings - Attacking - *Generally (R. 209(L) - Consequences 201(LR) 2.1.1
25.11) 210(L) 6.1 Pleadings - Contents - Material Facts
6.1 (not evidence) 201(R) 2.1.4
Pleadings - Attacking - *Motion to 209(L) - Pleadings - Contents -
Strike (R. 25.11, R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4 Misrepresentation 202(L) 2.3
Pleadings - Attacking - *Test - Lengthy, Pleadings - Contents - No evidence 201(R) 2.1.4
anticipatory, inconsistent pleading 209(R) 6.1.3
Pleadings - Contents - Points of law
Pleadings - Attacking - *Test - No 209(R) - (conclusions only if material facts) 201(R) 2.1.5
reasonable cause of action (R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4
Pleadings - Contents - Res ipsa
Pleadings - Attacking - *Test - loquitor ("the thing speaks for itself") 202(R) 2.6
Scandalous, frivolous, or vexatious"(R.
Pleadings - Contents - Stage of action
25.11) 209(R) 6.1.1
and timing 201(R) 2.1.3
Pleadings - Attacking - Judge/Master 209(R) -
Pleadings - Contents - The thing
(R. 21 - judge; R. 25.11 - master) 210(L) 6.1.4
speaks for itself 202(R) 2.6
Pleadings - Attacking - Motion for
amendment/strike part (R. 25.11) vs. 209(R) - Pleadings - Contractual Relationship 202(R) 2.4
Motion to strike (R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4 Pleadings - Conversations (R.
Pleadings - Attacking - Motion for to 25.06(7)) 202(L) 2.2
strike/amend part (R. 25.11) vs. Motion 209(R) - Pleadings - Counterclaim
to strike (R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4 SEE: Counterclaim - Pleadings 221(R) 2.5
Pleadings - Attacking - Timing of Pleadings - Counterclaim - Service 203(R) 3.4
motion (cannot be after response - i.e., Pleadings - Counterclaims - Service
after SOD or Reply) (R. 25.11) 209(R) 6.1.2 Requirements 221(R) 2.5.1
Pleadings - Breach of Trust - Serious Pleadings - Crossclaim - Defence to
allegations 202(L) 2.3 Crossclaim - Timeline 204(L) 3.5.1
Pleadings - Condition Precedent - Pleadings - Crossclaim - Service -
Content 202(R) 2.5 Timeline 204(L) 3.5
Pleadings - Contents - Acts of Pleadings - Crossclaims - Rule 28 204(L) 3.5
Parliament 202(R) 2.7 Pleadings - Crown Prerogative - Need
Pleadings - Contents - Breach of trust 202(L) 2.3 not Plead 202(R) 2.7
Pleadings - Contents - Clear statement Pleadings - Damages - Aggravation 203(L) 2.10
(summary) 201(R) 2.1.2 Pleadings - Damages - Aggravation
Pleadings - Contents - Conclusions of and Mitigation 203(L) 2.10
law (only if material facts pleaded) 201(R) 2.1.5 Pleadings - Damages - Mitigation 203(L) 2.10
Pleadings - Contents - Condition Pleadings - Defence to Crossclaim -
Precedent (R. 25.06(3)) (implied) 202(R) 2.5 Form 28B 204(L) 3.5.1
Pleadings - Contents - Contractual Pleadings - Defences - 4.2.5
Relationship - Facts 202(R) 2.4 SEE: Statement of Defence - Types of
Pleadings - Contents - Conversations Defences 4.2.7
(R. 25.06(7)) 202(L) 2.2 SEE: Special Defences
Pleadings - Contents - Damages - SEE: Set Off & Counterclaims 205(R) 4.2.8
Aggravation and Mitigation 203(L) 2.10 Pleadings - Defences - Can be raised 4.2.7
Pleadings - Contents - Documents (R. after commencement of action 207(R) (x)
25.06(7)) 202(L) 2.2
Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) 203(L) 3
Pleadings - Contents - Evidence (not
Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) -
included) 201(R) 2.1.4
*Definition of "deliver" (serve + file) 203(L) 3
Pleadings - Contents - Foreign Law 202(R) 2.8 Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) -
Pleadings - Contents - Form of Abridgement / Extension - by Consent 203(L) 3
(numbered paras) 202(L) 2.1.6 Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) -
Pleadings - Contents - Fraud 202(L) 2.3 Abridgement / Extension - by Court 203(L) 3
Pleadings - Contents - Full particulars 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) -
Pleadings - Contents - Full particulars - Extension / Abridgement - by Consent 203(L) 3
When required 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Delivery (R. 25.04) -
Pleadings - Contents - Inconsistencies 202(R) - Extension / Abridgement - by Court 203(L) 3
(OK, if pleaded in alternative) 203(L) 2.9 Pleadings - Documents (R. 25.06(7)) 202(L) 2.2
Pleadings - Contents - Judicial Notice Pleadings - Documents or 202(L) 2.2
(need not plead) 202(R) 2.7 Conversations (R. 25.06(7)) - i.e.
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defamation or amend (may amount to entire doc) 210(L)


Pleadings - Documents referred to in - (R. 25.11)
Production - Discovery 244(L) 4.7 Pleadings - Motion to Strike out a claim
Pleadings - Evidence (not included) 201(R) 2.1.4 or dismiss an action - Fundamentally 209(R) -
Pleadings - Failure to plead material flawed (R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4
facts - Motion to Strike (R. 25.06(1)) 210(R) 6.2.4 Pleadings - Motions - Pleadings Form 230(R) -
part of Court File 231(L) 3.2
Pleadings - Family Law Act 205(L) 4.1.3
Pleadings - Motions - Pleadings From 230(R) -
Pleadings - Foreign Law 202(R) 2.8 Another Action 231(L) 3.2
Pleadings - Form - Contents 202(L) 2.1.6 Pleadings - Need not plead - Judicial
Pleadings - Fraud 202(L) 2.3 Notice 202(R) 2.7
Pleadings - Fraud - Serious allegations 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Other Pleadings - R.
Pleadings - Full Particulars - 25.01(5) 204(L) 3.7
Allegations 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Points of Law 201(R) 2.1.5
Pleadings - Fundamentally flawed - Pleadings - Privacy Issues
Motion to strike out a claim or dismiss 209(R) - SEE: Privacy Issues - Pleadings 155(R) 2
an action (R. 21) 210(L) 6.1.4 Pleadings - Questions Regarding
Pleadings - General law (need not Pleadings During Discovery 252(R) 5.4.8
plead) - contents 202(R) 2.7 Pleadings - Rejoinder - Timeline 204(L) 3.7
Pleadings - Inconsistent Pleadings in 202(R) - Pleadings - Reply - Required when 208(R) 4.3
Alternative 203(L) 2.9
Pleadings - Reply - Timeline 203(R) 3.3
Pleadings - Intent 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Reply - Where no reply
Pleadings - Intent to Defend - Timeline 203(R) 3.2 delivered 208(R) 4.3
Pleadings - Judicial Notice 202(R) 2.7 Pleadings - Res Ipsa Loquitor 202(R) 2.6
Pleadings - Malice 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Royal Proclamations -
Pleadings - Malice - Serious allegations 202(L) 2.3 Need not Plead 202(R) 2.7
Pleadings - Material Facts 201(LR) 2.1.1 Pleadings - Service - Counterclaim 203(R) 3.4
Pleadings - Misrepresentation 202(L) 2.3 Pleadings - Service - Crossclaim 204(L) 3.5
Pleadings - Misrepresentation - Serious Pleadings - Set-Off & Counterclaim 207(R) -
allegations 202(L) 2.3 SEE: Set-Off & Counterclaim 208(LR) 4.2.8
Pleadings - Mitigation of Damages 203(L) 2.10 Pleadings - Simplified Procedure -
Defendant's objection
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
(when exceeds monetary limit) 205(R) 4.2.6
25.10) 210(LR) 6.2
Pleadings - Simplified Procedure (must
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
indicate) 205(L) 4.1.4
25.10) - **Particulars generally 210(LR) 6.2
Pleadings - Statement of Defence 205(L) -
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
SEE: Statement of Defence 208(R) 4.2
25.10) - *Step I: Written demand 210(R) 6.2.1
Pleadings - Statement of Defence -
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
*Defences 205(R) 4.2.5
25.10) - *Step II: Motion 210(R) 6.2.1
Pleadings - Statement of Defence -
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
Damages (deemed in issue) 205(L) 4.2.2
25.10) - Court Discretion 210(LR) 6.2
Pleadings - Striking out a pleading or 209(L) -
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
other document 210(L) 6.1
25.10) - Facts missing 210(R) 6.2.2
Pleadings - Subsidiary Claims -
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R.
*Generally 223(L) 3.4
25.10) - failure to complete Step I b/f
Step II 210(R) 6.2.1 Pleadings - surrejoinder - Timeline 204(L) 3.7
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R. Pleadings - Third Party Claim - 225(R) -
25.10) - Order 210(LR) 6.2 Defending Main Action 226(L) 4.7
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R. Pleadings - Third Party Claim -
25.10) - Timing of 210(R) 6.2.5 Issuance - Timing - 10 Days 225(L) 4.5.1
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R. Pleadings - Timeline - Motions for
25.10) - vs. Material facts 210(R) 6.2.3 Particulars (R. 25.10) 210(R) 6.2.5
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R. Pleadings - Timeline - Motions for
25.10) - vs. Motion to strike (R. Particulars (R. 25.10) - Compare to
25.06(1)) 210(R) 6.2.4 Motion to Strike (R. 25.06) 210(R) 6.2.4
Pleadings - Motion for Particulars (R. Pleadings - Timeline - Notice of Action
25.10) - Written demand - Timeline 210(R) 6.2.1 - Service
Pleadings - Motion to Strike 6.2.4 (w/ SOC w/in 6 months of issuance) 203(LR) 3.1
SEE: Pleadings - Attacking 210(R) 6.1 Pleadings - Timeline - Notice of Intent
Pleadings - Motion to Strike - R. 21 vs. 209(R) - to Defend (deliver w/in 20 days of
R. 25.11 210(L) 6.1.4 service in ON) 203(R) 3.2
Pleadings - Motion to Strike a portion 209(R) - 6.1.4 Pleadings - Timeline - Originating 203(LR) 3.1
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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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Preliminary matters - Choice of Arguments - Presentation 1


procedure 162(L) 10 Presenting the Case - Closing 5.10.
Preliminary Matters - Choice of Arguments - Questions 300(L) 4
procedure (regular or simplified) 162(L) 10 Presenting the Case - Closing
Preliminary matters - Choice of Arguments / Statements 299(R) 5.10
procedures - Consideration - Simplified Presenting the Case - Cross
Procedure (R. 76) 162(L) 10 Examination 295(R) 5.5
Preliminary matters - commencing Presenting the Case - Cross-
proceedings 157(L) 1 examination - Adverse Party - Defined 254(L) 5.5.1
Preliminary Matters - Constitutional Presenting the Case - Cross- 295(R) -
question Examination - Adverse Party - Defined 296(L) 5.5.1
SEE: Constitutional Question 159(LR) 6 Presenting the Case - Cross-
Preliminary Matters - Demand Before Examination - Basis for Questions 297(L) 5.5.7
Action Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Demand Before Action 158(L) 4 Examination - Discrediting Witness -
Preliminary Matters - Excluding 289(R) - Bias, Partiality or Not in a Position to
Witness 290(L) 2.7 Perceive that which is Testified 296(L) 5.5.4
Preliminary Matters - Forum - Small Presenting the Case - Cross-
Claims 162(L) 11 Examination - Discrediting Witness -
Preliminary Matters - Interest on Collateral Matters 296(L) 5.5.3
judgments 9 Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Interest - Prejudgment 9.1 Examination - Discrediting Witness - 296(R) -
SEE: Interest - Postjudgment 161(LR) 9.2 Prior Convictions 297(L) 5.5.6
Preliminary Matters - Jury - Jury Presenting the Case - Cross-
Selection - Guidelines Examination - Discrediting Witness -
SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary Prior Inconsistent Statement 296(LR) 5.5.5
Matters - Jury 289(R) 2.6.6 Presenting the Case - Cross-
Preliminary Matters - Limitation of Examination - Discrediting Witness - 5.5.5
Actions 159(R) - Proof of Prior Inconsistent Statement 296(R) (b)
SEE: Limitation Period 160(LR) 7 Presenting the Case - Cross-
Preliminary Matters - Limitation of Examination - Discrediting Witness -
Liability Requirements of Cross-Examining
SEE: Limitation of Liability 161(L) 8 Lawyer 296(L) 5.5.5
Preliminary Matters - Limitation Period 159(R) - Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Limitation Period 160(LR) 7 Examination - Guidelines for Good
Preliminary Matters - Notice required Cross 297(L) 5.5.7
by statute Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Notice Requirements 158(LR) 5 Examination - Leading Questions
Preliminary Matters - Notice required 5, (approp.) 297(L) 5.5.7
by statute (incl Insurance Act) 9.1, Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Notice Requirements 161(R) 9.2 Examination - Prior Inconsistent
Preliminary Matters - Postjudgment Statement - Requirements of Cross-
interest Examining Lawyer - Inconsistent Oral
SEE: Interest - Postjudgment 161(R) 9.2 Statement (Ont. Ev. Act s. 21, Can. Ev. 5.5.5
Preliminary Matters - Prejudgment Act s. 11) 296(R) (a)
interest Presenting the Case - Cross-
SEE: Interest - Prejudgment 161(L) 9.1 Examination - Prior Inconsistent
Preliminary Matters - Procedure - Statement - Requirements of Cross-
Simplified - Claim Not to Exceed Examining Lawyer - Inconsistent
$200,000 161(L) 10 Written Statement (Ont. Ev. Act s. 20, 5.5.5
Preliminary matters to be addressed 157(L) - 1- Can. Ev. Act s. 10) 296(R) (a)
before commencing proceedings 162(R) 12.1 Presenting the Case - Cross-
325(R) - Examination - Prior Inconsistent
Preparation for Negotiation (Lawyer) 326(L) 4.6.1 Statement - To Discredit 296(L) 5.5.5
325(R) - Presenting the Case - Cross-
Preparing for Negotiation (Lawyer) 326(L) 4.6.1 Examination - Purpose 296(L) 5.5.2
Presenting the Case 292(L) 5 Presenting the Case - Cross-
Presenting the Case - Closing 299(R) - 5.10. Examination - Questioning Guidelines 297(L) 5.5.7
Arguments - Approach 300(L) 3 Presenting the Case - Examination in
Presenting the Case - Closing 5.10. Chief 294(LR) 5.4
Arguments - Delivery 300(LR) 5 Presenting the Case - Examination in
Presenting the Case - Closing 5.10. Chief 294(L) 5.4
Arguments - Points of Law 299(R) 2 Presenting the Case - Examination-in-
Presenting the Case - Closing 299(R) 5.10. Chief - Anticipating Cross-Examination 294(LR) 5.4.2
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Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Order


Chief - Anticipating Cross-Examination 294(LR) 5.4.2 determined by judge - r. 52.07(2) 293(L) 5.2.1
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Order of
Chief - Circumstances Where Leading Presentation 293(L) 5.2
Questions Permitted under Judge’s Presenting the Case - Order of
Discretion (R. 53.01(4) 294(L) 5.4.1 Presentation - r. 52.07(1) 293(L) 5.2
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Overview 292(R) 5.1
Chief - Circumstances Where Leading Presenting the Case - Past recollection
Questions Permitted under Judge’s recorded; present memory revived 294(R) 5.4.4
Discretion (R. 53.01(4)) 294(L) 5.4 Presenting the Case - Past recollection
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- recorded; present memory revived -
Chief - Judge Can Control Questioning Contemporaneous Requirement 294(R) 5.4.4
to Prevent Harassment or Presenting the Case - Past recollection
Embarrassment (R. 53.01(2) 294(L) 5.4 recorded; present memory revived -
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Contemporaneous Requirement for
Chief - Judge Can Control Questioning Evidence to be Admissible 294(R) 5.4.4
to Prevent Harassment or Presenting the Case - Past recollection
Embarrassment (R. 53.01(2)) 294(L) 5.4 recorded; present memory revived -
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Distinguishing the Doctrines of Past
Chief - Leading Questions - Allowed to Recollection Recorded and Present
Elicit Preliminary Matters 294(L) 5.4.1 Memory Revived 294(R) 5.4.4
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Past recollection
Chief - Leading Questions - Allowed to recorded; present memory revived -
Elicit Preliminary Matters 294(L) 5.4.1 Tools that can be Relied On 294(R) 5.4.4
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Prior
Chief - Leading Questions - Generally Inconsistent Statement - Meaning of 5.4.5
Not Allowed 294(L) 5.4.1 “Adverse” 295(L) (b)
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Presenting the Case - Prior
Chief - Leading Questions - Generally Inconsistent Statement - Meaning of
Not Allowed 294(L) 5.4.1 “Adverse” Witness/Party - Proof of
Presenting the Case - Examination-in- Prior Inconsis. Statement is Evidence 5.4.5
Chief - Omission of important detail by of Adversity 295(L) (b)
witness 294(R) 5.4.3 Presenting the Case - Prior
Presenting the Case - Motions for Non- Inconsistent Statement: adverse 294(R) - 5.4.5
Suit 299(LR) 5.8 witness - Ont. Evidence Act s. 23 295(L) (a)
Presenting the Case - Motions for Non- Presenting the Case - Prior
Suit - Failed Prima Facie Case 299(LR) 5.8 Inconsistent Statement: adverse
Presenting the Case - Objections - witness - Ont. Evidence Act s. 23 - 294(R) - 5.4.5
*Factors Against 298(L) 5.7 Impeaching Own Adverse Witness 295(L) (a)
Presenting the Case - Objections - 298(R) - Presenting the Case - Re-Examination
Common Objections - *List of 299(L) 5.7.3 - Purpose of 297(R) 5.6
Presenting the Case - Objections - Presenting the Case - Re-Examination
Consequences 299(L) 5.7.4 - Re-Examination after Cross-
Presenting the Case - Objections - Examination 298(L) 5.6.2
Excusing Jury or Witness 298(R) 5.7.2 Presenting the Case - Re-Examination
Presenting the Case - Objections - - Re-Examination after Cross-
Factors to consider 298(L) 5.7 Examination - Pitfalls 298(L) 5.6.3
Presenting the Case - Objections - Presenting the Case - Re-Examination 297(R) -
How to 298(R) 5.7.1 - Scope of 298(L) 5.6.1
Presenting the Case - Objections - Jury Presenting the Case - Reply Evidence 299(R) 5.9
Trial 298(R) 5.7.1 Presenting the Case - Simplified
Presenting the Case - Objections - Procedure - R. 76 300(R) 5.11
Response to (from Counsel) 299(L) 5.7.4 President of Court of Appeal - Chief
Presenting the Case - Objections - Justice of Ontario 146(L) 1.2
When to 298(LR) 5.7 Principles - Determination of Issue b/f
Presenting the Case - Opening Trial
Statements 293(L) 5.3 SEE: Determination of Issue b/f Trial -
Presenting the Case - Opening Principles 217(L) 4.7.1
Statements - evidence and issues 293(R) 5.3.2 Prior Convictions - Use To Discredit 296(R) -
Presenting the Case - Opening Witness 297(L) 5.5.6
Statements - No argument permitted in Prior Convictions -Ont. Ev. Act s. 22, 296(R) -
Opening Statements 293(R) 5.3.3 Can. Ev. Act s. 12 297(L) 5.5.6
Presenting the Case - Opening Prior Inconsistent Statement 294(R) - 5.4.5
Statements - Overview 293(R) 5.3.1 SEE: Presenting the case - Prior 295(L)
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Inconsistent Privacy Issues- PIPEDA - Exceptions


Statement for Publication 156(R) 5
Prior Inconsistent Statement - Canada 5.4.5 Privacy Legislation - Evidence -
Evidence Act s. 9(2) - Cross Examation 295(L) (c) Documentary 283(R) 4.1
Privacy Commissioner of Canada- No Privilege 241(L) 4.5
PIPEDA Exception 156(R) 5 Privilege - Access Requests - Personal
Privacy Issues - Commissioner Information 156(R) 6
application to Federal Court 156(R) 6 Privilege - Affidavit of Documents -
Privacy Issues - Discovery - 155(R) - Required Content - Schedule B 240(R) 4.4.2
Considerations 156(L) 3 Privilege - Categories of privilege 241(L) 4.5
Privacy Issues - Discovery - Privilege - Differences b/w Examination
Considerations - Relevance + for Discovery and Discovery of
Proportionality (R. 29.2.03 - undue Documents 250(L) 5.4.4
prejudice + alternative availability) 156(L) 3
Privilege - Documents - Affidavit of
Privacy Issues - Discovery - Deemed Documents
undertaking rule 155(R) 3 SEE: Affidavit of Documents -
Privacy Issues - Discovery - Other Privileged Documents 240(R) 4.5
mechanisms 156(L) 3 Privilege - Documents - Redaction -
Privacy Issues - Discovery - Sedona Discovery 239(LR) 4.2
Principles (R. 29.1.03(4)) 156(L) 3 Privilege - Generally - Categories
Privacy Issues - Factums - Personal 1. Solicitor - Client Comm. Privilege
data identifiers / Personal information 156(LR) 4 2. Litigation Privilege
Privacy Issues - Factums - Personal 3. Settlement Communication Privilege 241(L) 4.5
Security - Identifiers 156(LR) 4 Privilege - Generally - Insurer -
Privacy Issues - Factums - Publication Communications With Insurer's Lawyer
Ban/Personal Security Identifiers 156(LR) 4 SEE: Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(L) 4.5.1
Privacy Issues - Gathering Information Privilege - Generally - Onus of Proof on
for Litigation - Reasonable Collection - party claiming privilege 241(L) 4.5
Criteria 155(LR) 1 Privilege - Generally - Settlement
Privacy Issues - Gathering Information Communications 242(LR) 4.5.3
w/o consent - Criteria -Reasonableness 155(LR) 1 Privilege - Generally - Supplementary
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Applicability 155(L) Affidavit 244(L) 4.8
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Collection of Privilege - Insurer’s Lawyer - Protected
personal information w/o consent - by Solicitor-Client Privilege -
Circumstances allowed 155(L) 1 Documents 241(L) 4.5.1
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - More Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(LR) 4.5.1
information gathered than necessary 155(R) 1
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - *Generally 241(L) 4.5.1
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Publishing
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Agent of
findings w/o consent 156(R) 5
Lawyer 241(R) 4.5.1
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Publishing
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Future / Past
findings w/o consent - Privacy
Wrongs 241(R) 4.5.1
Commissioner decisions / reports 156(R) 5
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - In-House
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Surveillance
Counsel 241(R) 4.5.1
- Circumstances allowed 155(LR) 1
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Insurer,
Privacy Issues - PIPEDA - Surveillance
Communications With 241(L) 4.5.1
- Extent permitted (limited) 155(LR) 1
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Insurer’s
Privacy Issues - Pleadings - Amending
Lawyer 241(L) 4.5.1
- Reduce Personal Information 155(R) 2
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Past / Future
Privacy Issues - Pleadings - Personal
Wrongs 241(R) 4.5.1
Information - Amending 155(R) 2
Privilege - Lawyer-Client - Waiving -
Privacy Issues - Pleadings - Personal
Client Testifies as Witness 241(R) 4.5.1
Information - Minimum 155(R) 2
Privilege - Lawyer’s Agent - Protected
Privacy Issues - Refusal of access -
by Solicitor-Client Privilege -
Commissioner investigation 156(R) 6
Documents 241(R) 4.5.1
Privacy Issues - Requests for personal
information - Access and privilege 156(R) 6 Privilege - Litigation Privilege 242(L) 4.5.2
Privacy Issues - Requests for personal Privilege - Litigation Privilege - “Zone of
information - Refusal 156(R) 6 Privacy" 242(L) 4.5.2
155(L) - Privilege - Litigation Privilege -
Privacy Issues and Litigation 156(R) 1-6 Documents - Discovery 242(L) 4.5.2
Privacy Issues- Complaint - Privilege - Litigation Privilege - Physical
Investigation by Commissioner 156(R) 6 Production vs. Relevant Contained 5.4.4
Privacy Issues- Discovery- Deemed or Info. 250(L) (d)
implied Undertaking Rule 155(R) 3 Privilege - Litigation Privilege - Test - 242(L) 4.5.2
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“Dominant Purpose” Test Productions - Costs - Copying


Privilege - Losing Privilege - Presence Documents 244(L) 4.7
of Third Parties - Documents 241(R) 4.5.1 Productions - Definition - Discovery 244(L) 4.7
Privilege - Negotiations for Settlement - Prohibited Motion - Motions - Prevent
When documents lose their privilege 242(R) 4.5.3 other Party from Moving 234(R) 5
Privilege - No basis for Redaction - Prohibited Motions 234(R) 5
Production 239(LR) 4.2 Promptness - Determination of Issue
Privilege - Onus of establishing a Before Trial 216(R) 4.4
document is subject to privilege 241(L) 4.5 Proof of Documents
Privilege - Order to Remove - SEE: Evidence - Documentary -
Maintaining Privilege 185(L) 7.1 Proving documents 284(L) 4.4
Privilege - Other - Adultery (if action is 5.4.4 8
instituted in consequence of adultery) 232(L) (b) Proof of Service 198(LR) 9.2
Privilege - Other - Doctor-Patient (Not 5.4.4 Proper Parties
Privileged) 232(L) (c) SEE: Parties - Joinder - Proper parties 174(R) -
5.4.4 and permissive (R. 5.02) 175(L) 1.2.2
Privilege - Other - Spousal Privilege 250(L) (a) Proper Plaintiff/Defendant - Joinder of 174(R) -
Privilege - Overheard Confidential Parties- Permissive Joinder 175(L) 1.2.2
Communications - Losing Privilege 241(R) 4.5.1
Property - Discovery - (R 32) 260(LR) 6
Privilege - Settlement Privilege 242(LR) 4.5.3 Property - Partnership - Order
Privilege - Settlement Privilege - Enforceable against 171(LR) 6.1
Documents - Discovery 242(LR) 4.5.3 Proportional Recovery - Contribution - 223(R) -
Privilege - Solicitor-Client - Discovery - Crossclaim 224(L) 3.5
Documents 241(LR) 4.5.1
Proportionality - *General (R. 1.04(1)) 185(R) 8
5.4.4
Privilege - Spousal 250(L) (a) Proportionality - Discovery 238(R) 3
Privilege - Using Privileged Documents Proportionality - Discovery (RR. 30, 185(R) -
At Trial - Abandoning Privilege 243(LR) 4.6 31,34, 35, 29.2.02) 186(L) 8
Privilege - Without Prejudice - When Proportionality - Discovery (RR. 30,
documents lose their privilege 242(R) 4.5.3 31,34, 35, 29.2.02) 186(LR) 8
Privilege - Without Prejudice Proportionality - General Rule (R.
Settlement 242(LR) 4.5.3 1.04(1)) 185(R) 8
Privilege & Sch. B - Determining Proportionality - Impact on
Claims of Privilege 241(L) 4.4.2 “Oppressive” Questions - Examination 5.4.1
Privileged Documents - Abandoning for Discovery 252(R) 0
Privilege 243(LR) 4.6 Proportionality - Orders and Directions 185(R) -
Privileged Documents - Using (R. 1.04(1.1)) 186(L) 8
Privileged Documents at Trial - Proportionality - Orders and Directions
Abandoning Privilege - Requirements 243(LR) 4.6 (R. 1.04(1.1)) 186(L) 8
Probability Analysis - Negotiation Proportionality - Potential Impact On -
SEE: Risk Assessment 326(R) 4.6.3 Examination for Discovery - Questions 249(L) 5.4.2
Procedural defects- Estate Litigation 168(R) 3.3 Proportionality - Rules 157(L) 2
Procedure - Method of Attendance at Proposed Distribution to Creditors -
Hearings 162(L) 12 Notice Required by Statute 158(LR) 5
Procedure - Party Seeking Hearing Provincial Cabinet - constitutional
Chooses Whether in Person 162(L) 12 reference 146(L) 1.2
Proving Documents - Evidence
Procedure - r. 1.08(1) 162(L) 12
SEE: Evidence - Documentary -
Proceeding - Definition - Action or
Proving Documents 284(L) 4.4
Application 181(LR) 2
Psychiatric Assessment - Examination
Proceeding Against a Crown - Notice of
for Discovery 260(R) -
Claim - Required by Statute 158(R) 5
SEE: Physical/Mental Exam of Parties 261(L) 7
Proceeding Against Carrier - Notice
Public Guardian Trustee - Service of
Required by Statute 159(L) 5
Originating Process on
Proceeding Against Estate without
SEE: Parties - Disability - Service On 165(R) -
Administrator 168(L) 3.2
SEE: Service of Documents- Parties 166(L) 2.7
Proceeding Against Public Authority in
Public Guardian Trustee (PGT) - As
Execution of Warrant - Notice Required
Litigation Guardian 2.2
by Statute 158(R) 5
SEE: Litigation Guardian 164(L) 2.3
Proceeding for Damages from Public 158(R) - 5
Purchaser for value without notice
Utiity - Notice Required by Statute 159(L) 6
(plead it, unless inferred) - Special 4.2.7
Proceeding Location 263(LR) 2 Defence 207(L) (v)
Proceedings in Tort - *Generally Q
SEE: Joinder of Parties - Torts 176(L) 1.4.2
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Quasi in rem 173(L) 1.1 Refusal - Question - Examinations,


Question of law - question of law raised Effect 256(R) 5.5.9
in pleading - determination of issue Refusal to Answer Proper Question -
before trial (R. 21.01(1)(a) 216(LR) 4.1 Witness 256(R) 5.5.9
Questioning Guidelines - Cross- Refusal to Attend Cross-Examination 233(R) - 4.1.5
Examination 297(L) 5.5.7 on Affidavit - Motion 234(L) (k)
Questions - Examination for Discovery Refusals and Undertakings Chart -
- Counsel Answering 255(LR) 5.5.6 Motions 231(R) 3.7
Questions - Examination For Discovery 5.4.1 Refusals/Undertakings Chart - Motions
- Limit 253(L) 3 - Service 231(R) 3.7
Questions - Examination for Discovery Regions - courts of Ontario - Courts of
- Objections 255(R) 5.5.7 Justice Act 145(L) 1
Questions - Examination for Discovery Registrar - Dismissal of Action - Delay -
- Refusal to Answer 256(R) 5.5.9 No Discretion Unless Court Order 220(R) 8.8
Questions - Examination for Discovery Registrar Signs Default Judgment -
- Written Questions & Answers - 5.5.1 Default Judgment 212(L) 2.2.1
Objections 257(R) 4 Registrars- Superior Court of Justice-
Questions - Leading Questions appointment and authority 147(L) 1.3.1
SEE: Presenting the Case - Release, payment or performance 4.2.7
Examination-in-Chief (should plead it) - Special Defences 207(L) (p)
Leading Question Relevancy of Questions- Examination
SEE: Presenting the Case - Cross- for Discovery - Test 249(LR) 5.4.2
Examination 294(L) 5.4.1 Relief - Application (R.38.10(1)(a)) 191(L) 6
Questions - of Law - Examination For 5.4.1 Relief - Complicated Joinder 176(R) 1.5
Discovery (Inappropriate) 253(L) 4
Relief - Prejudicial Joinder 176(R) 1.5
Questions of Fact - Summary
Remedial Provisions - Estate Litigation
Judgment - Associate Judge
(R. 9.03) 168(R) 3.3
Jurisdiction 215(LR) 3.4
Removal of lawyer - Serve Notice to
Questions of Law - Determination of
Litigation Guardian 167(L) 2.12
issue before trial 216(L) 4
Removal/ Replacement of Litigation 166(R) -
Questions of Law - Summary
Guardian 167(L) 2.11
Judgement - Jurisdiction - Associate
Judge 215(LR) 3.4 Removing Lawyer - Representation by 184(R) -
Lawyer - Service to Client 185(L) 7.1
Questions of Law / Fact in common -
Consolidation 177(R) 2 184(R) -
Removing Lawyer of Record - Order 185(L) 7.1
R Reopening Ontario - COVID-19 -
R. 76 - Simplified Procedure Limitation Period Suspension 160(R) 7.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure 329(L) 1 Reopening Ontario - COVID-19 -
Re-Entry - Right of - Notice of Claim 158(R) 5 Limitation Period Suspension Revoked
Re-Examination Sept 14 2020 160(R) 7.1
SEE: Presenting the Case - Re- Replacement/Removal of Litigation 166(R) -
Examination 297(R) 5.6 Guardian 167(L) 2.11
Re-Examination - Motions - Affidavits - Reply - Pleadings 208(R) 4.3
Cross Examination - Re-Examination 4.1.5 Reply - Pleadings - Where no reply
Permitted 233(L) (h) delivered 208(R) 4.3
Re-Interview to Review Discrepancies Reply - Response to Defence to
with Witness 280(R) 2.8 Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.3
301(R) - Reply - Third Party Claim - Reply to
Reasons for Decision 302(L) 1.2 Third Party Defence, Timing - 10 Days 226(L) 4.8
301(R) - 221(R) -
Reasons for Judgment 302(L) 1.2 Reply and Defence to Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.2
Reconstitute Proceedings - Estate
Litigation - Court power to reconstitute 168(R) 3.3 Reply to Defence to Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.3
Recovery - Contributory Negligence - Reply to Defence to Counterclaim -
Recovery Reduced 176(L) 1.4.2 Counterclaim - 10 Days 222(L) 2.5.3
Redaction - Privileged Information - Reply to Third Party Defence
Discovery - of Documents 239(LR) 4.2 SEE: Third Party Claim - Pleading -
Reply to Third Party 226(L) 4.8
Referring to judges - Court of Appeal 146(R) 1.2 Representation by a Solicitor 184(R) -
Referring to judges -Superior Court of SEE: Representation by Lawyer 185(L) 7
Justice 146(R) 1.3.1 184(R) -
Refreshing Memory Representation by Lawyer - *General 185(L) 7
SEE: Presenting the Case - Representation by Lawyer - Acting in 184(R) 7.1
Refreshing Memory 294(R) 5.4.4 person - Notice of (Form 15C and R.
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

15.03(3)) Changing "Lawyer of Record" - Lawyer


Representation by Lawyer - initiated
Appointment of Lawyer - Notice of Representation by Lawyer - Must
(Form 15B) 184(R) 7.1 Continue to Act - Changing Lawyer of
Representation by Lawyer - Authority Record 185(L) 7.1
to commence action? 184(R) 7.1 Representation by Lawyer - Notice 184(R) -
Representation by Lawyer - Cease to (various) - Serve and filed with proof 185(L) 7.1
practice 185(L) 7.1 Representation by Lawyer - Order 184(R) -
Representation by Lawyer - Changing 184(R) - removing Lawyer of Record 185(L) 7.1
"Lawyer of Record" - *General 185(L) 7.1 Representation by Lawyer - Out of
Representation by Lawyer - Changing province lawyer 185(L) 7.1
"Lawyer of Record" - Cease to practice 185(L) 7.1 Representation by Lawyer - Parties
Representation by Lawyer - Changing Requiring a Lawyer 184(R) 7.1
"Lawyer of Record" - Lawyer initiated - Representation by Lawyer - Without
Lien on Client's Property 185(L) 7.1 authority - Consequences 184(R) 7.1
Representation by Lawyer - Changing Representation of Unascertained
"Lawyer of Record" - Lawyer initiated - 184(R) - Person - Rights or Status 170(L) 4
Motion (continue with service) - 185(L) 7.1 169(R) -
Representation by Lawyer - Changing 184(R) - Representation Orders (R. 10) 170(L) 4
"Lawyer of Record" - Order - Contents 185(L) 7.1 Representation Orders (R. 10) -
Representation by Lawyer - Changing Binding 170(L) 4
“Lawyer of Record” - Corporation 184(R) 7.1 Representation Orders (R. 10) -
Representation by Lawyer - Changing 184(R) - Judicial discretion 170(L) 4
“Lawyer of Record” - Notice (3 options) 185(L) 7.1 Representation Orders (R. 10) -
Representation by Lawyer - Changing Representative status 170(L) 4
“Lawyer of Record” - Notice of (Form Representation Orders (R. 10) -
15A) 184(R) 7.1 Settlement approval 170(L) 4
Representation by Lawyer - Changing Representative - Court appointed - For
Lawyer of Record - Continue to Act 185(L) 7.1 deceased’s estate 168(L) 3.2
Representation by Lawyer - Request to Inspect (Form 30 C) -
Corporation - Directors’ resolution may Discovery 244(L) 4.7
be necessary 184(R) 7.1 Requests for personal information -
Representation by Lawyer - Intention to Access and privilege - Refusal 156(R) 6
act in person - Notice of (Form 15C Requisition - Garnishment 310(L) 3.6
and R. 15.03(3)) 184(R) 7.1 Requisition - Writ of Seizure & Sale
Representation by Lawyer - Lawyer not SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Writ of
required - Exceptions 184(R) 7.1 Seizure & Sale - How to Obtain 309(L) 3.2
Representation by Lawyer - Lawyer of Requisition (Form 19D) - Default
Record - *Definition 184(R) 7.1 judgment 212(LR) 2.2.2
Representation by Lawyer - Lawyer out Requisition for Default Judgment -
of province 185(L) 7.1 Default Judgment 212(LR) 2.2.2
Representation by Lawyer - Limited Res ipsa loquitor
scope retainer - *General 185(R) 7.2 SEE: Pleading - Timeline - Reply 202(R) 2.7
Representation by Lawyer - Limited Res ipsa loquitor - Pleadings - "the
scope retainer - Acting in person 185(R) 7.2 thing speaks for itself" 202(R) 2.6
Representation by Lawyer - Limited
Res Judicata - Does it Apply? 302(L) 1.2
scope retainer - Notice to opposing
Res judicata - Special Defence (plead it 4.2.7
counsel 185(R) 7.2
+ facts) 206(R) (i)
Representation by Lawyer - Limited
Responding Party - Motions - Definition
scope retainer - Opposing counsel -
- r 1.03 227(L) 1
Communication w/ limited scope lawyer
Response - Counterclaim - Defence to 221(R) -
(check notice, Rules Prof Conduct) 185(R) 7.2
Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.2
Representation by Lawyer - Limited
2.12.
scope retainer - Opposing counsel -
Response - Motion - Timing - 10 Days 230(R) 1
Communication w/ party (check Rules
Prof Conduct) 185(R) 7.2 Response - Response to Defence to
Counterclaim 222(L) 2.5.3
Representation by Lawyer - Limited
scope retainer - Service (check notice) 185(R) 7.2 Retrospective Orders (Nunc Pro Tunc) 302(L) 1.3
Representation by Lawyer - Mandatory Reviewing Discrepancies in Testimony
- When (disability, representative with Witness 280(R) 2.8
capacity, corporation) 184(R) 7.1 168(R) -
Representation by Lawyer - Motion by 184(R) - 7.1 Right of Action - Survives death 169(L) 3.3
lawyer of record to be removed 185(L) Right to Commence a Proceeding -
SEE: Representation by Lawyer - Demand Before Action 158(L) 4
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Risk Analysis - Negotiation 326(R) - Rule 24.1- Exemptions 321(L) 3.1


SEE: Risk Assessment 327(L) 4.6.3 Rule 29.05(2)(a) - Examination for
Risk Assessment - Expected Monetary Discovery - Parties - Third (and
Value (EMV) 326(R) 4.6.3 Subsequent) Parties 247(L) 5.3.1
326(R) - Rule 3.104(2)(b) - Examination for
Risk Assessment - Negotiation 327(L) 4.6.3 Discovery - Parties Defendants in
326(R) - Default 247(L) 5.3.1
Risk Assessment - Settlement 327(L) 4.6.3 Rule 30.01- Dicovery- Deemed
Risk Assessment - When to Conduct 327(R) 4.6.3 Undertaking of Confidentiality 261(LR) 8
321(R) - Rule 30.10 - Discovery - Documents -
Roster of Mediators 322(L) 3.4 Production - From Non-Parties 245(L) 4.9
Royal Proclamations - Pleadings - Rule 31.03 - Examination for Discovery
Need not Plead 202(R) 2.7 - Parties "Adverse in Interest" 247(L) 5.3.1
Rule 19 - Default Judgment - Two- Rule 31.03(2)(b) - Examination for
Stage Process for Default Judgment Discovery - Parties - Second Officer,
(Failure to Deliver D) 211(L) 2 Director or Employee (Corporation) - 247(R) -
Rule 19.03 - Default Judgment - Set with Consent or Leave 248(L) 5.3.5
Aside - Overview of Process to set Rule 31.03(4) - Examination for
Aside/vary Default 213(LR) 2.4 Discovery - Parties - Second
Rule 19.08 - Default Judgment - Set Examination (Corporation) - Test for 247(R) -
Aside - Overview of Process to set Leave 248(L) 5.3.5
Aside/vary Default 213(LR) 2.4 Rule 31.06 - Examination for Discovery
Rule 20 - Summary Judgment - - Scope - Obligation of Deponent 249(L) 5.4.3
Explanation of 214(L) 3 Rule 31.10(1) - Examination for
Rule 20 (Facts) vs. Rule 21 (Law) 214(R) 3.1.2 Discovery - Court May Grant Leave for
Examining Non-Party 248(LR) 5.3.8
Rule 20 vs. 21 214(R) 3.1.2
Rule 31.10(2) - Examination for
Rule 21 - Determination Issue b/f Trial -
Discovery - Parties - Non Parties with
Disputes of Law - General 216(L) 4
Leave - Test 248(R) 5.3.8
Rule 21 (Issues of Law) - Difference
Rule 31.10(3) - Examination for
from Rule 20 (Facts) 214(R) 3.1.2
Discovery - Non Party - Must Be
Rule 21 (Law) vs. Rule 20 (Facts) 214(R) 3.1.2 Served Transcript Free of Charge 230(R) 5.3.8
Rule 21 vs. 20 214(R) 3.1.2 Rule 31.10(4) - Examination for
Rule 21.01(1)(a) - Determination Issue Discovery - Examining Party Not
b/f Trial - Disputes of Law - Det. of Entitled to Recover Costs 230(R) 5.3.8
Issue of Law 216(LR) 4.1 Rule 31.10(5) - Examination for
Rule 21.01(1)(b) - Determination of Discovery - Non Party - Examined
Issue b/f Trial - Fundamental Defect - Orally - Evidence May Not Be Read
Strategy 217(LR) 4.7.2 Into Trial 230(R) 5.3.8
Rule 21.01(1)(b) - Disputes of Law - No Rule 35.04 - Sanctions - Written 5.5.1
Reasonable Cause of Action 216(R) 4.2 Examination for Discovery 257(R) 4
Rule 21.01(1)(b) - Don't Strike Where Rule 49 - Offers to Settle
not a fundamental defect 217(LR) 4.7.2 SEE: Offers to Settle - Cost
Rule 21.01(1)(b) - New Cause of Action 217(L) 4.7.1 Consequences 268(L) 6.1
Rule 21.01(1)(b) - No Reasonable 173(L) -
Cause of Action/Defence - Principles Rule 5- Generally* 179(R) 1-3
Applied 217(L) 4.7.1 Rule 52.06 - Excluding Witnesses
Rule 21.01(b) - Determination Issue b/f SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary 289(R) -
Trial - Strategy - Leave to Amend 217(LR) 4.7.2 Matters - Witness - Excluding Witness 290(L) 2.7
Rule 22 - Special Cases - Who can 173(L) -
Bring/Hear Motion 217(R) 5 Rule 6- Generally* 179(R) 1-3
Rule 23 - Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Rule 74 - Rule 75
Action - Costs, P will probably Pay SEE: Specialized Courts - Estates List
Costs 218(L) 6 - Contentious/Non-contentious - 1.3.3
Rule 24.1 Contested/Non-contested (R. 74/75) 150(R) (b)
SEE: Mandatory Mediation 321(L) 3 Rule 76 - Simplified Procedure
Rule 24.1 - Mandatory Mediation - SEE: Simplified Procedure 329(L) 1
exemptions 321(L) 3.2 Rule 77
SEE: Case Management (R. 77) 150(R) 1.3.4
Rule 24.1 - Scope 321(L) 3.1
Rule 24.1 - significant changes Rules - calculating time/deadlines 157(LR) 2.1
(mandatory mediations; 180 days) 321(L) 3.2 Rules - computing time/deadlines 157(LR) 2.1
Rule 24.1 - Toronto, Ottawa, Essex Rules - deadlines/time - computation of 157(LR) 2.1
County 321(L) 3.2 Rules - failure to comply 157(L) 2
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Rules - Failure to comply- Remedied Sedona Canada Principles Addressing


by court 157(L) 2 Electronic Discovery (R 29.1.03(4)) 156(L) 3
Rules - Interpretation - Proportionality - 185(R) - Sedona Principles - Electronic 237(R) -
R. 1.04(1) 186(L) 8 Discovery - Discovery Plan 238(L) 2
Rules - irregularities 157(L) 2 SEE: Abandonment 7
Rules - proportionality 157(L) 2 SEE: Dismissal For Delay 219(L) 8
Senior judge - courts of Ontario -
Rules - time extensions/abridgements 157(R) 2.1 region 145(L) 1
Rules - time/deadlines - court Senior judge - courts of Ontario -
discretion 157(L) 2 regional judge -works with 145(L) 1
Rules of Civil Procedure - Failure to Separate Hearings (e.g. for Damages 178(R) -
comply - *Generally (R. 2.01) 168(R) 3.3 and Liability)- When distinct issues 179(L) 3
Rules of Civil Procedure - Non- Separate Trials - Counterclaim - When
compliance - *Generally (R. 2.01) 168(R) 3.3 Separate Trial Appropriate 221(LR) 2.2
Rules of Civil Procedure - Objective (R. Service - *Documents Not Requiring
1.04(1)) 317(L) 1 Personal Service 193(L) 1
Rules of Civil Procedure- Generally* 157(L) 2 Service - *Documents Requiring
Rules - just, expeditious, least Personal Service 193(L) 1
expensive outcome (R 1.04(1)) 157(L) 2 Service - *Generally (R. 16.01) 193(L) 1
Rules - orders and directions -
Proportionate to amounts and issues 157(L) 2 Service - *Other Rules 197(R) 6
Service - Absentee 165(R) -
S SEE: Parties - Disability - Service on 166(L) 2.7
Sale of Debtors Property - SEE: 309(R) - Service - Admission of Service (by
Enforcement of Orders 310(L) 3.5 lawyer)
Sanction - Examination For Discovery - SEE: Service - Alternatives to
Failure to Comply with Continuing 5.5.1 Personal - Acceptance by lawyer -
Discovery 258(L) 5 Admission of service 195(LR) 3.1
Sanctions - Continuing Disclosure - Service - Affidavits - Service by Mover
Failure to Serve Affidavit / Disclose or and Opponent, 7 and 4 Days
Produce Document 244(R) 4.8 respectively 232(R) 4.1.4
Sanctions - Of Examinee - Improper 5.5.1 Service - Alternative to Personal - Mail
Conduct - Examination for Discovery 257(L) 1 to last known address - Date deemed
Sanctions - Written Questions - 5.5.1 effective 195(R) 3.2
Examination for Discovery - Rule 35.04 257(R) 4 Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Scandalous, frivolous, vexations - *Options (4) 195(L) 3
Pleadings Service - Alternatives to Personal -
SEE: Pleadings - Attacking 209(R) 6.1.1 *Originating Process 195(L) 3
Schedule A - Discovery - Affidavit of Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Documents - Currently in Possession, Acceptance by lawyer - Acceptance of
Power, Control 240(L) 4.4.1 Service - *Definition (originating
Schedule A - Documents - Simplified process) 195(R) 3.1
Procedure Service - Alternatives to Personal -
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Affidavit Acceptance by lawyer - Acceptance of
of Documents 331(R) 4 service - Authority 195(R) 3.1
Schedule B - Discovery - Affidavit - Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Privileged 240(R) 4.4.2 Acceptance by lawyer - Acceptance of
Schedule B - Discovery - Privileged service - Date 195(R) 3.1
Documents 240(R) 4.4.1 Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Schedule C - Discovery - Affidavit of Acceptance by lawyer - Acceptance of
Documents - Formerly in Possession, service - Endorsement (mandatory) 195(R) 3.1
Power, Control 240(LR) 4.4.1 Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Schedule D - Discovery - Affidavit - Acceptance by lawyer - Admission of
Simplified Procedure 240(R) 4.4.1 service - *Definition (lawyer of record,
Scope of the Examination - Privilege - 5.4.4 not for originating process) 195(R) 3.1
Adultery 250(L) (b) Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Scott vs. Avery Clause - 2.2.1 Acceptance by lawyer - Admission of
SEE: Arbitration - Jurisdiction 318(L) (a) service - Not originating process 195(R) 3.1
Second Oral Examination - 5.5.1 Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Examination for Discovery 257(R) 3 Acceptance by lawyer (Acceptance vs.
Security for Costs 314(R) - Admission) 195(R) 3.1
SEE: Costs - Security for Costs 315(R) 4.6 Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Security for Costs - Address (last known) 195(R) 3.2
Replacement/Removal of Litigation Service - Alternatives to Personal -
Guardian 167(L) 2.11 Admission 195(R) 3.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Service - Alternatives to Personal - Personal


Corporation 196(L) 3.4 SEE: Service - Non - Personal
Service - Alternatives to Personal - Mail Service - Methods - Alternatives to
to last known address (Form 16A) 195(R) 3.2 personal service (R. 16.03)
Service - Alternatives to Personal - Mail SEE: Service - Alternatives to personal
to last known address- Reciept Card service (R. 16.03) 195(L) 3
(Acknowledgement of) 195(R) 3.2 Service - Methods - Personal (R.
Service - Alternatives to Personal - 16.02) 193(LR) 1
Place of residence 196(L) 3.3 Service - Minor
Service - Alternatives to Personal - SEE: Parties - Disability - Service on 165(R) -
Service at place of residence 196(L) 3.3 (R. 16.02(1)) 166(L) 2.7
Service - Alternatives to Personal - Service - Motion to adjourn / extend
Service on corporation 196(L) 3.4 time 198(L) 7
Service - Certificate of Service 198(L) 8 Service - Motion to set aside
Service - Consequences of Default - consequences of default 198(L) 7
Set Aside 198(L) 7 Service - Motion to set aside
Service - Corporation - Alternative to consequences of default - Did not
Personal 196(L) 3.4 come to Notice 198(L) 7
Service - Motions - Days, How to Count
Service - Counterclaim - Pleadings 221(R) 2.5.1
for Service 228(R) 2.6.4
Service - Crossclaim 223(L) 3.4.1 Service - Motions - Ex parte (no Notice
Service - Delay in Notice 198(L) 7 Needed) 228(LR) 2.6.1
Service - Disability 165(R) - Service - Motions -
SEE: Parties - Disability - Service on 166(L) 2.7 Extension/abridgment of Time, Court
Service - Dispense with (R. 16.04(1)) - May grant 228(R) 2.6.6
*Generally 196(L) 4 Service - Motions - No Notice -
Service - Dispense with (R. 16.04(3)) - Consequences - Court can Dismiss,
Both Personal and Substituted Effected Adjourn, Direct Service 228(R) 2.6.2
- Date of Service 196(R) 4 Service - Motions - Notice, Many
Service - Dispense with (R. 16.04(3)) - Motions don't Require Notice 228(R) 2.6.3
Dates 196(R) 4 Service - Motions -
Service - Dispense with (R. 16.04(3)) - Refusals/Undertakings Chart 231(R) 3.7
Deemed served (date of order) 196(R) 4 Service - Motions - Time Requirements
Service - Document Exchange - Non - - 7 Days 228(R) 2.6.4
Personal 197(L) 5 Service - Motions - Where Service not
Service - Does not reach person Required, Notice Filed at/Before
served 198(L) 7 Hearing 228(R) 2.6.5
197(R) - 2.6.3
Service - Email - Other Rules 198(L) 6.1 Service - Motions - Who, Person/Party
Service - Ex Juris to be Served 228(LR) 2.6.1
SEE: Service - Outside Ontario 198(R) 9 Service - Motions - Without-Notice
Service - Ex Juris Motion, Requires Full and Fair
SEE: Service - Outside Ontario 198(R) 9 disclosure 228(R) 2.6.3
Service - Examination for Discovery - Service - No personal service required,
Requirements 253(R) 5.5 where 193(LR) 1
Service - Examples of specific service Service - Non - Personal - *Generally 197(L) 5
requirements 193(L) 1 Service - Non - Personal - *When
Service - extension - originating permitted 195(L) 3
process 184(L) 6 Service - Non - Personal - Acting in
Service - Informal 193(R) 1 person 197(L) 5
Service - Lawyer of Record 193(L) 1 Service - Non - Personal -
Service - Lawyer of Record - Non - Circumstances 195(L) 3
Personal 197(R) 5 Service - Non - Personal - Document
Service - Limited Scope Retainer - Exchange 197(R) 5
Representation by Lawyer 185(R) 7.2 Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of
Service - Mail - Other Rules 198(L) 6.2 Record - *General 197(R) 5
Service - Mentally Incapable Person Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of
SEE: Parties - Disability - Service on 165(R) - record - Courier 197(R) 5
(R. 16.02(1)) 166(L) 2.7 Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of
Service - Methods 193(LR) 1 record - Document Exchange 197(R) 5
Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of
SEE: Service - Manner of Personal 2 record - Email 197(R) 5
Service 3 Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of
SEE: Service - Alternatives to 5 record - Mail 197(R) 5
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of Service - Outside Ontario - Stay / set


Record - Mail 197(R) 5 aside - Motion to 199(L) 9.1
Service - Non - Personal - Lawyer of Service - Outside Ontario - Staying
record (or limited retainer in scope) 197(R) 5 proceeding (before statement of
Service - Non - Personal - Non - party 197(L) 5 defence) 199(L) 9.1
Service - Notice of Motion (rr. 37.07(1)- Service - Outside Ontario - With leave
(3)) 228(LR) 2.6.1 (R. 17.03) 198(R) 9
Service - Order to dispense with (R. Service - Outside Ontario - With leave
16.04(1)) 196(R) 4 (R. 17.03) - Must serve order and
Service - Order to dispense with (R. evidence 198(R) 9
16.04(3)) - Deemed served date 196(R) 4 Service - Outside Ontario - With leave
(R. 17.03) - Must serve order and
Service - Originating process 184(L) 6
evidence 198(R) 9
Service - Originating Process -
Service - Outside Ontario - Without
Exceptions (delivered defence,
leave (R. 17.02) 198(R) 9
intention to defend, notice of
appearance) 193(LR) 1 Service - Outside Ontario - Without
leave (R. 17.02) - Court retains
Service - originating process -
discretion 199(R) 9.1
extension 184(L) 6
Service - Outside Ontario - Without 198(R) -
Service - Originating Process -
Leave (R. 17.02) - Examples 199(L) 9
Personal or Alternative
SEE: Service - Personal Service (R. Service - Partnership 171(LR) 6.1
16.02) 193(LR) 1 Service - Partnership - Action against 171(LR) 6.1
Service - Originating Process - Served Service - Partnership - Orders -
personally / alternative Enforceable on partnership and served
SEE: Service - Personal Service (R. partners 171(L) 6.1
16.02) 193(LR) 1 Service - Personal -
Service - Outside Ontario - Attornment 199(R) 9.1 Production/Possession of Original (not
Service - Outside Ontario - Court necessary R. 16.02(2)) 194(L) 2.1
retains discretion (inconvenient forum) 199(R) 9.1 Service - Personal (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Court's Individual - Effective and not Handed
discretion 199(R) 9.1 Over - Criteria 194(R) 2.1
Service - Outside Ontario - Hague Service - Personal Service
Convention (contracting/non- 199(R) - SEE: Service - Originating Process 193(R) 1
contracting states) 200(L) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02(1)
Service - Outside Ontario - (c) - Corporation - Who may be served 194(R) 2.3
Inconvenient forum 199(R) 9.1 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Manner of *Originating Process 193(R) 1
Service - Bilateral treaty 200(L) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Manner of *Where not required 193(R) 1
Service - Contracting state 200(L) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Manner of *Where required 193(R) 1
Service - Non-contracting state 199(R) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Manner of Corporation 194(R) 2.3
Service - Translation 200(L) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - manners of Individual - *Generally 194(L) 2.1
service- contracting state 199(R) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Motion to Individual - Common law rule 194(L) 2.1
stay - attornment 199(R) 9.1 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Motion to Individual - Disability (R. 16.02(1)) 194(L) 2
stay / set aside 199(L) 9.1 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Motion to Individual - Finding Even Where Not
stay / set aside - affidavit 199(L) 9.1 Handed Over 194(R) 2.1
Service - Outside Ontario - Motion to Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
stay / set aside - Challenges (R. Individual - Knowledge/Possession
17.06(2)) 199(L) 9.1 Indirectly 194(R) 2.1
Service - Outside Ontario - Not Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Authorized 199(L) 9.1 Individual - Mentally incapable (R.
Service - Outside Ontario - Proof of 16.02(1)) 194(L) 2
Service - Contracting state 200(L) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Proof of Individual - Minor (R. 16.02(1)) 194(L) 2
Service - Non-contracting state 199(R) 9.2 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Service - Outside Ontario - Setting Individual - Original not necessary 194(R) 2.1
aside (before statement of defence) 199(L) 9.1 Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) -
Individual - Refusal 194(L) 2.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - Service - Substituted Service (R.


Municipality (R. 16.02(1)(b)) 194(R) 2.2 16.04) - Methods - text/email 196(R) 4
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - 194(R) - Service - Substituted Service (R.
Notice to alleged partner (Form 8A) 195(L) 2.4 16.04) - Motion to - Affidavit 196(R) 4
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - 194(R) - Service - Substituted Service (R.
Partners (Form 8A) 195(L) 2.4 16.04) - Motion to - Proposed method 196(R) 4
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - Service - Substituted Service (R.
Partnership 194(R) 2.4 16.04) - Motion to - Set Aside 197(L) 4
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - Service - Substituted Service (R.
Partnership - *Who to serve 194(R) 2.4 16.04) - Order - Date Service Effective 196(R) 4
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - Service - Substituted Service (R.
Partnership - All partners (wise) 194(R) 2.4 16.04) - Order - Dispensing With
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - Service 197(L) 4
Service on a Sole Proprietor 195(L) 2.5 Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - 16.04) - Personal Service (time limits
Sole Proprietor - Notice to 195(L) 2.5 for Service run from earlier of effective
Service - Personal Service (R. 16.02) - dates of service) 196(R) 4
Sole Proprietor - Who (r. 16.02(1)(n)) 195(L) 2.5 Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Personal Service not required 193(R) 1 16.04) - Purpose of 196(L) 4
Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Personal Service required 193(R) 1
16.04) - reasonable efforts 196(R) 4
Service - Pleadings - Crossclaim -
Service - Substituted Service (R.
Timeline (R. 28) 204(L) 3.5
16.04) - reasonable possibility 196(R) 4
Service - Process Server 193(R) 1.1 Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Process Server - Instructions 194(L) 1.1 16.04) - Setting Aside 197(L) 4
Service - Proof of Service - *General 198(L) 8 Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Proof of Service - Admission 16.04) - some possibility 196(R) 4
by Lawyer 198(L) 8 Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Proof of Service - Affidavit 198(L) 8 16.04) - When 196(L) 4
Service - Proof of Service - Certificate Service - Substituted Service (R.
of Service 198(L) 8 16.04) - Wide discretion 196(R) 4
Service - Substituted Service (R.
Service - Proof of Service - Date Stamp 180(L) 8
16.08) - Validating other service 197(L) 4
Service - Proof of Service - Document
Exchange 198(L) 8 Service - Third Party Claim - 30 Days 225(L) 4.5.3
Service - Proof of Service - Email 198(L) 8 Service - Translation 200(L) 9.2
Service - Proof of Service - Sheriff Service - Who Performs 193(R) 1.1
Delivery 198(L) 8 165(R) -
Service - Proof of Service - Written Service of - Parties - Documents 166(L) 2.7
Admission or Acceptance by Lawyer Service of Questions - Written 5.5.1
(No Affidavit) 198(L) 8 Questions - Examination for Discovery 257(R) 4
Service - Sole Proprietorship 171(R) 6.2 Service- Personal Service- Absentee 165(R) 2.7
Service - Substituted Service - Serving Disabled Parties
*Definition 196(L) 4 SEE: Parties - Disability - Service on 165(R) -
Service - Substituted Service (R. (R. 16.02(1)) 166(L) 2.7
16.04) 196(L) 4 Set Aside - Default Judgment
Service - Substituted Service (R. SEE also: Default Judgement - Set
16.04) - Affidavit - supported by 196(LR) 4 Aside 213(R) 2.4.1
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set Aside - Default Judgment - When 213(R) -
16.04) - Applicability - limited 196(R) 4 Motion Must be Brought 214(L) 2.4.2
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set Aside - Default Judgment - Who
16.04) - Appropriate circumstances 196(R) 4 Hears Motion 213(R) 2.4.1
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set Aside - Default Judgment vs Noting 213(R) -
16.04) - Court discretion 196(R) 4 of Default - Test 214(L) 2.4.2
Service - Substituted Service (R. 196(R) - Set Aside Conveyance - After death - 167(R) -
16.04) - Defendant’s Insurer in Tort 197(L) 4 Executors/Administrators/Trustees 168(L) 3.1
Service - Substituted Service (R. 213(R) -
16.04) - imposed time limit 196(R) 4 Set Aside vs Noting Default 214(L) 2.4.2
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set down for trial (Not) - delay -
16.04) - Limited use 196(R) 4 consent draft order timetable 268(R) 5.2
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set down for trial (Not) - delay - court
16.04) - Methods - Endorsed by Courts 196(R) 4 allows it to proceed in 1/4 options 268(R) 5.2
Service - Substituted Service (R. Set down for trial (Not) - delay -
16.04) - Methods - regular letter mail 196(R) 4 dismissal deadline 268(R) 5.2
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Set down for trial (Not) - delay - SEE: Risk Assessment


dismissal order - Form 48D 268(R) 5.2 Settlement - Parties under Disability
Set down for trial (Not) - delay - motion SEE: Litigation Guardian - for
for status hearing 268(R) 5.2 Plaintiff/Applicant - Settlement
Set down for trial (Not) - delay - Plaintiff SEE: Parties - Disability - Settlement 166(LR) 2.8
has the onus (generally) 268(R) 5.2 Settlement - Simplified Procedure - 7
Set down for trial (Not) - delay - plaintiff Settlement Discussion Required 332(R) 9
w/disability 268(R) 5.2 Settlement - Tort - Joint Tortfeasors 176(L) 1.4.2
Set down for trial (Not) - delay - status Settlement - Unascertained Persons -
hearing - court has 2 options 268(R) 5.2 Approval of 170(L) 4
Set down for trial (Not) - Delay and Settlement Offer - Acceptance -
Abandoned - new r.48.14 (1/1/15) 268(R) 5.2 Mistaken 268(R) 6.2
Set down trial (Not) - struck from trial Settlement Offer - Acceptance -
list after 1/1/15 & not restored in 2y 268(R) 5.2 Procedure For - Form 49C 268(R) 6.2
Set down trial (Not), struck from list Settlement Offer - Cost Consequences
before 1/1/15, not restored by 1/1/17 268(L) 5.2 SEE: Offers to Settle - Cost
Set-off - Counterclaim - Where Set-off Consequences - R. 49.10 270(L) 6.5
Appropriate 222(LR) 2.6 Settlement Offer - Costs included 268(R) 6.3
207(R) - 4.2.8
Settlement Offer - Failure to Comply 268(R) 6.4
Set-Off - Equitable 208(L) (b)
Settlement Offer - Failure to Comply -
4.2.8
Dispute over Agreement - R. 49.09 268(R) 6.4
Set-off - Legal 207(R) (a)
207(R) - Settlement Offer - Lawyer Binds Client 268(R) 6.2
Set-Off & Counterclaim 208(LR) 4.2.8 Settlement Offer - Party Under
Set-Off & Counterclaim - *Equitable vs. 4.2.8 Disability 272(R) 6.10
Legal set off 208(L) (c) Settlement Offer - Rule 49 268(L) 6.1
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Advantages 4.2.8 Settlement Offer - Withdrawal 268(R) 6.2
of set-off 208(L) (d) Settlement Offer - Writing
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Contributory 4.2.8 Requirements 268(L) 6.1
negligence 208(L) (e) Settlement Offers - Multiple
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Counterclaim 4.2.8 Defendants, Cost Consequences 271(L) 6.8
vs. setoff 208(L) (d) Settlement Privilege
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Difference 4.2.8 SEE: Discovery - of Documents (R 30)
between legal and equitable 208(L) (c) - Settlement Privilege 242(LR) 4.5.3
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Equitable Set- 207(R) - 4.2.8 Settlement Privilege - Rationale 242(L) 4.5.3
off 208(L) (b)
Settlement Privilege - what it covers 242(LR) 4.5.3
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Equitable Set- 207(R) - 4.2.8
Settlements
off - Unliquidated damages 208(L) (b)
SEE: Offers to Settle 268(L) 6
Set-Off & Counterclaim - 4.2.8
Several Contracts - Joinder - 1.4.1
Indemnification (counterclaim) 208(R) (f)
permissive but not compulsory joinders 175(R) (b)
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Legal set-off - 4.2.8
Shareholder approval (not required) -
Courts of Justice Act s.111 207(R) (a)
Action on behalf of Corporations 170(L) 5
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Legal vs. 4.2.8
Shareholder refusal - (subsequent to)
Equitable set off 208(L) (c)
Action on behalf of Corporation 170(L) 5
207(R) - 4.2.8
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Pleading both 208(L) (b) Short title - Document Requirements 183(L) 5
Set-Off & Counterclaim - Set-off vs. 4.2.8 Significant Changes (mandatory
counterclaim 208(L) (d) mediations; 180 days) - Rule 24.1 321(L) 3.1
Setting Action Down for Trial - Simplified Procedure - *(R. 76) 329(L) 1
Simplified Procedure 2
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting Simplified Procedure - *Key Features 329(LR) 3
Action Down for Trial 332(R) 8 Simplified Procedure - Abandoning
Setting Aside an Order - Party Seeking 305(L) 1.8 Claim - Consequences of 330(R) 3.2
Setting Trial Date - Simplified Simplified Procedure - Abandonment of
Procedure Claim - Consequences of 330(R) 3.2
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial 332(R) - Simplified Procedure - Actions - R. 76 276(R) 9
Conference 333(L) 10 Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of
Settled account (plead it) - Special 4.2.7 Documents 331(R) 4
Defences 207(L) (r) Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of
Settlement - Court Approval - Parties Documents - Can't Call Witness Unless
under Disability 166(LR) 2.8 Listed 331(R) 4
Settlement - Duty to Inform Registrar 272(R) 6.11 Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of
Settlement - Negotiation - Risk 4.7 Documents - Lawyer’s Certificate 331(R) 4
Assessment Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of 313(R) 4
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Documents - List of Names and Simplified Procedure - Costs -


Addresses Required Judgment $200k or less - Penalty to P
Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of for Failure to Use Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.1
Documents - Service 331(R) 4 Simplified Procedure - Costs - No
Simplified Procedure - Affidavit of Costs Unless… 333(LR) 12.1
Documents - Witnesses 331(R) 4 Simplified Procedure - Costs -
Simplified Procedure - Amending Into / Objection to use of Simplified
Out of Procedure - Unjustifiable 333(R) 12.3
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(L) 3.5 Simplified Procedure - Costs - Penalty
Simplified Procedure - Amount 151(L) 1.3.5 Exemptions 333(LR) 12.1
Simplified Procedure - Amount - Simplified Procedure - Costs - Penalty
Excess Claim 151(L) 1.3.5 for Failure to Use Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.1
Simplified Procedure - Amount of Costs 334(L) 12.4 Simplified Procedure - Costs -
Quantum of 334(L) 12.4
2
3.1 Simplified Procedure - Costs - Sanction
Simplified Procedure - Amount, Money 330(L) 3.2 Exemptions 333(LR) 12.1
Simplified Procedure - Application - Simplified Procedure - Costs - Sanction
Exceptions 151(L) 1.3.5 Exemptions
SEE: Costs - Simplified Procedure -
Simplified Procedure - Applies
Sanction 313(R) 4.3
mandatorily 151(L) 1.3.5
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Sanction
Simplified Procedure - Applies
for Failure to Use Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.1
mandatorily - Exceptions 151(L) 1.3.5
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Third
Simplified Procedure - Availability 329(LR) 2 Party Claims 333(R) 12.2
Simplified Procedure - Certificate - of Simplified Procedure - Costs -
Lawyer - Affidavit of Documents 331(R) 4 Unjustifiable Objection to use of
Simplified Procedure - Civil Case Mgmt Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.3
Cases (NA) 329(R) 3 Simplified Procedure - Costs to
3.1 Defendant for Objecting 330(L) 3.2
Simplified Procedure - Claim 3.2 Simplified Procedure - Counter, Cross 330(R) -
Abandonment - Consequences of 330(R) 3.3 and Third Party Claims 331(L) 3.4
Simplified Procedure - Class Actions 330(R) -
(NA) 329(R) 3 Simplified Procedure - Counterclaims 331(L) 3.4
Simplified Procedure - Class Simplified Procedure - Counterclaims -
Proceedings Act (NA) 329(R) 3 Costs 333(R) 12.3
Simplified Procedure - Consequence of 12.1 Simplified Procedure - Cross - 331(R) -
Failure to Use 12.2 Examination (NA) 332(L) 5
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(R) 12.3 Simplified Procedure - Cross
Simplified Procedure - Construction Examination on Affidavit not Permitted 4.1.5
Lien Act (NA) 329(R) 3 Under 232(R) (a)
Simplified Procedure - Cost Simplified Procedure - Cross- 4.1.5
Consequences - Switching from Examination not permitted 232(R) (a)
Ordinary to Simplified 330(R) -
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching Simplified Procedure - Crossclaims 331(L) 3.4
- Cost Consequences 331(LR) 3.5
Simplified Procedure - Crossclaims -
Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.3 Costs 333(R) 12.2
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Amount 334(L) 12.4 Simplified Procedure - Defendant
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Apply to Objection 151(L) 1.3.5
counter, cross, third party claims 333(R) 12.3 Simplified Procedure - Defendant
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Objects Unjustifiably to Use of - Cost
Available 333(LR) 12.1 Consequences 333(R) 12.2
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Simplified Procedure - Defendant,
Consequence for Failure to Use Objection to Use of Simplified 3.1
Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.1 Procedure 330(R) 3.3
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Simplified Procedure - Defendants,
Counterclaims 333(R) 12.3 More than One 330(L) 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Simplified Procedure - Defendants,
Crossclaims 333(LR) 12.2 Two or More 330(L) 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Simplified Procedure - Determination of
Defendant Objects Unjustifiably to Use an issue before trial
of Simplified Procedure 333(LR) 12.2 SEE: Determination of issue before
Simplified Procedure - Costs - Failure trial (R. 21) - *Generally 216(L) 4
to Use Simplified Procedure where Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) -
Judgment ≤ $200k 333(LR) 12.1 (limited) 332(L) 5
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Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) - 3.2


(limited) - Time Limits 332(L) 5 Simplified Procedure - More than One
Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) - Defendant 330(L) 3.1
(limited) - Time Limits - Toronto 332(L) 5 Simplified Procedure - More than One 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) - Plaintiff 330(R) 3.3
(limited) - Toronto - Time Limits 332(L) 5 Simplified Procedure - Motions 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Does Not Apply 151(L) 1.3.5 Simplified Procedure - Motions - Form 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Essex - Simplified Procedure - Motions -
Mandatory Mediation 334(R) 13 Location 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Evidence - Simplified Procedure - Motions -
Witnesses 277(L) 2.1 Procedure 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Examination for Simplified Procedure - Motions -
Discovery (limited) 261(R) 9 Registrar - May be Decided by 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Exceptions 329(R) 3 Simplified Procedure - Motions -
Simplified Procedure - Expert Affidavit 332(R) 8 Service 332(L) 7
Simplified Procedure - Expert Report 332(R) 8 Simplified Procedure - Moving - From
Simplified Procedure - Failure to use Ordinary to Simplified
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5
Simplified Procedure - Family Law Simplified Procedure - Moving - From
Rules (NA) 329(R) 3 Simplified to Ordinary
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5
Simplified Procedure - Features of 329(LR) 2 Simplified Procedure - Multiple
Simplified Procedure - Filing, Timelines 331(R) 4 Defendants 330(L) 3.1
Simplified Procedure - From Ordinary 3.1
to Simplified Simplified Procedure - Multiple 3.2
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5 Plaintiffs 330(R) 3.3
Simplified Procedure - From Simplified Simplified Procedure - Not Applicable
to Ordinary Where... 329(R) 2
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5 Simplified Procedure - Objection to Use
Simplified Procedure - General of 330(R) 3.2
Features of 329(LR) 2 Simplified Procedure - Objection to Use
Simplified Procedure - Judgment $200k of - Unjustifiable - Cost Consequences 333(R) 12.3
or less - Penalty to P for Failure to Use Simplified Procedure - Optional Basis 151(L) 1.3.5
Simplified Procedure
3.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
Simplified Procedure - Optional Use of 330(R) 3.3
Simplified Procedure - Lawyer’s
Simplified Procedure - Ordinary or
Certificate - Affidavit of Documents 331(R) 4
Summary Trial - Choice of 329(R) 2
Simplified Procedure - Limited
Simplified Procedure - Ordinary to
Discovery
Simplified
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Discovery 331(R) -
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5
(limited) 332(L) 6
Simplified Procedure - Ottawa -
Simplified Procedure - Major Features
Mandatory Mediation 334(R) 13
of 329(LR) 2
2
Simplified Procedure - Mandatory
Simplified Procedure - Overview 329(R) 3
Application - Amount 151(L) 1.3.5
Simplified Procedure - Penalty for
Simplified Procedure - Mandatory
Failure to Use
Mediation in Toronto, Ottawa, Essex
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.1
(Windsor) 334(R) 13
Simplified Procedure - Plaintiffs, More 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Mandatory Use
than One 330(R) 3.3
of 330(L) 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Plaintiffs, Two or 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Materials to be
More 330(R) 3.3
Filed 331(R) 4
Simplified Procedure - Pleadings (must
Simplified Procedure - Maximum Costs 334(L) 12.4 indicate) (R. 76) 205(L) 4.1.4
Simplified Procedure - Mediation - Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial
Mandatory in Toronto, Ottawa, Essex Conference - Parties’ Obligations 332(R) -
(Windsor) 334(R) 13 Before - Timeline 333(L) 10
2 Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial 332(R) -
Simplified Procedure - Monetary 3.1 Conference - Procedure 333(L) 10
Amount 330(L) 3.2 Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial
2 Conference - Statement of Issues 332(R) -
3.1 (Form76D) 333(L) 10
Simplified Procedure - Monetary Limit 330(L) 3.2 Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial 332(R) - 10
Simplified Procedure - Money, Amount 330(L) 2 Conference - Timeline - Parties’ 333(L)
3.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Obligations Before Claim - Subsidiary Claims


Simplified Procedure - Presenting the Simplified Procedure - Third Party 330(R) -
Case - Evidence and Cross-Examining 300(R) 5.11 Claims 331(L) 3.4
Simplified Procedure - Purpose 151(L) 1.3.5 Simplified Procedure - Third Party
Simplified Procedure - Purpose of 329(L) 1 Claims - Costs 333(R) 12.2
Simplified Procedure - Quantum of Simplified Procedure - Timelines for
Costs 334(R) 13 Filing 331(R) 4
Simplified Procedure - Toronto -
Simplified Procedure - Rationale for 329(L) 2 Mandatory Mediation 334(R) 13
12 Simplified Procedure - Trial - Cross
12.1 Examination - Notice of Intent to
Simplified Procedure - Sanction for 12.2 Examine or Cross - Examine 333(L) 11
Failure to Use 12.3
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Costs 333(LR) 12.4 Simplified Procedure - Trial - Evidence 333(L) 11
Simplified Procedure - Schedule A - Simplified Procedure - Trial -
Documents 331(R) 4 Examination - Notice of Intent to
Simplified Procedure - Schedule D Examine or Cross - Examine 333(L) 11
Documents - Affidavit of Documents 240(R) 4.4.1 Simplified Procedure - Trial - Notice of
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action Intent to Examine or Cross - Examine 333(L) 11
Down for Trial - Certificate re: Simplified Procedure - Trial - Notice of
Settlement Discussions 332(R) 9 Intent to Examine or Cross - Examine -
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action Timeline 333(L) 11
Down for Trial - Notice of Readiness for Simplified Procedure - Trial -
Pre - Trial Conference 332(R) 9 Procedure 333(L) 11
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action Simplified Procedure - Trial - Setting
Down for Trial - Parties’ Obligations 332(R) 9 Action Down For
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting
Down for Trial - Proof of Settlement Action Down for Trial 332(R) 9
Discussions 332(R) 9 Simplified Procedure - Trial - Time
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action limits - Discretion to Extend 333(L) 11
Down for Trial - Timeline 332(R) 9 Simplified Procedure - Trial - Time
Simplified Procedure - Setting Action limits - Extensions 333(L) 11
Down for Trial - Trial Record 332(R) 9 Simplified Procedure - Trial Record -
Simplified Procedure - Settlement - Setting Action Down for Trial
Discussion Required 332(R) 9 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting
Action Down for Trial 332(R) 9
Simplified Procedure - Settlement 7
Discussion - Timeline 332(R) 9 Simplified Procedure - Trial Type -
Ordinary or Summary 330(R) 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Simplified to
Ordinary Simplified Procedure - Two or More 3.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5 Defendants 333(R) 12.2
Simplified Procedure - Statement of Simplified Procedure - Two or More
Claim 182(R) 4.1 Plaintiffs 330(R) 3.2
Simplified Procedure - Statement of Simplified Procedure - Unjustifiable
Issues (Form76D) - Pre - Trial 332(R) - Objection to Use of - Cost
Conference 333(L) 10 Consequences 333(R) 12.3
Simplified Procedure - Summary Simplified Procedure - Use of, 329(R) -
Judgment Mandatory 330(L) 3.1
SEE: Summary Judgment (R. 20) 214(L) 3 Simplified Procedure - Use of, Optional 330(R) 3.4
Simplified Procedure - Summary Trial 2
or Ordinary Trial - Choice of 329(R) 2 329(R) - 3.1
Simplified Procedure - Switching - *Into Simplified Procedure - Uses of, Various 330(L) 3.2
/ Out of Simplified Procedure 331(LR) 3.5 Simplified Procedure - When Used
Simplified Procedure - Switching - Cost (mandatory if ≤$200k, P can elect if
Consequences 331(LR) 3.5 >$200k) 329(L) 3
Simplified Procedure - Switching - Cost Simplified Procedure - Windsor -
Consequences - Purpose of 331(LR) 3.5 Mandatory Mediation 334(R) 13
Simplified Procedure - Switching - Simplified Procedure - Witnesses - No 4.2.1
From Ordinary to Simplified 331(LR) 3.5 Examination of Witnesses 234(R) (c)
Simplified Procedure - Switching - Simplified Procedure - Witnesses -
From Ordinary to Simplified - Cost What's not Allowed 331(R) 4
Consequences 331(LR) 3.5 Simplified Procedure - Witnesses -
Simplified Procedure - Switching - Who may be Called 331(R) 5
From Simplified to Ordinary 331(LR) 3.5 Simplified Procedure - Witnesses, No 4.2.1
Simplified Procedure - Third Party 226(R) 4.13 Examination of for pre Motion 234(R) (c)
Simplified Procedure (R. 76) - 151(L) 1.3.5
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*Generally Special Defences - Contributory 4.2.7


SEE: CH 34 Simplified Procedure Negligence (plead it) 206(R) (j)
under Rule 76 (pp309) Special Defences - Defamation
Simplified Procedure R. 76 - Witnesses (justification, privilege, fair comment, 4.2.7
- Affidavit requirements - R. 76.03(2) 277(L) 2.1 responsible communication) 207(R) (w)
Slander and Libel - Right of Action null Special Defences - Defences arising 4.2.7
after death 169(L) 3.3 after action is brought 207(R) (x)
Small Claims Court Special Defences - Equitable Defence 4.2.7
SEE: Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1 (must state facts) 207(L) (u)
Claims Court 148(LR) (b) Special Defences - Estoppel (must 4.2.7
1.3.1 plead facts) 206(R) (h)
Small Claims Court - Amount in Issue 147(R) (b) Special Defences - Illegality (must 4.2.7
Small Claims Court - When gross plead facts) 206(LR) (e)
claims exceed 35k but net claim does 147(R) - 1.3.1 Special Defences - Insanity (at time of 4.2.7
not 148(L) (b) K, P knew) 207(L) (n)
Sole Proprietor - Personal Service (R. Special Defences - Jurisdiction (plead 4.2.7
16.02) 195(L) 2.5 it) 206(R) (f)
Sole Proprietorship - *Definition 171(R) 6.2 Special Defences - Limitations Act 205(R) - 4.2.7
Sole Proprietorship - Action against - (plead it) 206(L) (b)
Business name 171(R) 6.2 Special Defences - Non est factum 206(R) - 4.2.7
Sole Proprietorship - Examinations of 247(R) 5.3.4 (plead it) 207(L) (l)
Sole Proprietorship - Order - Special Defences - Not qualified (plead 4.2.7
Enforcement - Against Individual (see it) 207(L) (o)
Partnership Rules on 155(L) 171(R) 6.2 Special Defences - Notice (should 4.2.7
Sole Proprietorship - Proceeding plead it) 206(L) (d)
Against - Rules Similar to partnership 171(R) 6.2 Special Defences - Purchaser for value 4.2.7
without notice (plead it, unless inferred) 207(L) (v)
Sole Proprietorship - Service of 171(R) 6.2
Special Defences - Release, payment 4.2.7
Solicitor - Appearing as Counsel - After
or performance (should plead it) 207(L) (p)
Swearing Affidavit (cannot) 232(L) 4.1
Special Defences - Res judicata (plead 4.2.7
Solicitor - Client Privilege
it) 206(R) (i)
SEE: Discovery - Solicitor - Client
Special Defences - Settled account 4.2.7
Privilege
(plead it) 207(L) (r)
SEE: Privilege - Lawyer-Client 241(LR) 4.5.1
Special Defences - Statue of Frauds 205(R) - 4.2.7
Solicitor-Client Privilege - Affidavit of
(plead it) 206(L) (b)
Documents 241(LR) 4.5.1
4.2.7
Solicitor-Client Relationship 153(L) -
Special Defences - Surrender (plead it) 207(L) (s)
SEE: Lawyer 154(R) 1-6
Special Defences - Ultra Vires 4.2.7
Special Cases - Form and Content of -
(corporation) (plead it) 206(R) (g)
Form 22A 218(L) 5.1
Special Defences - Waiver (plead it + 4.2.7
Special Cases - Rule 22 - Court of
facts) 207(L) (t)
appeal - Party can Move to have Court
Special Defences - Want of authority 4.2.7
of Appeal Hear at first instance 218(L) 5.2
(should plead it) 207(L) (m)
Special Cases - Who can Bring / Hear
Special Defences - Want of jurisdiction 4.2.7
Motion - Rule 22 217(R) 5
(plead it) 206(R) (f)
Special Cases (R. 22) - *Generally 217(R) 5 Special List - For Expedited Trials (R. 266(R) -
Special Cases (R. 22) - Action or 48) 267(L) 5
Application 217(R) 5 Special List - For Expedited Trials (R.
Special Cases (R. 22) - Appeal - First 48) 267(L) 5
Instance 218(L) 5.2
Specialized Courts - *Generally 149(L) 1.3.3
Special Cases (R. 22) - Court of
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 149(R) - 1.3.3
Appeal - First instance 218(L) 5.2
*Generally 150(L) (a)
Special Cases (R. 22) - First instance -
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 149(R) - 1.3.3
Court of Appeal 218(L) 5.2
Administration of 150(L) (a)
Special Cases (R. 22) - Requirements -
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3
Factum (required) 218(L) 5.1
Appropriate Matters/Types of Matters 149(R) (a)
Special Cases (R. 22) - Requirements -
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3
Form and content (Form 22A) 218(L) 5.1
Authorities Book 150(L) (a)
Special Defences - Accord and 4.2.7
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3
satisfaction (plead it) 207(L) (q)
Electronic Filing - Guideline 150(L) (a)
Special Defences - Act of third party 4.2.7
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3
(should plead it) 206(R) (k)
Filing - Electronic - Guideline 150(L) (a)
Special Defences - Conditions 4.2.7
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3
precedent (plead it) 206(L) (c)
Governed by 149(R) (a)
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Content - Part I:


Guideline - Electronic Filing 150(L) (a) *Relief (e.g. damages) (R. 25.06(9)) 204(R) 4.1.1
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Content - Part I:
Judges 149(R) (a) Relief - Family Law Act 205(L) 4.1.3
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 149(R) - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Content - Part II:
Jurisdiction 150(L) (a) *Post-relief 204(R) 4.1.2
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Content -
Objectives of 150(L) (a) Simplified Procedure (must indicate) 205(L) 4.1.4
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Content - Two
Practice Direction 149(R) (a) parts 204(LR) 4.1
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 149(R) - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Damages 204(R) 4.1.1
Practice Direction - Authorities Book 150(L) (a) Statement of Claim - Damages -
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 Amount Claimed 204(R) 4.1.1
Practice Direction - Types of Matters 149(R) (a) Statement of Claim - Family Law Act
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 1.3.3 (need not name and join) 205(L) 4.1.3
Procedure - Practice Direction 149(R) (a) Statement of Claim - Insufficient time
Specialized Courts - Commercial List - 149(R) - 1.3.3 for - Notice of Action (Alternative) 204(LR) 4.1
Purpose 150(L) (a) Statement of Claim - Motion for
3.6; Particulars (R. 25.10) 210(R) 6.2.4
Specialized Courts - Estates List Statement of Claim - Motion to Strike 6.2.4
SEE ALSO: Ontario Court of Justice- 1.3.3 (R. 25.06(1)) 210(R) 6.1
Specialized Courts - Estates Lists 169(R) (b)
Statement of Claim - Pleading, as a 201(L) 1
Specialized Courts - Estates List - 1.3.3
Statement of Claim - Post-relief - Part
*Generally 150(L) (b)
Two
Specialized Courts - Estates List - SEE: Statement of Claim - Content -
Contentious/Non-contentious - 1.3.3 Part II: Post-relief 204(R) 4.1.2
Contested/Non-contested (R. 74/75) 150(L) (b)
Statement of Claim - Relief - Part One
Specialized Courts - Estates List - New 3.6; SEE: Statement of Claim - Content -
Practice Direction Part I: Relief 204(R) 4.1.1
SEE ALSO: Ontario Court of Justice- 1.3.3
Statement of Claim - Simplified
Specialized Courts - Estates Lists 169(R) (b)
procedure (must indicate) 205(L) 4.1.4
Specialized Courts - Estates List - 1.3.3
Practice Direction - Matters to be heard 150(LR) (b) Statement of Claim - Structure 204(LR) 4.1
Specialized Courts - Estates List - 1.3.3 Statement of Claim - Timeline
Rules 74 and 75 150(R) (b) SEE: Pleadings - Timeline - Statement
Specialized Courts - Family List - of Claim 203(LR) 3.1
Pleadings Statement of Claim - Timeline - File
SEE: Family Law Act - Pleadings 205(L) 4.1.3 (w/in 30 days of NOA issued) 203(LR) 3.1
Statement of Claim - Timeline - Serve
Specialized Courts - Toronto Region 149(L) 1.3.3
(w/in 6 months of issuance of SOC or
Specialized Courts- Estates List - 1.3.3 NOA) 203(LR) 3.1
Governed By 150(L) (b)
Statement of Claim - Two parts 204(LR) 4.1
Speedy Trial - Motions - Disposition 235(L) 7
Spousal Privilege - Examination for 5.4.4 Statement of Claim (Form 14A) 204(LR) 4.1
Discovery 250(L) (a) Statement of Defence - *Defences
5.4.4 SEE: Statement of Defence - Types of
Spouses - Privilege 250(L) (a) Defences 205(R) 4.2.5
Statement of Claim - *Definition 204(LR) 4.1 Statement of Defence - Admissions 205(L) 4.2.3
Statement of Defence - Admissions -
Statement of Claim - *General 204(LR) 4.1 Damages, deemed in issue 205(L) 4.2.2
Statement of Claim - *Originating Statement of Defence - Admissions -
process (Form 14A) Deemed 205(L) 4.2.1
SEE: Originating Process - Action -
Statement of Defence - Admissions -
Statement of Claim 182(LR) 4.1
Must admit matters not in dispute (R.
Statement of Claim - Altering Notice of 25.07(1)) 205(L) 4.2.3
Action (R. 14.03(5)) 204(LR) 4.1
Statement of Defence - Amendment -
Statement of Claim - Content - to add Counterclaim (R. 27.07) 222(L) 2.5.4
Damages 204(R) 4.1.1
Statement of Defence - Deemed
Statement of Claim - Content - admissions - Exception: damages
Damages - Family Law Act 205(L) 4.1.3 (deemed in issue) 205(L) 4.2.2
Statement of Claim - Content - Statement of Defence - Deemed
Damages - Particulars (R. 25.06(9)) admissions (R. 25.07(2)) 205(L) 4.2.1
(not less than 10 days before trial) 204(R) 4.1.1
Statement of Defence - Defendant’s
Statement of Claim - Content - version of the facts (R. 25.07(1)) 205(L) 4.2.3
Information 182(LR) 4.1
Statement of Defence - Denial 205(L) 4.2.3
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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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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Substitution of Party for Examination Availability - Considerations in granting


for Discovery - Corporations - r. Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
31.03(2)(a) 229(L) 5.3.3 Availability - Judicial Powers (R.
Sue Deceased w/o personal 20.04(2.1), (2.2)) 214(LR) 3.1.1
representative 168(L) 3.2 Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Summary Judgement - Respondent - Availability - Mandatory remedy 214(L) 3.1.1
Disputes of Fact - Affidavit - Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Requirements 215(L) 3.3.4 Availability - No Genuine Issue for Trial 214(L) 3.1.1
Summary Judgement (R. 20.04(2.2)) - Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Oral Evidence 214(L) 3.1.1 Availability - No genuine issue requiring
Summary Judgement (R. 20) - trial (R. 20.04(2)) 214(L) 3.1.1
Discretion (Court's) - Mandatory 214(LR) 3.1.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Summary Judgement (R. 20) - Availability - Test - No genuine issue
Evidence 214(L) 3.1.1 requiring trial 214(L) 3.1.1
Summary Judgment - Admissions - Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Costs 216(L) 3.5.3
Request to Admit 276(L) 8.4 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Court will
Summary Judgment - Contested Facts 214(R) - Consider Evidence 214(L) 3.1.1
- Affidavit of other Evidence Required 215(L) 3.3.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Summary Judgment - Costs - Disputes Deference to motions judge -
of Fact - Disposition 216(L) 3.5.3 Overriding and Palpable Error 214(R) 3.1.1
Summary Judgment - Cross- 215(R) - Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Examination - Witnesses 216(L) 3.5.1 Deference to motions judge - when to
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact 214(R) - overturn 214(R) 3.1.1
- Affidavit or other Evidence Required 215(L) 3.3.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact Disposition 215(R) 3.5
- Associate Judge Jurisdiction - Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Disputes
Questions of Fact Only 215(LR) 3.4 of Fact - Affidavit of Respondant,
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact Requirements of 215(L) 3.3.4
- Disposition, Court can Order stay of Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Disputes
execution 216(L) 3.5.2 of Fact - Disposition, Options - Where
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact no Genuine Issue, or Only issue
- Experts 216(L) 3.5.1 amount/Question of Law 215(R) 3.5
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Disputes
- Failure to Comply with Order for of Fact - Factum - Time Reqs - 7/4
Payment 216(L) 3.5.1 Days 215(L) 3.3.3
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Disputes
- Trial Necessary - Disposition, Court of Fact - Other Evidence - Types
can expedite Proceeding (20.05)(1), Admissible on Motion 215(L) 3.3.2
Give Directions (20.05)(2)(a)-(p) 215(R) 3.5.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Evidence
Summary Judgment - Disputes of Fact SEE: Summary Judgment (R. 20) - 214(R) -
- Witness Gives Evidence by Affidavit, Motion - Material 215(L) 3.3.1
whether 216(L) 3.5.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Expedite
Summary Judgment - Granted, but - Process 215(R) 3.5.1
Undetermined Issues - Stay of Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Factum -
Execution 216(L) 3.5.2 Timing
Summary Judgment - Motion - (moving party: filed w/ proof of service
Defendant - When and How 214(R) 3.2.2 7 days before hearing)
Summary Judgment - Undetermined (responding party: filed w/ proof of
Issues - Stay of Execution 216(L) 3.5.2 service 4 days before hearing) 215(L) 3.3.3
Summary Judgment - Witnesses - Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Generally 214(L) 3
Affidavit 216(L) 3.5.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Granted -
Summary Judgment (R. 20.04(2.1)) - Stay of execution 216(L) 3.5.2
Evidence (oral, may be ordered) 214(L) 3.1.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Judge or
Summary Judgment (R. 20.04(2)) - Associate Judge - Jurisdiction 215(LR) 3.4
Outcome 215(R) 3.5 Summary Judgment (R. 20) -
Summary Judgment (R. 20) 214(L) 3 Jurisdiction - Associate Judge 215(LR) 3.4
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion -
*Definition - Rule 20 214(L) 3 (Timing) 214(R) 3.2
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - *Effect of 214(L) 3 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion -
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Associate Defendant - Timing - after SOD (R.
Judge 215(LR) 3.4 20.01(3)) 214(R) 3.2.2
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion -
Availability 214(L) 3.1 Material 214(R) 3.3
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - 214(L) 3.1.1 Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - 214(R) - 3.3.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Material - Affidavit - Moving party 215(L) Superior Court of Justice - Assessment


Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Officers 147(L) 1.3.1
Material - Affidavit - Responding party Superior Court of Justice - Associate
(R. 20.02(2) - may not rest solely on Chief Justice 146(R) 1.3.1
pleadings) 215(L) 3.3.4 Superior Court of Justice - Associate 146(R) -
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Judge 147(L) 1.3.1
Material - Factum (R. 20.03) 215(L) 3.3.3 Superior Court of Justice - Associate
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Judge - Appointment 146(R) 1.3.1
Material - Information and belief 214(R) - Superior Court of Justice - Associate
(adverse inference) 215(L) 3.3.1 Judge - Jurisdiction 147(L) 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Superior Court of Justice - Associate
Material - Other Evidence (R. 39, R. Judge - motions generally 147(L) 1.3.1
30) 215(L) 3.3.2 Superior Court of Justice - Associate
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Judge - scheduling motions 147(L) 1.3.1
Plaintiff - Timing - after SOD or notice Superior Court of Justice - Case 146(R) -
of motion (R. 20.01(1)) 214(R) 3.2.1 management masters 147(L) 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Superior Court of Justice - Chief 1.3.1
Plaintiff - Timing - service w/ SOC (only Justice-Small Claims Court 148(L) (b)
w/ leave) - Special Urgency 214(R) 3.2.1 Superior Court of Justice - Chief
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Motion - Justice/President 146(R) 1.3.1
Plaintiff - Timing - Special Urgency - Superior Court of Justice - Civil and
service w/ SOC w/o notice 214(R) 3.2.1 Criminal Jurisdiction 146(R) 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Refusal Superior Court of Justice - Composition
to grant (trial necessary) 215(R) 3.5.1 of Court 146(R) 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Result of 214(L) 3 Superior Court of Justice - costs -
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Rule 20 jurisdiction 146(R) 1.3.1
vs. Rule 21 214(R) 3.1.2 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Service Court - *Generally 147(LR) (a)
of (along w statement of claim) 214(R) 3.2.1 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Stay of Court - appeal - region 147(R) (a)
execution 216(L) 3.5.2 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20) - Trial 215(R) 3.5.1 Court - Chief Justice / President 147(R) (a)
Summary Judgment (R. 20)- - Rule 20 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
(Facts) vs. Rule 21 (Law) 214(R) 3.1.2 Court - Composition 147(R) (a)
Summary Judgment (R. 20)- - Who Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Hears - Judge (Rule 20 or 21) or Court - Hearing location / region 147(R) (a)
Associate Judge (Rule 20 Only) 214(R) 3.1.2 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Summary Judgment (R. 20)- Hryniak v Court - Judges - Composition 147(R) (a)
Mauldin - New Approach to Summary Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Judgment 214(L) 3.1.1 Court - Judges - Panel Size 147(R) (a)
Summary Judgment (R.20) - Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Application - Not allowed 191(R) 6.3 Court - Judicial Review 147(R) (a)
Summons - Motions - Witness - Where 4.2.1 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Person resides In / Outside ON 234(L) (b) Court - Jurisdiction 147(LR) (a)
4.2.1 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Summons to Witness - Motion 234(LR) (b) Court - Location of hearing 147(R) (a)
Summons to Witness (at Hearing) Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
(Form 53A) 281(R) 2.10 Court - original jurisdiction 147(R) (a)
Summons to Witness (Discovery) Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
(Form 34B) - Compelling Attendance Court - Panel Size 147(R) (a)
For Discovery 254(R) 5.5.3 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
2.10. Court - Proceedings in 147(LR) (a)
Summons to Witness Outside Ontario 282(L) 2 Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Court - Region for hearing 147(R) (a)
SEE: Court of Ontario - Superior Court Superior Court of Justice - Divisional 1.3.1
of Justice 146(R) 1.3.1 Court - where to hear appeal 147(R) (a)
Superior Court of Justice - *generally 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Family
Superior Court of Justice - addressing Court - number of judges 146(R) 1.3.1
judges 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Family
Superior Court of Justice - Court - senior judge 146(R) 1.3.1
administrative officials 147(L) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - how to refer
Superior Court of Justice - Appointment to judges 146(R) 1.3.1
- Associate Judge 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - judges -
addressed as 146(R) 1.3.1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Superior Court of Justice - Judges - Superior Court of Justice - Small


Composition 146(R) 1.3.1 Claims Court - Evidence - What 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Judges - evidence inadmissible 148(R) (b)
Jurisdiction 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Judges - Claims Court - Judges 148(LR) (b)
Number of 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Judges - Claims Court - Judges - Appointment 148(LR) (b)
Panel Size 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Small
Superior Court of Justice - judges - Claims Court - Judges - Judicial 1.3.1
referring to 146(R) 1.3.1 Head/President 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - judges - title 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice - Small
Claims Court - Judges - Number on 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction 146(R) 1.3.1
Panel 148(LR) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
Appeal 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Judges- Deputy Judges 148(LR) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1
Civil and Criminal 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Jurisdiction 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
costs 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Mandate 148(R) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1
Judges 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Max Claim 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1
Master 147(L) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Monetary limit 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
motions 147(L) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Procedures 148(R) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Jurisdiction -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1
Original/Trial 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Purpose 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Masters - 146(R) -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
case management 147(L) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Rules 148(R) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Number on
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
Panel 146(R) 1.3.1
Claims Court - Suits against the Crown 148(L) (b)
Superior Court of Justice - Panel Size 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice- Divisional 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - regional 1 Court - Motion - Panel size 147(R) (a)
senior judge 145(L) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice- Small Claims
Superior Court of Justice - Registrar 147(L) 1.3.1 Court - Evidence - Rules 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Registrars - Flexible/Relaxed 148(R) (b)
appointment and authority 147(L) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice- Small Claims 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Senior judge Court - Panel Size 148(LR) (b)
for the Family Court 146(R) 1.3.1 Superior Court of Justice- Small Claims 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1 Court - Summary Judgement 148(R) (b)
Claims Court - *General 148(LR) (b) Superior Court of Justice-Divisional 1.3.1
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1 Court - appellate jurisdiction 147(L) (a)
Claims Court - Appeals 148(R) (b) Superior Court of Record - Court of
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1 Appeal 145(L) 1
Claims Court - composition 148(LR) (b) Support claims - FLA - limitation period 160(R) 7
Superior Court of Justice - Small 147(R) - 1.3.1 4.2.7
Claims Court - Counterclaim 148(L) (b) Surrender - Special Defence (plead it) 207(L) (s)
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1 Surveillance
Claims Court - Declaratory Relief 148(L) (b) SEE: Privacy Issues - PIPEDA -
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1 Surveillance 155(L) 1
Claims Court - Equitable Relief 148(L) (b)
Surveillance Evidence - Use of 243(LR) 4.6
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1
168(R) -
Claims Court - Evidence 148(R) (b)
Survival of Right of Action after Death 169(L) 3.3
Superior Court of Justice - Small
Switching Into / Out of Simplified
Claims Court - Evidence - Hearsay - 1.3.1
Procedure
Rules relaxed 148(R) (b)
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Switching 331(LR) 3.5
Superior Court of Justice - Small
Claims Court - Evidence - Hearsay 1.3.1 T
generally permitted 148(R) (b) Taking Evidence from Witness Before
Superior Court of Justice - Small 1.3.1 Trial
Claims Court - Evidence - Privilege 148(R) (b) SEE: Evidence - Witness - Before Trial
Superior Court of Justice - Small with Leave 279(R) 2.5
Claims Court - Evidence - Rules 1.3.1 Tariff A - Default Judgment - Costs 212(R) 2.2.3
relaxed / flexible 148(R) (b) Teleconference - Examination For 254(R) 5.5.4
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

Discovery - Notice Third Party Claim - Discontinuance or


Telegrams, Letters, etc. - Proving dismissal of action (deemed dismissed
Documents - Evidence 284(R) 4.4.4 after 30 days) 224(R) 4.3
Telephone - Evidence at Trial 290(L) 3.3 Third Party Claim -
Discontinuance/Dismissal of Main
Territorial Jurisdiction - In Personam 173(L) 1.1
Action, Effect of - 30 Days 224(R) 4.3
Test - Determination Issue b/f Trial -
Disputes of Law - No Chance of 216(R) - Third Party Claim - Explanation of 224(L) 4
Success 217(L) 4.6 Third Party Claim - Function of 224(R) 4.4
Third (and Subsequent) Parties - Third Party Claim - Independent claims
Examination for Discovery - Parties - (inappropriate to defend main action) 226(L) 4.7.2
Defends Main Action 247(L) 5.3.1 Third Party Claim - Issuance - Time
Third or subsequent party claim - title Extension for Issuance 225(L) 4.5.2
of the proceedings 183(R) 5 Third Party Claim - Issuance - Timing
Third Party Claim - *Generally 224(L) 4 of - 10 Days - Pleadings 225(L) 4.5.1
Third Party Claim - Third Party Claim - Objectives of 224(R) 4.4
*Objectives/purpose 224(R) 4.4 Third Party Claim - Originating Process 224(L) 4
Third Party Claim - Availability (R. Third Party Claim - Plaintiff - Delay or
29.01) 224(L) 4.1 Prejudice (R. 29.09) 226(R) 4.11
Third Party Claim - Availability of 224(L) 4.1 Third Party Claim - Pleading -
Third Party Claim - Bound by order or Counterclaim by Third Party - Against
determination made in main action 226(L) 4.7.4 D (R. 27.10) 226(LR) 4.9
Third Party Claim - Consequences Third Party Claim - Pleading -
(bound by main action) 226(L) 4.7.4 Counterclaim by Third Party - Against
Third Party Claim - Consequences of P (R. 27.01(2)) 226(LR) 4.9
defence 225(R) 4.6.1 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Defence 225(R) -
Third Party Claim - Consequences of to Main Action 226(L) 4.7
defending main action (R. 29.05(2)) 226(L) 4.7.3 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Defence
Third Party Claim - Contribution - to Main Action - Consequences (same
Negligence Act rights and obligations as defendant) 226(L) 4.7.3
(if P objects to adding D2 so that D1 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Defence
may crossclaim against D2; D1 may to Main Action - Inappropriate 226(L) 4.7.2
bring them in as a third party) 226(R) 4.12 Third Party Claim - Pleading -
Third Party Claim - Counterclaim by Defences limited 226(L) 4.7.1
Third Party 226(LR) 4.9 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Reply to
Third Party Claim - Court File Number Third Party Defence (Form 29C) 226(L) 4.8
(Same as Main Action + A/B/C etc) 225(L) 4.5.4 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Reply to
Third Party Claim - Court file number Third Party Defence (Form 29C) - By
(same as main action, w/ letters) 225(L) 4.5.4 Defendant (R. 29.04) 226(L) 4.8
Third Party Claim - Crossclaim, vs. 224(LR) 4.2 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Reply to
Third Party Claim - Defence - Third Party Defence (Form 29C) - By
Consequences 225(R) 4.6.1 Plaintiff (R. 29.05(4)) 226(L) 4.8
Third Party Claim - Defence - Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
Rights/Responsibilities of Third Party D 225(R) 4.6.1 Party Claim - motion to extend time-
Third Party Claim - Defence - Timelines Notice not required 225(L) 4.5.2
for Delivery of Defence - 20/40/60 Days 225(R) 4.6 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
Third Party Claim - Defence (Form Party Claim - Notice not required 225(L) 4.5.2
29B) 225(R) 4.6 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
Third Party Claim - Defending Main Party Claim (Form 29A) 225(L) 4.5.1
Action - Can Only have Defences Open Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
to Main Action Defendant 226(L) 4.7.1 Party Defence - Consequences of
Third Party Claim - Defending Main defence (R. 29.06) 225(R) 4.6.1
Action - Consequences (R. 29.05(2)) 226(L) 4.7.3 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
Third Party Claim - Defending Main Party Defence - Limited 226(L) 4.7.1
Action - Same Rights/Obligations as D Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
in Main Action 226(L) 4.7.3 Party Defence (Form 29B) (R. 29.03) 225(R) 4.6
Third Party Claim - Defending Main Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third 225(R) -
Action - Third (and Subsequent) Party 225(R) - Party Defence to Main Action 226(L) 4.7
can Defend Main Action 226(L) 4.7 Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third
Third Party Claim - Defending Main Party Defence to Main Action -
Action - When Inappropriate for 3rd Pty Consequences (same rights and
to Defend Main Action 226(L) 4.7.2 obligations as defendant) (R. 29.05(2)) 226(L) 4.7.3
Third Party Claim - Delay or Prejudice Third Party Claim - Pleading - Third 226(L) 4.7.2
to Plaintiff (R. 29.09) 226(R) 4.11 Party Defence to Main Action - When
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inappropriate Third Party Claims - Costs - Simplified


Third Party Claim - Pleadings 225(L) 4.5 Procedure 333(R) 12.3
Third Party Claim - Pleadings - Third Party Claims - Simplified
Statement of Defence of the Third 225(R) - Procedure - Costs 334(L) 12.4
Party in the Main Action 226(L) 4.7 Third Party Claims ($200k or less) -
Third Party Claim - Prejudice or Delay Simplified Procedure
to Plaintiff (R. 29.09) 226(R) 4.11 SEE: Simplified Procedure - Counter, 330(R) -
Third Party Claim - Prejudice/delay, P's Cross and Third Party Claims 331(L) 3.5
Right not to Experience 226(R) 4.11 Third Party Defence
SEE: Third Party Claim - Pleading -
Third Party Claim - Purpose of 224(R) 4.4
Third Party Defence 225(R) 4.6
Third Party Claim - Reply to Third Party
Third Party Defence - Timeline -
Defence, Timing of - 10 Days 226(L) 4.8
Deliver (within the time normally
Third Party Claim - Service 225(L) 4.5.3 prescribed for delivery of defence) 204(L) 3.6.1
Third Party Claim - Service Third Party Proceedings - Tort - Joint
Requirements - 30 Days 225(L) 4.5.3 Tortfeasors 176(L) 1.4.2
Third Party Claim - Simplified Third, Fourth, and Subsequent Party
Procedure (R. 76) 226(R) 4.13 Claims (Form 29A) 182(R) 4.1
Third Party Claim - Simplified Thorogood v Bowden - Limits on
Procedure, Subsidiary Claims Tried Expert Testimony 290(R) 3.5
Under 226(R) 4.13 Threshold Issue - Divided Discovery - 5.4.1
Third Party Claim - Statutory third party Examination for Discovery 253(L) 2
- Negligence Act 226(R) 4.12
Time - court discretion 157(R) 2.1
Third Party Claim - Statutory Third
Time extension for Issuance - Third
Party, Negligence Act 226(R) 4.12
Party Claim - Pleadings 225(L) 4.5.2
Third Party Claim - Timeline
SEE: Pleadings - Timeline - Third Time Periods - Pleadings, delivery of 203(L) - 3-
Party claim 204(L) 3.6 SEE: Pleadings - Timeline 204(L) 3.7
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Reply to Time/deadlines - calculating 157(LR) 2.1
Third Party Defence - By defendant (R. Time/deadlines
29.04) extensions/abridgements - Rules 157(R) 2.1
(w/in 10 days after service of the third Timing of Motions (not after action set
party defence) 226(L) 4.8 down for trial)
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Reply to SEE: Motions - Timing 227(R) 2.4
Third Party Defence to main action - By Title of the Proceedings
plaintiff (R. 29.05(4)) SEE: Document Requirements -
(w/in 10 days after service of the Heading - Title of the Proceedings 183(L) 5
statement of defence) 226(L) 4.8 Title of the Proceedings - third or
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Third subsequent party claim 183(R) 5
Party Claim - Issuance Toronto - Mandatory Mediation -
(w/in 10 days after defendant delivers Simplified Procedure 334(R) 13
SOD, or w/in 10 days after plaintiff Toronto - Specialized Courts
delivers reply) 225(L) 4.5.1 SEE Specialized Courts - Toronto
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Third Region 149(L) 1.3.3
Party Claim - Issuance - Extension 225(L) 4.5.2 3.6;
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Third
Party Claim - Service - Outside ON (R. 1.3.3
17.02(q)) 225(L) 4.5.3 Toronto Region - Estates List 169(R) (b)
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Third
Tort - Intrusion Upon Seclusion 157(R) 3
Party Claim - Service (R. 29.02)
Tort - Limitation Period - Contribution /
(w/in 30 days after the third party claim
Indemnity 160(R) 7
is issued, with all pleadings in main
action, also on all other parties 225(L) 4.5.3 Torts - Joinder
Third Party Claim - Timeline - Third SEE: Joinder of Parties - Torts 176(L) 1.4.2
Party Defence (R. 29.03) Transcript - Examination for Discovery 258(R) -
(w/in 20 days after service of the third - Use at Trial 259(R) 5.6.1
party claim, where third party served in Transcript - Use in Motion - Summary
ON) 225(R) 4.6 Judgment (R. 20) 215(L) 3.3.2
Third Party Claim - Trial of Third Party Transcript of Cross-Examination on 4.1.5
Claim, Where Appropriate - Affidavit - Motion - Free of charge 233(L) (d)
Immediately After Main Action 226(R) 4.10
Third Party Claim - Trial Procedure (R. Transcripts - Filing - Application
29.08) (immediately following) 226(R) 4.10 (RR. 34.18, 38.09(6)) 190(R) 4.3
Third Party Claim vs. Crossclaim 224(LR) 4.2 Transfer - Place of Trial 263(LR) 2
Transfer Location - Of Trial - Interests 263(LR) 2
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of Justice Test - CivLit Trial Procedure - Overview 287(L) 1


Transfer of interest or liability upon Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
death during proceeding - What to do 172(L) 7 Adjournment of Trial 287(R) 2.2
Transmission of Action - Death - Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - 287(R) -
Personal Representative can maintain 168(R) - Adjournment of Trial - Affidavit 288(L) 2.2.3
action 169(L) 3.3 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Traverse - Type of defence 205(R) 4.2.5 Adjournment of Trial - Discretion -
Trespass - Joinder of Parties - Actions Costs to Opposing Party -“Costs of the
in Land 176(LR) 1.4.3 day” 287(R) 2.2.2
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial
Adjournment of Trial - Judge's
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Trial 333(LR) 11
Discretion 287(R) 2.2.2
Trial - Disposition without trial Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - 287(R) -
SEE: Disposition Without Trial 211(L) 1 Adjournment of Trial - Notice of Motion 288(L) 2.2.3
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - 287(R) -
Trial - Evidence -
Adjournment of Trial - Opposed 288(L) 2.2.3
SEE: Evidence at Trial 290(L) 3
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial - Setting Action Down For -
Adjournment of Trial - When 287(R) -
Simplified Procedure
Adjournment may be Opposed 288(L) 2.2.3
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting
Action Down for Trial 332(R) 9 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Amending Pleadings - Leave Required 288(L) 2.3.2
Trial - Simplified Procedure Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Trial 333(LR) 12.1 Amending Pleadings - Motion to
Trial - Third Party Claim - immediately Amend 288(L) 2.3.1
After Main Action on Trial list 226(R) 4.10 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial - Use of Discovery Transcript - Amending Pleadings - Notice of Motion 288(L) 2.3.1
Examination for Discovery - 259(R) - Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Impeaching Credibility 260(L) 5.6.2 Amending Pleadings - Test - Grant
Trial - Use of Discovery Transcript - unless Prejudice 288(L) 2.3.2
Examination for Discovery - Reading 258(R) - Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
into Evidence 259(R) 5.6.1 Expert Witnesses - Application of
284(R) - Limits 288(L) 2.4.2
Trial Brief 285(L) 5 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial Brief - Brief of Law - Contents and Expert Witnesses - Limit on # of (3 Ont.
Submission 285(R) 5.2 Ev. Act s. 12; 5 Canada Ev. Act s. 7) 288(L) 2.4.1
Trial Date - Setting of - Simplified Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Procedure Failure to Attend at Trial 287(LR) 2.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Pre - Trial Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Conference 332(R) 9 Jury - Information on Jurors 289(L) 2.6.5
Trial Location (R 13.1.01) 263(LR) 2 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial Management Conferences Jury - Jury Challenges 289(L) 2.6.4
SEE: Case Management - Case Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Conferences 266(L) 4.6 Jury - Jury Notice - Motion to Strike (rr.
Trial Management Conferences 47.01, 47.02) 288(R) 2.5
SEE: Case Management - Case Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Conferences 266(R) 4.6 Jury - Jury Notice - Motivation of
Trial necessary - Summary Judgment - Motion 288(R) 2.5
Disputes of Fact - Disposition - Court Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
can expedite, Give Direction 215(R) 3.5.1 Jury - Jury Notice - Timing of Motion to
Trial of an Issue - Motion - Ordered on 235(L) 7 Strike 288(R) 2.5
Trial Procedure - Exhibits - Foundation Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Necessary to Mark Document as Jury - Jury Selection 289(L) 2.6.3
Exhibit 292(L) 4.2 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial Procedure - Exhibits - Marking Jury - Jury Selection - Eligible Jurors 288(R) 2.6.1
Document as Exhibit - Asking Judge to Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Mark Exhibit 292(R) 4.3 Jury - Jury Selection - Eligible Jurors -
Trial Procedure - Exhibits - Numbering Canadian Citizen, Resident of Ontario,
and Marking of - r. 52.04 292(L) 4.1 and At Least 18 years Old In Year Prior
Trial Procedure - Exhibits - Return of to Year Jury is Selected 288(R) 2.6.1
Exhibits - r. 52.04(2) 292(R) 4.4 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial Procedure - Jury - Jury Selection - Jury - Jury Selection - Ineligible Jurors 288(R) 2.6.2
Guidelines 289(R) 2.6.6 Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Trial Procedure - Notice of Motion - 287(R) - Jury - Jury Selection - Ineligible Jurors
Adjournment 288(L) 2.2.3 - Disabilities 288(R) 2.6.2
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Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - U


Jury - Jury Selection - Ineligible Jurors 4.2.7
- Past Convictions 288(R) 2.6.2 Ultra Vires - Special Defences (plead it) 206(R) (g)
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Unavailable Witness - Reading into
Jury - Jury Selection - Ineligible Jurors Evidence - Transcript - Examination for 258(R) -
- Profession 288(R) 2.6.2 Discovery 259(R) 5.6.1
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - 266(R) -
Jury - Motion to Strike 288(R) 2.5 Undefended Actions - Setting Down 267(L) 5
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters -
Undefended Actions - Setting Down 266(R) 5
Jury - Peremptory Challenges 289(L) 2.6.4
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Undertaking Chart - Refusals 231(R) 3.7
Jury - Peremptory Challenges - 4 Undertakings - Examination for
Challenges Maximum Per Side 289(L) 2.6.4 Discovery - Information reasonably
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - obtainable 246(L) 5.1
Jury Selection 288(R) 2.6 Undertakings - Examination for
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Discovery - Where Unable to Answer 249(LR) 5.4.3
Motion - Expert Witnesses - Exceed Undertakings - Motion to Satisfy 231(R) 3.7
Limit on # of 288(L) 2.4.2 Undertakings - Motions -
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Refusals/Undertakings Chart - Service 231(R) 3.7
Motion to Amend - Prejudice 288(L) 2.3.2 Undischarged Bankruptcy - Ability to
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - continue litigation 172(LR) 8
Motion to Amend Pleadings 288(L) 2.3 Unliquidated Damages - Set-Off 207(R) - 4.2.8
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - (Equitable) 208(L) (b)
Motion to Amend Pleadings - Grant Uses - Examination for Discovery -
Unless Prejudice 288(L) 2.3.2 Motion (Rule 39.04) 260(L) 5.6.4
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - V
Motion to Amend Pleadings - Prejudice
Vexatious Motions - Recourse Against 234(R) 5
- Granted Unless Prejudice -
Responding Party’s Additional Video Conference - Evidence at Trial 290(L) 3.3
Expenses From Amending Pleadings 5.5.1
or Additional Trial Prep not Prejudice 288(L) 2.3.2 Videotape - Examination For Discovery 257(L) 2
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Virtual Hearings - Best Practices 162(R) 12.1
Motion to Amend Pleadings - Rule Virtual Hearings - Conduct Behaviour
26.01 288(L) 2.3.1 Expectations 162(R) 12.1
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Virtual Hearings - Information Available 162(R) 12.1
Motion to Amend Pleadings - Rule Virtual Hearings - Requirements 162(R) 12.1
26.01 - Timing 288(L) 2.3.1
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Voluntary Mediation 323(R) 4.2
Motion to Strike Jury Notice 288(R) 2.5 Voluntary Mediation - Mediation
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - 289(R) - Agreement 323(R) 4.2
Witness - Excluding Witness 290(L) 2.7 Voluntary Mediation - Mediation
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Agreement - Confidentiality Clause 323(R) 4.2
Witness - Excluding Witness - Expert Voluntary Mediation - Mediation
Witness Exception 290(L) 2.7 Agreement - Confidentiality Terms 323(R) 4.2
Trial Procedure - Preliminary Matters - Voluntary Mediation - Mediation
Witness - Excluding Witness - No Agreement - Contents 323(R) 4.2
Communication of Evidence if Voluntary Mediation - Procedure -
Excluded 290(L) 2.7 Caucus 324(L) 4.4
Trial Procedure Preliminary Matters - W
Adjournment of Trial - Compelling Waiver - Special Defence (plead it + 4.2.7
Reason 287(R) 2.2.1 facts) 207(L) (t)
Trial Procedure Preliminary Matters - Want of authority (should plead it) - 4.2.7
Jury - Juror Information 289(L) 2.6.5 Special Defence 207(L) (m)
Trial Procedure Preliminary Matters - Want of jurisdiction - Special Defences 4.2.7
Jury - No Challenge for Bias 289(L) 2.6.4 (plead it) 206(R) (f)
Trial Procedure Preliminary Matters - Weak Evidence - Re-interview and
Jury - No Challenge for Cause Clarify/Amplify - Evidence - Witnesses 280(R) 2.8.1
Procedure 289(L) 2.6.4 Win-lose Bargaining 325(R) -
Trial Record - Simplified Procedure SEE: Competitive Negotiation 326(L) 4.6.1
SEE: Simplified Procedure - Setting Win-lose Negotiation
Action Down for Trial 332(R) 10 SEE: Competitive Negotiation 325(LR) 4.6.1
Trustee - In Bankruptcy - Discovery 247(L) 5.3.2 Windsor - Mandatory Mediation -
Trustee of Estate - Simplified Procedure 334(R) 13
Executors/Administrators/Trustees 167(R) 3.1 Withdrawal by Defendant - 218(L) 6.2
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Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Action - Witness - Order of - Strong Witness 280(L) 2.6.2


Notice of Withdrawal Witness - Order of - Weak Witness 280(L) 2.6.2
Withdrawal of - Action Witness - Re-Interview - Reconcile
SEE: Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Discrepancies 280(R) 2.8
Action 218(L) 6
Witness - Refusal to Answer Proper
Withdrawal of - Admission - Defendant Question 256(R) 5.5.9
(consent or leave) 218(R) 6.2.2
Withdrawal of - Defence Witness - Statements - Content 278(L) 2.2.3
SEE: Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Witness - Statements - Verification 278(L) 2.2.4
Action Witness - Unable to Attend - Taking
SEE: Abandonment of Application 218(LR) 6 Evidence Before Trial 279(R) 2.5
Withdrawal of - Services Witness - Unavailable - Reading into
SEE: Lawyer - Withdrawal of Services 154(R) 6 Evidence - Transcript - Examination for 258(R) -
Withdrawal of Admission - Discovery 259(R) 5.6.1
Discontinuing/Withdrawal of Action - Witness - Weak Evidence - Re-
Requires Consent/Leave 218(R) 6.2.2 Interview 280(R) 2.8.1
Without Prejudice - Communications, Witness - Where multiple parties
Settlements 242(LR) 4.5.3 entitled to examine same witness 253(L) 5.5
Without Prejudice Communications - Witness - Witness Statements - Before
Rationale 242(L) 4.5.3 Trial with Leave - Outside Ontario 279(R) 2.5.1
Without Trial - Disposition without trial Witness -Client instructions - Choice of
SEE: Disposition Without Trial 211(L) 1 Witness 279(L) 2.4
Witness - 2.10 Witness in Custody - Evidence at Trial 291(R) 3.7.2
SEE: Evidence - Witness - Summons 2.5 Witness Rule - Examination for
SEE: Evidence Before Trial - Witness Discovery - Rule Formulation 250(R) 5.4.5
SEE: Evidence at Trial - Witness Witnesses - Exclusion of
SEE: Evidence at Trial - Expert SEE: Trial Procedure - Preliminary 289(R) -
Witnesses 2 Matters - Witness - Excluding Witness 290(L) 2.7
SEE: Evidence - Experts 2.3 Witnesses - Motions - Examination at
SEE: Expert Witnesses 281(R) 2.3 Hearing, Permitted on Leave, but Rare 234(R) 4.2.2
Witness - Bias/Partiality 296(L) 5.5.4 Witnesses - Motions - Examination for
Witness - Choice of - Factors to Discovery Transcript, Can't Use own
Consider 279(L) 2.4 Exam 234(R) 4.3
Witness - Communication with - Witnesses - Motions - Examination for
Examination for Discovery 249(LR) 5.5.8 Discovery Transcript, Use in Evidence 234(R) 4.3
Witness - Evidence Witnesses - Motions - Examination
SEE: Evidence - Witness 277(R) 2 Pre-Hearing 234(L) 4.2.1
Witness - Evidence - Letter of Request Witnesses - Motions - Examination
(Examination for Discovery) 255(L) 5.5.5 Pre-Hearing - Applies to Opposite
Witness - Examination for Discovery - 255(R) - Parties too 234(L) 4.2.1
Communication during Testimony 256(R) 5.5.8 Witnesses - Motions - Examination
289(R) - Pre-Hearing, No Privilege Against Self-
Witness - Excluding 290(L) 2.7 incrim. 234(L) 4.2.1
5.5.1 Witnesses - Motions - Examination 4.2.1
Witness - Expert - Cross-Examination 297(R) 1 Pre-Hearing, Reasonable Diligence 234(L) (a)
Witness - Failure to Call - Adverse Witnesses - Motions - Examination
Inference 280(LR) 2.7 Pre-Hearing, Simplified Procedure, No 4.2.1
Witness - Generally - Potential Exam Allowed 234(R) (c)
Witnesses - Obligation to Disclose 250(R) 5.4.5 Witnesses - Motions - Examination
Witness - Instructing Witness - Form Pre-Hearing, Summons Where Person 4.2.1
and Style 281(L) 2.9 Lives in ON 234(LR) (b)
Witness - Memory Witnesses - Motions - Examination
SEE: Presenting the Case - Pre-Hearing, Summons Where Person 4.2.1
Refreshing Memory 294(R) 5.4.4 Lives Outside ON 234(L) (b)
Witness - Motions Witnesses Outside Ontario - Summons 2.10.
SEE: Motions - Witness 234(L) 4.2 - Evidence 282(L) 2
Witness - Motions - Examination of a Witnesses- Summary Judgment -
Witness 234(L) 4.2 Disputes of Fact 216(L) 3.5.1
Witness - Multiple Availability - Factors Workers Compensation Benefits - 5
to Consider when Calling 279(L) 2.4 Notice Required by Statute 159(L) 6
Witness - Omission of Detail 294(R) 5.4.3 Writ of Seizure & Sale & Garnishment
SEE: Enforcement of Orders - Writ of 308(R) -
Witness - Order of 280(L) 2.6
Seizure & Sale 209(L) 3.2
Witness - Order of - Party as witness 280(L) 2.6.1 Writ of Seizure and Sale - Pleading, as 201(L) 1
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BARRISTER – CIVIL LITIGATION (2023 INDEX)

a
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

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