Motions Court Practice and Procedure

ebook Volume 1

By Berkley D. Sells

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Successfully navigating the ins and outs of motions court is an essential element of every litigation lawyer's practice.

On July 1, 2015, the Superior Court of Justice's new Consolidated Practice Direction for Civil Actions, Applications, Motions and Procedural Matters in the Toronto Region came into effect. The second edition of Motions Court Practice and Procedure focuses on some of the key changes in motions scheduling and offers current, practical guidance on bringing and responding to motions in Ontario.

Useful reference for anyone preparing for and conducting motions

Co-authored by two seasoned and respected litigators, this guide features strategy, tactics, tips and practice pointers for effectively preparing for and conducting motions in Ontario. It provides detailed explanations of:

  • When and where to file the necessary materials
  • Sample precedents providing illustrative examples of motion materials
  • Guidance on dealing with urgent motions and special circumstances
  • A review of how to deal with the costs of motions

    What's New In This Edition?

  • Focuses on some of the key changes in motions scheduling and also discusses, specifically, the new scheduling procedures for long motions before a judge including summary judgment motions, highlighting two new forms:
  • Requisition to Attend Civil Practice Court
  • Civil Practice Court: Long Motions & Summary Judgment: Case Information Sheet
  • Major change that Civil Practice Court now replaces the former Motions Scheduling Court in Toronto
  • Discusses the change in the process by which one schedules a long application, long motion, summary judgment motion or urgent matter before a judge
  • Updated set of appendices and forms

    A Vital Resource For

  • Civil litigators
  • Employment & labour lawyers, Family law lawyers, Personal injury lawyers
  • Law clerks
  • Litigation assistants
  • Law schools
  • Motions Court Practice and Procedure