Procedural Strategies for Litigators in Alberta

ebook Volume 1

By William E. Cascadden

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The first Alberta practice guide to use court procedural rules effectively and strategically to strengthen a party's position in a law suit, and increase the efficiency of litigation, this work will be invaluable for both novice and experienced litigators.

A procedural guide to litigation, from pre-commencement to appeals, this book offers tactical and strategic suggestions as to how to advance a case, lists of questioning (discovery) topics of enquiries and factors to consider in various situations, such as suitability for certain types of trial, while adhering to civil procedure rules.

Features

  • Proven courtroom strategies and tactics, plus expert practice commentary from a seasoned litigator
  • Advice as to how to deal with difficult lawyers
  • Conducting settlement negotiations
  • Tips for managing and preparing witnesses, to minimize unpleasant surprises which might harm the case
  • Tactical considerations regarding information and evidence gathering, saving preparation time for trial
  • Advice about using the appeal process to strategic advantage, which helps in assessing financial risks for the client

    What's New in this Edition?

  • Revised discussion regarding "litigation hold" letters and hyperlinking the chronology of events
  • New section on Electronic Discovery
  • New section on Undertakings
  • Significantly revised commentary on the test for summary judgment applications with discussion of Alberta cases Stefanyk v Sobeys Capital Inc. and Rotzang v CIBC World Markets Inc.
  • Advice on how to deal with opposing counsel

    Why Should Lawyers Buy This Book?

  • Adept and skillful in handling court procedural rules often leads to success on substantive issues at trial
  • Promotes efficiency and organization of all aspects of the litigation process
  • Provides counsel with the tools to effectively and economically litigate all manner of civil disputes
  • Contains a useful outline for questioning (discovery), and another for organizing a litigation file

    Who Should Read This Book?

  • Litigation lawyers— learn how to use court procedures and court procedural rules to ones advantage
  • Articling students— understand the way the Rules work in real practice
  • Law school professors and academics— a unique perspective on the practical application of the new rules, useful in teaching civil procedure
  • Procedural Strategies for Litigators in Alberta