De-Mystifying Discovery: What is an Examination for Discovery?
BC Civil Lawsuits: What is an “Examination for Discovery” In preparation for trial or in anticipation of an early settlement agreement, each party to a civil lawsuit has the right to ascertain what facts are known by the opposing party, under the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, Rule 7-1 – 7-8. The purpose of an examination for discovery is to …Read more →
Pondering Precedents – Spouses in Different Houses
Pondering Precedents – Common Law Spouses in Different Houses Wills Estates and Succession Act The issue of spouses who live in different houses was considered by the courts here in British Columbia in the case of Richardson Estate (Re), 2014 BCSC 2162. This blog post is the first in a series called “Pondering Precedents” where we …Read more →
Lost in Limitations – Estate Litigation
Lost in Limitations: BC Estate Litigation Lawyers The law regarding limitation dates is confusing for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike. In layman’s terms, a limitation date is the deadline for when you may file a claim. Here in British Columbia, there are a number of different acts that govern limitation periods. The new Limitation Act, SBC 2012, came into force on …Read more →