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61856.01gThe paper provides an overview of Part 9 of the Alberta Rules of Court. It reviews the current Rules and indicates what has or has not been changed from the former Rules. It also identifies and comments on any significant changes or additions that have been made and any judicial decisions that have interpreted a particular rule. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court Interpreted program on November 7, 2012.
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61922.02This 35-page paper represents a refresher on the basic rules and principles applied by Alberta courts relating to the use of party-appointed expert witnesses. Included is information on when expert evidence is allowed, qualifying an expert and ensuring that he or she stays within that qualification when testifying, details on the ultimate issue rule, the professional obligations of an expert witness, independence and bias considerations, and practical and procedural issues. This paper was presented as part of LESA’s Evidence Law Refresher in November and December 2014.
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OC-62314-04Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This on-demand program explores the history of piercing the corporate veil along with some key considerations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 26, 2023 as part of our Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program. Total running time is 37 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-61984-02Price range: $95.00 through $445.00In this presentation, Ian Wachowicz provides tips for how pleadings can be used as an advocacy tool. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-61984-04In this presentation, W. Clarke Hunter QC provides practical guidelines for drafting and filing pleadings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016. A bonus video is also included.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61984.04This paper touches on a variety of different issues relating to pleadings and affidavits from the frontline perspective of a seasoned practitioner. The author sets out the key Rules dealing with pleadings, provides commentary on stylistic elements in pleadings (such as defined terms, for example), and discusses relevant considerations in the drafting process, including factual advocacy v. arguments, exaggerations, and uses and abuses of precedents. Additionally, requests for particulars and limitation defences are reviewed. The second half of the paper focuses specifically on preparing affidavits, and includes a discussion of ethical considerations and the involvement of counsel in the production of drafts. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Drafting Pleadings, Affidavits, and Orders: The Pleading Edge seminar Edmonton on February 9, 2016 and in Calgary on February 17, 2016.
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OC-61984-05Price range: $95.00 through $445.00In this presentation, Steven Robertson discusses important considerations for drafting pleadings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016. A bonus video is also included.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61984.05This paper considers the practical aspects of preparing court documents. First, the author discusses considerations involved when drafting pleadings, such as where to start, amendments to pleadings, and the risks associated with using precedents. Tips for drafting pleadings without precedents are also provided. Second, drafting considerations for affidavits are discussed, including avoiding arguments and capturing a client’s voice. Finally, the paper addresses interlocutory orders, and reviews the essential components of orders as well as provides tips for organization and including preambles.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Drafting Pleadings, Affidavits, and Orders: The Pleading Edge seminar Edmonton on February 9, 2016 and in Calgary on February 17, 2016.
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61984.02There are two approaches to drafting pleadings: one is to be brief and general, and the other is to tell a story in the pleading. For the latter, pleadings can be an opportunity for practitioners to advocate for their clients’ causes. This paper considers this notion of pleadings as a tool of advocacy, discussing both the advantages of using a more narrative pleading, as well as the potential downsides. Example pleadings are included as appendices to help illustrate some of the items discussed in the paper.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Drafting Pleadings, Affidavits, and Orders: The Pleading Edge seminar Edmonton on February 9, 2016 and in Calgary on February 17, 2016.
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62123.03This paper discusses post judgment steps in an action. Topics discussed include judgment limitation, writs of enforcement, registrations with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles Registry, demand letters, garnishment, seizure, and more. Legislation excerpts and form precedents are included as appendices. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Enforcement Fundamentals program in Edmonton on January 22, 2019 and in Calgary on January 29, 2019.
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OC-62123-03This presentation discusses post judgment steps in an action. Topics discussed include judgment limitation, writs of enforcement, registrations with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles Registry, demand letters, garnishment, seizure, and more. Legislation excerpts and form precedents are included as appendices. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62271Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Review the Rules that can result in summary disposition of a claim, or aspects of it, and explore practical considerations which may be of use to legal counsel when considering the Rules. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 22, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour, 11 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
