This course covers the procedural elements of a civil lawsuit as it progresses toward a potential trial, focusing on the Court of King’s Bench Rules. We will discuss procedural decisions that litigators must consider on topics such as: parties and standing; costs awards; limitation periods; motions; discovery; procedural aspects of a trial; and appeals. We will also discuss specific considerations for Indigenous clients and Access to Justice issues. Through a combination of lectures, class discussion, and assignments students will learn the basic steps of a lawsuit in Canada and how to draft procedural documents (with a focus on Manitoba) [3 credits]
This course covers the procedural elements of a civil lawsuit as it progresses toward a potential trial, focusing on the Court of King’s Bench Rules. We will discuss procedural decisions that litigators must consider on topics such as: parties and standing; costs awards; limitation periods; motions; discovery; procedural aspects of a trial; and appeals. We will also discuss specific considerations for Indigenous clients and Access to Justice issues. Through a combination of lectures, class discussion, and assignments students will learn the basic steps of a lawsuit in Canada and how to draft procedural documents (with a focus on Manitoba) [3 credits]
