What are the purposes of trial scheduling Court and what does counsel need to do to prepare for trial scheduling Court? Purpose of Trial Scheduling Court The main purposes of trial scheduling Court are twofold. First, there is a gatekeeping function by the Courts to ensure only those cases that are truly ready for trial […]
Month: May 2017
If you conduct personal injury trials in Toronto and surrounding communities, the Toronto Sittings Project is of great interest. Announced May 15, 2017, Toronto is experimenting with personal injury trial sittings for the fall 2017 and spring 2018. All 2-3 week personal injury trials are being reshuffled to 4 week long trial sittings starting November 27, 2017 and […]
Civil Practice Court was introduced to replace Motions Scheduling Court in Toronto. It’s main function is to institute a gatekeeping Judge for long and/or complex motions and applications before a Judge, such as motions for summary judgment. Simple motions up to 2 hours long can be scheduled by email. Longer and more complex motions before […]
Mediation is mandatory for Toronto actions. Of course, “mandatory mediation” is an oxymoron because mediation is supposed to be a voluntary process. Prior to May 1, 2017, a party could set an action down for trial provided that mediation was complete or scheduled. From May 1, 2017 onwards, mediation must be complete before an action […]