Procedural Strategies for Litigators in Alberta, 2nd Edition

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