You need evidence to prove your case in court. There are many rules about how you can bring evidence into court. This Guidebook introduces you to the general principles of evidence and explains the kind of evidence you ...
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This guidebook is for people who have declared bankruptcy but have not been granted a discharge from bankruptcy. If your trustee is no longer responsible for making another application for discharge, this guidebook will ...
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The Court Information Program for Immigrants provides free legal help and information for new immigrants and refugees. The website - CourtInformation.ca - provides legal information, videos and online resources in six ...
Also available in: Chinese (simplified), Korean, Punjabi
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Find out how to get help as a victim of crime. This section of VictimsInfo.ca, an online resource for victims and witnesses of crime in BC, provides information, contact numbers, and an instructional video to get help ...
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The final stage in a court case is the trial. This guidebook provides an overview of trial procedures in civil, non-family claims in the Supreme Court in BC. Topics include deciding if you should have a jury, scheduling ...
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This guidebook provides general information about the new Rules of Court for the Supreme Court in BC, which came into force on July 1, 2010. In addition, it provides information if your Supreme Court case began prior to ...
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A bail order tells you what you may or may not do while your criminal charges are outstanding. This fact sheet provides information about bail orders that state you are to have no contact with a person (a no-contact ...
Also available in: Chinese (traditional), French, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
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Information and a video describe simplified trials in small claims court at Vancouver's Robson Square courthouse. All claims between $5,001 and $10,000 (except financial debt and personal injury) are set for a ...
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This guidebook has been prepared for people who are respondents to appeals in civil cases in the BC Court of Appeal. It provides information about responding to an appeal, the documents that have to be prepared, the ...
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This guide describes four steps to take before you see a lawyer. Whether you are paying for your lawyer or receiving free legal advice, it is to your advantage to be prepared to make the best use of the time you spend ...
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