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 ing 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

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