This course covers how civil actions proceed in the British Columbia Supreme Court and offers practical experience in the preparation of civil British Columbia Supreme Court documents acceptable for filing in the Court Registry, preparation of correspondence and documents, as well as vocabulary and transcription.
This course is part of the full-time Legal Administrative Assistant Program.
The differences between criminal and civil law, the appeal process
Principles behind court procedures, the litigation model, stages of litigation
Preliminary matters, statute of limitations, actions and originating applications
Document formatting, description of parties, the Public Guardian and Trustee, shortened style of proceeding
Commencing the action, Notice of Civil Claim, time limit for service, filing documents, time calculations, service, affidavit of personal service, events following service
Default judgment, costs
Pleadings, Response to Civil Claim, Reply, electronic documents, setting a trial date, Notice of Trial, counterclaims and third parties, Bill of Costs
Disclosure, types of evidence
Settling a defended action, consent orders, consent dismissal order, enforceability of an order
Hearing the dispute, trial scheduling, trial management conferences, witness lists, Trial Record, evidence at trial, Trial Certificate, pre- and post-trial timelines
Collecting on judgments
Asking the Court for help: interlocutory applications, affidavits, applications made with and without notice, consent applications
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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