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Understanding how to present evidence to the court and how trials are conducted can improve your chances for success. This is true whether your matter is in King’s Bench or Small Claims Court.
Judges determine the outcome of a case based on the law and the evidence before them. Understanding the rules of evidence is key to getting your story before the court.
Court proceedings are quite formal. It is important to understand what is expected of you and how to conduct yourself.
There are rules that both parties must follow when calling witnesses and presenting evidence. The order that the parties present, adjournments, cross-examination, documentary evidence and expert witnesses are all part of the process.
Judges will decide a case based on the law and the facts before them. They will consider decisions from other cases when interpreting laws and determine whether the burden of proof has been met. They may also award costs.
A judgment is not usually the last step of a civil trial. In some cases, an application to set aside the judgment or appeal the matter may be filed. In other cases, steps may be required to enforce the judgment.
If a judgment for money is not paid, there are steps that can be taken to have the judgment enforced.
The Saskatoon and Regina public libraries are hosting free Law Fairs to help people learn about their legal rights/responsibilities and connect with legal information and support. In Saskatoon, check out the free screening of The Good Canadian presented by Legal Aid Saskatchewan. There's lots to see and do during the 11th annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice (SKA2J) Week!