Dispute Resolution Terms Flashcards
What is a Claim Form?
A document used to initiate a legal claim
What is the purpose of sealing a Claim Form?
To make the claim formally recognized by the court
What is required for the Service of Sealed Claim Form?
Delivering the sealed claim form to the defendant
What are the Particulars of Claim?
Details outlining the basis of the claim
What does deemed service of a Claim Form mean?
Service is considered completed under certain conditions without actual delivery
What is a Certificate of Service?
A document confirming that the claim form has been served
What is a Defence in legal terms?
A response by the defendant to the claim
What is an Acknowledgement of Service?
A formal confirmation from the defendant regarding receipt of the claim
What is the purpose of a Reply?
To respond to the defendant’s defence
What is Default Judgement?
A judgement entered against a party who fails to respond
What is the deadline for filing a Defence?
14 days with acknowledgement of claim
What is Summary Judgement?
A judgement made without a full trial if there is no issue of fact
What are Part 20 Claims?
Claims that involve additional parties or claims against existing parties
What is the Response to Part 20?
A reply to a Part 20 Claim
What is a Directions Questionnaire?
A form used to gather information for case management
What is an Application to Vary DQ?
A request to change the directions set in the Directions Questionnaire
What are Costs Budgets in Multi-Track cases?
Estimates of the costs expected to be incurred during litigation
What is a Disclosure Report in Multi-Track cases?
A report detailing the documents that will be disclosed
What is an Interim Application Notice?
A notice for a temporary court order before the final hearing
What is Disclosure in legal terms?
The process of providing relevant documents to the other party
What is an Inspection Notice?
A notice to inspect documents or items related to the case
What is a Witness Summons?
A legal order for a witness to attend court and give evidence
What is a Hearsay Notice?
A notice indicating that hearsay evidence will be used
What is a Notice to Admit Facts?
A request for the other party to admit certain facts
What is a Notice to Prove?
A request for evidence to support a claim or defence
What are Questions to experts?
Inquiries directed to expert witnesses for their opinions
What is a Pre-Trial Checklist?
A list of items to be completed before trial
What is a Pre-Trial Review?
A meeting to prepare for the trial
What is a Trial Bundle?
A collection of documents for use during the trial
What is an Appeal?
A request for a higher court to review a lower court’s decision
What is an Oral Appeal Hearing?
A court session where parties present their arguments for an appeal
What is an Application for relief of sanctions?
A request to lift penalties for failing to comply with court rules
What is the filing deadline for Costs Budget (multi-track) under <50,000?
14 days
What is the filing deadline for Costs Budget (multi-track) over >50,000?
28 days
What is a Statement of costs (summary assessment)?
A document detailing costs for a summary assessment
What is the Order of costs to be paid?
A court instruction on who pays the costs
What is a Bill of costs?
A detailed statement of costs incurred
What are Points of Dispute?
Disagreements regarding the Bill of costs
What does Amount Not Acceptable refer to?
A cost that one party deems unreasonable
