Civil Litigation, 5th edition

Civil Litigation, 5th edition

Laurence M. Olivo, Maurizio Artale, Kystra Ryan, Mary Ann Kelly
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Civil Litigation, 5th Edition prepares law clerk students to navigate Ontario’s civil litigation process, guiding them through the primary steps involved in commencing or defending an action. Using a slip-and-fall fact situation featuring Abigail Boar and her lawyer, I.M. Just, the text illustrates each procedural stage from initial client intake to trial and appeal. Clear explanations, sample documents, and practical examples help students understand their role in supporting lawyers throughout the litigation process.

This edition introduces a new chapter on electronic filing, reflects updated post-COVID court procedures, and includes current Ontario court forms. It has been revised to incorporate the latest amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, including guidance on service by email. Chapter summaries provide quick review of key concepts, while a comprehensive glossary supports terminology comprehension.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-700-6
Page Count
610
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2026
Status
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Subjects
Civil Litigation and Procedure
Tags
Higher Education Law Clerk and Legal Assistant

  • A new chapter on electronic filing that discusses post covid court procedures.

  • Updated sample Ontario court forms

  • Updates to reflect amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure

  • Sample affidavit showing service by email

  • Updated coverage of Case Centre (formerly Caselines)

  • A “slip and fall” fact situation running throughout the book

  • Chapter summaries Comprehensive glossary of key terms

  • Expert insights from new authors, Maurizio Artale and Kystra Ryan.

Part I: An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
Chapter 1: Overview of a Civil Lawsuit

Part II: From Commencement of Proceedings to Close of Pleadings
Chapter 2: Pre-Commencement Procedures and Client Management
Chapter 3: Introduction to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Courts of Justice Act
Chapter 4: Identification of Parties, Joinder of Claims and Parties
Chapter 5: Commencing Proceedings
Chapter 6: Drafting Pleadings
Chapter 7: Service of Court Documents
Chapter 8: Motions
Chapter 9: Electronic Filing
Chapter 10: Default Judgment
Chapter 11: Summary Judgment: Rule 20
Chapter 12: Counterclaims, Crossclaims, and Third-Party Claims
Chapter 13: Amending Pleadings

Part III: From Discovery to Trial
Chapter 14: Documentary Discovery and E-Discovery 
Chapter 15: Examination for Discovery 
Chapter 16: Mandatory Mediation 
Chapter 17: Pretrial Procedures 
Chapter 18: Trial Preparation and Trial
Chapter 19: Judgments
Chapter 20: Costs
Chapter 21: Statement of Accounts
Chapter 22: Appeals

Part IV: Specialized Procedures for Litigation Efficiency
Chapter 23: Case Management 
Chapter 24: Simplified Procedure: Rule 76
Chapter 25: The Commercial List

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“My career as a law clerk for 18 years (8 solely in the area of civil litigation), has provided me with a solid base for teaching various courses in the law clerk program at Northern College. The law clerk texts that Emond publishes are accurate, current, and relevant. I have found each text that I have used in each of my courses to be an excellent guide in preparing learners for that respective area of law.”

—Gloria Richardson, Northern College