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If You’ve Been Accused of Defamation

People’s Law School

Explains your rights and the steps to take if you’ve been accused of defamation. It explains the defences to a defamation claim.

Last reviewed June 2024
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Civil Law Guidebooks (Supreme Court BC)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)

A series of guidebooks on the Supreme Court of BC for cases involving a civil matter — claims exceeding $35,000, as well as bankruptcy, personal injury, and contract disputes. Explains everything from starting an action and serving documents to how trial works and how to enforce an order after trial.

Last reviewed March 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Motor Vehicle Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)

This chapter on motor vehicle law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of licensing requirements and driving offences such as impaired driving, careless driving, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

Last reviewed March 2024