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An affidavit is a written statement used to present evidence. This guidebook describes how to prepare an affidavit if you’re representing yourself in Supreme Court. It explains what to put in an affidavit, the structure, and how to fill in the main and technical parts. Includes a sample affidavit.
An order needs to be prepared when the court hearing is complete and the court has made an order. The order is the document, filed in the court registry, which sets out the decision of the judge or associate judge. The parties, not the judge, are usually responsible for preparing the order.
In general, when a judge makes an order, the parties must do what the judge has decided. Enforcing an order means making sure that what the court ordered is done, or executed. Usually you want to collect money that is owing to you.
If you are a party to a Supreme Court action and are successful on a chambers application or at trial, you may request that the other party pay your costs. This guidebook gives an overview of the procedure for assessing costs of civil, non-family claims in BC Supreme Court.
General information about the Provincial Court and the BC justice system. Answers questions about court fees, going to court, information about a case, judicial review, photographs or filming in court, publication bans, recording/watching court proceedings, scheduling trials or hearings, and visiting court.
Trial courts hear evidence and decide cases. British Columbia has two levels of trial court, Provincial Court and Supreme Court. Learn which type of cases each of these courts handle.
If you take someone to court and the judge decides in your favour, it’s up to you to collect the money. Learn your options for getting your court judgment paid.
It’s a familiar story: a business makes a defective product or does something that harms a group of people. Such a “mass wrong” can be met with a class action.
In some situations, parties may be able to attend court by telephone. But they’ll need to get court approval — in advance. Telephone hearings are more available before tribunals.
This self-help resource provides information and instructions for creating an affidavit. It also contains an example affidavit.
