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A 14-page memo from the court written for SRLs going to trial for a civil or family case. It outlines the court’s sitting schedule, courtroom etiquette, stages of a trial, what goes into an opening statement, how to present evidence, and how to question witnesses.

An overview of witness basics, including information on preparing your witnesses and questioning your witnesses. This guide also introduces concepts like cross-examinations and hearsay.

An introduction on how to schedule a trial, as well as an overview of jury trials, trial management conferences, the trial record and certificate, and trial deadlines.

The final stage in a court case is the trial. This guidebook gives an overview of trial procedures in civil, non-family claims in the Supreme Court in BC. Topics include deciding if you should have a jury, scheduling the trial, what you can use as evidence at trial, and what happens at trial.

An introduction to who can act as an expert witness, when you may need an expert witness, where to find them, and more.

An introduction to different types of evidence, and the relevance, material facts, and other basic information about evidence.

This guidebook gives an overview of time limits, limitation periods, and extension and suspension for civil law matters in BC Supreme Court.

An introduction to legal research, including how to search for cases and where to find help.

An overview of hiring a lawyer, free and low-cost legal help, and how to prepare for a meeting with a lawyer.

An overview of alternatives to going to court, including the advantages of avoiding court.