LEGAL
In our last article we discussed administrative tribunals and the division of responsibilities between tribunals and courts.
ENFORCING YOUR JUDGMENT – HOW DO YOU COLLECT?
Sunday, 07 September 2014 00:00 Written by Tanya Walker
Suppose you’ve sued someone, you’ve won the trial and the judge has ordered the person you sued, now called the judgment debtor, to pay damages to you. What happens next? How do you get the money you are owed?
Alternative Dispute Resolution – An Important Tool for Resolving Your Lawsuit
Tuesday, 12 August 2014 00:00 Written by Tanya Walker
You’re involved in a lawsuit, you want your day in court, but you also want to resolve the dispute quickly and you’re concerned about legal bills.
Jurisdiction…you’ve probably heard the term, but what does it mean, how is it determined and how can it impact on the outcome of your case?
You’ve become involved in a legal dispute. You’ve hired a lawyer to represent you. What exactly can you expect from your lawyer? Can a lawyer be helpful to you even if a formal lawsuit hasn’t started yet?
Has someone committed a wrong against you? Are you thinking of suing? Here are some issues you should first consider.
You may have had a dispute with someone that you have not been able to resolve. Next thing you know, there is a lawsuit handed to you by a mysterious person who says, “you’ve been served”.
