Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Most litigators are familiar with the requirement that a summary motion be supported with “evidentiary proof in admissible form” establishing the merits of a cause of action or defense. Nevertheless, ...

Ontario has changed its Rules of Civil Procedure governing summary judgment, with the intention of making justice quicker and more affordable in suitable cases. Rule 20 Summary Judgment of the Rules ...

We previously wrote about the requirements many jurisdictions impose for affidavits or declarations submitted in conjunction with motions for summary judgment, including that they must be based on ...

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a $1-million civil fraud judgment against Toronto businessman Robert Hyrniak in an important ruling that broadens the ability of lower court judges to decide ...