CPD: Common Motion Hearings:

Prepare for frequent Small Claims Court issues that arise prior to Trial such as:

• Motion to Strike,
• Motion to Dismiss,
• Motion to Set Aside Default,
• Motion for Particulars,

and much more.

Expected Takeaways

The CPD: Common Motion Hearings sessions explain the principles and rules involved with, among other issues:

• A motion to strike scandalous or other improper pleadings or improper Affidavit statements;
• A motion to dismiss for lack of a reasonable cause of action or lack of a reasonable defence;
• A motion seeking adequate particulars seeking details further to a vague pleading;
• A motion for setting aside default whether before or after Judgment;
• A motion for production of evidence documents;
• A motion for leave of substitute service; and
• A motion to validate service despite being performed contrary to the Rules.

Agenda

Session 1:

• Motion to Strike or Dismiss
• Motion for Setting Aside Default

Session 2:

• Motion for Particulars
• Motion for Production or Inspection of Evidence

Session 3:

• Motion to Extend Time for Service
• Motion For Leave For Substitute Service
• Motion to Validate Service
• Award of Costs of Motion

Materials Included:

• A handout containing extensive case law, fully cited, and linked to CanLII for convenient future use as quick reference secondary source material; and
• A few sample Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit documents for convenient future use when bringing a Motion within the Small Claims Court in Ontario; and
• A Certificate of Participation document that licensed legal practitioners can use to confirm completion of up to three substantive hours towards annual continuing professional development requirements.