COURSECA$213
How to Succeed at Summary Judgment Motions
Mastering Summary Judgment Motions: Practical Tips for Litigation Success
1.5 hours 4.4(14 ratings)
-54%
CA$97
AUTHOR(S)
Matthew Karabus
Litigation lawyer at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Andrew Winton
Commercial litigator at Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
About this course
Should you bring a summary judgment motion? How do you oppose a summary judgment motion? If you know when and how to effectively use them, they can be a critical tool for your litigation practice. In this program, you will gain practical tips from leading practitioners on how to prepare for, argue, and oppose a summary judgment motion.
Topics of discussion include:
- Appropriateness and availability
- Procedural vs. substantive arguments
- Scheduling and mechanics
- Evidence and burden of proof
- Issues of credibility and availability of a trial
- Drafting your materials (Notice of Motion, Affidavit, Factum, Order)
- Advocacy at the hearing
- What’s your job?
- Partial summary judgment
- Costs and appeals
- Recent notable caselaw
This course includes:
1.5 hours on-demand video
Beginner level
No preparation required
Published At Jul 1, 2024
Certificate of completion
No prerequisites
1 year access
Updated At Dec 18, 2024