Civil Law
ivil Law includes all areas involving disputes between individuals. If a settlement agreement cannot be reached, this usually means that one person sues another. Regent Law can help you negotiate a settlement, whether you are dealing with an issue of Personal Injury, Breach of Contract, Occupier's Liability, or otherwise. If it becomes clear that a settlement cannot be reached, we can advocate on your behalf in court to make sure that your legal rights are protected.
Debtor-Creditor - It is common to see people enter an agreement for later repayment, have their personal circumstances change, and no longer be willing or able to repay their debt. If you are trying to collect on a debt, Regent Law can work with you to develop the most cost-effective strategy to recover the debt. If you owe a debt and are not currently able to repay it, we can explain the various ways that the debt can be restructured in order to make the payments more manageable.
Process - There are two processes by which a person can go: Small Claims Court or the Court of Queen's Bench. A person can collect a maximum of $30,000 in Small Claims, and it is a simpler and faster process that Queen's Bench. You can find a flowchart and guide to Small Claims on the Court's website. The flowchart below is a simplified illustration of the much more complex process found in the Court of Queen's Bench.
Please note that the flowchart below is a very brief overview of the process and it is only meant to give you a general idea of what to expect. There are several major areas of civil law not mentioned in the chart, such as interim applications, expedited procedures, family law matters, appeals from lower courts, etc. Do not rely on the chart as an accurate guide. You may click on it for a larger version.
Debtor-Creditor - It is common to see people enter an agreement for later repayment, have their personal circumstances change, and no longer be willing or able to repay their debt. If you are trying to collect on a debt, Regent Law can work with you to develop the most cost-effective strategy to recover the debt. If you owe a debt and are not currently able to repay it, we can explain the various ways that the debt can be restructured in order to make the payments more manageable.
Process - There are two processes by which a person can go: Small Claims Court or the Court of Queen's Bench. A person can collect a maximum of $30,000 in Small Claims, and it is a simpler and faster process that Queen's Bench. You can find a flowchart and guide to Small Claims on the Court's website. The flowchart below is a simplified illustration of the much more complex process found in the Court of Queen's Bench.
Please note that the flowchart below is a very brief overview of the process and it is only meant to give you a general idea of what to expect. There are several major areas of civil law not mentioned in the chart, such as interim applications, expedited procedures, family law matters, appeals from lower courts, etc. Do not rely on the chart as an accurate guide. You may click on it for a larger version.
