OBA Civil Litigation PROGRAM
Webcast Replay with Live Chat | 1:55 pm - 3:25 pm (ET)

Webcast Replay of program originally aired on April 25, 2023.

In the past two years, litigants in Ontario have seen a steady shift toward summary trials. It is no longer the general rule that summary trials are reserved for simplified procedure matters under Rule 76. Recently, courts have encouraged parties seeking to bring summary judgment motions to resolve their matters by summary trial. As this trend continues, it is critical for advocates to understand the:

1. Critical differences between summary trials and summary judgment motions;
2. Correct and incorrect circumstances to request a summary trial;
3. Best practices for preparing and leading evidence in this abridged process (including how to use CaseLines effectively); and
4. Strategies for success and managing common pitfalls when conducting a summary trial.

Join our expert faculty as they share their valuable experience and guidance to support your success in summary trials.

PROGRAM CHAIRs

Golnaz Nayerahmadi, Rochon Genova LLP
Hailey Abramsky, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Justice P. Tamara Sugunasiri, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Bonnie Roberts Jones, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Michelle Cook, Deloitte Legal Canada LLP
Paul Conrod, Construct Legal