Marc Nicholas Quinn
Ottawa Injury Lawyer
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How do you address other people in an Ottawa injury court room?
How does one address other people in court ? There are rules for conduct in court rooms. The main rule is to ensure proper decorum and formality. Often times, these customs—not unlike our system of Common Law—can trace their origins to Medieval England, and are firmly woven into the fabric of our legal system. Here is a brief look at a few courtroom etiquette points that you should know as you present your Ottawa personal injury claim. The Judge Generally speaking, a Judge (now called « Justice ») is to be called « Your Honour » in English, or « Monsieur le juge » or « Madame la juge » in French. This rule applied when addressing the Judge both in or out of court. Unless the Judge …
What is the role of a judge in an Ottawa personal injury or accident case or trial?
The Role of the Judge in a Court Proceeding At trial, the Judge (or juries as the case may be) decides who wins and who losses a personal injury action. The primary role of a Judge is to act as the trier of fact. However, before trial, Judges also ensure that parties obey the rules of civil procedure, ensuring that all parties fairly follow the correct procedural steps. If the rules of procedure are abused, this may confer an unfair advantage on a party behaving sharply. Sometimes, a judge may interpret and apply the procedural rules in such a way so as to ensure that a matter moves along swiftly, fairly and efficiently. This is called judicial discretion. Judges help ensure the rules are followed As explained …