Marc Nicholas Quinn
Ottawa Injury Lawyer
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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 …
Trial Procedure – Ottawa Injury Lawyer Provides Some Comments
Who determines the procedure to follow in a civil trial ? Going to court is risky business. There are advantages to going to a trial such as winning and winning costs, but there are risks too. In some cases, a personal injury plaintiff may potentially have their entire financial future riding on a single court judgment (or settlement). At trial the Judge or Judge and Jury will determine the issues including who wins or losses and what amount would be paid to a successful injured party. With so much on the line, what can be done to ensure that such an important process is handled fairly and justly? Ensuring fairness in the outcome of a case begins with fairness in the procedure leading up to and during a …