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Hi Everyone, it's Kristy from Clearly Legal. Let's chat about the Order to Continue. When a party involved in litigation dies or faces bankruptcy, or faces other reasons why that party's involvement must be transferred (death and bankruptcy are the most common, and the focus on this blog) the legal process does not simply stop. Instead, the court may issue an Order to Continue to transfer the party’s interest or liability to another person. What Is an Order to Continue? An Or

Hi Everyone, it's Kristy from Clearly Legal. Let's chat today about what setting down (setting down for trial) is. When you reach the point in a legal dispute where the matter is not settling and is ready to move forward, setting it down for trial is a key step. This process tells the court that you are prepared to proceed to a court hearing. Setting down for trial might sound complicated, but it’s really about organizing and submitting the right documents in the correct orde

Hi Everyone, it's Kristy from Clearly Legal. Let's chat today about the Small Claims Settlement Conference. The settlement conference is your first chance in court to resolve the dispute without going to a full hearing. Settlement conferences are designed to be informal and practical. They focus on finding common ground and narrowing down the issues. What Happens at a Settlement Conference The court schedules the settlement conference after the defendant files the defence. U

Hi Everyone, it's Kristy from Clearly Legal. Let's chat today about Noting in Default. When a defendant misses the deadline to respond to a Statement of Claim or Plaintiff Claim, the process of noting in default begins. This step has significant consequences for both the defendant and the plaintiff. If you are involved in litigation, knowing how noting in default works can save you time, money, and unnecessary complications. What Does Noting in Default Mean? Noting in defaul