Summary Trial Documentary Evidence Rule 9-7(5)(c) Examination for Discovery

Summary Trial Documentary Evidence – Examination for Discovery Be sure to review and familiarize yourself with the relevant Rule 7-2 – Examinations for Discovery. The purpose of this post relates to the use of evidence derived from an Examination for Discovery for the purpose of a Summary Trial application. The relevant rule that governs the type of evidence […]

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Summary Trial Review – BCSC Rule 9-7 (11) / Preliminary Suitability Hearing

There is alot to learn about Rule 9-7 (11).  Let’s begin! Rule 9-7 (11)        On an application heard before or at the same time as the hearing of a summary trial application, the court may (a) adjourn the summary trial application, or (b) dismiss the summary trial application on the ground that (i)  the issues raised by […]

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Liability Trial – Credibility and Reliability of a Witness

This post will highlight the subject of credibility and reliability of a witness. Relevant Factors discussed in this Post: The credibility of the witness The accuracy and reliability in the witness’s recollection of the evidence Is there objective evidence to support the witness statements Collision Analysis, accident reconstruction, light sequencing evidence, weather reports Agreed Statement […]

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