Justice Education Society of British Columbia

Guidebooks for Representing Yourself In Supreme Court Civil Matters is a series of 22 PDF documents that provide information about civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court. Developed by Justice Education Society, the guidebooks follow the new Supreme Court rules introduced on July 1st, 2010. Where guidebooks refer to Supreme Court forms, they are included at the end of the guidebook, with notes on how to complete the form. Each link opens in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view PDF files. Overview

• Transition to New Rules
• Alternatives to Going to Court
• Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
• A Guide to a Successful Interview with a Lawyer

Getting Started

• Choosing Small Claims or Fast Track Litigation
• Fast Track Litigation in Supreme Court
• Starting an Action by Notice of Civil Claim
• Defending an Action Started by a Notice of Civil Claim
• Starting a Proceeding by Petition
• Defending a Proceeding Started by Petition

Pre-Trial

• Applications in Supreme Court
• A Guide to Preparing Your Affidavit
• Resolving Your Case Before Trial
• The Discovery Process
• The Case Planning Conference
• Requisitions

Trial

• Proving Your Case in Supreme Court
• Preparing for Trial and Trial in Supreme Court
• Judicial Review

After Trial

• Costs in Supreme Court
• Drafting Orders
• Enforcing Orders