Areas of Focus:

Question:What kinds of wrongdoings can be litigated in Ontario civil court, and when should I contact a paralegal?

Answer:In Ontario, common civil “wrongdoings” that may be litigated include breached contracts (like unpaid invoices), debts and liens, insurance coverage disputes (including wrongful denial), realty disputes (such as deposit forfeiture or failure to disclose), and tortious conduct (civil wrongs that create a right to sue), among other issues.  Getting help early with fact-checking, precedent research, and properly framed submissions can reduce costs and improve your chances of a well-reasoned outcome.  If you are unsure where your situation fits, Gutoski Legal Services can help as a paralegal service across Ontario, so call (289) 902-0227 to discuss your matter.

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Understanding the Types of Issues/Wrongdoings that May Be Litigated

The body of law is much too large for any individual person to ever know in full.  Indeed, even highly experienced judges with decades of experience will be without full knowledge of the law and are therefore, usually, assigned to handle a narrow focus of cases that are within areas of law that are familiar to the judge.  Even so, judges will routinely expect representatives for the parties to perform precedent research and then provide submissions and present argument based upon the findings of that research.

Note: For immediate help, please contact Gutoski Legal Services by phone at: (289) 902-0227 to retain services or to discuss any specific questions that you may have.

“... I include myself among those who had never heard of the tort of barratry ...”
~ C.A. Osborne A.C.J.O.
McIntyre Estate v. Ontario, 2001 CanLII 7972 (ON CA)

It is common for adjudicators to be assigned matters within defined subject areas based on experience and familiarity with the issues that most often arise in those proceedings.  In a similar way, legal practitioners tend to focus their work within particular practice areas that align with the types of disputes they most frequently handle across courts, tribunals, and other decision making bodies.  While every case turns on its own facts, legal systems have developed over centuries, and truly novel legal issues are relatively uncommon, meaning established legal principles and precedent will usually exist to guide the analysis and outcome.  Engaging representation that is closely aligned with the specific issues in dispute can improve strategic focus, enhance the quality of legal research and argument, promote procedural efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen the overall likelihood of a well-reasoned and favourable result.