Disclaimer: These legal information materials are prototypes that were developed as prototypes for a Public Navigator Project. 

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Options before a lawsuit
  3. Considerations before action
  4. Options for defence
  5. Considerations for defendants
  6. What is mediation?
  7. Notices
  8. Pleadings
  9. Lawyers

1. Overview

  • Introduction to the videos
  • Difference between legal information and legal advice
  • Additional helping resources

2. Options before a lawsuit

3. Considerations before action

4. Options for defence

5. Considerations for defenders

6. What is mediation and who may consider it?

  • Who might consider mediation
  • Existing resources in NS

7. Filing Notices

  • The purpose of notice
  • The rules defining notices
  • The difference between a Notice of Action and a Notice of Defence

8. Pleadings

  • What are pleadings
  • The rules
  • Strategies

9. Lawyers and you

  • What is a contingency fee agreement
  • What are unbundled services

 

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