Disclaimer: These legal information materials are prototypes which have been developed for the Public Navigator Project. These materials will be further developed as the project continues. 

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

 

For further information about this project please contact [email protected] or (902) 454-2198 (administration only, not for legal information)