LAW452
Civil Procedure
(Matheson)
Prerequisite courses:
Prerequisite for: Advocacy (LAW 608)
Instructor(s): Scott Matheson
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
METHOD OF EVALUATION
One mandatory assignment to attend Morning Chambers (in person or by WebEx) during the first half of the term and submit a short reflection, maximum 500 words, worth 10% of the student’s grade. Four optional, online quizzes, worth 5% each, delivered during the term. One open-book final exam for the remainder of the final grade.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the civil litigation process with reference to Alberta’s Rules of Court. We will consider the purpose and intention of the Rules as well as their practical application in civil litigation.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2020-21. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):
The Alberta Rules of Court (CanLII). Online access to the Stevenson and Côté annotation will also be provided and its use is recommended.
Jean E. Côté, Alberta Civil Procedure: Introduction & Glossary (Juriliber, 2019).
2020-2021 Case Materials (on TWEN)