COVID-19: Effect on Key Litigation Deadlines | Practical Law

COVID-19: Effect on Key Litigation Deadlines | Practical Law

The impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on litigation practice has been profound. Courts across the country have significantly restricted their operations and have rapidly adopted the temporary use of technology to replace in-person hearings and hard copy filings. Many filing deadlines have been suspended, including limitation periods in some jurisdictions. This Practice Note offers guidance for lawyers in navigating the changes to key deadlines in litigation, including deadlines relating to commencement and pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial. It also raises issues for counsel to consider regarding the impact of COVID-19 on various stages of litigation.

COVID-19: Effect on Key Litigation Deadlines

Practical Law Canada Practice Note Overview w-024-9371 (Approx. 12 pages)

COVID-19: Effect on Key Litigation Deadlines

by Practical Law Canada Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Law stated as at 12 May 2020Canada (Common Law)
The impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on litigation practice has been profound. Courts across the country have significantly restricted their operations and have rapidly adopted the temporary use of technology to replace in-person hearings and hard copy filings. Many filing deadlines have been suspended, including limitation periods in some jurisdictions. This Practice Note offers guidance for lawyers in navigating the changes to key deadlines in litigation, including deadlines relating to commencement and pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial. It also raises issues for counsel to consider regarding the impact of COVID-19 on various stages of litigation.