Application to Strike Jury
In a personal injury trial, the Supreme Court Civil Rules give either party the right to unilaterally select trial by jury. If one party does not want the matter to be heard by a jury, the onus is on them...
In a personal injury trial, the Supreme Court Civil Rules give either party the right to unilaterally select trial by jury. If one party does not want the matter to be heard by a jury, the onus is on them...
In the case of Chavez-Salinas v. Tower, 2017 BCSC 2068, the Plaintiff was involved in a collision at an intersection. The Defendant denied liability for the accident.When the Plaintiff was one-half block away from the intersection, she observed the traffic signal...
The BC NDP Government is currently rushing through legislation that places caps on "minor injuries" as defined by ICBC and NOT by doctors. This legislation is being hurried through the legislature without open and transparent consultations with the most vulnerable...
Acheson Law Sponsors Sid Williams Theatre Acheson Sweeney Foley Sahota is proud to be a 2017-2018 presenting sponsor of the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. This performing arts facility has hosted quality entertainment in the Comox Valley for over 25 years. ...
Medical-Legal Report in an Assault Case In the case of Jalava v. Webster, 2017 BCCA 378, the Plaintiff alleged he was assaulted by the Defendant, who was the night manager at a restaurant. Apparently the Defendant was under the mistaken impression that...