It is incumbent on family law lawyers to use the summary trial process, where appropriate. Alberta courts are busier than ever. Too many clients do not understand the interim nature of interlocutory applications. This presentation explores what summary trials are and what they are not. It also addresses factors that lawyers need to consider when deciding whether a particular matter is appropriate for a summary trial. The presentation examines procedural similarities and differences between the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Justice.

This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person conference from May 4–7, 2023 as part of LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law.

Total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.

You may also be interested in other presentations from LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law program. Click here for the full list of presentations.

Organizing Committee

Justice Michael Kraus, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Rhoda Dobler KC, WK Family Lawyers LLP
Nancy Flatters KC, Retired Justice, Alberta Court of Justice
Andy Hayher KC, Vogel LLP
Jocelyn E. Innes, Innes Law
Christopher A. Jackson, Jackson Law

Presenters

Justice Debbie A. Yungwirth, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Justice Todd LaRochelle, Alberta Court of Justice