Does a trial judge have jurisdiction to award or deny costs of an interlocutory application heard by a different presider? The above question recently arose in the context of an action in damages for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff had served the defendant with an expert report of the plaintiff’s family physician in which the family physician recommended that the plaintiff be referred to a specialist in physical medicine, also known as a

An examination for discovery can be a daunting process, particularly for witnesses who have no idea what to expect. For those who are unfamiliar with what an examination for discovery is, it is a formal evidence-gathering step in a lawsuit where a lawyer for one party questions an adverse party about facts relating to a case. For example, at a discovery for a defendant in a lawsuit, the plaintiff’s lawyer will ask the defendant questions. A court reporter will also be present