Helpful Legal Articles: Information Regarding Common Litigation Concerns

Question: What’s the difference between procedural law and substantive law in an Ontario lawsuit?

Answer: Procedural law covers the rules for how a case moves through Ontario courts, including steps like filing documents, timelines, evidence admissibility, and the burdens and onus of proof, while substantive law defines the legal rights, duties, and causes of action that determine whether a claim succeeds.   For Ontario litigation support resources in a Legal Profession Ecosystem service, Success.Legal™ helps people understand common lawsuit issues and how to prepare questions for a qualified legal advisor (not legal advice).

Procedural and Substantive Law Topics and Legal Issues Common to Litigation

Lawsuits may at first glance appear to involve relatively simple facts, issues, and laws; however, very quickly even the most simple of case may turn into a much more complex matter.  During the course of litigation, it is necessary that the participants adequately understand the procedural rules involving admissibility of evidence, the onus of proof and the burden of proof, the legal cause of action involved, the jurisprudence that interprets and defines provisions within statutes, and much more.  Accordingly, the articles below, among all information provided within this website, are provided for informational purposes only as merely an overview of various legal principles and are without suggestion that such information should be perceived, taken, or used, as legal advice in any actual case.  Any information herein should always be reviewed with a qualified legal advisor prior to acting on the information.