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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation is how people and businesses settle disputes that are not criminal, from contract fights and unpaid debts to property and negligence claims. These guides walk through how a lawsuit actually unfolds, the alternatives to a trial, and what to weigh before you sue or respond to a claim.

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Civil Litigation Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Toronto In Toronto, most lawsuits are pushed to mediation before they ever reach a courtroom. How the system works, what your claim size changes, and when to hire a litigation lawyer.