Ontario Civil Lawsuit Deadlines: The 20-Day Rule to Deliver a Statement of Defence

(Toronto Litigation Lawyer Guide) If you have been served with a Statement of Claim in Ontario, strict deadlines apply immediately. Under Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, failing to deliver a Statement of Defence on time can result in being noted in default, which may allow the plaintiff to move the case forward without your input. This guide explains the most commonly searched deadline in Ontario civil litigation: the 20-day defence deadline. Statement of Defence Deadlines in Ontario (Rule 18.01) Rule 18.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure sets out…

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