Droit
PAPER 7.1
When David Becomes Goliath: Litigating Against Self-Represented Litigants
These materials were prepared by Michael D. Parrish of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver, BC, for the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, April 2009. © Michael D. Parrish
7.1.1
WHEN DAVID BECOMES GOLIATH: LITIGATING AGAINST SELFREPRESENTED LITIGANTS
I. II. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Strategies and Tactics for Dealing with Unrepresented Litigants Generally ...................... 2 A. Communicating with Self-Represented Litigants .................................................................. 2 B. Service and Delivery of Documents....................................................................................... 3 C. Pleadings................................................................................................................................. 4 D. Document Discovery ............................................................................................................. 4 E. Examinations for Discovery .................................................................................................. 5 F. Judicial Case Management ..................................................................................................... 5 G. Alternative Dispute Resolution ............................................................................................. 6 Interlocutory Motions By and Against Self-Represented Litigants ..................................... 7 A. Generally................................................................................................................................ 7 B. Motion Materials .................................................................................................................... 7 C. Delivery of Materials