Practice Resources

The process for applying to court for the restoration of a dissolved company involves a number of steps. This Practice Direction describes the steps in the process and the information required by the court on such applications.

The process for applying to court for the restoration of a dissolved society involves a number of steps. This Practice Direction describes the steps in the process and the information required by the court on such applications.

Chief Justice Hinkson has issued Practice Direction 51 that will take effect on July 1, 2016 to coincide with amendments to Civil Rule 12-2 dealing with trial management conferences which also take effect on July 1 2016.

This Practice Direction has two parts. Part A sets out a direction of the Chief Justice pursuant to Section 11(7) of the Supreme Court Act , R.S.B.C 1996 c. 443, as to the matters in respect of which a master is not to exercise jurisdiction. Part B sets out guidelines for the assistance of the profession and the public as to the matters in respect of which a master has jurisdiction.

Update from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

The Ministry of Finance has issued a Tax Information Sheet containing important information for the legal profession and conveyancers who file property transfer tax (PTT) returns at the Land Title Office.

A Requisition in Form 17 varied as set out in Schedule A to this Practice Direction may be filed by the applicant in the referenced Supreme Court Family Rules in place of a separate letter setting out the reasons why the order is sought.

A Requisition in Form 17 varied as set out in Schedule A to this Practice Direction may be filed by the applicant in the referenced Supreme Court Civil Rules in place of a separate letter setting out the reasons why the order is sought.

Practice Resource - October 2015

Helpful guides from the Government of Canada and Bar Associations on personal safety and security.