PEI

Delay to File a statement of defence Rule 18: 20 days after service of the Statement of Claim if in the province; 40 days if out of province but in the US/Canada; 60 days if anywhere else.

*Filing a Notice of Intent to Defend provides an additional 10 days to file a Defence

Affidavit of documents: which documents? Under which circumstances? Rule 30: All relevant documents in the possession, control or power of a party to the action. To be served within 10 days of the close of pleadings.
Rules of discovery | Delay to examine before plea | Delay to examine after plea Rule 31: May examine a party after delivery of statement of defence and, unless the parties agree otherwise, after serving an affidavit of documents
Court settlement Conference: a mandatory process or not? Rule 50: Not mandatory
Delay to file an appearance Rule 38: Applies to Applications only. Party served with an Application shall file a Notice of Appearance at least three (3) days before the hearing .
Delay to set the case ready for trial Rule 48: Anytime after the close of pleadings a party may serve and file a request for trial and trial record on all parties.
Time to obtain trial dates once the certificate of readiness is issued Rule 48: The Registrar shall forthwith arrange to set the matter down for trial following service and filing of the request for trial and trial record
Mediation No Rule - Available anytime
Simplified procedures (fast track and Small claims Court) (monetary limits) Simplified Procedure - Rule 75.1: Limit $25,000 unless both parties agree to proceed by Simplified Procedure. No discoveries; witnesses provide "will say" statements instead.

Small Claims - Rule 74: $8,000

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