Canadian citizen who is presently in litigation with a US-based company

1. Can a Canadian citizen sue an American company?
2. Can a Canadian company be sued?
3. What is Canadian litigation?
4. Is a US subpoena valid in Canada?
5. Can a US Judgement be enforced in Canada?
6. Does the US have jurisdiction in Canada?
7. How much can you sue for in Canada?
8. Can you sue a non citizen?
9. Can you sue a minor in Canada?
10. What is the highest law in Canada?
11. What are some Canadian laws?
12. Is Canada a civil law country?

Can a Canadian citizen sue an American company?

Yes, you can sue an American company. Whether you have a viable lawsuit and one that is worth filing is another story. You should consult in person (or via skype, email or telephone) with a litigation attorney who practices in the county where the...

Can a Canadian company be sued?

Yes it is. The American could sue the Canadian in a court in Canada or America, whichever suits the case best.

What is Canadian litigation?

There are three primary dispute resolution methods used in Canada to resolve large commercial disputes: litigation, arbitration and mediation. In this section, litigation refers to the formal dispute resolution process through the Canadian judicial system.

Is a US subpoena valid in Canada?

As with a subpoena issued by a U.S. court, a U.S. court judgment is not automatically enforceable in Canada. The judgment would essentially need to be converted into a Canadian judgment to make it enforceable against a debtor in the applicable Canadian province.

Can a US Judgement be enforced in Canada?

Canadian courts start from the general proposition that “neither foreign nor domestic judgments will be enforced if obtained by fraud.”⁸⁵ In Beals, the Supreme Court identified two types of fraud that provide a defence to enforcement: fraud going to jurisdiction and fraud going to the merits.

Does the US have jurisdiction in Canada?

Well, at least to the extent that Canada has extradition treaties with the US, the US can exercise jurisdiction through them. ... All visitors to Canada are subject to the Laws of the Nation, regardless of nationality. Canada and the United States have an extradition treaty.

How much can you sue for in Canada?

You can sue a person for a debt or damages (compensation for harm) for up to $25,000 in Small Claims Court.

Can you sue a non citizen?

Background. In the United States, the rights of a non-citizen are essentially the same as those of a citizen. ... Over the years, the right of a non-citizen to file a lawsuit has been expanded to include lawsuits filed in state courts.

Can you sue a minor in Canada?

A person under 18 can sue or be sued, but only through a litigation representative. There is an exception: a person under 18 does not need a litigation representative if they are or have been a spouse or adult interdependent partner.

What is the highest law in Canada?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression and the right to equality. It forms part of our Constitution – the highest law in all of Canada – and is one of our country's greatest accomplishments.

What are some Canadian laws?

Canadian (Federal) Laws and Acts

• Access to Information Act.
• Canada Evidence Act.
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Constitution Act, 1867.
• Constitution Act, 1982.
• Contraventions Act.
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Is Canada a civil law country?

Canada is a bijural State where the common law and civil law coexist. The common law tradition applies throughout Canada in all matters of public law (e.g. criminal law, administrative law) and in all of the provinces and territories except the province of Québec.