Criminal

Criminal law involves investigating and prosecuting people who may have broken the law; and punishing people who are found to have done so.

Civil

Civil law guides compensation when people have suffered injury and financial loss caused by negligence or any wrongful act, or under contract, business, property and other law.

Family

Family law governs the legal aspects of relationships between spouses/partners, parents and children. It includes family restructuring, property redistribution, and child and spousal support.

Commercial

The Commercial List decides cases involving insolvent companies,including restructuring, reorganization, receivership, winding-up, and liquidation. With the Court's permission, some cases involving solvent companies are also heard. 

Wills, Estates & Trusteeships

Wills and estates law deals with the transition of wealth from one generation to another. Trusteeship and guardianship deals with the rights and duties of persons appointed by the Court.

Case Management

Information on Civil, Family and Criminal case management, the application process, the purpose of case management and related forms and contact information.

Judicial Dispute Resolution

Information on how to schedule a Judicial Dispute Resolution hearing at the Court of King's Bench, booking priorities, judicial assignments and availability.

Reviews & Assessments

Overview of the role of a Review Officer, how to challenge lawyers’ bills, contact information and related publications and forms.