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==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
==Small claims court== | ===Small claims court=== | ||
Under Rule 17(16) of the [http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/261_93_04 small claims rules], a hearing, other than a trial or hearing requiring sworn evidence, may be held by phone if a person does not live or carry on business within a reasonable distance from the hearing location, or if exceptional circumstances exist. Rule 16.1(7) says that in addition to this, a judge may hear an application (except if sworn evidence may be required) by phone if all parties consent or the registrar is satisfied that no party will suffer prejudice from a phone hearing. | Under Rule 17(16) of the [http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/261_93_04 small claims rules], a hearing, other than a trial or hearing requiring sworn evidence, may be held by phone if a person does not live or carry on business within a reasonable distance from the hearing location, or if exceptional circumstances exist. Rule 16.1(7) says that in addition to this, a judge may hear an application (except if sworn evidence may be required) by phone if all parties consent or the registrar is satisfied that no party will suffer prejudice from a phone hearing. | ||
Rule 17(16.1) says an application for a phone hearing must be made under Rule 16(3) to a registrar. The latter rule requires applicants to use Form 16, follow instructions on the form, and then file it at the registry. | Rule 17(16.1) says an application for a phone hearing must be made under Rule 16(3) to a registrar. The latter rule requires applicants to use Form 16, follow instructions on the form, and then file it at the registry. | ||
==Other provincial court divisions and other decision-makers== | ==Other provincial court divisions and other decision-makers== | ||
