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Once you have collected all of the documents you intend to use at trial, you will need to consider how you will prove each document in court (i.e.: through a witness testifying about the document or another means), unless the other party will simply agree to the document being used. This is a good topic to raise at the trial preparation conference described earlier in this section. | Once you have collected all of the documents you intend to use at trial, you will need to consider how you will prove each document in court (i.e.: through a witness testifying about the document or another means), unless the other party will simply agree to the document being used. This is a good topic to raise at the trial preparation conference described earlier in this section. | ||
If you have many documents to use at trial, you should consider preparing a book of documents which will become an exhibit at trial. Start by organizing the documents in date order; then separate each document by numbered tabs to make them easy to find. If the documents are longer than one page, number each page of that document starting with page one. You will need to prepare an index of each document included in the book and | If you have many documents to use at trial, you should consider preparing a book of documents which will become an exhibit at trial. Start by organizing the documents in date order; then separate each document by numbered tabs to make them easy to find. If the documents are longer than one page, number each page of that document starting with page one. You will need to prepare an index of each document included in the book and a corresponding tab number for each. Again, it is useful to bring this list to the trial preparation conference and ask the other party to inform you whether they have any objections to any of the documents. | ||
In the days leading up to the trial, you will need to bind the documents ( | In the days leading up to the trial, you will need to bind the documents (i.e.: use a binder or cerlox binding machine if you have access to one). Include a cover page that sets out: | ||
*the style of cause of the court proceeding (the names of the parties and court registry information as set out at the beginning of every filed document) | *the style of cause of the court proceeding (the names of the parties and court registry information as set out at the beginning of every filed document), | ||
*the title of the book: Book of Documents of the applicant/respondent (whichever applies) | *the title of the book: Book of Documents of the applicant/respondent (whichever applies), and | ||
*the names and contact information for each party or their lawyer if represented. | *the names and contact information for each party or their lawyer, if represented. | ||
You should prepare and bring to court an original and at least three copies of your book of documents (more if there are more than two parties). The original will used to show to witnesses at trial (if their testimony requires it) and copies will be provided to the judge and each party. | You should prepare and bring to court an original and at least three copies of your book of documents (more if there are more than two parties). The original will be used to show to witnesses at trial (if their testimony requires it), and copies will be provided to the judge and each party. | ||
=== Witnesses === | === Witnesses === | ||