The Judge Got it Wrong – Appealing to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

The Judge Got it Wrong – Appealing to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

You’ve just received your decision from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and you’re convinced the judge got the ruling wrong. What are your options? The only opportunity to change the outcome is to appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. You only have a small window to appeal – as little as 25 (business) days in many cases, so your first call should be to a lawyer familiar with both the subject area of law of your matter, but also with the Court of Appeal.

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What Happens After I Lose a Lawsuit in Nova Scotia?

What Happens After I Lose a Lawsuit in Nova Scotia?

If you participate in a lawsuit and lose, the judge will issue an order against you. The order will outline the details of his decision, specifically the details of what you are legally obligated to do. In many cases this involves paying somebody a certain amount of money. At this point you can simply choose to pay the amount the judge has ordered you to. However, for a lot of people this is not a realistic option.

 

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