Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Party

Anthony N. Doob

Party in Canada

Party

This section offers an overview of Party under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Party in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Party relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A person by or against whom a legal action is brought. The people who make promises to each other in a contract.

Concept of Party (Family Law)

The following is a definition of party under Canadian law, in relation to family law: A participant in a court case, contract, or other legal matter; can be an individual, a corporation, or other entity.

Definition of Party

Party meaning or descrpition: a person who commences or defends an action or proceeding (Source of this concept of Party: emp.ca/books/392-5 and emp.ca/books/330-7)

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