What is the test for a plaintiff to seek counsel in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Chartrand v. General Motors Corporation, 2008 BCSC 1781 (CanLII):
She is entitled to look to counsel to know the law, the procedures, and to devise the strategy whereby a remedy will be obtained: Frey v. BCE Inc., 2007 SKQB 328, 312 Sask. R. 4 at para. 7. She does not have to demonstrate an extensive understanding of the litigation process itself.
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