Does privilege apply in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. D. D. W., 1997 CanLII 12487 (BC CA):
Reference was also made to Carey v. Ontario, [1986] 2 S.C.R. 637, but I note that although the privilege in that case was found not to be a bar in a civil case, it was still directed that the judge look at the documents and weigh the competing interests.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the case law on the re-opening of a plaintiff’s case in a civil case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is there an implied waiver of privilege where a party waives privilege but takes a position in relation to privileged materials that is inconsistent with maintaining privilege? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can settlement privilege apply to a document used as evidence in a civil case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the effect of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Procedure of striking a jury in a civil case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is there any case law in which privilege has been abused in the context of privilege at bar? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a personal injury case, is it possible for counsel to provide a more detailed description of privileged material without disclosing privileged material? (British Columbia, Canada)
If a judge finds that a plaintiff has violated a plaintiff’s human rights in a civil case, does this rule apply? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will Rule 30 of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply in a personal injury case? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a Workers’s Compensation Appeal Tribunal case, is there any case law that supports the argument that there is no case law in favour of a claim under the Employment Benefits Act? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does the crime exception to solicitor client privilege apply to communications that would otherwise be exempt from disclosure due to solicitor-client privilege? (British Columbia, Canada)
