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{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [http://www.robertslaw.ca/about.html Adam Roberts], Adam J. Roberts|date= January 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC|expanded = courts}} | {{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [http://www.robertslaw.ca/about.html Adam Roberts], Adam J. Roberts|date= January 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC|expanded = courts}} | ||
In some situations, parties may be able to attend court by telephone. But they will need to get court approval — in advance. Telephone hearings are more available before tribunals. | In some situations, parties may be able to '''attend court by telephone'''. But they will need to get court approval — in advance. Telephone hearings are more available before tribunals. | ||
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It’s open to the other party to object to the witness appearing by videoconference. If they do, the court has to consider whether testifying in this way would be “contrary to the principles of fundamental justice”. The court can consider factors such as the location and circumstances of the witness, the costs involved for the witness to be physically present, and the nature of the witness’ evidence. The onus is on the party seeking to exclude videoconferencing. | It’s open to the other party to object to the witness appearing by videoconference. If they do, the court has to consider whether testifying in this way would be “contrary to the principles of fundamental justice”. The court can consider factors such as the location and circumstances of the witness, the costs involved for the witness to be physically present, and the nature of the witness’ evidence. The onus is on the party seeking to exclude videoconferencing. | ||
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