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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{GENERAL}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Compromise/Settlement}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Form of {\bf{RESOLUTION}} {\emph{usually}} in the form of a {\bf{contractual agreement}} enforceable by law between the parties in dispute which brings the dispute to an end.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Governed by Contract Law}} Binding on both parties - Court views as final decision ({\bf{Elkind v Bennet}}). {\bf{MUST}} be Offer, Acceptance, Consideration.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{NO ADMISSION REQUIRED}}} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Court prefers/encourages that the matters be settled out of Court.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.29402 cm} x{3.68298 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{POWER TO COMPROMISE}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{When can you Compromise/Settle}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Any time afte the issuance of the Originating Proceedings and before end of trial. {\bf{Green v Rozen}}} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{WHO}}: {\bf{Attorney as AGENT}} has {\bf{{\emph{implied}}}} and {\bf{{\emph{ostensible}}}} authority.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Implied}} & Between attorney \& client to compromise the suit without reference to the client as long as it does {\bf{not}} involve matters "collateral to the action" \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Ostensible}} & Between attorney and opposing litigant to compromise without actual proof of authority. {\bf{Waugh v HB Clifford \& Sons Ltd.}} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{APPROVAL}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{No approval from Court necessary (save for exceptions) {\bf{Noel v Becker}}} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{MATTERS THAT NEED COURT APPROVAL}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Persons under a disability. (minors {\bf{and/or}} patients) \{\{nl\}\} 2. Actions concerning the Estate of a deceased person \{\{nl\}\} 3. Actions by representative parties \{\{nl\}\} 4. Defamation Actions} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 0) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{ADVANTAGES}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. In public Interest as less case load on the Court \{\{nl\}\} 2. Save Costs (no trial or shorter trial) \{\{nl\}\} 3. Settle on their own terms} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{DISABILITY - EXCEPTION}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Order 70}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{WHO - O70 R1}} & (1) Minor / Infant (3) Patient \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Patient - O79 R1}} & A person incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs. {\bf{{\emph{Mental Health Act}}}} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Minor}} & Anyone under the age of majority (18) \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Rules of Compromise \& Settlement -O70 R8}} & Personal Injuries and Fatal Accidents \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{General Rule}} & Patient or Minor {\bf{must}} have a Personal Rep. who is not under disability to conduct proceedings on his behalf. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 6) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Patient/Minor is {\emph{Plaintiff}}}} & Next Friend \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Patient/Minor is {\emph{Defendant}}}} & Guardian ad Litem \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Next Friend}} and {\bf{Guardian ad Litem}} {\bf{{\emph{must}}}} act by an attorney {\bf{O70 R2(3)}}} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 2) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Compromise Rule - O70 R8}}} \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 1) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{NO}} Compromise or Settlement without the approval of the Court allowed} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 2) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Court Considers}} & If the Settlement is {\bf{reasonable}} and if it is for the {\bf{benefit of the Patient/Minor}} \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{DISABILITY - EXCEPTION}} (cont)}} \tn % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Application}} & Summons \& Affidavit \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Affidavit}} & - age of minor/patient \{\{nl\}\} - details of accident \{\{nl\}\} - witness statements \{\{nl\}\} - police report \{\{nl\}\} - medical report \{\{nl\}\} - details of proposed settlement \{\{nl\}\} - state in the best interest of minor/patient \{\{nl\}\} - Opinion of independent Attorney confirming best interest \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 15) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Settlement Rule - O70 R9}}} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 1) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Settlement before action so Plaintiff must commence action by OS.} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 2) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Approval of Settlement - O70 R10}} & If approved, Court will give directions on \{\{nl\}\} - Who should pay \{\{nl\}\} - Who to pay money to \{\{nl\}\} - Amount to be paid \{\{nl\}\} - How money is to be applied \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 8) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{The {\bf{Order}} is then drawn by the P's attorney and promptly served on D.} \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 2) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Rejection of Settlement - O70 R9(1)(b)}} & The Court will give directions as to the further prosecution of the claim. \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{DISABILITY CONT'D}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{WHY COURT APPROVAL NEEDED}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Protect persons under disability against incompetence of the legal advisor which may lead to receiving a lower amount of claim than it is worth;} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{2. Provide a way for the D to obtain a discharge against a person under disability (terms form part of the Consent Order);} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{3. Ensure Counsel is paid proper costs (no more no less);} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{4. Ensure that the money agreed to be paid to the person under disability is 'properly looked after and wisely applied'} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{FORMS OF SETTLEMENT \& COMPROMISE}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Judgment by Consent \{\{nl\}\} 2. Agreement for D to submit to Judgment \{\{nl\}\} 3. Order by Consent to Stay Proceedings \{\{nl\}\} 4. Consent Order to dismiss, discontinue or withdraw \{\{nl\}\} 5. Tomlin Order} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.73735 cm} x{2.23965 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{STAY OF PROCEEDINGS}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{May be a part of Consent Order} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{NOT}} equivalent to discontinuance or granting of Judgment. Proceedings {\bf{remain in existence}}} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Stay can be removed if proper grounds can be shown {\bf{Cooper v Williams}}} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Application}} for Stay & Summons to Registrar \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.18988 cm} x{2.78712 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{CONSENT ORDER}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Consent Order}} & Judgment or Order made by the Court in accordance with the agreement made by the parties. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{General Effect of Compromise}} & Replace the claim in original action. {\bf{New}} action required to enforce the contract. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Performance of Agreement}} & Should include terms of Agreement in Order {\bf{with liberty to apply}}. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Liberty to apply}} & Can make application in {\bf{original}} action to enforce the terms of the agreement. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{EFFECTS OF SETTLEMENT \& COMPROMISE}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Ends Proceedings; \{\{nl\}\} 2. Precludes parties from taking further steps in action \{\{nl\}\} 3. Supersedes the original cause of action except where liberty to apply was pleaded; \{\{nl\}\} 4. Binds all parties until Order or Judgment set aside} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{{\bf{EFFECTS OF SETTLEMENT \& COMPROMISE}}}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Ends Proceedings; \{\{nl\}\} 2. Precludes parties from taking further steps in action \{\{nl\}\} 3. Supersedes the original cause of action except where liberty to apply was pleaded; \{\{nl\}\} 4. Binds all parties until Order or Judgment set aside} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}