In a family case where there are conflicting affidavit evidence, can the court proceed summarily?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from R.B.R.S. v L.R.T.M, 2019 BCSC 1142 (CanLII):
In Loughlean v. Regehr, 2018 BCSC 1950, Kent J. discussed proceeding summarily in a family case where there was conflicting affidavit evidence. While there were concerns with proceeding summarily, he acceded to counsel’s request:
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