Notice of Civil Claim (BC)

Summary

This precedent is a notice of civil claim by a passenger who was injured in a motor vehicle accident, pursuant to the Supreme Court Civil Rules, B.C. Reg. 168/2009. The notice sets out the details of the accident, the injuries to the plaintiff, the relief sought in the form of damages, interest and costs and the legal bases for the claim. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For more information on commencing an action in British Columbia, see the practice notes: Identifying the Parties to an Action (BC), Limitation Period (BC), and Where to Commence an Action (BC). For helpful tips in drafting pleadings, see: Drafting Pleadings Checklist (BC) and Originating Pleadings Preparation Checklist (BC). For a reference flow chart on transitional rules, see: Transitional Rules Flowchart (BC). For information on personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents in British Columbia, see the Motor Vehicle Accidents Resource Kit (BC). For information on managing...