Litigation in Mexico

In Mexico City, I estimate that it takes an average of a year to a year and a half to get a decision from the lower court. But I had a case that took ten years to get a judgment from the lower court and I have also had cases that proceeded to judgment in two months.

Litigation in Peru

We introduce evidence with the complaint and the judge determines whether evidence is useful to clarify the controversy and prove the facts. The testimony of the witness is “offered” in the complaint and, if the judge admits it, then you will be asked to interview him or her at a hearing called an audiencia de pruebas.

Litigation in Russia

At the first instance, a judge hears a case alone. The procedural rules provide that a party can request the dispute be considered by a panel consisting of one professional judge and two so-called arbitrazh assessors, who are people with specific knowledge in certain areas of economics, finance and management. But judges actually appoint arbitrazh assessors only in very rare cases.

Litigation in British Columbia

Lawyers in British Columbia only have to wear a gown for civil trials and when appearing before the Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Litigation in Palau

Land matters are complex since a lot of the testimony comes from old people and some have a hard time traveling from other islands. Rules for intervention during a case are lax, so people will often show up midway through a case. Some land cases in Palau last literally decades.

Litigation in China

Theoretically, China has the system of people’s jurors. In many cases, a tribunal of three members may be composed of one or two jurors. However, as of now, jurors really only sit to meet the quorum of a tribunal of three members. They will not actually decide any facts though they do have the power theoretically. Instead, the presiding judge will decide the facts.

Litigation in Spain

In commercial disputes, there is no prior questioning of witnesses and you must go to trial with the evidence you already have. This makes trial very difficult because some evidence cannot be obtained in advance, due to the data protection law.