1. Harry refuses to respond to being sued because he is upset that his friend Miguel is suing him. Explain the possible consequences of Harry's refusal. 2. John has been served with a subpoena ordering him to appear in court as a witness in an accident case. He decides not to go to court. Explain what may happen as a result. 3. Siobhan has received a letter of default. George tells her that this is a court action and it means that she has been sued. Siobhan asks you if this is true. How would you reply? 4. Nathan has a judgment rendered against him for the sum of $14,500 with costs. What are the items that will be included in the costs he has to pay? a. b. If Nathan does not pay the amount of the judgment and costs and it is executed, explain what this may mean. Include in your answer all possible options you can think of. c. Nathan's wife is worried that the family will not have any food or clothing left as a result of the judgment. What would you advise her? 5. Explain what is meant by a "seizure by garnishment." 6. A bailiff served a Motion to Institute Proceedings on Eastern Canada Kitchenware Inc. These documents stated that Northern Heaters Corp. was suing for $22,000 for heating elements purchased by Eastern Canada and not paid for, although Eastern Canada had complained vigorously that the heaters were of poor quality and did not meet the specifications stated on the order. The lawyers for Eastern Canada filed an appearance. The next day the president of Eastern Canada called the lawyers and pointed out that because of the delays in obtaining the proper heating elements, a large department store had cancelled an COURT PROCEEDINGS IN A CIVIL ACTION 107 order for kettles. This meant a loss of $70,000 profit for Eastern Canada Kitchenware Inc. Is there any procedure that would enable Eastern Canada Kitchenware Inc. to recover the $70,000 lost profit? 7. Using the case described in Question 6, prepare a list in the correct sequence of all procedural steps that will take place from the outset of this case to a final judgment. 8. Prepare the Application to the Court in Civil Matters that would be used in the case described in Question 6. 9. Explain the difference between substantive law and adjectival law. 10. Explain the method that is used to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of court documents. Discuss the various possibilities that may arise and how they can be dealt with.