Problem:
You are to prepare a research memo outlining and explaining Rule 12.02 of the Rules of Small Claims Court to your Principal. Specifically, explain the meaning and legal tests of the following: 1. No reasonable cause of action or defence; 2. Delay or difficulty in having a fair trial; and 3. The concepts of inflammatory, waste time, nuisance and abuse of court process Outline and explain the threshold that must be reached in order to succeed on a motion under Rule 12.02. Further, explain the purpose of Rule 12.02 and some of its limitations. HEADINGS - example: • Question • Facts • Issue(s) • Law • Discussion • Conclusion *A memo of law can follow different formats. Choose whatever format you are most comfortable with. You will neither gain nor lose marks for using the headings above