My Cases — Excessive Delay

Our Charter guarantees you a trial within a reasonable time. But what's unreasonable? If your case is not complicated, delay can become arguable after 12 months. But the remedy is not automatic. What do you have to do? You must file and argue a Charter application. Your success will depend on the Judge's assessment of (i) the length of the delay, (ii) the reasons for the delay, and (iii) any prejudice you have suffered. Listed below are cases dismissed for delay or where the delay played a role. All information has been edited, of course, to protect my clients' privacy.