What Is a Ontario Rule 56: Motion for Security for Costs? Know Your Legal Rights | Natalie Gerry

Описание: 📢 What is a motion for security for costs, and how can it impact survivors of sexual assault in Ontario?

This procedural motion can create a major hurdle in accessing justice—especially if you live outside Ontario or have limited financial resources.
In this video, we explain:
✅ What a motion for security for costs is under Rule 56 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure
✅ Why defendants bring this motion (and how it's used strategically)
✅ What happens if the motion is granted
✅ The two main ways survivors can oppose the motion
✅ How asserting impecuniosity works (and what evidence you need)
✅ Why this tactic can backfire on defendants
✅ How access to justice is weighed by the courts

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0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – What is a Motion for Security for Costs?
1:01 – Rule 56: Risk That Defendant Won’t Recover Legal Costs
1:26 – Ontario’s Loser Pays System Explained
1:34 – Why Defendants Use This Motion
1:45 – Outside Ontario Residency & Financial Limits as Grounds
2:04 – What Happens If the Motion is Granted
2:14 – Court Can Stop the Case Until Costs Are Paid
2:32 – A Strategic Tool to Intimidate or Dismiss Claims
2:50 – Why It’s Especially Hard for Financially Vulnerable Survivors
3:12 – Resisting the Motion: Two Options
3:25 – Option 1: Prove Survivor Has Assets in Ontario
3:35 – Option 2: Prove Impecuniosity
3:47 – How to Show You Can’t Afford It + Prove Some Merit
4:20 – The Motion Gives Defendants Access to Early Info
4:40 – For SA Survivors, This Is a Distressing Tactic
4:53 – How to Fight Back with Preparation and Evidence
5:11 – These Motions Can Backfire If Used to Silence Survivors
5:28 – Judges Must Consider Access to Justice

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📌 Legal Disclaimer:
This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Watching it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by jurisdiction and may change, so always consult a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your situation. Gerry Law is not responsible for any actions taken based on this content.