Laws & BeyondCalgary, AB · May 18, 2026Follow

What Is Civil Litigation in Alberta?

Civil litigation is the legal process of resolving a dispute between two or more parties through the court system. Unlike criminal cases, where the government brings charges against an individual, civil cases are initiated by one private party (the plaintiff) against another (the defendant). The goal is not punishment. Civil litigation typically seeks one of two outcomes: compensation in the form of money, or a court order requiring a specific action or prohibiting certain conduct. The standard of proof in civil cases is “on a balance of probabilities,” which means a court must be satisfied...

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