Section 51 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 51 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Rules of court. It is under Procedure of Part II of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Rules of court
(1) The court may frame rules and orders in relation to procedure and to the evidence to be produced in support of the application for an order for examination of parties and witnesses under this Part, and generally for carrying this Part into effect.
Letters rogatory
(2) In the absence of any order in relation to the evidence to be produced in support of the application referred to in subsection (1), letters rogatory from a court or tribunal outside Canada in which the civil, commercial or criminal matter is pending, are deemed and taken to be sufficient evidence in support of the application.
See also:
– Section 50 Canadian Evidence Act (Right of refusal to answer or produce document)
– Section 49 Canadian Evidence Act (Administering oath)