This course provides a comprehensive overview of the law relating to creditors’ and debtors’ legal remedies and related statutes. Through an examination of legal sources and applicable legislation, students will gain insight into the steps of legal actions in debt matters, from commencement of claim to judgement, including pre-judgement and post-judgement execution, bankruptcy, and builders' liens. Students will study the impact of insolvency/bankruptcy on creditors and practice application of remedies outlined in the Builders Lien Act.
Prerequisites
LEGL 1612.
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What you will learn
- Legal sources of creditor rights and other applicable legislation
Types of creditors
Appropriate levels of court for a particular claim
Steps of a legal action for debt up to judgment
Pre-judgment remedies
Post-judgement remedies
Impact of insolvency / bankruptcy
The Builders Lien Act
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12189 |
March 12, 2026 to April 23, 2026 |
Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.